Bit of ultrarunning history
Story on the first OD 100 thirty years ago. http://www.vhtrc.org/forum09/od1979.htm Frank MacMillan
Trail News
4th of July: Kaena Point Firecracker 10 Mile Race
Show-up Saturday morning at least 30 minutes before the 7:00 a.m. start of the race and pay your $10 entry fee is all you need to do to run the Kaena Point Firecracker 10 Mile Race. This is part of the H.U.R.T. Trail Series. In addition to the race, stick around for the post race…
Mohican 100 Mile Trail Race
Hey all, I flew out to Loudonville, Ohio a couple of weekends ago (6/20-21) to pace a friend through the last 40 miles of the Mohican 100–her first 100 miler. She says she wasn't feeling it at all, but still finished well in 27:28 and 32nd overall. The trail was actually quite nice, and I'm just glad there…
Vi’s 2nd Annual Adventure Trek: September 20, 2009
OK, here we go again! Vi' Adventure Trek and Run, the second annual, will be held at Kualoa Ranch again, on Sept. 20, which is a Sunday. Below is the application, which needs to be sent to MDA. We had a lot of fun last year helping a great cause, and making Vi a very…
Women’s Winner, Anita Ortiz and another article
Here is a nice article on the Women's Western States 100 winner, Anita Ortiz. This is from the Vail Daily. http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20090628/SPORTS/906289981/1063 Here is another article from TrailRunningSoul.comhttp://tinyurl.com/lhzmbt
Congratulations to W.S. Runners!
Congratulations to our Hawaii H.U.R.T. runners. We can't wait to hear the stories that go with these results. Gil Loomis: 27:33Marian Yasuda: 28:19Ernest Tay: 28:33Stephanie Jenkins had to drop. From what I have heard, she went up there and started the race knowing she had some on going injuries but still toed the line. Courageous…
Western States 100 results
Does anyone have any information on the results of this year's Western States 100? I signed up on their webcast for e-mails but never received anything about the race or the Hawaii runners. Their webcast site didn't work at all this weekend. Bummer. Aloha, Ed B.
Wilderness Running Company Ad
Aloha Everyone!! I just wanted you all to know that the write up I helped with for the Wilderness Running Company is up on their website now. If you look in the new TrailRunner magazine, coming out next week, the ad will feature a picture of the Tantalus trailhead and a link to their website. It is…
Treck Loop(s) warm up
I will be going out about 7:00 am on Saturday morning to do a treck loop, perhaps more. You are welcome to join me. We will be visiting all the sites that Marv enjoyed and loved, in hopes of selecting a proper site to place his memorial stool. Water tank park at 7:00. aloha, Mike Muench
Saturday 6/27 Evening Hiking (Good Luck WST Runners)
Pushing out around 4:00pm Saturday from the Waimanalo end of the Manuawili Trail. Hiking, self supported, to the Grassy Knoll above Nuuanu then play with gear for additional training, cook (yes cook) a meal, rest and then return ending in Maunawili via Manuawili Falls Trail junction. Easy pace at about 3 mph. Flashlights and food, water and supplies for about…
H.U.R.T. Runners and Pacers at Western States
This photo is from Marian's sister Sarah.
Saturday Training/Western States weekend
Aloha Athletes ! With most everyone's focus on our tough HURT runners at the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run this Saturday, it seemed like a good plan to make it a "day off" from organized training. The Western States 100 has a nice tracking system, making it very easy to follow your favorites. So,…