Mango Madness is Coming, 5/21/22
We are less than two weeks out from Mango Madness trail race. If you haven’t signed up already, please read on.
Gear/Equipment Info
Mango Madness Shirts, Tanks, and Truckers
Next up on the HURT Trail Series calendar is Mango Madness! We always do a custom shirt and hat to accompany the theme of the awards, and this year is no exception. Below are the links to purchase. Orders will be taken until May 18th. Enter OAHU at checkout for free shipping and to pick…
Hydration packs
Hi all, I thought of tapping into the collective wisdom of the HURT population to get some suggestions and/or advice on good running hydration backpacks and vests. Also where to get said packs. Thank you all for your opinions, Mark Speck.
HURT 100 Training Shirts and HURT Trail Series Shirts
HURT 100 Training Shirts and HURT Trail Series Shirts will be available for purchase at the Pre Race Meeting for the 2012 HURT 100 Ultra held on Friday. There will be a limited amount of sizes and colors there, so if you want to be sure and get exactly what you want, please preorder at http://missionpositivefilms.com/store/hurtproducts.html . …
Missing Race Supplies
Aloha Race Directors and others, I have corresponded with all the Trail Series RDs recently, and everyone replied indicating the missing tables and coolers were not in their possession. We know the stuff is out there somewhere (three orange drink coolers, two big white Costco tables, and one shorter white Costco table). RDs, please think…
The Ultra Season is upon us.
The goal is far beyond the horizon, the task is before us. The Ultra season is suddenly upon us. We are finally looking at some longer competitive races. Jeff Huff has roused himself out of his ‘other world’ and come forth like Punxsutawney Phil, to once again act as…
Last Minute HURT 100/Trail Running Ideas
Aloha Athletes, Just wanted to give you a list of items I found doing a search on the web last night. I know it is last minute but… Hand Crank Flashlight The perfect gift to keep you awake at night during the HURT 100. When it dies, you will be forced to crank it for…
Shopping Deals: Timex Global Trainer GPS for $119 Thru Amazon
Aloha Athletes, I just learned of this great deal and wanted to pass it on. I go back and forth between using technology like this and not using it. I also realize there are lots of competitive products and review sites out there. I learned of this most recent deal from DC Rainmaker and a…
My Adventures in Shopping for Trail Shoes
I needed to shop for some new trail shoes and did what I usually do, I asked what other runners have been wearing. I was looking at just general trail shoes, not race specific or even hundred-mile specific. Just something comfortable that I could wear on the trails for runs leading up to say, Triple…
Big Island Stokage
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…
What is Your Favorite H.U.R.T. Trail Shoe?
Just curious what shoes (brand and model) people are wearing these days? Post a comment as to what you are wearing and why you like it.