Aloha Everyone, I'm missing running in Hawaii with the HURT group. I'm currently in Herat, Afghanistan doing security work. One of the guys on my team, Dave Alvarez is a runner. He started running with me shortly after he moved from his compound to my compound. He just recently joined my Security team and we've…
Runners, HURT ohana, Putting on an event like the HURT 100 requires significant commitments from many of us, and we are grateful for the support we receive from the HURT ohana. Most recently, Jan McGriff and Julie Takishima have graciously agreed to be the Aid Station Captains at Paradise Park, and many of you have…
No more of these sissy short sprints, no more tinni-wheeny ten mile loops being called 'training', no more 'one bottle' wandering, It is time to prove you actually deserve that HURT shirt, or are deserving of one sometime. Real training is upon us, and you are provided with a number of alternatives to test…
Aloha Athletes, Thank you to RD Fish and Ernest for putting on a great race yesterday. They had prepared the course with just the right amount of mud and water to create ideal conditions for slipping and sliding all over the course. Great Fun!! Special thanks to everyone who contributed in making this race a…
For anyone interested, the Hardrock 100 entry form is available on their website. I highly recomend this race to everyone who qualifies. www.Hardrock100.com
RACE DAY: (SATURDAY) SEPTEMBER 3, 2011 DISTANCE: 30 Miles (3 Trek 10 Mile Loops) VENUE: HAWAIIAN NATURE CENTER RACE FEE: $10.00 Please park below the entrance to the Hawaii Nature Center, as parking is extremely limited. When you walk up to the start early in the morning, please observe the “QUIET ZONE” along…
On Friday I did the UTMB-CCC the 98k 5500m little sister to the 160k UTMB proper. This runs from Courmeyeur in Italy via Champex in Switzerland to Chamonix in France After changing forecasts race morning the forecast was for thunderstorms so they decided to reroute us so that instead of a few high passes from…
The Crew: Julie T, Jan M, Mikey, and Stephane ('French Fry') successfully completed the Molokai Ultra Run, from East to West end, this past weekend. a 2-day staged run from end to end of the island, and a 3rd day spent on seacliff trails… Click here to read the Molokai Adventure Run report –…
Race Day is soon upon us. This weekend offers a great time to get out on the loop and see how you fare running with others. Remember, this race is a toughy, and even with an aid station out on the course (@ 7 miles) you are going to be facing one of the longest…
Off to South Wales (land of nervous sheep) last weekend for the Brecon Beacons 19 mile, 4500' fell race. Shades of "Feet in the Clouds" on the high bits chasing people who I assumed knew where they were going across open bogs/moorland in wind, rain and zero visibility. Spectacular descent where many scooted down on…
Runners, The past few days have seen a lively debate on the HURT blog about the outcome of the lottery for the 2012 HURT 100. It seems to me that much of it is caused by misinformation and misunderstandings regarding the lottery procedure. We will update the respective section for The Book of HURT –…
Trek Training along the Cliff Trail. Who: All runners are welcome to join in on the training sessions. Trail conditons are roots,rocks, mud, steep ups and down, lots of mud, bad footing, plenty of great views and fresh air. Time: Saturday August 20. @ 6:00 AM Place: Meet at the Picnic table above the Hawaii…
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