For anyone interested, the Hardrock 100 entry form is available on their website. I highly recomend this race to everyone who qualifies. www.Hardrock100.com
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TANTALUS TRIPLE TREK (TTT) IMPORTANT PRE-RACE INSTRUCTIONS
RACE DAY: (SATURDAY) SEPTEMBER 3, 2011 DISTANCE: 30 Miles (3 Trek 10 Mile Loops) VENUE: HAWAIIAN NATURE CENTER RACE FEE: $10.00 Please park below the entrance to the Hawaii Nature Center, as parking is extremely limited. When you walk up to the start early in the morning, please observe the “QUIET ZONE” along…
Ultra trail de Mont Blanc report
On Friday I did the UTMB-CCC the 98k 5500m little sister to the 160k UTMB proper. This runs from Courmeyeur in Italy via Champex in Switzerland to Chamonix in France After changing forecasts race morning the forecast was for thunderstorms so they decided to reroute us so that instead of a few high passes from…
Molokai East to West: an Ultra Running Adventure
The Crew: Julie T, Jan M, Mikey, and Stephane ('French Fry') successfully completed the Molokai Ultra Run, from East to West end, this past weekend. a 2-day staged run from end to end of the island, and a 3rd day spent on seacliff trails… Click here to read the Molokai Adventure Run report –…
Triple Trek Repeats for Saturday
Race Day is soon upon us. This weekend offers a great time to get out on the loop and see how you fare running with others. Remember, this race is a toughy, and even with an aid station out on the course (@ 7 miles) you are going to be facing one of the longest…
Brecon Beacons fell race
Off to South Wales (land of nervous sheep) last weekend for the Brecon Beacons 19 mile, 4500' fell race. Shades of "Feet in the Clouds" on the high bits chasing people who I assumed knew where they were going across open bogs/moorland in wind, rain and zero visibility. Spectacular descent where many scooted down on…
Explanation of 2012 HURT Lottery Procedure
Runners, The past few days have seen a lively debate on the HURT blog about the outcome of the lottery for the 2012 HURT 100. It seems to me that much of it is caused by misinformation and misunderstandings regarding the lottery procedure. We will update the respective section for The Book of HURT –…
Saturday Tantalus Triple Trek Training Session
Trek Training along the Cliff Trail. Who: All runners are welcome to join in on the training sessions. Trail conditons are roots,rocks, mud, steep ups and down, lots of mud, bad footing, plenty of great views and fresh air. Time: Saturday August 20. @ 6:00 AM Place: Meet at the Picnic table above the Hawaii…
TANTALUS TRIPLE TREK (TTT) Information
Race Day: (Saturday) September 3, 2011 – 5:30 am Start. Aloha Kakou, Welcome to our 20th Annual TTT. OK, here’s where we get a little serious on the mileage (50km or 30 miles), after all, this race marks the official beginning of H.U.R.T. training. As usual, there is no pre-registration, so just come early on…
Peacock 100k info and call for volunteers
Hi all: We plan on having one extra aid station at the Peacock 100 Km this year, probably at the entrance to Gordon's loop, where I was the first year we had the race. We are asking for a volunteer or two to take on this aid station. You will not need 4 wheel drive…
Salisbury 5-4-3-2-1 50k report
Continuing in my series of training runs for the UTMB, last weekend saw a change of venue as I headed down south ("dan saf" as they say here) via riot torn London to visit in-laws in Portsmouth and take part in the local Salisbury 5-4-3-2-1 trail run. The name derives from the fact that this…
2012 HURT Entrant List and Wait List
Aloha Runners, Confirmed Entrants: Congratulations to the 2012 HURT 100 Entrants we hope that you are excited about being selected for the event. We had over 230 applicant for the 125 slots, and the kukui nut lottery went without a hitch (despite some dissapointments). As time goes on the entrant list will be updated, however,…
