At sunset on May 19, 2010, ultrarunning legend Mike Muench and I will begin our journey across the island of Hawai'i. The Big Island Traverse (BIT) is an approximate – 160 mile, unsupported fastpack traversing the island from sea -level on the southeastern shore, beginning at Holei Sea Arch; ascend Mauna Loa (13,677 feet) and…
Aloha Athletes: Again this weekend you have some options. Peacock. For you early birds, Marian is starting at the bottom of long road at 4:30 a.m. This is a repeat of what Marian and Cheryl did this past Friday while they were playing hooky. Cheryl and probably other people who like to sleep a bit…
Recognize someone in this centipede at Bay to Breakers???
Aloha Athletes, We have observed and even participated in some pretty incredible events. From the recent EPIC 5 event to our own Mike and Brian heading over to the Big Island a bit later this week. I thought you might be interested in reading about how Lisa is progressing on her run of 50 miles…
Aloha Athletes, Instead of posting just Saturday training, I am posting a few options. Friday: Apparently for some on Furlough(?) the weekend begins Friday. Cheryl and Marian are going to Peacock. Contact Cheryl or leave a comment here if you want to play hooky on Friday. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. Meet Don outside…
Apparently there has been some confusion over the photos and links posted for Stephane's photos. Just like Rob Lahoe sent in a link for his photos on the photo service he used, Stephane did the same. I think this is a great way to link or post photos to our site. Typically this is faster…
As many of you know, over the last several days Jason Lester and Rich Roll were out doing something pretty incredible. Rex Vlcek was their Oahu crew chief and rounded up several runners to help support them through the marathon. Over on Maui, Paul Hopwood served as their local crew chief. Yesterday, Jason and Rich…
Stephane Lacasa has sent in links to the photos he took this past Saturday. Nice to have so many photos from a race like this. Thanks Stephane! Enjoy Runners! Gallery Slideshow
Interesting NY Times article on Scott Jurek and being a vegan. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/13/sports/13runner.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=all
Mikem after 44 Plus Hours of Running with the Warriors of Kaeokulani? I believe I have topped myself for pure unadulterated painful ventures. I have managed to write a 'report', actually a piece or story, of the recent 'run' around Oahu. It's likely a bit long for some, well most, but it's not a bad piece actually. So for those…
Aloha Athletes, Don and Cheryl put on a fantastic run yesterday morning! They arranged a great turnout of runners, perfect cooling blessing of rain as we started up the hill and delicious grinds post race. We had a few runners who missed a turn or decided to add extra distance and dedicated a newly named…
Aloha Athletes, The next race in the 2010 H.U.R.T. Trail Series is coming up this Saturday. The Run with A View race is 8 miles of fun. Since we are starting in a neighborhood park, let's be good neighbors and keep it quiet during race arrivals and registration. The race starts at the neighborhood park…
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