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The Hapalua. Don’t Run too Far… and Eat More Carbs

by honeybee Posted on March 11, 2013

A picture taken during Hapalua packet pickup What’s a recipe for gaining weight? Less cardio and more carbs. That’s what I’m doing as part of an experiment at the moment. Sunday, March 10th, marked the 2nd annual Hapalua Half Marathon … Continue reading →

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2013: Hooray! It’s the Obligatory New Year Post!!!

by honeybee Posted on January 1, 2013

It’s January! My birth month, and the beginning of what will hopefully be a wonderful new year. At the very least, it will be another year of discovery as time unfolds and questions become extended questions, new questions, or new … Continue reading →

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Early Resgistration for the 2013 Honolulu Marathon has Begun!

by honeybee Posted on December 23, 2012

A pic at Wailupe Beach Park taken during one of my early morning training runs this year If you’re a Hawaii resident, and planning on doing the marathon in 2013, there’s an early registration special in effect: $1 a mile, … Continue reading →

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2012 Honolulu Marathon Complete: Lessons Learned, Kneepocalypse Now! A Chapter Ends.

by honeybee Posted on December 9, 2012

A picture of the runners at the massive Start Line Yes! It’s over. Thank goodness, life can return to semi-normal. Meaning, no more long runs every weekend, and a much more casual running experience overall. Actually, I’m injured now, so … Continue reading →

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Carbs Carbs Carbs! Listening to My Body… #HNLMarathon Coming in 3 Days!

by honeybee Posted on December 6, 2012

Today, I picked up my race packet at the Marathon Expo The Honolulu Marathon countdown continues! We are now 3 days away from the big day, and it’s time to carbo load. I was only gonna do it for two … Continue reading →

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The Honolulu Marathon is 6 Days Away!

by honeybee Posted on December 3, 2012

Sunday, December 9th, is the 40th Annual Honolulu Marathon. That means there’s a little over 5 days left til the big event. I’m a total germaphobe throughout the year, but especially right now… so close to marathon, I know if … Continue reading →

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The Art of Carbo Loading

by honeybee Posted on October 25, 2012

This Sunday, I’ll be participating in the PF Chang’s 30K. I hope to be done with it in under 4 hours, but don’t want to get my hopes too high. It took me a little over 3 hours to complete … Continue reading →

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2012 iRun 25K: 10.07.12

by honeybee Posted on October 8, 2012

Yesterday, I participated in the iRun 25K, which starts in Kailua at Kailua Beach Park, goes up into Lanikai, winds back down towards the park, then heads to the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Headquarters. On base the trail runs all … Continue reading →

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Zensah Compression Sleeve for Shin Splints

by honeybee Posted on August 13, 2012

Yesterday, was the Norman Tamanaha 15K, which is the first in a series of five races geared at getting you up to speed for the Honolulu Marathon, taking place in December. I wrote about the readiness series earlier, here in … Continue reading →

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2012 Marathon Readiness Series

by honeybee Posted on June 4, 2012

It’s that time again! Time to start getting a little more serious about the Honolulu Marathon, and my training in general. I just registered for the 808 Race Marathon Readiness Series. This year, I’m filled with more anxiety because I’ve been … Continue reading →

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