Back from the JMT
Below is a link to our John Muir Trail adventure including some incredible photos thanks to Erik Herman's amazing talent. Enjoy and laugh a bit. Report from the JMT
Trail News
Saturday Alternative
As an alternative to Peacock's— I will be running Trek loop(s) in preparation for the not-too-distant Triple Trek. I'll be leaving from the Water Tank Park on Makiki Heights Dr.( Mango Madness Venue) at 7:00 AM. This is a ten mile loop over well known but changed ground. Bring water and energy stuff to stash near Nature Center. …
Saturday Training 8-8-09
Aloha Athletes ! After last Saturday's incredibly fun Maunawili Out and Back race, it's almost a let down to get back to business as usual. A BIG thank you to Marian & Neal for a fantastic job of making this race so special…all the way from the hilarious-pig-hype, prior to the race…to the race itself….
Still Going The Distance
Nice article about Vi Jones-Medusky in the MidWeek Aug 5, pg 42.
Maunawili Out & Back Photos
I think we have a photographer who likes taking photos of our races. Peter Daspit dropped off 5 CD's of images this morning. You can see the photos by clicking on the links below. He has them organized chronologically. I have them uploaded and labeled the same (hopefully). In any case, enjoy and tell Peter…
Maunawili Out & Back Results
Saturday's Maunawili Out & Back was a great day on the trails. Marian and Neal Yasuda put on a fantastic race with incredible post race food. If you missed it, you really missed it! Sure the trail was a bit slippery and overgrown in spots but I am pretty sure most everyone had a great…
Experienced Runner Visiting from CA. Looking to Run HURT Loop
Aloha! I am an ultrarunner from California who will be visiting Oahu from August 9 to August 17 on business. I would very much like to run one loop of the HURT course with another runner who knows the course and is willing to accompany me. I would like to run early in the morning…
John Muir Trail Fastpack
On August 1st, Erik Herman and I are taking our love of the outdoors and putting them to the test to fastpack the 222-mile John Muir Trail in 6 days. While this is our goal, we are doing this to bring a little more hope to those affected by cancer. We setup a website and…
Saturday Training: 8-1-09 Maunawili Out and Back
For All of the Brave Souls Who Dare to Face Off With the Bad Ass Pigs:This Saturday is the fifth race in the HURT Trail Series 09. The Maunawili Out and Back is a 22-mile trail run that starts and ends at the Pali Lookout. The race can be done solo or as a 2-person…
Saturday Training: 7-25-09 Maunawili Trail Repeats!
This Saturday is one week before the Maunawili Out and Back Trail Race of the H.U.R.T. Trail Series. Some people were complaining the trails were too dry so it has rained pretty good over the last 12 hours or so. Enough to keep the dust down anyway. Other people were complaining about the distance being…
Super Pig Does it Again
Boy, just when you thought it was safe to go outside……… As you may remember, Super Pig did an incredible job of foiling the evil plot of Leatherface and Scar. It seemed as though the Maunawili Out and Back would go off without a hitch. Well, I guess HURT counted their eggs before they hatched….
Maunawili Hiking – Sunday
This is my last hike before taking time to rest. When – Sunday at 6:30AMWhere – Maunawili Falls Trailhead to Nuuanu Trail ridge bench and backDistance – About 18 miles and about 8ish hours I'll stash a few liters of water at the Pali Lookout to resupply each way. This is a hike at about 2-3…