So dude… This is like, not about any of those real fast runners who I only see glimpses of on their way back down the mountain in their cars–those late morningfinishing clowns with broad smiles on their faces and ‘Good Job!’ cheers who interupt my pain orgy by causing day dreams of dragging them out…
Wow – what a beautiful day to run up a mountain! Last year all I got was a T-shirt from Cheryl and had to listen to Matt Stevens talking about the awesome event. This year, I was back and enjoying everyone along the way. The dark start, smell of manure along the early roads, dancing…
This past Saturday, in a noble gesture to help get Don ready for Badwater, I awoke early and met the HURT crew out at Ho’omaluhia for some light training. Little did I know that Don’s Badwater quest has jacked up his aggression and intensity quite a bit, and that the smallest provocation can set him…
Hey Gang, A heads up for those interested in a new hydration pack. I just picked up a High Sierra Hydration Pack at Hawaii Kai Costco which appears to be fairly sound. It is a 2 liter pack, with two extra gear pockets and a web outer pocket. Some additonal tuck and store space. antimicrobial…
I had the misfortune of being attacked by a dog this morning on Moleka trail. The dog (young, moderate sized, black with white markings on face) was accompanied by a middle aged woman (who had it on a leash but made no attempt to restrain it) and another more mature dog (brown/black) that joined the…
For anyone planning a recce of the Volcano marathon route, here is a way-point file showing the cross-country part of the route. The most tricky bit is the turn off from the Kau Desert Trail onto the Mauna Iki trail, but there are a number of spots where it is easy to mistake natural features…
There was ice on the car when I left my old Peace Corps buddy Wayne’s home in Las Cruces New Mexico. It may have warmed up a bit in the ten mile drive south to the Mesquite exit but it didn’t really matter much. It was still cold. Double the temperature and it would below…
BEWARE! Yesterday there were two incidents (possibly connected! …gasp…) involving an unidentified haole runner wreaking havoc on local HURT runners. The suspect was said to be about 5’7”, 130 lbs., and wearing gray shorts. According to eye witnesses who have requested to remain anonymous, (thanks for the anonymous tip, Don Fallis, Rex and Kat) the…
AFTER RACE GET TOGETHER. Sunday’s Windward Half is pretty much of a Lark for most of the HURT gang. After all FLAT ROAD courses are not our usual fare. And it’s ONLY 13 miles. But it should be a great chance to just relax and have a good time. After the race you are…
If you were not worried about the fast approaching HURT 100, you should be! This past Sunday, Alan Webb, a 3:48 miler and America’s finest middle distance talent, was out on Maunawili Trail and hammering! If you think your in shape, you’ll think differently after he hands you your a** going back up the Old…
It looks like we may have company at Volcano. HurricaneDaniel seems to be heading our way and is on target for arrivalFriday/Saturday: http://www.solar.ifa.hawaii.edu/Tropical/Gif/nep.latest.gifhttp://www.solar.ifa.hawaii.edu/Tropical/tropical.html For updates on strike probability go to the following and enter zip=96720http://www.solar.ifa.hawaii.edu/Tropical/StrikeProb.html Nick
Tomaszewski and Stevens Finish the No Ka Oi SufferFest in Record Time (click on photos to enlarge. Go to http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8BatHDNqybsNM for full gallery) Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote that only beauty and pain can truly penetrate the human soul. This past weekend’s SufferFest had plenty of both to go around! Day One had us riding from Kahului…
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