It hasn’t rained much in Manoa Valley over the past weeks; dry and humid, like the rest of the island. I ran most of a HURT loop last Friday and I didn’t even get much mud on my socks– which is a testament to how dry things have been. But when I got up…
A Siren Song and a Warm Bed I have been moving forever and I must move forevermore. There is only the shuffling of my feet and the occasional attempts to run which are stalled by the pains in my legs. It is clear to me that the myth of Sisyphus is derived from ancient tales…
A couple of the same good souls volunteered to work this Wednesday morning- hope there might be a few more, we are pretty short handed!I need to know if you can help us by early this evening (Monday), so I can know how many tools to pick up tomorrow morning. e-mail PJ here if you…
Yes, it’s Thanksgiving here in the U.S. this week. I know (my wife is Canadian), Thanksgiving was a month ago for our Northern friends. For many people, the winter and the holiday’s are times we tend to eat more and perhaps–add on a few pounds. For HURT 100 participants, we don’t have to worry too…
The list keeps getting longer, seven more applicants this update. In addition to our Canadian friends, we also have entrants from both Japan and the UK. Time to get those app’s in. Remember the price goes up after December 5–if there is any more room. The race has a cap of 100 runners. The pigs…
PJ is still planning on a trip up Aihualama from the Paradise Park, alone if need be, a week from today. Anyone available please call me by Monday so I can pick up our tools Tuesday. We’ll start up at daylight and work from the top down to even out a better footing and widen…
In a final report to the blog about this subject, since Marion’s idea to install a light in the parking lot at the NC, to help deter break-ins (her idea came up right after we had left the Neighborhood meeting 3 weeks ago) ), there was no other feedback from the blog group. We did…
Here’s some photo’s of Cat Moore running a marathon in Bagdad. She’ll miss the HURT 100 do to her overseas commitment, however expect her back for Run to the Sun!! Safe Travels Cat!! (Remember each photo will enlarge when you click it.)
Aloha Athletes ! HURT Training is ON. A lot of runners out this past Friday. I think a few on Saturday as well. For this week, we are planning something different. We will venture outside of the normal HURT loops and just plan a long day on the trails with a bit of road thrown…
Ultra running is unique in that many races allow the use of pacers or someone to run with a race participant after a certain designated distance or time. For the HURT 100, pacers are allowed anytime after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday or after 60 miles. The HURT 100 is scheduled for January 13 & 14,…
Wow, 10 more entries this week! The participants number about 60 already for the January race. This week’s additions include both HURT veteran’s and first timers. Remember the entry fee goes up in about a month, so time to get those applications in. Click here to see the latest list of entrants. Have a great…
PJ is leading another work group into the woods. The workday will be 11-22, the day before Thanksgiving. We will meet at the back of Manoa and head up the trail at daybreak- 6:30 ish? I’ll pin the time down when we get nearer to the day. If that is an awful day for everyone,…
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