Catching up with the Ohana...the mid-July issue

Aloha all! After another exciting and busy few weeks since the Fourth of July weekend, here's an update on what's been going on:
First of all, despite having been told by Mark E. about this race, I totally forgot to add it to the events on the Fourth of July weekend.

Scholfield Barracks Fourth of July 5k
Several of the Ohana and thier families took part in the short but very fun race. What a way to start off the three day weekend! A quick description of the course by Dan T. was a out and back race up the hill on Kolekole Road then back down the same street to the finish. He said the only big complaint was that runners had to weave about each other as both halves of the race were on the same side of the road. The full results can be viewed here.

DAVE C. 19:51.4
MARK E. 20:54.5
DENISE C. 22:21.6
DAN T. 24:13.6
TYLER G. 25:16.8
ANNE G. 28:40.6
MARJORIE E. 34:17.0

Awesome job all! Even more kudos to Mark & Marge E. and Anne for also getting up early the next morning to do the Kaena Point 10-mile trail run! Way to go all! Thanks again Dan for the heads up and the info!

Road rash, Le Tour de France, trails and centipedes...oh my!
Finally had my first bike crash in a couple months! After a good brick comprised of a 13-mile ride then a good tempo run with the gang at the shop, I began the quick 3-mile sprint back home on my speed machine. Not even a 1/2-mile out, I was laid out on the road with a good amount of road rash and my bike having some questionable damage to its structure. Luckily none of the injuries were life threatening or serious and the bike is still rideable (and usable for this weekend), though I'm waiting to see what the damage will be to my wallet. Much mahalos to the Ohana for the support and willingness to have come out to scrape by rear off the road!
In going into this coming weekend's Tinman Triathlon, my inspiration is Cadel Evan in his roller coaster ride on the Tour. After getting into a nasty crash on Sunday's Stage 9: Toulouse to Bagnères-de-Bigorre (224 km/139.2 mi), he found himself in yellow Monday after a grueling Stage 10: Pau to Hautacam (156 km/96.9 mi), which included two beyond classification climbs up the Col du Tourmalet followed by the Hautacam! That's dedication!

A few of the Ohana decided to get some trail training in to get ready for the upcoming Volcano Marathon on July 26th. After some confusion in finding the turaround at the Waimanalo Demo trail head, then jetting back up to the start at the Pali Lookout for the start. We were off. The gang was treated to beautiful views of the Windward side of O`ahu, lush rainforests with cool valleys, and an overall great training run. Though Marge, Maniacles, and myself were only able to complete half for several reasons, Mark, Shaka, and former MM groupie, Heather were able to complete the entire route just before lunch (noon)! Can't wait til the real run the weekend after Volcano! Btw, any wishing to do the Maunawili Out&Back 22-miler can view the H.U.R.T. race website for the full info. It can be run either individually or as a two person relay team (one doing Pali to Waimanalo the other going back up). Many of the Ohana have already begun earnestly looking to do this one in some way or another. If you do participate...bring LOTS of water as in more than two water bottles and be sure to refill at the turnaround (as Maniacles would testify to)!

Lastly but not the least, much alohas and kudos to Frayed Laces after her exciting weekend camping and sleeping with the centipedes! Then to top it off she decides to do a brick today! Boy someone's looking prime for this weekend!

On that note, the countdown begins to the big day at Kapiolani Park at San Souci Beach! With this being the last known triathlon for the year, many are thinking to put in a good race. Three of the ladies in the Ohana have put together a team. Individual participants include 'Smooth', WWI, WWII, Frayed Laces & myself! Good luck all!