Volcano Photos
Kat Tagaca has uploaded photos from the recent Volcano Marathon. Look for them under Photo Albums or click here to go directly to them. Clicking on each photo will enlarge it.
Trail News
Two Upcoming Races Reminder
Just a couple of quick reminders: Saturday (8/13) is the 22 mile Maunawili to Waimanalo and Back Trail race. This is just over a week away. The race is part of the 2005 H.U.R.T. Trail Series. More info can be found by clicking here or looking under Upcoming Races on the right side of the…
Volcano/Saturday Training 8-6-05
Aloha Athletes ! HURT runners kicked butt at Volcano Marathon ! It was almost embarrasing, as it seemed like almost everyone was a HURT runner, or HURTpal, that was called up to receive an award. Congratulations to all !!Here’s an example of some of the age group winners: First place:Marian Yasuda Patricia CarrollChristina ClintonAmy CowanHarald…
TRAIL WORK ANNOUNCEMENT!
Aloha Trail Runners! Just received approval from DLNR – HURT runners will be doing repair work on the Manoa Cliffs Trail later this month! We plan to correct the deeply eroded "S-Curve" section between Kalawahine and the Trex sign – this will be nice for the Trek, especially the triple. Plans are to either regrade…
Tantalus Trek and Triple Trek Deadline is 10 Days Away
This is another reminder to turn in your Tantalus Trek and Triple Trek application ASAP. The deadline is August 10 with absolutely no late entries. Click this link to the application. Remember this is the last year for the Tantalus Trek 10 mile race. Race date is Saturday, September 3, 2005. Click on the application…
Wow!!! Congratulations to all the Volcano Runners
At about 10:00 p.m. on Saturday night I checked the Volcano web site and was very impressed at the results of the Volcano Marathon. H.U.R.T. runners and friends did very, very well. I hope over the next few days we can get some of them to post their story and specific results. A few of…
Saturday Training 7-30-05
Aloha Athletes ! If you are not making the trip to the Big Island for the Volcano Marathon and still want to do a Saturday training run, I have the solution for you ! You have the rare opportunity to preview the Tantalus Trek/Triple Trek course with the famous local ultrarunner, Bob Murphy. A word…
Thank You Kelly
Just wanted to say thanks to Kelly Hupp for a great job a few weeks ago with the Keiki triathlon. My kids have done most of the races for the past few years and I gotta say this was the best race yet. It was well oranized and run as well as a safe venue…
TRAIL WORK ANNOUNCEMENT
Aloha again Runners! Pending final approval from DLNR, HURT runners are planning to refurbish the rutted section of Manoa Cliffs Trail between Kalawahine and the trex sign. We hope to get this done before the Trek and of course, HURT VI. We have presented a few options to DLNR for consideration: 1. Cut…
MAKIKI ABORETUM TRAIL, HAWAII NATURE CENTER BLDG.
Aloha! As mentioned in an earlier post, DLNR will be cutting a new trail from the lower parking area up to the NC. Have found out that almost the entire NC area from the base of the mountain to the stream below was once an Aboretum. Many of the non-native plants we see on various…
Belated Tinman Congratulations!
Congratulations goes out to the following H.U.R.T. runners (apologies to anyone I missed) who took to the water and their bikes this past weekend (in addition to their normal running) and participated in the Tinman triathlon. Kat Tagaca 2:46.087 (17th in her age group) Ed Bugarin 2:28.334 (18th in his age group) Nick Kaiser 2:07.345 …
NA ALA HELE Trail Advisory Board Meeting
Aloha, Just a few bits of information from tonight’s Trail Advisory meeting: 1. Due to continued tort damage claims plus at least 15 reported auto break-ins at Manoa Falls, the upper parking lot is permanently closed. Parking is available at Paradise Park for $5.00 or you may park in the neighborhood below. Be…
