Anyone participating in the 12 hour needs to know that we hope the gate will be open for us at 5:00 am. Aaron hasn’t said anything about our parking situation, but it may have eased a bit since TTT. Nonetheless, if you can park outside of the first gate, that would help. Otherwise, go to…
We have reached a significant mile post for all who intend to run the HURT 100. 100 possible training days remain. If your schedule has not allowed you time to do significant distance and rigor training then it is high time to make the commitment to the distance. If you have run the 100…
Aloha Athletes ! This Saturday is the race that some have waited 12 months in anticipation. One of those is Mike Muench. This year will be extra special, because it will be our first opportunity to welcome Mike back from his summer of four (yes, 4) 100 mile finishes. Maybe Mike’s four 100’s were just…
(The last mainland race report post by Mike Minch for a long time) The Man vs. Horse run was held outside of Prescott AZ, in the Mingus Mountain Reserve that divides the Prescott valley from the Sedona. The views are spectacular and the terrain is very challenging. It is primarily an Equestrian Event and the…
Somedays are made just to go play. And that’s exactly what Don and I did on Wednesday. Don’s schedule has been nuts lately, so he’s not been able to get out with us training like he usually does. So when he asked me if I could go out with him to Peacock on Wed.,,,I said…
HURT is getting closer, and that fourth night loop is tough! So, here’s an opportunity to practice. I’m leaving NC at 5pm this Friday (10/5) and planning to run one loop, and possibly another. Should be completed with the first by 10pm and the second by 4am. Call or reply if interested (497-3911). – Paul
Aloha Athletes ! With the Hogsback 12 Hour race coming up a week from Saturday, it’s about time we devote a lil’ training to the race. Since it covers a portion of the HURT 100 mile course, it will serve as good training for it as well. There’s a rumor floating around that one of…
The last animal 100 in Mike Minch’s immediate future…….. I was feeling pretty confident as I headed out of the aid station and could see a 32 hour finish up ahead somewhere beyond the darkness of the night and some nightmarish group of jagged teeth perched at the gaping end of the altitude profile. But…
Just got an interesting story from Fish about his encounter with Leo this past Sunday afternoon. He went for an ‘easy run’ Sunday afternoon in his trade mark attire: Army Pants, High Sierra Hydration Pack with attached Bear Bell. His intention was to enjoy a quiet afternoon on the trials but unexpectedly spotted Leo upon…
Several months ago when Mike Muench told me that he was planning to do four (4) 100 milers over a 7 week period, I have to admidt that I was taken back a bit. However, as he explained it, it sounded reasonable from an ultrarunner’s mentality. He planned to fly to the mainland and drive…
I searched for the photos however it’s probably a good thing I couldn’t find them. What photos? The ones of Matt’s heel after last year’s HURT 100. I was looking for some photos of him finishing the race, tired, muddy and pretty much beat up, looking like many of us do after 100 miles. I…
Aloha Athletes ! It’s back to normal HURT 100 training this Saturday with a HURT loop, starting at Manoa at 6:00 am. In case you haven’t done this routine, just drive mauka on Manoa Rd. to where the road narrows, just before Paradise Park, and park. Please try to be there by 5:50 am and…
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