January-February 2017

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The Great Aloha Run SWIM - BIKE - RUN

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January - February 2017

Photo: Twain Newhart

The Local Route Goes Global

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ALOHA FROM THE EDITOR

Did you achieve what you set out to do in 2016?

Have you set your goals for 2017?

Staying fit is fortunately something we can do all the time, and goals and achievements change from year to year. With sports there are so many different levels, and you can always set your own goals, whether they be staying fit, new personal records or a friendly rivalry with your training-partner. This you can read about in Susie Stephen´s article on longevity.

Inside you can also read about the 40th. Women´s 10k. and the Local Route is back in this issue with some true globetrotters!

Happy New Year and enjoy reading, Christian

DON´T LOOK BACK...When it is all uphill and there is only one person behind you...then you run the best that you have learned!

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HAWAII SPORT REPORTS

Christian Friis

August DeCastro Courtney Osaki Crystal Hirst Jennifer Lieu Lisa Allosada Jon Lyau Kevin Enriques Odeelo Dayondon

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Great Aloha Run by Twain Newhart

IMAGES August DeCastro Kalani Pascual Lia Taylor Brian Clarke Danilo Faria Motoki Nakamura Melissa Pampulov Mércia Starominski Edna Wong Yuki Mizuno USTA Jason Lester Joy Schoenecker Melissa Schad Crystal Hirst Donna Ho Bautista Family Photos Brian Clarke Kim Click Ed Bugarin © Alila Medical Media/Shutterstock Dana Edmunds Alison Leary Stacia Murry / Karen Helmeyer / Stella Cabana / Lauren Seaman / Amanda Han / Michele Sorensen / Edna Wong / Bonnie Leong Harvey Nakason / Jeff Nakasone / Glen Marumoto Twain Newhart

CONTRIBUTORS Melissa Pampulov, Snr. Features Editor Brad Yates, Snr. Writer Bianca Barreto Brian Clarke Glen Marumoto KC Calberg Joy Schoenecker Mariane Uehara Rick Winters, West Hawaii Today Sara Ecclesine Susie Stephen Motoki Nakamura Lectie Altman Crystal Hirst David Kurihara Tammy Bautista Odeelo Dayondon Jenn Lieu Hawaii Pacific Health Carol Jaxon Dr. Rachel A. Coel Malia K. Harunaga

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Longevity: 2017 and beyond!

by Susie Stephen, www.longrunenergy.com,

At the start of a New Year, many of us, myself included, often set resolutions. With a whole twelve months of fresh calendar days ahead, time seems unlimited and the opportunities endless. Which they are! But how do we stick to those resolutions and create an environment that cultivates our dreams and goals?

Here are a few guidelines that I hope will help you to meet future ambitions: Think long term, think lifestyle. Rather than setting goals for just 2017, how about creating a new, sustainable approach to life. And this applies especially if your goals are health and fitness related. It takes the pressure off a little, and keeps things realistic. Yes, a human life is short – but a boom and bust approach can be damaging. We all have ‘big, scary dreams’ and I’m not saying they can’t be achieved. Just don’t forget the saying: ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’. One approach involves breaking goals down into steps, and setting small benchmarks to meet across a number of months, and even years - rather than days and weeks. The long-look also gives space for imperfection, and almost more importantly: rest! Why? Because it’s exhausting, and unattainable to give 100%, 365 days of the year without something breaking!

Scrap anything with a very specific numerical value attached to it! Yes – really! Let it go. For example, your big, scary dream is to break four hours in the marathon by the end of 2017. Instead, consider what that actually means. Do you need to be stronger? Do you need more leg speed? Try asking: What can I learn about myself, and the demands of the marathon

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event that will enable me to improve? The same might be said for losing weight. Forget about the scales and weighing your self. Inside try learning how to read what your body feels and how it reacts when you eat certain foods and do different types of exercise. What gives you the most sustainable energy?

What makes you feel generally ‘better’? Understand the main nutrients a body needs for long-term health and fitness. They key point here is that if you focus on the process, rather than a specific outcome, you begin to understand how you work.

It’s not often easy, but if you stick to the processes you put in place, a happy by-product will be that progress towards your long-term goals begins to happen naturally.

Recruit your team. It’s very difficult to set new targets and develop routines alone. Tried and tested methods for fitness include: finding a buddy whose aims are similar to yours; creating fun workouts that will be achievable for you both, and/ or everyone involved; meeting up at inspiring destinations (not difficult in Hawaii); and finally including nutritious post-workout snacks to refuel tired muscles, which guarantees better recovery and long-term fitness development.

Finally, I could suggest not setting any resolutions at all, and say just simply be happy and enjoy life to it’s full potential each and every day without worrying about random dates on a calendar.

But along the way a few goals can help us to get the most out of life, and having dreams does keep us awake to possibilities.

Long-term aspirations with specially designed processes, and a supportive buddy system behind you can lead to all sorts of crazy ideas and dreams becoming reality. So start building!

Here’s to healthy ambitions and life-long fitness!

For a Kailua based running buddy system look up ‘Windward Training Freaks’ on Facebook. A fun, free but dedicated group of runners all working towards crazy dreams.

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Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club What do runners do when they get injured?

Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club is Hawaii´s largest running club, and they organize several races throughout the year. Find more info here: www.mprrc.com TEXT BY

Joy Schoenecker, President Mid-Pacific Road Runners

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It was just another August weekday morning in 2015. Arising at 4 am to go for a short training run, I was caught off guard by a very sharp pain in my left knee. I just blew it off and sought a quick fix - rest, icing and a couple of Tylenol! Tomorrow it will be back to normal. But ‘normal ‘ did not occur - not the next day - nor the next week - nor the next month - nor the next year!

The following weekend after this initial awakening was the Kai’iwi coast run - a short but hilly run along the Hawaii Kai coast line and one that I ran last year, and easily won my age group! But not this year! It was a day spent with constant tears and still a very nagging and painful knee! Every race that came and went thereafter - more tears - more disbelief that I would not return to running. After all, I had spent the last 18 years of my life traveling the world and running marathons, 21 total, including Greece, Paris, Utah, California, and all the Hawaiian islands --- and Half Marathons in Brussels, Italy, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Canada, Oregon, Utah, New Zealand, Australia and untold numbers in the Hawaiian islands ! Everywhere I traveled I found a race of some distance to run - some of these included Florida an 8k, Georgia a 5k, California a 10k trail run in Napa and that evening a 5k in Oakland, the Golden Gate Bridge 8k, Utah several 5K and 10k races for charity, and another 8k in New Zealand and in Melbourne, Australia a 5k. I lived running!!!

After several X-rays and then an MRI, the news was not what I had expected. The diagnosis indicated ——“There is a large knee joint effusion. There is mild synovial proliferation.

Several intra-articular bodies are identified, the largest was within the posterior joint space measuring 8 mm in length. There is a 2 x 1.6 x 5.3 cm popliteal cyst. There are extensive areas of near full-thickness to full-thickness cartilage loss throughout the medial compartment”. The only fix was - surgery and a partial knee replacement !

I was in total denial. I acquired separate opinions from five additional orthopedic surgeons!!! I was determined I could ‘fix it on my own ‘ with a full on regiment of water jogging and incumbent biking and icing. Yet -- No progress. I could not run. I could hardly walk and stairs were not my friend. I had to dig deep as I wanted to keep my mind and body healthy.

Joy with her three IVF World Sprints Gold Medals from Brisbane , Australia 2016

I had been an athlete all my life but I was fairly new to running and ran my first race in 1997. When I moved to Hawaii in 1996 I got involved in several sports - triathlons, rough water swims, biathlons, outrigger canoe paddling and running all distances. I loved triathlons, including qualifying for the Kona Ironman. I recall the morning of the Tinman Triathlon this year was very difficult for me as it was the first time in 18 years I had not competed in the Tinman Triathlon. Thank goodness I could still competitively paddle outrigger canoe. Paddling became my life line.

It was now early January 2016 and getting close to the IVF World Sprints in Brisbane, Australia and I was excited to again participate in these events. I had competed in four previous World Sprints —New Zealand, Canada, Hawaii, and Rio de Janeiro. A few of us formed a throw-together crew of like-minded women from Oahu and Hawai’i. With bi-monthly practices on both islands - flying back and forth - we cemented our crew.

Then off to Australia.

We had three events in Australia: 500 meter double hull, 500 meter with turn and 500 meter without turn . Our first event in Australia was the double hull 500 meter. There were seven teams from New Zealand, Hawaii, Canada, and Australia in our category. The event administrators drew at random to match up crews from Hawai’i for the double hull race. We drew a crew from Maui, and were very excited, but didn’t know the ladies nor their paddling abilities. With no practice we joined with the Maui crew and competed in the first event. We won our First Gold Medal!

At the Finish of the Athens, Greece Marathon - 2010

As each event unfolded, day after day, event after event, the competition grew more fierce. But our crew rose to the occasion in every event and by the end of these events, in closing ceremonies, our crew took home to Hawaii -- Three Gold Medals and the World Championship in our category!

After returning from Australia, still on a high from our crew success, I was positive I could soon return to my love of running! I just needed to work harder and be patient.

It’s been a year and a half now since I awakened with ‘just a pain in my knee ‘ - with no warning it was the finality of my running days. The partial knee surgery is scheduled for February 2017.

I re-learned a lesson in running that I thought I had learned earlier in life - “never put all your eggs in one basket”!

My ‘take aways’ from this experience have been many.

-Run every race like it could be your last .

-Always explore and participate in a variety of athletic activities .

-Never quit.

-Keep an open mind and vary your sports activities !

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One never knows when they may have to give up one sport they love - but will be a ‘World Champion ‘ in another sport!

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Ragnar Arrives in Hawaii

by Crystal Hirst, Photos by Crystal Hirst and Melissa Schad

The inaugural Ragnar Hawaii took place on the Big Island over the course of forty-eight hours from October 14th to October 15th. Three hundred teams of adventurous souls covered nearly two hundred miles and six climate zones, running through the night and in all weather conditions to complete this unique new challenge. Ragnar races have gained popularity on the mainland due to their novel concept – manageable running distances that are approachable for casual runners, made more challenging by the added variables of team support and logistics, sleep deprivation, and having to run multiple legs with limited recovery periods. Twelve people make up each team, and each member takes their turn on legs that vary in distance from two and a half miles to eleven miles. After everyone has run once, the rotation starts again. This is repeated three times for a total of three legs per runner. The team is divided into two vans, which double as support for each other along the way. Ultra teams, with only six members, run two consecutive legs at a time. These races offer visitors and local residents alike the opportunity to experience a race locale close-up while sharing a fantastic bonding experience with teammates and enjoying a fun, energetic atmosphere throughout the course. .

Teams gathered in Hilo in the early hours of October 14th to take their places at the rolling start. Runners were sent out in waves – every ten minutes starting at 5:20AM and continuing until 11AM. The start line was well-organized and efficient, with no apparent hiccups, and the highway along the Hamakua Coast was soon lined with a steady stream of athletes, their head lamps and reflective vests bobbing along in the pre-dawn darkness. The Ragnar culture – new to those of us who were first-timers – was evident in the support vans festooned with temporary paint, stickers, streamers, and even Christmas lights.

It became clear very quickly that Ragnar does not shy away from elevation change. Nearly all of the first six runners’ legs contained very serious hills, and as the sun came up and positioned itself overhead, the course began to feel like an oven.

Runners followed Mamalahoa Highway along scenic coastline made up of open fields, lush vegetation, and deep gulches.

Occasional departures from the highway onto Old Mamalahoa Highway took us past tropical gardens, roaring waterfalls, and through sleepy neighborhoods where many of the runner

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exchanges took place. Support vans stopped along the way and cheered their runners on, providing them with water and fuel. By the time Van 1 reached its final legs for our team, it was scorching hot and we were stopping every two miles to douse our runners in ice water. The brutal uphills took their toll and by the time we reached the first Major Exchange in Honokaa, where we would hand off to Van 2, carrying runners 7-12, we were all significantly more exhausted than we had anticipated. That morning’s start seemed like days ago and we were all anxious to rest.

Legs 7-12 took runners from Honokaa into Waimea, then up a relentless climb to the top of Kohala Mountain where the second Major Exchange would take place. The first legs passed through tall eucalyptus forests and rolling country hills filled with cattle and other livestock, ambling through the paniolo landscape surrounding Waimea. The ending legs passed through town and headed west before turning onto the Mountain Road leading to North Kohala. Although temperatures in this portion of the course were milder, the hills only got more severe, with a starting elevation of 500 feet that gained steadily to finish at 3500 feet. Runners chugged up Kohala Mountain Road with dogged determination, and by the time they reached the second Major Exchange, they too appeared fatigued.

Waiting at the top of the mountain to begin our next round, Van 1’s runners took in the beautiful sunset, then struggled against the cold, wind, and intermittent rain that had rolled in before getting started. Legs 13-18 consisted of a wild and mana-flled 9-mile downhill, flying along in the cool darkness with the wind howling through the ironwood trees lining the road, then several shorter legs heading out of Hawi and down the hill on Akoni Pule Highway. The stars blanketed the sky and the full moon rendered our head lamps almost unnecessary.

Running at night, sometimes completely alone on the road and sometimes passing crowds of cheering support vans, was a truly unique experience. We reached Hapuna Beach, the third Major Exchange, both exhausted and invigorated.

The uphills were back for Van 2 on legs 19-24 as they headed out of Hapuna and up the long climb back to Waimea.

Starting this round close to midnight made for a challenging and interesting set of circumstances, but the runners pushed through with great energy and high spirits. They ran all

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through the night, reaching Waimea, heading South on the upper highway, then descending to Waikoloa Village just before dawn.

The atmosphere at the fourth Major Exchange was somewhat jubilant, with the runners from Van 1 facing their last set of legs. Taking off to finish the downhill from Waikoloa Village, runners then ran through the Waikoloa resorts before rejoining the highway and tackling the infamously brutal Queen K Highway leading south to the Energy Lab. These legs were tough due to fatigue and some sneaky elevation changes, but we were grateful for the relatively early hour, which kept the heat under control.

The last major exchange was at the beach near the Energy Lab, and many teams’ Van 1s took advantage of the opportunity to cool down in the ocean after finishing their last legs.

A light cloud cover was forming as our team’s Van 2 took off. The runner for leg 31 ran back up to the highway, then headed back toward Hapuna where the race would finish.

Conditions for the last six legs initially appeared to be good, but the clouds seemed to bring with them a muggy, humid feeling and many runners were walking as we approached Hapuna. Again, the temperatures had skyrocketed.

As each team’s final runner approached the finish, all members were invited to join them in running the final 200 feet and crossing the finish line, then it was time to enjoy the finish. And Ragnar certainly does know how to set up a finish area! Each team received two free pizzas as well as free beer and ice cream, and there was plenty of music and merchandise vendors to keep our tired minds entertained. Teams sat on the large, open lawn with a view of the ocean and ate, shared stories, and laughed about the crazy Ragnar experience.

The overall winner was Boys Your Momma Warned You About with a total time of 23:21:21.6. Hawaii was strongly represented, with Big Island Beasties winning the Masters Division with a time of 31:18:44.8 and Hawaii teams taking the top two spots in the All-Female division: Wicked Wahine in 27:27:45.3 and Ulu Maika in 33:52:21.0.

Without hesitation, I can say that Hawaii’s first Ragnar was a success. It was truly unique and unlike any I’ve done on the islands to date. While the individual distances may not seem intimidating, the challenges presented by the logistics of the race make it much more difficult both physically and mentally. The time each van had to rest while the other was on the course seemed sufficient until we were in the middle of it, trying to get to our resting place and then find time and space for six exhausted people to eat, shower, and somehow actually get some sleep before piling back in the van to meet Van 2 at the next transition. These circumstances created some entertaining and downright comical memories. The landscape along the course was fantastic, and even for people who live here year-round, like me, it was a wonderful experience to see the island in such an intimate way. The opportunity to run in the moonlight was incredible, and I have images in my mind from this race that I will never forget. And most importantly, the part of the race that has lived on – the team. Starting out as a group of acquaintances, the shared challenges of the experience brought our team of twelve together in a wonderful and amazing way.

For more information about Ragnar or to sign up for the upcoming Ragnar Trail Relay at Turtle Bay, you can visit www.runragnar.com

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Women - Celebrating 40 years of Running Hawaii Pacific Health Women’s 10K TEXT BY IMAGE BY

Hawaii Pacific Health Donna Ho

March 5, 2017 will mark the 40th anniversary of the Hawaii Pacific Health Women’s 10K. It is Hawaii’s premier all-women’s running event that has a rich history of supporting women’s health here in the islands.

petitive runners and the finishing times reflected the nature of women’s running community at that time.” They enlisted the Mid-Pacific Runner’s Club, the Hash House Harriers and their friends to help set-up the event, time it, and make food for the post run picnic. The finisher shirts were sponsored by Nike. It was a men’s cut, cotton t-shirt. At the time there were no such thing as women’s specific clothing or shoes. Dianne Fujimura Choy said laughing that “the biggest arguments we had were about the design of the t-shirt.”

Women’s running is big business. There are a number of all women’s Once the course was agreed on, they sanctioned the route. The 1978 running events around the country and women’s clothing and shoes Hawaii Women’s 10K route was the first sanctioned all-women’s race in sales are a $20 billion business. (Andy Annunziata, an analyst with history after the passage of Title IX. The route is still used today.

SportsOneSource). The biggest seller is tights. According to Rachel Bachman of the Wall Street Journal, “Women and girls, not long ago an The small cadre asked the late Donnis Thompson, the first ever Uniafterthought in distance running, now own it.” Industry-backed tracker versity of Hawaii women's athletic director, to be the MC for the event.

Running USA says that women and girls “made up 57% of the 17 Donnis Thompson was a pioneer in women’s sports and was responsimillion U.S. race finishers in 2015,” which ble for building the University’s women’s includes everything from 3.1-mile runs to track and field and volley ball programs.

26.2-mile marathons.

She also had an opportunity to work with That wasn’t always the case. Women Patsy Mink with the Title IX amendment. have had a long history of struggling to In an interview with Beth Hillyer of Hawaii compete in distance running. This is not News Now, Donnis said that "It was one to say there was no tradition of women's of the great things in my life to work with long-distance running. Women were forPatsy Mink. She passed Title Nine which is bidden from participating in the ancient probably the most outstanding piece of Olympics. A woman who was caught even legislation since getting women to vote." as a spectator at the Games could face execution. But women in ancient Greece And so it went - the 1st annual Hawaii held their own festival to honor the Women’s 10K race was an enormous sucgoddess Hera every five years. Only one cess with over 1,500 women participating. athletic event was held-a short footrace.

The group continued to produce the Women were considered the weaker sex event for 10 years and they then passed it and were thought to be physically incaonto Straub Hospital and Clinic who were pable of running a marathon. Before the the main sponsors for the next 18 years.

1980’s, there were no women's distance The race is now known as the Hawaii Pacifraces in the Olympics. In the Moscow ic Health Women’s 10K. Games, the longest race for women was the 1,500 meters, which had been institutSome of the small group of women still ed in 1972. run today. A few of those pioneers have 1972 was also a big year for women’s passed away, but the majority have fond equality in sports. Title IX, the 1972 U.S. memories of their time together organizlegislation that has been credited with ing the now historic event. We are grateful encouraging much of the growth in womto their vision so long ago that has been’s sports in the United States, has also come a tradition on the racing calendar. helped to influence thinking about women’s sports elsewhere in the world. Title IX On March 5, 2017, we will gather once prohibits discrimination against girls and again to celebrate a tradition of women’s women in federally funded education, running. Hawaii Pacific Health is a champiincluding athletics programs. on women’s health. The event is important A few of the founders of the Women´s 10k.: Mimi Beams, Nancy Kilonsky, Nancy to the community as it brings women of Tuttle, Diane Choy Fujimura, Olga Caldwell Patsy Mink was one of the principal all levels and all generations together to authors of the Education Amendments of celebrate health. Women are competitive 1972 which was later renamed the Patsy T. and deserve to be the first across the Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, after her death in 2002. She finish line, as Mimi Beams believed. KC Carlberg, current Race Director was the first Japanese American lawyer in Hawaii and the first Asian is thrilled to continue to help organize this great event. “It is important American woman and woman of color to serve on the United States for women to have a safe and supportive environment to challenge Congress. themselves and support each other.”

Here in Hawaii in 1977 a group of women runner’s decided that it was time for an all-women’s run. The only other all women’s run event was the Bonne Bell Mini Marathon. It was one of a series of 12 races for women that were held across the country. The race is now called the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women, and celebrated its 40th annual event this past fall.

With no budget, lots of enthusiasm and a love of running the 1st annual Hawaii Women’s 10K was launched. Appointed Race Director Mimi Beams said that “they were just a group of women who loved running and wanted to share their passion and put on a good event.

We wanted women to be the first across the finish line. We were com-

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Women participating in the 40th annual event will not only receive their tradition rose and finisher shirt upon finishing but will also get a commemorative medal.

Our goal is to get 3,000 women to participate in this year anniversary event. You can help us achieve our goal and be a part of history by joining us at the 40th annual Hawaii Pacific Health Women’s 10K on Sunday, March 5, 2017.

For more information go to www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/womens10k Or sign-up on Active.com.

For questions please call 808-535-7674.

VALENTINE’S BIATHLON ~ SUNDAY, Feb. 12, 2017

CHRISTMAS BIATHLON ~ Sunday Nov. 27, 2016 | MAGIC ISLAND BIATHLON ~ Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 COURSE: The run/swim course consists of a 5K run around Ala Moana Beach Park and a 1K swim fronting the park. The run is first, followed by the swim. The run starts at the Diamond Head Concession. Time limit: 1 hour 15 minutes.

ENTRY FEE: $30 INDIVIDUAL or $60 TEAM: A non-refundable fee must accompany each entry form. Entries must be postmarked by Jan. 30, 2017. Entry fee includes one T-shirt for each participant.

PAYMENT: Make check or money order payable to: Waikiki Swim Club. Mail completed entry to: Sui-Lan Ellsworth, 3465 Paty Dr., Honolulu, HI 96822 LATE ENTRIES: $45 INDIVIDUAL or $90 TEAM. Do NOT mail after Feb. 6, 2017.

Bring application to Late Entries table on race day. Entries accepted on race day from 6:15—7:15 am. No shirt guarantees for late entries.

RACE NUMBERS: There is no packet pickup. Check-in at 6:15-7:15 am on race day to receive race number & instructions.

AGE GROUPS: INDIVIDUAL: 8-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. TEAMS: See Team Division Box, below [Determined by adding teammate ages] .

AWARDS: 1st – 3rd in each division. Awards ceremony follows race as soon as all results are available.

Enter online @ Active.com

1 K Swim : 5 K Run : Individual or Team BIATHLON SERIES:

All

Early Registration postmark by 11/14/16, $75 Individual/$150 Teams for ALL 3 BIATHLONS. Late Registration, $100 Individual/$175 Teams for ALL 3 BIATHLONS. races start at 7:30 am Series applicants MUST sign their initials agreeing to waiver terms, below, next to signature line.

Team members must be the same for ALL THREE races, or you will NOT BE ELIGIBLE for overall series award.

SERIES INFORMATION & OTHER RACE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE, waikikiswimclub.org INFO: suilan@waikikiswimclub.org

INDIVIDUAL or TEAM RUNNER (Last Name)

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VALENTINE'S BIATHLON: FEB. 12, 2017 Birth Date Mailing Address

TEAM DIVISION (check one only ) 0-50 MARRIED JUST FRIENDS SWEETHEARTS FAMILY (parent & child) OPEN

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City Zip Check this box if you are entering the BIATHLON SERIES Biathlon Series Entry (Mail by Nov. 14) Biathlon Series Late Entry (Do not mail after Nov. 21)

Individual $75 $100

Team $150 $175

$30 $45

$60 $90

Series applicants MUST sign their initials agreeing to waiver terms, below, next to signature line.

Christmas Biathlon Entry (Mail by Nov. 14) Christmas Biathlon Late Entry (Do not mail after Nov. 21)

WAIVER & RELEASE: In consideration of this application being accepted, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against race officials, volunteers, sponsors, the Waikiki Swim Club, AquaSphere, Active.com, the City & County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaii resulting from involvement with this event. I will additionally permit the free use of my name, photograph and interviews in association with this event in broadcast, telecast, advertisements, films, videotapes or any reproduction thereof. Waikiki Swim Club reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone for any reason.

I have read, understand and agree to the terms of the waiver & release.

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Parent or legal guardian signature and agreement to waiver, if entrant under 18.

Date Date

I also agree to the terms of the waiver & release for the following events: (write initials) Christmas Biathlon

Magic Island Biathlon

Running to Overcome In Loving Memory of Tom and Carolyn Lewis and Carolyn Adkison

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Tammy Bautista

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Tammy Bautista family photos

Life forever changed on February 4, 2016 when I got a call letting me know that my parents and younger sister had been killed in a car accident. They were driving my sister’s 7- month old baby, Keira, to her pediatrician when they crashed into a stalled armored vehicle. Keira was the lone survivor.

So much love and support poured out from family, friends and the running community. I have served as membership coordinator of the MPRRC for over two years. Waves of letters and cards of sympathy came from the MPRRC board members. They even gave Keira a gift which touched my heart.

Keira was treated at the hospital in critical condition and it is a miracle that she is now on the road to a full recovery. Her father, Nick Adkison, is now undertaking the challenges of a single father and widower.

Following the deaths of my parents and sister, I had many sleepless nights. Visions of the car scene would flash through my mind. I had flashbacks of seeing their faces in their coffins at the funeral. My head swelled trying to make sense of what had happened. I didn’t understand how my sister who had yearned for a baby for ten years finally had her dream come true only to have it shattered in the car accident. Keira would live a life never knowing her mother or her grandparents.

Several months after the accident, I signed up for coaching with Coach Jonathan Lyau to help move forward from the tragedy. He is an excellent coach who will help anyone achieve their goals if they stick to his training plan. In the midst of grieving, his training is helping me “run to overcome.” www.personalbesttraininghi.com

Tammy´s sister and parents and baby Keira below. Below right Tammy with her parents.

Coach Lyau is currently training me for the upcoming Hawaii Pacific Health Women’s 10K which will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2017. The race offers a beautiful course that goes around Diamond Head and through Kahala, and down to the finish line at Kapiolani Park.

This race has always been one of my favorites as there is so much great music, entertainment and food. It is the perfect race for women who are looking to run their first 10K to those who are hoping to achieve a target time.

I have learned life is like a race. As the Bible says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 My father was a teacher as well as a preacher. His biggest message he spoke on was to “Be Ready” as life can be taken away at any moment. He finished writing his book one week before he died, "Studies in Bible Prophecy" which is available on Amazon. Chapter five of his book is actually titled "Be Ready." The way he died was his message in itself. It was less than a twenty second lane change, and they were gone. They were all ready.

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2017 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Visit us at: www.greataloharun.com

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Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, or anyone else who might claim on my behalf covenant not to sue, and waive, release, and discharge Carole Kai Charities, Inc., the City and County of Honolulu, including their Police Department, the State of Hawaii, the race officials, volunteers, any and all sponsors, and any and all agents, employees, assigns, or anyone acting for or on their behalf from any and all claim of liability for death, personal injury, or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of or in the course of my participation in this event. I also hereby consent to permit emergency treatment in the event of injury or illness. Further, I hereby grant full permission to Carole Kai Charities, Inc. and/or agents authorized by them to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any purpose.

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Running in the ocean My favorite ways to exercise after having a baby

TEXT BY

Mariane Uehara, Master Certified Health Coach

IMAGE BY

Mercia Starominski

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When I arrived on Oahu in the end of 2006, my plan was to swim, bike, run, and have fun for 6 months. The first week on the island I met two men who would have a big impact on my life Tim Marr and Raul Boca. I learned really quickly that the two of them embraced four disciplines: swim-bike-run-fun!

As a result of their incredible support, I found myself swimming, biking, and running almost every day. It was so much fun to explore Hawaii and connect with nature! However, my body was not accustomed to the amount of training I was doing. That is when they introduced me to a form of cross training called “aqua jogging”.

When you aqua jog, you run in the ocean where the water is deep enough that your feet don’t touch the bottom. That was it! The very first time I aqua jogged, I fell in love with it! I learned I could keep up with Tim’s pace more easily than I ever could on the bike or on a run. Best of all, after I finished aqua jogging my legs felt great, and not beat up as they often did after running on the road. However, I learned that aqua jogging is not easy. While it helps protect your legs, you can push yourself to get just as good of a workout as if you were running on the road.

Since my first introduction to aqua jogging as a fun alternative to conventional training, I have read more about the benefits of this activity and along the way improved my technique when running in deep water. I have also spoken with professional triathletes and elite runners that have been used this exercise for years, both as cross training, and during period of injury. Many elite runners shared with me how they used aqua jogging when injured to improve their fitness and to become faster and stronger runners. However, I noticed relatively few recreational athletes utilize aqua jogging as a workout.

A few of them told me that aqua jog is “boring”, or it is for “old ladies”, or they “prefer to swim or run” instead. I realized that they never really had someone teach them how to do it properly. So a few years ago, I partnered with Raul Boca to teach an aqua jogging class to any athletes who wanted to learn. We could spread the benefits of this exercise and also get fit ourselves!

We started calling our aqua jog clinic OCEAN RUN, because really that’s what we do! We are not just jogging in the water, we are running in the ocean! During the classes we also do running drills, core workouts and other fun strength exercises while floating in the beautiful pacific ocean.

We teach the class every Wednesday 6:45am at Kaimana Beach (except jellyfish days). We would love to see you there!

Ocean run provides a big fitness benefit with lots of smiles along the way.

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Grace Domingo (by Brian Clarke)

Clinic Stories TEXT BY IMAGE BY

Brian Clarke Clarke and Click

In this issue Hawaii Sports Magazine has invited participants in BC Endurance Trainings, Boca Hawaii, and Try Fitness to describe how they are transforming themselves from non-athletes to recreational endurance athletes.

Grace Domingo. BC Endurance. I started Brian Clarke’s marathon training in September 2015. In my mid-forties and a non-athlete the previous 12 years, doing a marathon seemed beyond me.

The marathon workouts were social events for me at first. But I soon found myself jogging major hills and completing 3-hour runs. My coworkers and family were as surprised as I was. It was fun to see their reactions.

I was anxious about doing my first marathon, but afterwards I felt an awesome sense of confidence and accomplishment.

That motivated me to see if I could improve my times. While training for the Great Aloha Run I sped ahead of my group, not realizing I could hurt myself. Brian slowed me down and probably saved me from getting injured.

After the GAR, I completed Brian’s summer training and his 2016 marathon training. I joined a faster group of joggers which confirmed my sense of newfound speed and endurance. I’m still reluctant to say “I’m a marathoner,” but I am proud of having done two of them.

Running marathons has also helped me feel better about myself. I’m happier, I’m sleeping better, and I have more energy.

My life no longer consists of only career and family. I have new friends that push me to improve in a challenging and interesting sport.

Running has also given me an appreciation for the fastest athletes and an admiration for the oldest ones. With support from BC Endurance Trainings, I’m becoming an athlete, too.

Edna Wong. Boca Hawaii. I was surprised to be asked to write about my adventures as a triathlete. I agreed because the focus was on becoming a “recreational endurance athlete.” Is that even possible? To have fun while training for long distance events? Isn’t it an oxymoron to endure long hours of training and the pains of racing on a recreational basis?

I have been a member of BOCA’s triathlon group for 13 years and I must say it has been one of the highlights of my life. The

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Kim Click (left) with Grettchen. (by Kim Click) clinics have raised my expectations of my athletic potential. Winning is a plus when it happens, but mostly I enjoy being part of an Ohana that pushes and encourages one another to do their best, as uncomfortable as that can sometimes be.

There are many athletes in the trainings, some of whom are nearly at the professional level. Others, like myself, are not pros but we also strive to reach our full potential. I’m personally proud, for instance, of having done a full Ironman in Cozumel, Mexico. It was the pinnacle of my triathlon career. The experience was surreal. To this day I can still feel the exhilaration of doing the race.

I tell my friends who say they can’t become an Ironman that, if I could do it, they can, too. The BOCA trainings would allow them to advance as slowly or quickly as they want. With hard work, you could become an Ironman! How cool is that?

Kimberly Click. Try Fitness. I admit that considering myself an athlete is still something I struggle with. I’m a runner and I train consistently but, let’s face it, running is a solitary endeavor. I needed something to do with others who could support me as an athlete.

When my son visited my mom one summer, I had a lot of free time and decided to try a boot camp. I found an all-women’s camp run by KC Carlberg and quickly realized that KC is the powerful woman who rides on top of the van at the Hawaii Pacific Health 10K. (This is one of my favorite races because everyone receives a rose at the finish and it’s an all-women’s race that has a great vibe. I highly recommend it.)

Joining Try Fitness turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Through KC’s workouts I became stronger and increased my endurance. Plus, the workouts are outdoors, which is appealing after a day in the office.

But maybe even more important than the workouts are the relationships I’ve made with my fellow boot camp attendees.

We have celebrated birthdays and adoptions and have been saddened by folks leaving the island.

I am always guaranteed two things from my Try Fitness workouts: lingering soreness that lets me know I’ve accomplished something good. And at least one, if not more, laugh-out-loud moments as we bond while working out. Try Fitness was the right choice to help me embrace my athleticism.

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HAWAI‘I PACIFIC HEALTH

WOMEn’S 10K

HAWAI‘I’S PREMIER WOMEN’S RACE

The Hawai‘i Pacific Health Women’s 10K race brings together women of all ages in a celebration of good health. Mothers and daughters, students, military and visitors make the Hawai‘i Pacific Health Women’s 10K a tradition.

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SundAy, MArcH 5, 2017, 7 A.M. PAcKEt PicK-uP: • Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., TBD

Entry FEE: $35 Early Online registration Deadline is December 31, 2016 $35 Student/Military $45 regular Online registration Deadline is March 3, 2017 (processing fee applies) $55 Mail-In Must be postmarked by February 24, 2017 $75 In Person at Packet Pick-Up or race Day *Sorry, no refunds.

• Race Day, from 5:30 to 6:45 a.m., Kapi‘olani Bandstand diviSiOnS/AWArdS: To be presented to top three in the following divisions: Overall, Stroller, School Challenge, Corporate Challenge, Hawai‘i Pacific Health Employees, Team and Age Division (starting from 14 and under to 80 and over - awards to be presented to age groups with five or more entrants).

PAyMEntS: Make checks payable to: Finish Line Productions Mail payment and application below to:

PrizES And drAWingS: Finishers receive a rose, giveaway bag and race shirt. you are eligible for race day prizes, but must be present to win.

Finish Line Productions, Inc. 94-426 Maikoiko Street Waipahu, HI 96797 cOurSE: 6.2 mile race begins at Kapi‘olani Park, goes through Diamond Head and Kahala and returns to the park for an awards ceremony at about 8:45 a.m.

Hawai‘i Pacific Health is a not-for-profit health care network.

40th AnnuAl HAWAi‘i PAciFic HEAltH WOMEn’S 10K • Sunday, March 5, 2017 • 7 a.m.

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School name for School Challenge or Company name for Corporate Challenge Phone

Email

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EnTry FEE: Online registration is also available; see entry fee options above.  $55 Mail-in (must be postmarked by February 24, 2017)  $75 In person at packet pick-up / race day I would also like to include a donation to Hawai‘i Pacific Health Women’s Services in the amount of:  $20  $30  $50  $100  $150

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Please mark the division you are participating in (only mark one). not marking or marking more than one box will register you as “Age Division.”  Age Division  Stroller  Corporate Challenge  School Challenge  Hawai‘i Pacific Health Employee Challenge  Team (3 women) Have you done all 39 races?  yes

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How many years have you participated in the Women’s 10K? __________

Waiver and release Statement: I agree to comply with the rules, regulations and event instructions of the Hawai‘i Pacific Health Women’s 10K. I am aware of and assume all risks associated with running this event, including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, weather (heat and humidity), traffic and road conditions. In consideration for acceptance of this entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Hawai‘i Pacific Health and its affiliates, City and County of Honolulu, State of Hawai‘i, the sponsors, agents, volunteers and representatives of this event from any and all injuries suffered by me in this event, including pre-and post-race activities. I attest that I am physically fit for participation and consent to receive medical attention, if necessary, during this event. I give permission for free use of my name, voice or photo in any broadcast, telecast, advertisement or promotion of this event.

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Haleiwa Triathlon

TEXT BY

Carol Jaxon

IMAGE BY Ed Bugarin

After an eight year hiatus from triathlons I decided to dive in again in 2015. Although, for me, sticking my little toe in is how I approached it. For the first race of the season, or in my case the decade, Haleiwa Triathlon is perfect. It’s a short 400-meter swim at Haleiwa Beach Park, a 12-mile bike looping Haleiwa town three times and a 3-mile run on the beautiful North Shore of Oahu.

Lessons learned years ago that had been forgotten came quickly back to me. Lesson #1 came when I hit a bump up from street level onto the bridge on the bypass road with my weight on the front tire of my bike. Instant flat. I should have known better! Imagine my surprise when I jumped off my bike and discovered no tool kit. I had adjusted my seat at home and apparently took my tool kit off and never put it back on my bike. Lesson #2 for the day! For the next month I was known as “Runs with Bike” to my training partners, but I felt it was a badge of honor to be known for not quitting.

Fortunately, triathletes are great people and I did not have to run far carrying my bike before a complete stranger handed me his tool kit to fix the flat. I survived the 2015 event and was hooked on triathlons again.

Determined to do far better in 2016, I signed up as soon as registration opened. We were blessed with a beautiful day, clear skies and no surf at Haleiwa Beach Park. A perfect day for a swim, bike and run with 200+ friends. With no mishaps or silly mistakes on my part, I completed the bike course 11 minutes faster than the previous year and won my age group.

Besides being a fast and fun race, I think the best part of the Haleiwa Triathlon is running out of Haleiwa Beach Park and into the woods. All of a sudden you feel like you are far away from any hustle and bustle and on secluded trails. Nothing tricky or dangerous, just beautiful beachfront property and the sound of your own breathing as you try to complete three miles as fast as you can. Then just like that you are at the finish line and munching on fresh fruit and goodies, swapping stories and checking out the results.

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The 2017 event will be held on March 4, check it out at haleiwatriathlon.com or active.com.

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Ankle Sprain: Treating the Most Common Sports Injury TEXT BY

Dr. Rachel A. Coel

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© Alila Medical Media/Shutterstock Dr. Rachel A. Coel is the medical director and a staff physician at the Queen’s Center for Sports Medicine. The center provides comprehensive care for the treatment and prevention of injuries in athletes and active people of all ages. If you know an athlete who may have suffered a sprained ankle, have them contact the Queen’s Center for Sports Medicine. For more information or to make an appointment, call 691-4449 or visit www.queensmedicalcenter.org/ sports-medicine.

Ankle sprains are the most common sports-related injury, and the second most common reason for a visit to one’s primary care doctor. Dr. Rachel A. Coel, Medical Director at the Queen’s Center for Sports Medicine, explains the different grades of sprains and how to best treat the injury immediately after it happens and beyond.

Question 1: What is an ankle sprain?

Rachel A. Coel, MD, PhD: An ankle sprain is an injury to the ankle ligaments, which are the strong bands of soft tissue that attach bones to other bones. In general, ankle sprains are graded on a scale from 1 to 3 based on the severity of damage to the ligaments.

- Grade 1 Sprain: mild; involving stretching of the ligaments, but no significant tears - Grade 2 Sprain: more serious; partial tearing of the ligaments - Grade 3 Sprain: the most severe type; a complete tear of the injured ligaments The most common type of sprain affects the ligament on the outside (lateral) and front of the ankle, called the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). These sprains, making up 85% of all ankle sprains, typically occur when a person steps or lands incorrectly and twists his or her foot and ankle inward, also known as inversion sprain.

Question 2: What are the signs of a sprained ankle?

Rachel A. Coel, MD, PhD: Although ankle sprains are common, accounting for 25% of all sports-related injuries, many people do not realize sprains can include broken bones (fractures) or that nearly 40% of ankle sprains will cause lingering symptoms 6 months after the original injury.

After a twisting injury to the ankle, the area may be swollen; stiff; painful to touch; painful to bear weight; and bruised along the ankle, foot, or lower leg.

Question 3: How should a sprained ankle be treated?

Rachel A. Coel, MD, PhD: Immediately after an injury: - Ice should be applied to the injured ankle for 15-20 minutes and repeated every 1-2 hours - Bandage the area with a compression wrap, elevating the foot/ankle above the level of the heart - Take appropriate doses of ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen to reduce pain and swelling - Have the sprained ankle evaluated by your doctor – some sprains may need X-rays to look for broken bones of the foot or ankle Additional treatment: - Ideally, physical therapy and a home exercise program are recommended to heal the injured ligaments, strengthen the muscles, stabilize the ankle joint, and restore full range of motion and agility to the injured joint - Broken bones from an ankle sprain may require treatment with crutches, casting, or immobilization in a brace or walking boot for 4 to 6 weeks - After their injury, some athletes will need to use an ankle brace to support their ankle during sports practices and competitions Question 4: How long does the effects from an ankle sprain last?

Rachel A. Coel, MD, PhD: Broken bones from an ankle sprain may require treatment with crutches, casting, or immobilization in a brace or walking boot for 4 to 6 weeks. Without any fracturing, ankle swelling, stiffness, and looseness (instability) may last for weeks to months after an ankle sprain.

Most athletes will be able to return to their sports activities in 2 to 6 weeks after their ankle sprain, although more severe sprains may take 3 to 4 months to fully resolve.

To prevent future ankle injuries, athletes are advised to incorporate lower leg and ankle strengthening, stretching, and agility exercises as part of their usual warm-up and cool-down routine during sports.

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Time

Event

Location

Contact

Run

January 1

7:00 AM

Bosetti 10K.

Kealahou Street

www.mprrc.com

Run

January 7

6:45 AM

COW Race

Kaaawa Valley

www.tropicaltriplecrown.com

Run

January 8

7:00 AM

Bob & Ron´s 5k.

Kapiolani Park

www.mprrc.com

Tri

January 8

tba

Youth & Kid´s Triathlon

Kailua Beach Park

www.hitricenter.com

Biathlon

January 14

7:30 AM

Magic Island Biathlon, 1k. swim/5k. run

Ala Moana Beach Park

www.waikikiswimclub.org

Run

January 21

7:00 AM

King of the Hill 5K.

Dewey Square, Kaneohe Bay

www.mccshawaii.com/races

Run

January 22

7:00 AM

Harold Chapson 8k.

Kapiolani Park

www.mprrc.com

Run

January 28

8:00 AM

Newman Center Fun Run

Newman Center Manoa Valley

808-988-6222

Run

January 29

7:00 AM

Sharon´s Ride, Run & Walk

Kapiolani Community College

www.sharonsride.org/hawaii

Run

February 4

6:45 AM

Pearl Harbor 5k. and 10k.

Lehua Elementary School

alohaoutdoorsports@yahoo.com

Run

February 4

9:00 AM

Jersey Fun Run

Aloha Stadium

www.espn1420am.com

Run

February 5

7:00 AM

Johnny Faerber´s 10k.

Kapiolani Park

www.mprrc.com

Run

February 11

7:00 AM

Swamp Romp

MCBH Kaneohe

www.mccshawaii.com/races

Run

February 11

7:30 PM

Glowbash 5K. Scavenger Hunt

Ala Moana Beach Park

www.glowbash.com

Biathlon

February 12

7:30 AM

Valentines Biathlon, 5k. run/1k. swim

Ala Moana Beach Park

www.waikikiswimclub.org

Run

February 18

tba

Keiki Great Aloha Run

tba

www.kahoomiki.org

Run

February 20

7:00 AM

Great Aloha Run

Aloha Tower

www.greataloharun.com

Bike

February 26

7:00 AM

Makaha Time Trial

Yokohama Beach

p2mKauai@gmail.com

Tri

March 4

6:30 AM

Haleiwa Triathlon

Haleiwa Beach Park

www.haleiwatriathlon.com

Run

March 4

tba

Bellows Obstacle Race

Bellows Airfield

www.mccshawaii.com/races

Run

March 5

7:00 AM

40th. Hawaii Pacific Health Women´s 10K.

Kapiolani Park

www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/womens10k

Bike

March 5

tbd

Castle to Hanauma Time Trial

Maunawili Elementary School

www.bocahawaii.com

Bike

March 12

7:00 AM

Pineapple Sprint

Haleiwa

tradewindcyclingteam@gmail.com

Run

March 12

9:00 AM

Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden

Kapiolani Park

www.honoluluekiden.com

Run

April 1

7:00 AM

20th. Ford Island Bridge 10K.

Ford Island, Pearl Harbor

www.greatlifehawaii.com

Run

April 1

4:00 PM

Hawaii Ultimate Wine Run 5K. and 1K.

Turtle Bay

Kahuku@theultimatewinerun.com

Run

April 2

7:00 AM

Tantalus Time Trial

Makiki Heights Drive

tradewindcyclingteam@gmail.com

Run

April 8

8:00 AM

Ka´a´awa Valley Elementary 5K.

Kualoa Ranch Surf Spot Entrance

www.kaaawa.k12.hi.us

Run

April 21-22

tba

Reebok Ragnar Relay

Turtle Bay

www.runragnar.com

Tri

April 23

6:15 AM

JAMBA Juice Lanikai Triathlon

Kailua Beach Park

www.bocahawaii.com

Tri

April 29

tba

Keiki Koa Kei Triathlon

MCBH Kaneohe

www.mccshawaii.com/races

Biathlon

April 30

7:00 AM

Kailua Dash & Splash Biathlon

Kailua Beach Park

www.kailuacanoeclub.com/events/dash-n-splash

Bike

April 30

7:30 AM

Haleiwa Metric Century Ride

Kaiaka Bay Beach Park, Haleiwa

www.hbl.org

Tri

April 30

tba

Koa Kei Sprint Triathlon

MCBH Kaneohe

www.mccshawaii.com/races

Bike

May 7

7:00 AM

Malaekahana 40K. Time Trial

Malaekahana State Park

ben@hitricenter.com

Tri

May 14

5:45 AM

Honolulu Triathlon

Ala Moana Beach Park

www.honolulutriathlon.com

Run

May 14

7:00 AM

Bill Beauchamp 10K.

Pearl City Urban Garden Center

www.mprrc.com

Run

May 21

5:30 AM

Honolulu Ekiden & Music

Kapiolani Park

www.hnlekiden.org

Tri

May 21

5:45 AM

North Shore Triathlon

Mokuleia Beach Park

www.northshoretriathlon.com

Run

May 28

5:30 AM

Hibiscus Half Marathon

Kapiolani Park

www.tropicaltriplecrown.com

Swim

June 10

9:00 AM

Aloha Salads Summer Sprint, North Shore Swim Series

Sunset Beach

www.northshoreswimseries.com

Run

June 10

tba

Surf and Turf 5K.

MCBH Kaneohe

www.mccshawaii.com/races

Bike

June 11

tba

Gentlemen´s Ride

tba

outtaboundshawaii@gmail.com

Swim

June 24

9:00 AM

Cholo´s Waimea Bay Swim

Waimea Bay

www.northshoreswimseries.com

Run

July 4

tba

Runway Run 5K.

MCBH Kaneohe

www.mccshawaii.com/races

Swim

July 8

9:00 AM

JACO´s Chun´s to Waimea

Chun´s Reef

www.northshoreswimseries.com

Run

July 9

6:30 AM

Mango Days 5K.

Ala Moana Beach Park

www.tropicaltriplecrown.com

Run

July 9

7:00 AM

Kailua Beach 4+Mile run

Kailua Beach Park

www.mprrc.com

Run

July 16

7:00 AM

Lanikai 8K.

Lanikai Boat Ramp

www.mprrc.com

Swim

July 22

9:00 AM

North Shore Soap Factory Laniakea to Puaena Point

Laniakea

www.northshoreswimseries.com

Run

August 27

8:00 AM

Coconut Chase 8K.

Sand Island Recreation Area

www.tropicaltriplecrown.com

Run

January 15

5:00 AM

Maui Ocean Front Marathon

Shops of Wailea

www.mauioceanfrontmarathon.com

Run

January 16

8:00 AM

Martin Luther King Run for Peace

Iao Valley

www.runnersparadiseinc.com

Run

February 4

6:30 AM

Run for the Whales

Ma’alaea Harbor

www.mauiwhalefestival.org

Run

March 18

tba

Valley to the Sea Halfmarathon

Iao Valley

www.runnersparadiseinc.com

Bike

April 9

6:30 AM

Maui Metric Century Ride

Kihei

southmauibicycles@gmail.com

Run

May 6

8:00 AM

Na Holo Wahine 5K. Run and 1 Mile Walk

Keopuolani Park in Wailuku

www.virr.com

Run

June 3

6:00 AM

Kahakuloa Half Marathon & Relays

Fleming Beach

www.runnersparadiseinc.com

Bike

June 24

6:30 AM

Cycle to the Sun

Paia

mauicyclery@gmail.com

Run

July 15

7:30 AM

Iao Valley 10K.

Wailuku Municipal Parking Lot

www.virr.com

Maui Events

Big Island Events Tri

February 5

7:00 AM

Springtime Triathlon

Kailua-Kona Pier

www.teammangoraces.com

Tri

February 12

7:00 AM

Monster Triathlon

Kailua-Kona Pier

www.teammangoraces.com

Run

February 14

7:30 AM

Valentine´s Run

Reed´s Bay

www.bigislandroadrunners.org

Run

February 25

7:30 AM

Waikaumalo 7 Miles and 4 Miles

Waikaumalo Park

www.bigislandroadrunners.org

Sprint Triathlon

Kailua-Kona Pier

www.teammangoraces.com

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March 19

6:00 AM

Big Island International Marathon

Hilo

www.hilomarathon.org

Run

March 26

5:00 PM

Emily Wedeman 5 Mile Run

Coconut Island Parking Lot

www.bigislandroadrunners.org

Run

June 25

tba

Kona Marathon

Kailua-Kona

www.konamarathon.com

Run

August 19

tba

Volcano Rain Forest Runs

Volcano

www.volcanorainforestruns.com

Molokai Events

Bike

April 9

6:30 AM

Maui Metric Century Ride

Kihei

southmauibicycles@gmail.com

Run

May 6

8:00 AM

Na Holo Wahine 5K. Run and 1 Mile Walk

Keopuolani Park in Wailuku

www.virr.com

Run

June 3

6:00 AM

Kahakuloa Half Marathon & Relays

Fleming Beach

www.runnersparadiseinc.com

6:30 AM

Cycle to the Sun

Paia

mauicyclery@gmail.com

7:30 AM

Iao Valley 10K.

Wailuku Municipal Parking Lot

www.virr.com

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July 15

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Big Island Events Tri

February 5

7:00 AM

Springtime Triathlon

Kailua-Kona Pier

www.teammangoraces.com

Tri

February 12

7:00 AM

Monster Triathlon

Kailua-Kona Pier

www.teammangoraces.com

Run

February 14

7:30 AM

Reed´s Bay

www.bigislandroadrunners.org

Run

February 25

7:30 AM

Waikaumalo Park

www.bigislandroadrunners.org

Tri

February 26

tba

Sprint Triathlon

Kailua-Kona Pier

www.teammangoraces.com

Run

March 19

6:00 AM

Big Island International Marathon

Hilo

www.hilomarathon.org

Run

March 26

5:00 PM

Emily Wedeman 5 Mile Run

Coconut Island Parking Lot

www.bigislandroadrunners.org

Run

June 25

tba

Kona Marathon

Kailua-Kona

www.konamarathon.com

Run

August 19

tba

Volcano Rain Forest Runs

Volcano

www.volcanorainforestruns.com

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Molokai Events Bike

January 14

3:00 PM

Molokai 5K. Uphill Ride

Hotel Molokai, Kaunakakai, Molokai

Lydia_Trinidad@notes.k12.hi.us

Bike

January 15

7:00 AM

Molokai Metric 100K Bike Ride

Hotel Molokai, Kaunakakai, Molokai

Lydia_Trinidad@notes.k12.hi.us

Bike

February 9

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Mana Time Trial

MacArthur Park, Kekaha

p2mkauai@gmail.com

Bike

May 27

8:00 AM

Pedal to the Meadow and Kauai Omnium

Kekaha

p2mkauai@gmail.com

Bike

May 28

8:00 AM

Pedal to the Meadow and Kauai Omnium

Mana

p2mkauai@gmail.com

Kauai Events

Weekly Happenings Biking on Oahu Day

Time

Event

Distance / Location

Information

Mon.

9:00 AM

Start the week off Right, Monday morning ride

Kahala Community Center

988-4633, www.hbl.org

Tues.

7:00 AM

Tantalus Tuesdays

Corner of Makiki Hts./St.

732-7227

Tues.

5:00 PM

Tuesday Throwdown, 18-20mph.

The Bikeshop Kailua

261-1553

Wed.

4:30 PM

IT&B Weekly Ride

IT&B, 569 Kapahulu Ave.

www.itbhawaii.com

Wed.

5:00 PM

Wednesday Beginner Ride, 15-16mph

The Bikeshop Kailua

261-1553

Thursday

8:30 AM

Thursday Morning Breakfast Ride to Kailua

Kahala Community Center

988-4633, www.hbl.org

Sat.

7:30 AM

IT&B Sunday Ride

IT&B, 569 Kapahulu Ave.

www.itbhawaii.com

Sun.

7:00 AM

BOCA Hawaii Road Ride - Distance varies, 60+ miles

BOCA Hawaii, inquire in advance

www.bocahawaii.com

Sun.

8:00 AM

IT&B Ride for Beginners - First Sunday of the month

KCC - White Church

www.itbhawaii.com

Mon.

5:30 PM

GNC Run Club and Hawaii Run Club, Run 101

GNC - Ala Moana Shopping Center

808-941-5079

Mon. and Fri.

3:30 PM

Girls on The Run

Various locations

www.girlsontherunhawaii.org

Mon and Wed.

5:45 PM

Hawaii Running Lab

Volcanic Climbing and Fitness, 1212 Punahou St.

www.hawaiirunninglab.com

Tues.

5:30 PM

Personal Best Training

Ala Moana Park (Diamond Head side of tennis courts)

www.personalbesttraininghi.com

Tues.

5:30 PM

Runners HI Weekly Run - Remember to bring ID

Runners HI, Aiea

488-6588, www.runnershi.net

Tues.

5:30 PM

Runners Route - Honolulu Runners

Runners Route, 1322 Kapiolani Blvd.

www.runnersroutehawaii.com

Tues.

5:15 PM

Windward Training Freaks

Kailua High School

www.longrunergy.com

Wed.

5:15 PM

Faerber´s Flyers

UH Track

www.hawaii.edu/run

Wed.

6:00 PM

Lanikai Juice Wednesday Runs

Kailua Lanikai Juice

www.lanikaijuice.com

Wed.

6:00 PM

Lanikai Juice Wednesday Runs

Waikiki Shopping Plaza

www.lanikaijuice.com

Thur.

6:00 PM

Lanikai Juice Thursday Runs

Lanikai Juice in Kaka’ako

www.lanikaijuice.com

Fri.

6:30 PM

Aloha Friday Night Fireworks Run

Fort DeRussy Beach Park (near volleyball courts)

www.hawaiirunningproject.com

Sat.

8:30 AM

Honolulu Front Runners

Kapiolani Park

www.honolulufrontrunners.org

Sun.

7:30 AM

Honolulu Marathon Clinic - March to December

3833 Paki Ave. - Kapiolani Park

www.honolulumarathonclinic.org

Tues.

5:15 PM

Lahaina Aquatic Center

mauimarie@yahoo.com

808-2819132

Wed.

5:15 PM

Kihei Aquatic Center

jim@runningshoepress.com

www.virr.com

Tue./Thur.

5:30 AM

Kam I (Walking)

808-280-5226

www.virr.com

Tue./Thur.

5:30 PM

Big Island Running Co. Run

75-5807 Ali'i Drive, #C-8, Kailua-Kona

www.bigislandrunningcompany.com

Sat.

7:00 AM

Big Island Running Co. Run

75-5807 Ali'i Drive, #C-8, Kailua-Kona

www.bigislandrunningcompany.com

tri

Tryfitness Women's Training

Women's Training - Bootcamp, Run, Bike, Swim

www.tryfitnesshawaii.com

tri

BOCA Hawaii Training Clinics

Swimming, Biking, Running, Triathlons

www.bocahawaii.com

tri

Brian Clarke School of Running

Running, Trail Running, Triathlons

www.bcendurancetrainings.com

run

Personal Best Training by Jonathan Lyau

Running

www.personalbesttraininghi.com

run

Yoga for the Long Run

Running and Yoga

www.longrunergy.com

run

Hawaii Running Lab

Running

www.hawaiirunninglab.com

swim

Swim Hawaii

Swim Technique with Jan Prins

www.swimhawaii.com

tri

Team Move

Overall Fitness

www.movehi.com

tri

Bootcamp Hawaii

Overall Fitness

www.bootcamp-hawaii.com

tri

SOHI Fitness

Bootcamp, Overall Fitness

www.sohifitness.com

tri

Camp Bennett

Multisport

www.campbennett.com

swim

University of Hawaii Masters

Masters Swim Club

www.uhmastersswimming.com

swim

Kailua Masters Swimming

Masters Swim Club

www.kailuamasters.org

swim

Peter Hursty's Roughwater Swim Clinic

Open water Swim training

pshursty@hotmail.com

swim

The Oahu Club Masters Swimming Group

Swimming and Overall Fitness

www.theoahuclub.com

tri

Marion Summerer Coaching

Triathlon Training

www.marionsummerer.com

tri

Pacific Fitness Design

Triathlon / Running

www.pacificfitnessdesign.com

tri

Triple Fit Training

Triathlon

www.triplefithawaii.com

tri

Team Jet

Triathlon / Running

www.teamjethawaii.com

Hawaii Running Project

Running

www.hawaiirunningproject.com

Running on Oahu

Running on Maui

Running on Big Island

Training Groups

run

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Aloha Cross Country Camp Receives Grant At the XTERRA World Championships Jonathan Lyau´s Aloha Cross Country Camp received a large grant from Muscle Milk, and US recordholder in the marathon was there to present them with the check. For a little bit of insigh how a camp helps you prepared for the season then read Hudson and Jason´s story below.

Hudson: In the summer of 2016 I decided I wanted to attend the Aloha Cross Country Camp before my second season of High School cross country. I was a little nervous at first because I would be the only runner attending from my school. When I arrived at the camp my worries quickly vanished. Aloha Cross Country Camp is very welcoming with it’s many helpful coaches and friendly campers. Throughout the week you participate in many engaging activities to better yourself as a runner, such

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as workouts, informative talks, and just a little bit of yoga. Through the camp I met runners from all around the island and beyond, and made connections with many different coaches. It was a fun experience and I found myself better equipped, informed, and ready for the season.

Jason: In a Cabin, Out a Family Three years ago, I first attended the Aloha Cross Country Camp. A scrawny eighth grader who ran almost more for the social aspect than anything else, I could hardly say that I was looking forward to spending a week away from home, running twice a day. Against my better judgment, I allowed my friends to talk me into what i imagined could only be a week of endless pain and suffering. However, since then, I’ve been back twice, only failing to attend when a broken collarbone prevented me from running entirely.

When I first got to camp, lugging along my sleeping bag and duffel, I arrived to a chorus of friendly welcomes and smiles from coaches and other campers.After claiming the bottom of one of eight bunks along with one of my friends, I quickly met the other members of the cabin, many of whom had not previously known, including Hudson. Though at first I struggled to recite the names of our cabin mates with accuracy, after the first run, I already felt welcomed and at ease. Through various activities, such as ropes courses and climbing walls, as well as running, we grew to trust and grow connections that would otherwise have never occurred, given the various leagues, islands, and even states that each of us hailed from.

Not only did Coach Jon’s camp helped develop a distinct sense of cabin camraderie, but also provided tremendously beneficia; seminars and training. The coaching staff, comprised of many of the top coaches and runners in the islands, helped comprise workout plans to give campers a taste of various different types of workouts, from circuits, to trail running, to even relays. In addition, knowledgeable guest speakers, including the legendary distance runner Gerry Lindgren, came to give seminars about various topics relevant to running. in addition to preparing ourselves physically for the coming season, the camp helped provide us with the mental knowledge and strategy to succeed throughout the season.

Not only did Aloha Cross Country Camp help prepare me for the coming season, but also helped developed friendships and companionships with runners across the islands.

We are incredibly lucky to have received a $5000 grant from Muscle Milk to help continue and expand the program in the future, and I’m looking forward to attending camp again this summer.

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JASON LESTER KONA ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETE JASON LESTER COMPLETES 2,633-MILE RUN ACROSS AUSTRALIA

TEXT BY Rick Winters, West Hawaii Today PHOTO BY

Jason Lester

Jason Lester is a man who gets to where he is going, no matter how far the journey is. The renowned Kona endurance athlete has traveled all over the world, running across several countries including the United States and China.

His most recent adventure, achievement, athletic endeavor, flight of insanity, or whatever people want to call it, was accomplished on Aug. 11 when Lester spent 135 days crossing Australia.

Lester left from Perth in Western Australia on March 11 and he would arrive 2,633 miles later at Batemans Bay in New South Wales. He spent 118 days on the move, completing anywhere from 26 to 48 miles per day. Rain caused several days of delay during the latter half of the trip.

Unlike his previous runs across the U.S. and the Great Wall of China, the trip across Australia was an impulse decision, coming a month before another trip was planned.

“When I crossed the U.S. I actually had the fourth fastest time and I wanted to go after the world record,” Lester said. “It was crazy. About a month before I was going to go I went to Australia and decided that I wanted to run around the world.”

Lester started his Trans Australia Run with a one-man support crew. Most runners doing long runs such as this usually have crews up to four or six people, who provide all types of support and carry the food and supplies. Some even drive RV’s so that the runner can rest at anytime on the journey.

On his previous runs, Lester had used support crews. However, about 500 miles into his trek across Australia, he decided to run self-supported.

“About 400 miles in I ran across two people who were cross country skiing across Australia and they were pulling a cart behind them with all their supplies,” Lester said. “It was about th is time that I started thinking that I could do this on my own. I asked what they were going to do with the cart and they said they were just going to throw it away because it was too expensive to fly back.”

Lester asked if he could have the cart when the two cross country skiers finished and they agreed.

They shipped the cart to Lester from their finish point and the post office delivered it for free once they found out what he was doing.

Now armed with a cart, Lester pulled away from his crew and went out on his own, but the journey would not be easy, especially when he reached the Nullarbor — a notoriously barren dessert that stretches for nearly 750 miles. This land provided a mental challenge that pushed Lester to the limit.

“It is very desolate, gets extremely hot, and there are very few places to stop and get food, water and find a place to sleep,” Lester said. “The biggest challenge was waking up every morning and looking down the same road. There were no turns or hills, just desert with thousands of kangaroos, camels and wild dogs. It was brutal.”

Lester spent over three weeks in the Nullarbor, and while the wildlife would seem to provide a welcomed distraction, it was almost too much so.

“There was one specific day I remember counting 86 dead kangaroos, some of which I would have to run around or jump over so that I could avoid the cars on the road,” Lester said. “It looked like a murder scene. The smell was so bad that I had to turn my head when I was running by.”

During this time in the Nullarbar, Lester found some inspiration when he needed it most in the form of Peter Tripovich, a retired farmer who was completing a walk around Australia that he started about a decade ago but could not finish at the time.

Tripovich had set out to walk around the country in 2005 and he was about 4,350 miles away from completing his trek when his wife fell ill. After 6,835 miles an d 13 months of walking, he decided to stop and head home to be with his wife.

Now, Tripovich was back on the road again, looking to complete what he had started.

“As I would reach each gas station, which they called road houses, people kept asking me if I had met Peter. It built to a point where I was really looking forward to meeting this guy,” Lester said. “I would get closer each day and I finally caught up with him. I went to his room and out came this 90-year-old man. He had such an inspirational story and it was what I needed to keep moving forward. He was walking 35 kilometers (22 miles) a day and last I heard he was 200 kilometers (124 miles) away from being finished with his trek.”

Eventually Lester would make his way through the dessert. He had one last task ahead of him and that was the mountains, which added an extra challenge with the cart that held up to 50-pounds of supplies at one time.

“Going into the last 500 miles, whe n I had to climb into the mountains. That is when I really got tested,” Lester said.During his 2,663 mile trip, Lester would sleep where ever he could find it. In fact the amount of miles he ran each day often depended on the distance to the next town.

“I slept in pubs, hotels from the 1800s, garages and on farms,” Lester said. “It was an amazing experience. The people at these places all wanted to know my story but really I was more interested in their stories.”

Eventually, Lester did reach the end of his journey when he arrived in Batemans Bay, about 170 miles south of Sydney.

“It was pretty epic and much harder than I anticipated, but it worked out well,” Lester said. “ It was a great country and the people were very hospitable.”

32 | HAWAIISPORTMAG.COM After completing his long trek , Lester finally arrived back in Kona last Saturday, where he plans on

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taking a much needed mental break before his next big adventure.

“I am pretty healthy physically and mentally I will come back around after a little rest,” Lester said. “The biggest thing right now is re-adapting to civilization. When you run through nowhere for so long you kind of get detached from society.

Everything feels new to me right now, even having normal conversations feels new.”

Physically, Lester is ready to get back into a routine of triathlon training. He is really looking forward to getting back on the bike again, mostly because it is not running. As for his next adventure, Lester wants to run around the world and the next logical step is Europe, which he hopes to start within the next two years.

“Everything is based on sponsorships and I will need to go over and drive the route and meet with my contacts on the best way to go about the run,” Lester said. “A global run is my inspiration and I am honored to have the opportunity.”

For now, Lester plans on spending some time in Hawaii, competing in local competitions such as the EpicMan (a non-stop triple Iron-distance triathlon), the Epic100 (a run from Kailua Pier to the top of Mauna Kea) and the Epic5 (five Iron-distance triathlons on five Hawaiian islands).

Lester runs for his charity, The Never Stop Foundation, which is dedicated to using athletics as a tool to encourage all youth to have the chance to achieve their full potential. The goal is to help those in their formative years find their own true voice, help them build their confidence, improve their communication skills and learn the values of discipline, trust, compassion, self-reliance and respect.

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HLH:GED - Winning Culture TEXT BY IMAGE BY

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Basic Truth– To be competitive and win in an endurance event (sports–business–life), you need to create a winning culture. Refine your tools!

Gratitude–Excitement–Devotion are needed to get the job done right!

A winning culture by definition is a way of life. To get to this place of refinement demands that you do the work and learn how manage the fire (intensity) and passion you expend with the energy/ rewards that come back.

Gratitude Awareness of the Why (what you want to accomplish in the face of a challenge) Reflection: If you train your brain to feel grateful, you will be provided with the clarity to know what you want to accomplish and the confidence to embrace the challenge.

Reflection: Devotion provides the self– discipline to use the HiLevel Tools and Techniques of performance breathing, mindfulness and focus that enable you to maintain the proper effort for the entire race.

Refinement Process: The capacity to work hard and recover quickly allows you to experience the Power of Flow. The energy you expend comes back to you in the form joy, fun, satisfaction and success.

HLH:GED Winning Culture - Confidence that doesn’t waver - Energy that lasts - Work hard and recover quickly

Refinement Process: Continue to train to be grateful for the challenges in your sport, work and life. In time, your confidence will not waver.

Using a term from ocean paddling, your confidence will not drift off of your intention.

Refinement Process: Establish your ideal performance state. You need to have energy that lasts. The pace must feel right. Your breathing keeps you focused. You are alert to the need to adjust. You feel efficient. You able to step it up to maximum effort for short bursts as needed.

Devotion Commitment to balance the awareness of what you want with the acceptance of the energy required to get the job done.

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The Story of Travis Grant, 36 Travis is a true winner, successful in his sport, his work and his life. Travis is a tremendous athlete and a better person. He has worked extremely hard to prepare himself to win as an ocean paddler. He has learned to paddle, as he says, “with his eyes open.”

He uses his breathing to stay present and respond to every possibility to catch a wave, take a different course or simply enjoy the moment.

As an ocean paddler, Travis is extremely confident in his ability to be competitive and win. “I train myself, applying the lessons that I have learned from establishing and maintaining my ideal performance state. I train and compete at 80% of my maximum effort. I simply maintain the awareness of how hard I’m working and make adjustments to paddle harder or back off and settle down based on how I feel. I go as fast as possible at the start to get out front, or during the race to catch a bump or finish strong. Throughout the race I use my technique to go faster without increasing the effort. I’m constantly working on improving my technique. I love to race and compete. I love to be on and in the ocean. My career has given me so much joy and aloha. I plan to always give back to the sport of ocean racing.”

Travis Grant

When asked about this amazing finish... Travis replied, “I probably shouldn’t have done it, but I knew what I was doing!”

Excitement Acceptance of the demands of the challenge (the strength of your conviction) Reflection: If you train with the right energy, you will be able handle the three parts of any event. The start, the bulk of the race and the finish.

You have to be fast enough to win and smart enough to compete for the entire race.

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THE YEAR OF YES and MANY MARATHONS Lectie Altman interviews Kendra Leary, photo by Alison Leary For some people, the idea of running 1 marathon is daunting. Try running 8 in 1 year. That’s what Kendra Leary did in 2016, what she dubbed, “The year of YES!” She completed ALL the marathons in Hawaii in 2016 as well as Ironman Sweden and Hawaii 70.3.

finish. The course has you running out and back along the Queen K highway a few times in the June heat, so if you want to do this marathon make sure you are prepared for tough conditions.

LA: So, Kendra, how did you come up with this idea? And why?

KL: Kauai was great! The course was beautiful (extremely hilly but beautiful).

A few of my friends flew over with me for the long Memorial Day weekend and my friend Scott ran the entire thing with me, offering encouragement all along the way. We both remarked that we had never experienced a more well-staffed and positive marathon.

KL: The year of yes kind of just formed, I don’t know how, but every time someone invited me to do something I said, “YES!” My friend Michelle had the idea of running all the Hawaii marathons in 1 year and I asked if I could tag along. Of course she said “YES!” (Unfortunately Michelle got injured and wasn’t able to complete all the marathons this year).

LA: How spread out were the marathons?

KL: The first one was in January (Maui Oceanfront Marathon), which was actually only a month after I did Honolulu Marathon in 2015. The next 2 were in March and this was probably going to be the most difficult weekend as the races were back-to-back, Saturday and Sunday. The first one was in Maui on Saturday (Valley to the Sea) and the next one was the very next day in Hilo (Big Island International Marathon). After that I had the half ironman on the Big Island in June. Three weeks later I went back to Kona to do the Kona Marathon. July was a month free from racing. August rolled around and I went to Sweden to complete my first Ironman (which includes a marathon at the end). Two weeks after that I did the Kauai Marathon with a few of my good friends who decided to come support me. And then two weeks after that I was headed to Maui to complete the Maui Marathon. After that I had a “break” from marathons until the Honolulu Marathon this past December.

LA: Wow, that makes me tired just thinking about all that running. Let’s talk about each individual marathon, briefly. First up, Maui Oceanfront Marathon.

KL: Maui Oceanfront was beautiful! It’s a point-to-point course (which I love) all along the ocean from Makena to Lahaina. I got to do this one with friends, which made it that much more fun.

LA: Now onto the back-to-back races in Maui and then Hilo.

KL: “The Double” weekend (as I called it) was really tough. The first marathon on Maui was beautiful, but the first half is all uphill to ‘Iao Valley, and then you turn around and run back down.

I ran downhill too fast and put too much stress on my knees.

Starting the Big Island Marathon the next morning was one of the hardest things for me to do. Luckily I had my friend Keith with me for that one and he helped pull me through another 26.2 miles. The Big Island course is beautiful and I would love to go back and do that one again without another marathon the day before.

LA: Back-to-back marathons, wow. So, then you had a bit of a “break” and ran the Kona Marathon in June, tell us about that.

KL: Kona Marathon was extremely hot and difficult. I had a really hard time with this one and almost didn’t make it to the

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LA: Next up: Kauai in September.

LA: Maui Marathon…

KL: Maui was the only race that I had to do solo, so this was a challenge in and of itself. I ran 2 miles to the start from my hotel, so I like to joke that this was my first ultra. This is another point-to-point course from Kahului to Ka’anapali and it was very pleasant until you hit the heat of Lahaina. But, by that point you’re almost done so it’s not too bad.

LA: And finally, Honolulu Marathon…no travelling and the last of your marathons and an end to the “Year of YES!” KL: Finally, Honolulu. I have a love/hate relationship with this course. This is my 5th year in a row running this race so I am a bit jaded with this one, but I also love it because it is our home-island marathon. Running Honolulu for a final time (for now) with so many of my friends/training partners was a fun way to cap off an amazing and tough year. The race didn't exactly go as planned, but that is how Honolulu usually goes. You never know what you're gonna get!

LA: That was a big year which is also the understatement of the year. Did you do all of your training alone or were you a part of any groups here on Oahu, how did you make it through all of these races?

KL: I train throughout most of the year with BOCA Hawaii for both running and triathlon. I also do some marathon training with Windward Endurance training since that is where I work and live. In addition, I do some swim training with friends a few times a week. It makes it a lot easier to train with your friends and a lot of my training partners have done things way crazier than this, so it’s kind of par for the course.

LA: What an accomplishment, congratulations! Any final thoughts?

KL: While this was a fun and daunting challenge to tackle (and I’m really proud of myself for what I’ve been able to accomplish), I’m excited to tone it down again next year and only focus on a few races rather than all of these endurance feats. I also want to thank everyone who has supported me throughout this past year – I couldn’t have done this without you!

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KEEPING THE HEALTH OF

2017 Hawaii Bicycling League Annual Members Dinner & Fundraiser You’re invited! Join HBL and over 300 other supporters of cycling in Hawaii at the Annual Members Dinner & Fundraiser.

Celebrating HBL’s 42nd anniversary, the event will be held at the Waikiki Aquarium on Saturday, January 28th.

An evening of fun for all! With live music from Doug Fitch, food from Da Spot, beer from Deschutes Brewery and Kona Brewing (wine and soft drinks too), a silent auction, a pledge drive, speeches from local representatives, and private viewing of the aquarium! Plus, be sure to ride your bike and enjoy the free bike valet provided by KVIBE! At the 2016 event, over 340 people attended and helped raise over $20,000 that evening! This helped hire a Leeward Bikeway Coordinator and has helped get that project moving after years of stalling. Let’s do even more in 2017!

HBL is very thankful for the support of its great members! Hope

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to see you at the dinner! Purchase tickets online at hbl.org/annualdinner or swing by the HBL Office. (no door sales) Can’t make the dinner, but still want to support? Consider making a year-end tax-deductible donation at hbl.org/donate

Why Bicycling?

A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Into Bicycling Created by Malia k Harunaga | HBL.org

Adult Education & Senior Cycling Manager - Hawaii Bicycling League

Thinking about a good New Year’s resolution? Perhaps it's spending more time with the family. Maybe it's getting that stubborn muffin top to finally pack it's bags for good. Or possibly it's cutting back your carbon footprint and doing your part to help Hawai'i stay beautiful. Well, if your New Year’s resolution is any of those things, (or ALL of those things,) let me recommend something that is easy to do and will not only make you a better you, but also do good for your community, neighborhood, and ‘aina.

It’s as simple as... bicycling!

Why Bike?

Bicycling can improve cardiovascular health, strengthen your body (legs, abs, and oh yes - your butt!), reduce fatigue, help in losing weight, and sharpen your mind. And it’s a low-impact activity!

$0.00 10 Owning a bike saves you money - no paying for gas, parking, or car insurance!

The price tag of owning a car is around $8,000 per year. That's a lot of cash to pay year after year!

The planet will be happy you chose a bike (bikes have a small carbon footprint and don’t expel pollutants). You will be happy - biking improves productivity, mental alertness, can relieve depression, and boost endorphin levels!

Bicycling 101 - Getting Started Starting From Scratch

More info: HBL.org/AdultLearnToRide

If you are an adult looking to learn how to ride a bike, our free Adult Learn to Ride workshop will help you get rolling safely on two-wheels! We provide the bike and helmet, you just bring you!

Hybrid Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Finding the Right Bike

With so many types of bikes, which one is the right one for you? Road bikes (for speed or fitness), mountain bikes (for trail/off-road), and hybrids (good for commuting around the city comfortably) are some of the more common bikes, but there are also BMX bikes, tandems, recumbents, electrics - just to name a few! When looking for a bike, you should ask yourself: ❑ Why am I buying a bike?

❑ Where will I be riding?

❑ What’s my budget?

❑ Where will I keep my bike?

Gearing Up

Now that you’ve got your ride, don’t forget your bicycling accessories! ❑ Helmet

❑ Bike registration sticker

Let’s Get Riding!

❑ Lights & reflectors

❑ Lock

❑ Water bottle

❑ Flat repair kit

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Support Bicycling (for Everyone!) in Hawai‘i

Become a member! HBL.org/join

Join the Hawaii Bicycling League to support cycling in Hawai‘i. As a member you get discounts to all the bike shops on 43 HAWAIISPORTMAG.COM the| island, as well as discounts on HBL merchandise and large events like the Honolulu Century Ride!

Foam rolling the IT Band

When runners get occasional or constant pain laterally along your hip and/or knee, one of the most common thing to do may be foam rolling your IT band. When rolling the IT band, a common area is to roll out the mid to distal aspect of their lateral thigh, where usually the most intense pain is located.

While this approach may seem logical, certain times rolling out the sensitive region is not the solution to the problem. This is because the pain that an individual is experiencing may be due to inflammation in the area- in this case, any strong compression or stress should be avoided. Also, the distal lateral aspect of the thigh does not have much soft tissue, and may be compressing the bony structure of the femur bone or fat pad which they both consist many pain receptors. Lastly, the IT band is a dense connective tissue that spans from the TFL (Tensor Fasciae Latae) and gluteus maximus muscle to the knee bones.

Due to its characteristics, it cannot be easily released or manipulated by deep tissue work

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or foam rolling.

Thus, the approach to decreasing tension of ITB is by foam rolling the gluteus maximus and TFL musculature, which are both located lateral part of the hip, between the top part of the hip bone and the bump you feel when you bring your hand down towards

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your knee called your greater trochanter. Muscles have the ability to decrease tonicity, thus, foam rolling this region will effectively reduce pain along the ITB. While performing this movement, make sure to avoid rolling over the greater trochanteric region. It is also important to think outside the IT band itself, and check other structures which may have initially caused the pain along the IT band. Check in with a physical therapist at JACO Rehab to find out the cause and solution to your pain.

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CiCi Bellis Clinches First WTA Title in Hawaii

It’s been a stellar year for CiCi Bellis. Bellis captured her first WTA title at the inaugural Hawaii Open. It was a packed house with just about every seat filled at the Central Oahu Regional Park center court. Eight days of hard fought tennis, dozens of rain delays and tough competition was all made worth it for champion CiCi Bellis. Her opponent, China’s Shuai Zhang, was the heavy favorite coming in as the top seed with a WTA ranking of 23 in the world, out-weighing Bellis by 67 ranking spots. In her post match on-court interview, Bellis could not hold in her excitement.

“I can’t believe it,” said an ecstatic Bellis. “That was the best support I’ve ever gotten,” she exclaimed as she turned to the crowd.

In the first point of the match, Zhang zinged an ace and easily took the first game. Zhang would then break Bellis to go up 2-0. Just when Zhang was about to go up 3-0, Bellis put up a fight to break Zhang back and stay in the set. That game seemed to be the turning point in the match and from there it was all Bellis. Talking to her after the match, Bellis noted how her recent focus on hitting a solid return has affected her game positively.

“I’ve been working on my returns a lot in practice because I know I don’t have the biggest serve in women’s tennis,” she started.

“They have been awesome for me lately,” said Bellis.

Bellis’ 6-4, 6-2 win over Zhang propelled her to a new and improved world ranking of 75. She also took home $20,000 in cash prizes. Bellis, who is now on a 15-game win streak, is excited for the road ahead.

“These last few tournaments have given me so much confidence,” said Bellis. “That’s why I play tennis and I think that’s why everyone plays tennis, for moments like that.”

CiCi Bellis now joins the ranks of Andy Roddick and James Blake who had their breakout wins in Hawaii. The stage is set for CiCi to become the next great American woman tennis player.

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Intermediate and Advanced Swimmers.

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MOST

Instagrammable CONGRATULATIONS, TEAM Reindeers!

PHOTO: Stacia Murry

TEAM Vikings

TEAM SBees

TEAM Naughty Nice

PHOTO: Karen Helmeyer

PHOTO: Stella Cabana

PHOTO: Lauren Seaman

WHAT WAS THAT? written by Joy Secritario & Amanda Han | design & layout by Melissa Pampulov Triathlon season is over, our friends are focused on marathon training…what’s a girl to do now? Lucky for us, Boca Hawaii was offering turbo trainer sessions and from there, fun chill weekend rides lay ahead. It was during one of those chill rides, VENTURE RACE was born. Every year it’s the same old, same old thing (for us at least). A long list of Boca Hawaii events, like winter cycling clinic, bicycle climb up Haleakala, Endurance Triathlon Training clinic, Honu training weekend, a race here and there, etc.

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TEAM: Naughty Nice PHOTO: Amanda Han

Bonnie’s Instagram Cookies PHOTO: Amanda Han

Fashionistas - Vikings PHOTO: Karen Helmeyer

Organizers, Joy & Amanda PHOTO: Bonnie Leong

TEAM: Reindeers

PHOTO: Amanda Han

Vikings in the Water PHOTO: Amanda Han

Reindeers Reading Clues PHOTO: Amanda Han

TEAM: SBees

PHOTO: Michele Sorensen

Teams Ready to Start PHOTO: Amanda Han

Fastest to Complete - Naughty Nice PHOTO: Bonnie Leong

TEAM: Vikings

PHOTO: Karen Helmeyer

SBees with the Queen PHOTO: Stella Cabana

Vikings in the Trees PHOTO: Edna Wong

Venture Race Group Picture PHOTO: Bonnie Leong

the course that we thought, are we crazy? Will our friends really do this? We convinced ourselves that they would and nervously sent out the email with the promise that if they have half as much fun as we did planning this race, then this will be the race of the year! With more planning still ahead, we met a few more times and crazy ideas on top of more crazy ideas emerged. We worked well together to edit the crazy to what we think were game changing possibilities like clues to destinations, time penalties and opportunities to penalize other teams. On race day, everyone showed up to play! It turns out, we weren’t crazy, we’re all a little cray cray! The girls received little information about what they were about to do but they trusted us. On the line was the Fastest to Complete , the Fashionistas (best team outfits) and the Most Instagrammable Picture. In addition to these categories we had the coveted Bonnie Leong finisher cookie medals and prize giveaways generously donated by Tea at 1024, Bioastin, Roka (Lectie Altman), Pang’s Nursery and more! Race instructions were given and they’re off! Racing to specific locations and taking pictures of themselves doing fun/goofy things. In the end, it didn’t matter if you were a pure cyclist (shout out to Katy Irwin and Erika Eberhart) or weren’t in race shape, everyone had an awesome time and that is what we wanted this race to be about…friendships, belly laughs, and memories! It was such a success, people want more! So stay tuned for the next VENTURE RACE ! In the meantime, check out #ventureracehawaii for more pictures!

THE LOCAL ROUTE Local Runners, Global Goals TEXT BY

Glen Marumoto and Hawaii Sport

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As 2016 draws to a close, the Local Route has decided, in a very strange year of twists, turns, and surprises, to celebrate the accomplishment of a few intrepid runners who pushed the boundaries of the ordinary to accomplish the extraordinary in an ordinary fashion.

Seven Continents – Harvey Nakasone: Harvey hails from the Big Island, Hilo side. Harvey is a Marathon Maniac, who has accomplished many marathons in his running career. But he capped off his accomplishments this year by entering a very elite group of marathoners, those who have run a marathon on each of the seven continents. To qualify for membership in the seven continents club(s) (there are several organizations who track members, none whose membership currently exceeds 1000), a runner has to run at least a marathon distance on each of the seven continents: North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania (this continent comprises Australia, New Zealand, and the islands of the Pacific, except HI), and Antarctica. Yes, there are marathons on that last continent.

Harvey got his inspiration by running with a group of runners in the 2011 NYC Marathon.

According to him, it was journey that required the planning of a lot of resources and a determination to accomplish a goal. He started off with the Berlin Marathon in 2012. Next, he ran the Sydney and the Haile Gebreselassie Marathon in Ethiopia (this race only happened once because according to Harvey it lost money) in 2013. In 2014, he ran the Tokyo Marathon for Asia, then the Rio and NYC marathons, in 2015, for South and North America. In March of this year (remember the seasons are reversed in the southern hemisphere so this was late summer), he completed his seven continents journey at the Antarctica Marathon, put on by Marathon Tours. All marathons conducted on Antarctica are put on by commercial tour companies who specialize in that niche market. All arrive to the continent by ship, as flights are restricted to the nations who conduct research there. On this trip, Harvey got lucky. He was on the first wave of runners to run on the continent. The second wave on the next day was not so lucky. A fast moving storm was entering the area, so the RD decided to cancel the race on the Antarctica continent and have the runners run on Punta Arenas, Chile, which the RD certified as having run on Antarctica due to safety reasons. As with all races, sometimes Mother Nature decides your fate for you.

Abbott World Marathon Majors – Jeffery Nakasone: Jeff Nakasone, Okinawan Seabiscuit or Maverick to those who know him, is well known in the Oahu running community. Jeff (no relation to Harvey) has been running since 1976. A baseball player in his high school days, he turned to running when he realized he could be something other than a bench warmer on a pro/semi-pro baseball team. A good decision, as a review of race results from that time forward shows his name at or near the top of races which he entered.

The Abbott World Marathons Majors (AWMM) started in 2006 as the World Marathon Majors and became the AWMM in 2013 with the addition of the Tokyo Marathon. The AWMM mission statement is to: “Provide global leadership in elite and mass participation marathons,” and “is a series consisting of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world: Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, Virgin Money London Marathon, BMW Berlin Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon.”

Jeff started to think about doing the world majors sometime after completing his third major, the NYC Marathon in 2011. He ran Chicago in 2010; NYC in 2011; Berlin in 2012; Boston and London in 2014; and finished with Tokyo in 2016 after it had become the sixth major. He originally hadn’t planned on running Tokyo again (this was his second time, his first was before it became a world major), but when a group of Honolulu runners started talking about going as a group, Jeff was all in, becoming the official coordinator. He says his most challenging major marathon was NYC because of the hills and having to run through Central Park. His most memorable was London because of its strict entry procedures. He remembers toeing the starting line thinking how lucky he was to be there. The toughest part of making this elite club is the Boston Marathon because there are only 3 ways to enter a) qualify in your age group, b) raise enough money to contribute to a Boston charity, or c) be invited by the Boston Athletic Association. Currently, there are a little over 1200 finishers, worldwide, of the AWMM. Fifty States – Glen Marumoto: Glen, the writer for this article, prefers not to talk about himself. But Hawaii Sports Magazine would be remiss in not including him in this article. Glen completed his quest for running a marathon in every state in September 2016. Not only did he run a marathon in every state, he completed 18 holes of golf in each state. This little added challenge came about after he ran his first out-of-state marathon, the Tacoma Marathon in 2013. Up to that point, he considered himself more a golfer than a runner, stating that fact, often. After the Tacoma Marathon, he got egged on by Runner-in-Chief of the Runner’s HI Ohana, Les Omura, about completing the 50 states. Glen demurred for a while, but then Les added on “well, then golf and run the 50 states.” That was a challenge he couldn’t pass up.

The sheer thought of running a marathon in every state, from Hawaii, is daunting enough.

While those who do this on the mainland can drive or have a short flight to out-of-state marathons, every out-of-state marathon from Hawaii requires at least a 5 hour plane flight. To add time for golfing added extra challenges and considerations, to include finding a practical golf course near the marathon venue. From the time of the Tacoma Marathon to September 2016, Glen completed his goal in a little over 3 years and 3 months. There are currently a little under 1200 official 50 state finishers, with 7 from the state of Hawaii. None have claimed to also have golfed in all 50 states.

While we are blessed with beautiful running conditions, year around, the island also tends to limit one’s horizons. These runners have shown that with planning, patience, and perseverance, all obstacles can be overcome. Until next time – Happy Running All!

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Reach for new

heights in 2017!

The Women’s Fitness Experts

UPCOMING 2017 PROGRAMS: • CYCLING TRAINING: Jan. 10 – Mar. 12

• RUNNING CONDITIONING: Jan. 9 – Mar. 5

• HONU ENDURANCE TRAINING: Mar. 14 – Jun. 3 • BOOT CAMP: starts Jan. 3 Tues and Thur 5:30-6:30 a.m.

For more information go to:

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If your schedule does not permit weekly meetings with the Team, Coach KC will personalize a schedule specific to your race or fitness goals.

Try Fitness is a boutique training organization for women. We specialize in group training and individual/personal training. Our experienced coaches provide a safe and structured environment for beginners to advanced athletes.

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