Category Archives: fitness

Early Kama’aina Registration for the 2013 Hapalua – Hawaii’s Half Marathon!

by honeybee Posted on May 21, 2012

If you’re a Kama’aina (Hawaii resident), you have until May 31st to sign up for early registration ($48) for the 2013 Hapalua Half Marathon, happening on Sunday, March 10, 2013. The price will go up after May 31st, 2012. Click … Continue reading →

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2012 Wahiawa Pineapple Run Finished!

by honeybee Posted on May 19, 2012

This morning I participated in the 37th annual Wahiawa Pineapple Run. For race results, go here. The 10K run began a little after 7 AM. It was a sunny and beautiful morning out in Wahiawa. The start and finish line … Continue reading →

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Wahiawa and the Pineapple Run!

by honeybee Posted on May 17, 2012

I’m mostly done being sick, which means I’m ready (for the mostpart) to do the Wahiawa Pineapple Run taking place on Saturday, May 19th, in Wahiawa. This is a 10K run which begins at Ka’ala Elementary School, and which heads … Continue reading →

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Stopped my workouts due to a cold

by honeybee Posted on May 8, 2012

Last Wednesday, I came down with a cold that seemed mild at first, but then became pretty awful. So, I haven’t worked out since Thursday. I googled, and have also heard from other people, that it’s not good to workout … Continue reading →

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Saturday PT and Food Journal

by honeybee Posted on April 14, 2012

My trainer gave me homework, to fit in another PT session over the weekend. In the past, I did 2 PT sessions a week, and 4 cardio days… with 1 day off. So it was interesting that my new trainer … Continue reading →

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What are BCAAs and Why Am I Trying Them?

by honeybee Posted on April 9, 2012

My new trainer recommends 2.5g of BCAAs before and after a PT workout. On mornings where I plan to only do cardio for the day, she told me to take 5g first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. … Continue reading →

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First Day Back with a New Trainer at 24 Hour Fitness

by honeybee Posted on April 9, 2012

Last year, I finally signed up for my very first gym membership. I chose 24 Hour Fitness since I can walk there from my apartment, and because they are open 24 hours a day. I opted to also sign on … Continue reading →

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2012 Ford Island Bridge Run 10K

by honeybee Posted on April 7, 2012

This morning, I participated in the Ford Island Bridge Run, which is a 10K around Ford Island, and back to Richardson Field.I was having a discussion earlier this year with a friend who has done his fair share of races, … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, It Really is Just Common Sense

by honeybee Posted on April 5, 2012

I finally had my appointment with the orthopedic physician about my hip pain. Long story short: She told me not to listen to the Physical therapist about changing my gait. What she said made a whole lotta sense. She said … Continue reading →

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Shot From the Hip: Another Running Injury

by honeybee Posted on March 14, 2012

After going to physical therapy for runner’s knee, and changing my running gait, I’ve discovered a new pain developing in my right hip. At first it was so slight, I thought it was just my body getting used to my … Continue reading →

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