Veteran HURTster Alex Papadopolous and I (Nick K) attempted the MDLD on Saturday. This is billed as a "largely self-supporting" 100k along the Mason Dixon trail that runs along the Susquehanna River. The idea is to start at dawn on a Saturday close to the longest day of the year and to try to finish…
Aloha Athletes, Well this weekend we are planning on heading back up to Peacock Flats to support Doug in his final preparations before heading off to the Hardrock 100. While I have not been following along much with the snow pack on the Hardrock course (you know it will be there), I know there is…
On July 2, the H.U.R.T. Trail Series heads to end of the road and Kaena Point. This race is a fast, flat, out and back course that parallels the ocean along jeep trails and an old sugar cane rail line. Kaena Point Firecracker 10 Mile Trail Race: Saturday July 2, 2010 @7:00 a.m. The…
Jake and family leave shortly for the Mainland. Sun Up to Sunset, a Meditative Walk in Silence. There is much to reflect on here. https://picasaweb.google.com/mmuench01/JakeSAlohaPicnicAndRexSMeditativeWalk?authkey=Gv1sRgCPDMo9SY66fdSg Here are some pictures of Jakes Aloha Picnic at Ho'omaluhia Garden and some shots of Rex during the final hours of his Meditative Walk.
Aloha Athletes, Since we received so many complaints about the mud after last week's race, we decided to do something a bit tamer and possibly less muddy this week. We will meet at the entrance to Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden in Kaneohe at 6:50 a.m. with a 7:00 a.m. start time. Parking will be outside the…
Aloha Athletes, We had near perfect conditions for Mango Madness this year: rain, trail runners, mud, sun, rain, mud, some more rain, and of course, madness out on the course! At the base of concrete hill I saw most everyone was enjoying themselves. Great job by race directors, Julie T. and Mike M. as well…
After months of preparing gear, testing equipment and dropping some stash the Memorial Day weekend finally arrived. Me and a couple HURT runners have made it a tradition to backpack the length of the Ko'olau Summit Trail (KST). It starts at Pupukea and ends at Kipapa trail. The Kipapa section is legally closed so will…
Marv has informed me that he will need some help setting the course ribbons for the Madness Run. If you can help please meet at the Water Tank Park at 5:00PM on Friday June 10. We will divide into groups and do an upper and lower setting. Also, Marv feels he needs…
Mango Madness Trail Run Saturday 7:00 AM, June 11, 2011 Water Tank Park (Makiki Heights Drive and Round Top Drive) Marvelous Marv Mango here, with a few words about the greatest race of the season!! That's right gang its time for the Madness, the Mango Madness that is. And this year we are…
Aloha Athletes, Another opportunity to meet early and head out for a practice loop on the Mango Madness run route. Remember the Mango Madness HURT Trail Series race is scheduled for June 11th. Meet again at the pumping station (also the start for Mango Madness), at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. This is right near the…
Aloha Athletes, We are going to be heading to the Makiki-Tantalus trail system this week. With the Mango Madness race coming up, it is time to get in a practice loop. Meet at the pumping station (also the start for Mango Madness), at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. This is right near the corner of Makiki…
I believe we have seen something remarkable during the last two weeks. Others unfamiliar with the circumstances might just have expected it as matter or course, or feel entitled to critique events with no knowledge of the facts or without making any relevant contribution to aid in ending this tragic situation. But it is something…
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