NY Times Article
Interesting article on Diane Van Deren.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/09/sports/09ultra.html?_r=1
Additional Firecracker Photos
I received an e-mail from Jim Murray saying that his wife Margie and daughter Janine had taken some great photos of runners this past Saturday. Jim said he wanted to know the best way to get me the photos. I told him to mail me the CD's and I would get them posted up here…
Kaena Point Firecracker Results and Photos (Updated)
Saturday July 4th, 138 people showed up bright and early to run 10 miles and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kaena Point. Thank you to everyone that showed up and brought all the wonderful post-race potluck goodies. We appreciate the support of everyone who came out and helped. Special recognition to John and PJ for…
Western States Race Report
My race report follows. Warning – It is long. Western States 2009 – Unexplored Resilience Western States 2009 was epic. Not because I had the race of my life (I didn’t) and not because I reached some higher consciousness (just a little confusion and inability to think); but because I went to new places with…
The Fire Cracker—The Other Story
While some of you (over 135 runners, and 30 volunteers) were out on the North Shore frollicing in the Heat, the world was still spinning. I attach this article from this morning's paper. ..Kalapu Ulavale Korean Missle Lands North Shore of Oahu Honolulu, HI., July 5, 2009 By Pika Lololo Associate Correspondent, Local News. …
TrailRunner Ad: Wilderness Running Company
Aloha Everyone!! I am so excited that the new TrailRunner is out and the Wilderness Running Company ad is on page TS 27. It is on the bottom right hand corner of the page. I took the picture of the trailhead and Tom Valdespino took a few photos that are on the website. I hope…
California Running Adventure Report
Well I have finsihed my LONG report from my adventurous trip to California. If you wish to read it is available here. I would also like to extend a welcome home and a job well done for all who prepared for and tried their best at WS 100. Aloha and E Komo Mai. See you on…
Future Tour Champ Meets Lance Armstrong
Paul Hopwood sent this to me today. Very cool. Thanks Paul! Here,s a short inspirational video of a good friend of mine and his eight year old boy from Ca. whilst riding in the alps,(they,re over to follow the tour ) and crossed paths with Lance armstrong,who recorded it and put it on his blog…
WS 100: I GAVE MY ALL – “NO REGRETS”
START (SQUAW VALLEY): Saturday, June 27, 2009 @ 5:00:00 a.m. FINISHED (AUBURN): Sunday, June 28, 2009 @ 9:23:11 a.m. TOTAL DISTANCE: 100.2 MILES TOTAL TIME (HRS): 28:23:11 RACE SUMMARY: AWESOME JOURNEY!!! We trained hard, did all our homework & got ready for this race the best way we knew how. I knew I had to be…
Bit of ultrarunning history
Story on the first OD 100 thirty years ago. http://www.vhtrc.org/forum09/od1979.htm Frank MacMillan
4th of July: Kaena Point Firecracker 10 Mile Race
Show-up Saturday morning at least 30 minutes before the 7:00 a.m. start of the race and pay your $10 entry fee is all you need to do to run the Kaena Point Firecracker 10 Mile Race. This is part of the H.U.R.T. Trail Series. In addition to the race, stick around for the post race…
Mohican 100 Mile Trail Race
Hey all, I flew out to Loudonville, Ohio a couple of weekends ago (6/20-21) to pace a friend through the last 40 miles of the Mohican 100–her first 100 miler. She says she wasn't feeling it at all, but still finished well in 27:28 and 32nd overall. The trail was actually quite nice, and I'm just glad there…
