This past Saturday, several of us showed up at 6:00 a.m. to run a H.U.R.T. loop. It was wet and muddy throughout the course (Ugh!), however the sun was out and there was a really good breeze blowing. We had two guests join us, both of whom had not met each other, even though they…
One last reminder to start your 4th of July weekend off with the Kaena Point, Firecracker 10 mile race. The race starts at 7:00 a.m. Saturday July 2nd. We are planning a post-race potluck celebration so bring your family, a dish to share, and your beach chair. …
Just a quick reminder: Don’t forget to check out www.ws100.com this weekend to follow the progress of Hawaii runners, Jeff Huff (#215) and Bob Murphy (#304) at the Western States 100. Other H.U.R.T. friends running the race include Leon Draxler (144) and Monica Scholz (F7). This 100 mile race goes from Squaw Valley to Auburn,…
Several people have asked for directions to the upcoming 2005 H.U.R.T. Trail Series race on July 2nd. This is the Kaena Point, Firecracker 10 mile race. So, here is a link with directions from the Honolulu International Airport–a central point of reference. Click here for the directions. Since the end of the road does not…
This weeks training takes us back to the Makiki/Tantalus area. We will start at the Hawaii Nature Center and do a complete H.U.R.T. loop. Meeting Time: 5:50 a.m. Starting Time: 6:00 a.m. Meeting Place: Hawaii Nature Center, lower parking lot Distance: 20 Miles Estimated Time: 5 – 6 Hours. (some runners–faster, some slower) I only…
Yesterday I received a postcard in the mail announcing the opening of Fleet Feet Sports in Kailua. The card had this offer on it "If you bring Dad in, he gets 20% off a pair of shoes." Since we currently don’t have a running store on the Windward side, I have been waiting for them…
The next race in the 2005 H.U.R.T. Trail series is the Kaena Point, Firecracker 10 mile race on July 2nd. Race start time is 7:00 a.m. Plan on arriving about 30 minutes early to register and pay the $10 entry fee. Just know this is a hot, dry race so plan on carrying some water…
Two other H.U.R.T. runners were MIA (missing in action) from this past weekend’s Mango Madness race. Their where-abouts have now been confirmed. Marian and Neal Yasuda were in San Diego running in the Rock and Roll Marathon. This is a big race with over 17,000 finishers. Marian ran a 3:53 and Neal’s time was 4:07….
This past Saturday, June 4th, Race Directors, Pete and Judy put on a really fun race. How I remember it–five miles uphill and five miles downhill. I think a good time was had by all–click here for the results for both men and women. While some of us were having fun at Mango Madness, several…
The application for the 2005 Tantalus Trek (10 miles) and the Triple Trek (50k) is available here or under Upcoming Races on the left side of the blog. The date of the race is September 3, 2005. This will be the last year for the 10-mile Tantalus Trek, though the 50k will continue to be…
Aloha HURT friends and other friends, (From Matt Stevens) I’m writing to briefly detail my recent meanderings on Maui and officially post a challenge to any HURT person out there interested in a steak dinner. Here is a link to some photo’s, click here. This past week, I went to Maui with my bicycle with…
Just a reminder that the third trail race of the year, Mango Madness, is next Saturday, June 4. Race start is at 7:00 a.m. Please arrive by 6:30 a.m. to check-in and register. Race entry fee is $10. I was out on part of the course late Wednesday and the trails are in great condition…
HURT enjoys the privilege of partnerships with State and Federal agencies that hold the responsibility of protecting Oʻahu public lands. Those partnerships are based upon mutual trust and cooperation and shared concerns for the ʻaina. To keep that trust and continue to be provided the opportunity to host trail events, we (HURT) must understand and abide by rules that govern our partner agencies.
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