Quad Dipsea I've signed up for Quad Dipsea. Anyone else going? (there are 30 or so slots left). Are trekking poles recommended for this? Nick
Wily Woo Worked Hard on Labor Day Weekend
See that smiling, eager face on the left side of this photo? That is what Wily looked like at the start of his Labor Day weekend. He is the only person I know of who started on Saturday by running the Tantalus Triple Trek, a 50K jaunt through the mud and forest. After finishing…
Saturday Training September 11, 2010: Peacock Flats plus something special.
Aloha Athletes, Well after this past weekend's mudfest TTT, we are heading back up to Peacock Flats. The plan is to park/meet behind the Control Tower and start at 6:30 a.m. Apparently the gate has been opening a bit earlier. We will do a modified loop (so bring all your nutrition, hydration, and electrolytes) so…
2010 Triple Trek Results
Aloha Athletes, Mahalo to Ernest and Fish for putting on a great race. They did an excellent job of getting the course nice, wet and muddy for all the runners. They had some fun prizes and TTT visors as well plus great snacks. Thanks to everyone else who made the race a success. Cheryl and…
New Trail Half Marathon and 5K race: Gunstock Ranch October 30!
I have learned of a couple of new trail races up at Gunstock Ranch near Laie and Malaekahana. The races will be held on October 30 starting at 7:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to get out on some new trails and enjoy the property up at Gunstock Ranch. Entry fee is reasonable at…
Great Photos Just Now Available from Kaena Point Firecracker 2010 Race
Ruby sent me a link to these photos. Click here to view. Enjoy!
HURT Trail Series: Tantalus Triple Trek Revised Instructions
TANTALUS TRIPLE TREK (TTT) IMPORTANT PRE-RACE INSTRUCTIONS R RACE DAY: (SATURDAY) SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 DISTANCE: 30 Miles (3 Trek 10 Mile Loops) VENUE: HAWAII NATURE CENTER RACE ENTRY FEE: $10.00 Please park below the entrance to the Hawaii Nature Center, as parking is extremely…
Halmes Accepts Position at H.U.R.T. 100
Aloha Runners, Most of you may have missed it in the Staradvertsier, but 2010 H.U.R.T. 100 finisher and chef extraordinaire, Freddy Halmes has graciously accepted the position of Nuuanu Aid Station Captain for the 2011 edition of the H.U.R.T. 100. Freddy brings many years of aid station experience with him, he has worked the Nuuanu…
The North Face® Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®
For the last couple of years, this logo has been on the HURT 100 site. Starting on Friday, the UTMB kicks off and there is a nice group of U.S. runners this year. On the men's side, Scott Jurek, Geoff Roes, and Karl Meltzer will be running. If you go to the UTMB site, there…
Jason Lester: 2011 HURT 100 Entrant to Run and Speak on Oahu
Aloha Athletes, Jason is coming to Oahu and has a couple of events planned that you might find of interest. He is doing an open run on Friday at 5:00 p.m. at Magic Island. On Saturday at 1:00 p.m. he is giving an inspirational talk and at 2:00 p.m. doing a book signing at Borders-Ward…
H.U.R.T. 100: Aid Station Captain Needed For Nuuanu
Wanted: Aid Station Captain (Nuuanu) When: 2011 H.U.R.T. 100 Why: Because Bob & Barbie need a much deserved break. What's In It For You? Guaranteed slot in the 2012 H.U.R.T. 100, no lottery hassle. Admiration from your fellow runners. Ability to yell at runners and give them your unbiased opinion and expect them to take…
New HURT Family Member
Please welcome the next pair of trail legs to the HURT Family. After 4 fast hours of labor, Tristan Charles Sibley made his first race appearance. Total stats of 5 lbs 14 oz and 19.75 inches long. Courtney made running a 100 miles look easy – Wow! Mahalo to All Paul
