Aloha Athletes ! It’s always a special occasion when we make it out to Peacock Flats. All the grumbling and whining about the long drive (which is never as long as we thought)seems to disappear after we’ve made that first big climb up Kalia or certainly by the time we’ve looked out over the beautiful…

Edit: Try this link–I think this is what you were supposed to see: For all the ups and the practice……here is are some downs along the same path.  http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://hawaiianx.com/seyretfiles/uploads/thumbnails/user_62/07420.flv_000343981.jpg&imgrefurl=http://hawaiianx.com/skateboard/land/skate-board/downhill-underground-speed-skateboarding.html&usg=__MaHd2IA5IXvP0SIZl37eSfjxaUk=&h=240&w=320&sz=45&hl=en&start=197&sig2=qwAlHHUCexVpjDNOPOwo6w&tbnid=FaDfbFPDK-mz5M:&tbnh=89&tbnw=118&ei=RL-4Sby9LorKtQO31_kr&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtantalus%2Broad%2Bhonolulu%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D20%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN%26start%3D180 click on the 2006 420 race and Dig the Trowls! Run Hard, Run Well. It's da Juice Brah! Up or down. Alu Loa! Everyone to the top is a winner!!!

I went to run/trek around Annapurna for a couple of weeks earlier in the month to kick off my HURT training. I was initially looking into various ultras and stage-races in the area which take place at this time of year, but the fees are high so I thought I would just go and explore…

Aloha Athletes, One final opportunity on the Maunawili Trail before the renown, coveted, and oh-so-enjoyable Run With the Pigs!  An early start yet again this week: 5:30 a.m. at the Pali Lookout. There will be water at the far end. Don't forget though, race requirements state you must carry at least 40 ounces of fluids….

For runner updates during the HURT 100, please go to the HURT 100 web site. We are trying a new system this year and hope to update runner status throughout the race. Please keep in mind the system is some what limited by the remoteness of two of the three aid stations. We will do…

Just a note to let you know that Costco has a pair of "Techlight Tactical" lights for sale for about $20. There is a $5 off coupon in their latest mailing.   Fifteen bucks for 2 good lights! The posted power is 160 lumens.  It seems a fair assessment of the light.  Not quite as good…