Wishing da Boss & Shaka Happy Birthday as they celebrate doing the best way possible...running! Good luck to the entire gang on their ultrarun! Stay tuned for reviews on this race!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
First race of 2008...an uphill Ultra?!?!
This Saturday eight of our Runners HI Ohana will be participating in the Hilo to Volcano ultramarathon...a total of 31.4-miles or 50km. The words of the race coordinator sum things up the best: Starting at the entrance to Moku Ola (Coconut Island) in Hilo, the athletes will make their way up Highway 11, climbing from sea level to the 4,000-foot elevation and the finish line at Cooper Center in Volcano Village' (Hawaii Tribune Herald).
Wishing da Boss & Shaka Happy Birthday as they celebrate doing the best way possible...running! Good luck to the entire gang on their ultrarun! Stay tuned for reviews on this race!
Wishing da Boss & Shaka Happy Birthday as they celebrate doing the best way possible...running! Good luck to the entire gang on their ultrarun! Stay tuned for reviews on this race!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Our newest reporter...the Bionic Woman
As we train and run all these events, especially those 'fun' marathons and ultras, we all go through various injuries and setbacks. During 2007, I met a intriguing runner and totally awesome person. She just ran her first marathon in Honolulu this past year but was seriously injured in the days leading up to it. However through pure determination and total perseverance she completed it under the severest of stress and pain. As she recovers and goes through the various stages of returning to running, I asked her to post articles about her various experiences (i.e. PT, training for her return to running and next marathon). Moreover she'll also be adding a perspective in reporting about different aspects of the races that we don't always see...from working in the trenches (aid stations & SAG wagons) to coordinating races. Look for future posts by 'frayedlaces' soon!
-RunnersHI Ohana blog editor (until I find a good blog name)
-RunnersHI Ohana blog editor (until I find a good blog name)
Thursday, January 17, 2008
YOUR FIRST MARATHON? GO FOR IT!!
Each February, more than 20,000 runners and walkers participate in the annual Great Aloha Run (GAR). For many, successfully completing the eight mile course from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium on President’s Day is the culmination of months of training. Setting and reaching this goal is a high achievement. So, what is next?
You could take a break until later in the year when you resume your preparation for next year’s Great Aloha Run. But it would be a shame to lose the healthy benefits of conditioning you have attained to this point. Hopefully the habits you developed through your months of training are now a part of your weekly routine. Why not continue and set your sights on completing your first marathon?
Training for a marathon may not be as daunting a feat as you might imagine it to be. It just requires you to use the fitness level you’ve achieved to increase your mileage. However, attempting your first marathon will take a commitment of time if you want to complete it successfully. While there are other marathons on the neighbor islands, the Honolulu Marathon in December is a perfect goal for the beginner. This end of the year run affords time to train properly for your first marathon. A well organized, participant- friendly event, the Honolulu Marathon allows runners of all abilities, from novice to advanced, to blend into the crowd.
The key over the coming months is to maintain your GAR conditioning, continuing to build a base by increasing your running mileage. Set realistic goals to your individual ability. Gradually increase the distance of your long runs. Overzealous expectations or excessive training may lead to injuries that are discouraging setbacks. The anxiety of the challenge you accept is alleviated with knowledge and preparation. Books, magazines and online sites are valuable resources, filled with programs to help you prepare for your first marathon.
Additionally, Oahu has many training groups, some free (Honolulu Marathon Clinic) and some for a fee. These groups have experienced leaders who will answer questions and guide you towards your goal. Find a training partner. Meeting with friends helps develop a routine for training. The camaraderie you share will motivate and help keep your long runs interesting.
As your training progresses, run a few races in the summer months to gauge your improvement. Beginning each August the Mid Pacific Road Runners Club (MPRRC) sponsors a series of runs to prepare local runners for the December marathon. These MPRRC runs progress from 15K (9.3 miles) to 30K (18.6 miles). Participation in these runs swells as the marathon approaches.
The marathon is a personal challenge where individual success is not necessarily determined by time. Crossing the finishing line is the measurement of achievement for all. Paraphrasing a septuagenarian friend , a veteran of thirty-plus marathons, “It does not matter what time you finished, all the shirts (finishers) are the same color.” The marathon distance is not a requisite for a healthy lifestyle, but completing a marathon can be a life changing event.
You could take a break until later in the year when you resume your preparation for next year’s Great Aloha Run. But it would be a shame to lose the healthy benefits of conditioning you have attained to this point. Hopefully the habits you developed through your months of training are now a part of your weekly routine. Why not continue and set your sights on completing your first marathon?
Training for a marathon may not be as daunting a feat as you might imagine it to be. It just requires you to use the fitness level you’ve achieved to increase your mileage. However, attempting your first marathon will take a commitment of time if you want to complete it successfully. While there are other marathons on the neighbor islands, the Honolulu Marathon in December is a perfect goal for the beginner. This end of the year run affords time to train properly for your first marathon. A well organized, participant- friendly event, the Honolulu Marathon allows runners of all abilities, from novice to advanced, to blend into the crowd.
The key over the coming months is to maintain your GAR conditioning, continuing to build a base by increasing your running mileage. Set realistic goals to your individual ability. Gradually increase the distance of your long runs. Overzealous expectations or excessive training may lead to injuries that are discouraging setbacks. The anxiety of the challenge you accept is alleviated with knowledge and preparation. Books, magazines and online sites are valuable resources, filled with programs to help you prepare for your first marathon.
Additionally, Oahu has many training groups, some free (Honolulu Marathon Clinic) and some for a fee. These groups have experienced leaders who will answer questions and guide you towards your goal. Find a training partner. Meeting with friends helps develop a routine for training. The camaraderie you share will motivate and help keep your long runs interesting.
As your training progresses, run a few races in the summer months to gauge your improvement. Beginning each August the Mid Pacific Road Runners Club (MPRRC) sponsors a series of runs to prepare local runners for the December marathon. These MPRRC runs progress from 15K (9.3 miles) to 30K (18.6 miles). Participation in these runs swells as the marathon approaches.
The marathon is a personal challenge where individual success is not necessarily determined by time. Crossing the finishing line is the measurement of achievement for all. Paraphrasing a septuagenarian friend , a veteran of thirty-plus marathons, “It does not matter what time you finished, all the shirts (finishers) are the same color.” The marathon distance is not a requisite for a healthy lifestyle, but completing a marathon can be a life changing event.
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