Congrats to our March Madness Manics!!!

My apologies to all! Know this is a bit late but been busy with other aspects of my life (school, work, preping for Boston, etc.). Want to give recognition to our March Madness crew for their incredible dedication & performance in both completing the 2008 Run to the Sun (36.2 miles from Maui Mall in Kahalui up the slope of Haleakala to it's summit) and the 2008 Big Island (Hilo) International Marathon the following day. They endured early morning wakeup calls (230a Saturday then 330a Sunday for most), various climate changes (including cold, rain, low oxygen concentration causing hypoxia, and high UV exposure), and stress from being adequately prepared for doing both races!

Here's the members of our triumphant crew:

Former Maniac Groupie

Forever Four (formerly Forever Bronze)

'Onipa`a (Strong & steady)

Brother 'Shaka' (aka Purple)

'maniacles' (aka coachies)

'TC'/'Doc Marathon'

WilyCoyote

'da Man!'

Congratulation also to those whom completed the Hilo Marathon!

Welcome back to Brother Mark E Mark (aka Pohaku - the rock) who made his offical comeback to marathon running (at full-strength) following an ankle injury at the 2007 Volcano Marathon!

Thanks 'Boss' for your neverending support! We could never have done this without it and the rest of the Ohana!

Much Mahalos to 'Frayed Laces' who was our 'angel over our shoulders', being the all-around great support, driver, nurse, cheerleader, and everything else under the sun!

GO RUNNERS' HI OHANA!!!!

Great job all and can't wait til the next race whether it be here (on O`ahu), on the neighbor islands, or on the mainland U.S.! ~ed.