Brian Wilson in a comment on the overall H.U.R.T. Hawaii blog has asked if anyone has run the contour trail? To answer that question, I might need some more clarification as to what you mean by the contour trail? I have been on a trail referred to as the contour trail at the base of…
As we all know, running the trails requires balance and agility in addition to strength and endurance. Here is an article about this very topic: The Balancing Act of Trail Running http://www.fitter1.com/article_balancing_act_trail_running.html?mtcPromotion=Articles%3EThe_Balancing_Act This article is posted on the web site of a Canadian company called Fitterfirst (http://www.fitter1.com/index.html). Check out their web site for great info…
This is the first post on the new H.U.R.T. Hawaii web log or blog. This blog has been created by Bob McAllaster with assistance from Pete Martinez as a way to improve communication and the flow of information for people interested in training and running ultra events in Hawaii. The idea of this blog came…
HURT enjoys the privilege of partnerships with State and Federal agencies that hold the responsibility of protecting Oʻahu public lands. Those partnerships are based upon mutual trust and cooperation and shared concerns for the ʻaina. To keep that trust and continue to be provided the opportunity to host trail events, we (HURT) must understand and abide by rules that govern our partner agencies.
HURT does organize and facilitate official trail maintenance only when coordination with our partners has occurred. All trail work is performed under the supervision of a permitted individual with advance permissions. Some trails are off-limits for HURT to perform trail maintenance due to the sensitive flora. No HURT trail maintenance will occur outside of these parameters.
HURT and its partner agencies require that no self-directed trail maintenance occur on publicly-owned trails. Any individuals performing trail work outside of official HURT-organized events, are doing so on their own accord and will be held personally responsible by State and Federal agencies for any violations. Such activity could jeopardize our relationships with partner agencies and lead to inability to use public lands for our events.