I have just gotten home after finishing 60 plus miles of Manoa-Nuuanu repeats. I completed this in 24 hours and 30 minutes. It was a birthday run and set for at least 58, so it can be regarded as a success. I had hoped to do a 100K and perhaps did so depending how…
I received this via e-mail from PJ today. She is describing Carl Gammon, former Hawaii resident and 2008 H.U.R.T. 100 participant. Carl was one of the original Team Radar (pre-HURT) and was the guy who, with Big John, eventually invented our current name of "HURT". Carl is the word-genius, and always full of pun jokes-…
Maui Xterra World Championships submitted by Paul Sibley Congrats to a wonderful race by a few local ultra runners. With added support to fellow racers who saw many flats, both Steve and Paul completed the off road course in Makena, Maui this weekend. Thanks to their excellent ultra training, they were prepared with the right equipment…
PJ has asked me to post this: Any of you who knew Chase Morrill, and his family, may want to attend his services at Makapuu Beach Saturday morning at 8:30 am. Chase was a Pac-5 cross country and track runner, who loved going out on the trails. He helped out at HURT 100 the past…
Somedays are made just to go play. And that’s exactly what Don and I did on Wednesday. Don’s schedule has been nuts lately, so he’s not been able to get out with us training like he usually does. So when he asked me if I could go out with him to Peacock on Wed.,,,I said…
Just got an interesting story from Fish about his encounter with Leo this past Sunday afternoon. He went for an ‘easy run’ Sunday afternoon in his trade mark attire: Army Pants, High Sierra Hydration Pack with attached Bear Bell. His intention was to enjoy a quiet afternoon on the trials but unexpectedly spotted Leo upon…
Several months ago when Mike Muench told me that he was planning to do four (4) 100 milers over a 7 week period, I have to admidt that I was taken back a bit. However, as he explained it, it sounded reasonable from an ultrarunner’s mentality. He planned to fly to the mainland and drive…
I searched for the photos however it’s probably a good thing I couldn’t find them. What photos? The ones of Matt’s heel after last year’s HURT 100. I was looking for some photos of him finishing the race, tired, muddy and pretty much beat up, looking like many of us do after 100 miles. I…
My original plan for this past Sat., was to run my Triple Trek loops, (since I do an aid station for the race), and be happy to get it done. While chatting with Don,,,I asked him if he wanted to do a couple loops with me if I kept going,,,and to see if anyone wanted…
Next week Monday, Mike Muench will be leaving for the mainland and Canada for an ambitious series of ultramarathons over the next several weeks. In the mix are four 100 milers, starting with Lean Horse next weekend, and finishing with the Bear, with only one or two weeks between each of the four. Mike’s last…
Jozef sent me some more photos. This time from when they ran Halawa Ridge back in April. Great shots Jozef. Thanks! Click here to view.
The Dewald boys, Lindsey and Jakob, as well the rest of their family, traveled to Wisconsin to participate in the USA Triathlon Championships. Jakob finished 9th in his age group and Lindsey finished 15th in his age group. Very impressive! Team Hawaii only sent 10 kids. Out of 15 teams some with as many as…
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