Uncategorized

Here’s a couple of pictures Pel took: the  Hawaii contingent at the start huddling together for warmth, and another taken at one of the aid stations lost in the mist somewhere in Marin. Nick

aloha HURT ohana, I'm looking to unload these shoes on somebody for $ FREE.99.  I got them in December at a Portland REI garage sale for cheap.  (they were worn once)  I've worn them about 4 times, and everytime the right shoe gives my heel a blister and I can't seem to toughen up my…

Aloha Athletes ! This should be an unusually busy week for Hawaii Ultramarathoners, as several will be going to the mainland for the Miwok 100k in the Bay area and even more will be doing some of their longer training runs for 100 milers on the mainland, coming up soon. Peacock Flats will be the…

After months and months of anticipation, he is here!  Mom, baby and dad are all at home resting and enjoying being a family.  I'm so proud of how tenacious and tough Lesley was in the delivery room!  Nate weighed in at 7 lbs. 7 oz.  Though I am probably a bit biased, I do believe…

Aloha Athletes ! This Saturday (4-25-09) you have 2 options. Cheryl will be leading a group, starting at 6:30 am, on the Kaahele race course and also, a few of us will be going out to do Peacock Flats, starting just after 6 am. If you need directions to Kaahele, please give Cheryl a call…

Someone gave me this article on humans evolved as long-distance runners.  Have fun reading it and let me know how long it takes to kill a pig Mauricio   http://seedmagazine.com/content/print/the_running_man_revisited/

Today, a generous group of the senior HURT crew offered their services to the younger and youngest generation of trail runners.  Lesley and I went out for a walk on the trails to try to get the baby to come out, since Nathaniel is now officially one day overdue.  After seeing these guys, we felt…

Greetings Everyone, I contributed a little write-up, pics, and video for trail of the month at the Wilderness Running Company out of St. George, UT.  The write-up is on Gordons Loop.  It will be in Trailrunner magazine in the near future and there will be a link to view more pics and video on the WRC website. …

Aloha Athletes ! This Saturday will be a Golden opportunity to get in some great training and to give some support to our HURT pals who are training for 100 milers on the mainland…you may see all or several of the following: Marian, Steph, Ernest, Gil and Rex.  Most will be starting at Cheryl's house…

Modified this post 04-12-09 The mission was successful, there is water stashed. (Thanks to Tom for coming with me) and all you have to do is find it……..lol….just kidding. Contact Cheryl or me if you need directions on how to find it. Jah Bless, Devon 808-625-9692/371-2177

Aloha Athletes ! This Saturday is the kick-off of the 2009 HURT Trail Series with the 7 mile Top of Tantalus race. Co-race directors Rob Lahoe and Kat Tagaca will have the course marked, water, Gatorade, snacks and even awards for the top finishers for your measly $10 entry fee. It's a hoot ! Just show-up…

As everyone by now knows, he rocked!  I didn't get to chat with the other HURT folks but spoke with Dr. Bill for a while.  He said they did great and were right behind him. The nights were a little colder than expected but he endured, came prepared and also increased his electrolytes plus a…