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…
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 …
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…
Aloha Athletes ! Saturday Training 7-23-05 "Hoomaluhia Garden+ part of Maunawili Trail" Meeting time: 5:50 am Starting time: 6:00 am Meeting place: The entrance to Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden at the mauka end of Luluku St. in Kaneohe. Please be quiet, as this is a residential neighborhood. Park on the street. Training: Run the Garden, then…
Just wanted to thank everyone who contributed to a great weekend of training. Of course, when I say everyone, I’ll probably accidentally leave someone off, my apologies. First, thanks to Paul Sibley for including me in a run from town (Honolulu) to Kailua Friday night. We had less than ideal conditions–it was raining and foggy…
This was submitted by Rayna after her recent visit to Hawaii which included one H.U.R.T. loop. Rayna is running her first 100 mile race this coming weekend, the Vermont 100 mile Endurance Run. Aloha (“love”) H.U.R.T.s Previous trips to Hawaii have consisted of indulging in only three things: quality time with my ‘ohana (“family”), the…
If you are planning to participate in the Kilauea Volcano Wilderness Runs and would like to stay at Kiluea Military Camp (KMC), which is located at the start/finish line a one room cabin is available for Friday and Saturday nights (July 29-31). The cabin sleeps four and will cost $180.00. Interested parties please contact Edward…
This past Saturday we had a large group show up for the run from the entrance of Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden to Waimanalo and back. Six runners did the full 30 miles and many others did portions of it. The day started off a bit wet with some rain or as only Nick could say "a…
My soon-to-be fifteen year-old son has introduced me to something pretty cool. It is called Google Earth. It is something you download and then you can see 3D and topo maps of practically anywhere in the world. I know this has limited relationship to trail or ultra running, however it is a very cool way…
As many of you know, Don Fallis has gone to Badwater as part of the team supporting and pacing Monica Scholz. (This is what overly modest Don called "another trip to the mainland.") Live race coverage will be available by clicking here. The Badwater race starts Monday (7/11) morning from Badwater in Death Valley and…
The Hardrock 100 starts Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. (Mountain Time). Runners will be leaving Silverton, Colorado and have 48 hours to cover the 100 miles. More information can be found at the Hardrock 100 web site and by clicking here for live updates during the race. Several past H.U.R.T. 100 participants will be running…
Don Fallis has asked me to put up a map to a post race potluck after the Volcano Marathon on the Big Island. According to Don, all the HURTpals are invited. Neal and Marian Yasuda will be hosting the potluck and Don said last year’s potluck was a blast. Now I really wish I was…
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