This is a comment that is not based on any particular runner’s experiences, and is not directed at anyone. It is a general lamentation based on some observations I have had over the past years and meant as a point of contemplation for all of us as we continue to meet the challenge of our…
It was a great day on the trails on Saturday and there were about a dozen people out despite the pending Marathon. Conditions were a bit muddy in places, and Pauoa was a snake filled pool, but it was a bit cool with the cloud cover and everyone was making time. But things slowly began…
Aloha Athletes ! In a couple of hours (10:00 am) Paul Sibley will be starting from Aloha Tower on an epic run for cancer awareness to honor a young boy from Louisiana stricken with cancer. Paul's run starts with a 135 mile, around Oahu, Perimeter run and with only a few hours rest, will finish with him…
Aloha Athletes ! Well, the title of this Saturday's training "50 Miles of HURT" was certainly appropriate. Since I won't be there, I had to chuckle. But, with only 5 weeks from this Saturday until the conch shell blows, this will likely be your last big training run before the HURT 100. So, here's the scoop…be…
We interrupt this busy holiday season with an important announcement! Ok, I know there is a lot going on–the Honolulu Marathon, Christmas, the H.U.R.T. 100, the ever changing economy, etc, however there is very fun race coming up next year and the darn thing is almost full. If you have any interest in doing the…
Well I went to the orthopedist at the VA and he is now sending me to the orthopedic surgeon at Tripler to have surgery. I asked him if I could run HURT 100 and he said that I could do permanent damage. He also said that the injury is probably going to be chronic and…
Aloha Athletes ! It really gave me a thrill to walk by the magazine section at Border's and see the cover of the December 2008 issue of Runner's World with our buddy David Goggin's picture on it. Wow ! Too cool ! My copy will remain a treasure. Inside, there's a nice 2 pages devoted…
John, Cheryl and Mike: Guess I don't get to say 'Aloha' any more. I was hoping you guys would pass my sincere thanks along to the HURT gang for the past three years. I only had addresses for you guys and I'm not sure how to post to the HURT blog. I can only figure…
Aloha Athletes ! SURPRISE !! I'm sure it's a shocker, but Cheryl says that Saturday Training this week will be a HURT loop (or more) starting at our usual Manoa location at the mauka end of Manoa Rd. at 5:50 am. Actually the start time will be promptly at 6:00 am, but you need to…
UPDATED Steve finished in 9:40. Gil about 10:30. Congratulations to both of you!! We look forward to hearing more about it. I've heard from Cheryl a couple of times and it seems the saying, "We wouldn't want it to be easy!" certainly applies to Ultraman. On day 1, during the swim Gil was stung by…
The Nuuanu stash has been replenished. There are now 7 gallons of water and 3 gallons of sports drink out there. I didn't add snacks since there's plenty left. Although I bumped into some hardy runners who will most likely take a bite out of our supplies tonight… Happy trails!
HURT enjoys the privilege of partnerships with State and Federal agencies that hold the responsibility of protecting Oʻahu public lands. Those partnerships are based upon mutual trust and cooperation and shared concerns for the ʻaina. To keep that trust and continue to be provided the opportunity to host trail events, we (HURT) must understand and abide by rules that govern our partner agencies.
HURT does organize and facilitate official trail maintenance only when coordination with our partners has occurred. All trail work is performed under the supervision of a permitted individual with advance permissions. Some trails are off-limits for HURT to perform trail maintenance due to the sensitive flora. No HURT trail maintenance will occur outside of these parameters.
HURT and its partner agencies require that no self-directed trail maintenance occur on publicly-owned trails. Any individuals performing trail work outside of official HURT-organized events, are doing so on their own accord and will be held personally responsible by State and Federal agencies for any violations. Such activity could jeopardize our relationships with partner agencies and lead to inability to use public lands for our events.
