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

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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The Art of Carbo Loading

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

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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2012 Marathon Readiness Series

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 theĀ 808 Race Marathon Readiness Series. This year, I’m filled with more anxiety because I’ve been … Continue reading

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2012 Wahiawa Pineapple Run Finished!

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!

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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2012 Ford Island Bridge Run 10K

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

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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Signed up for the 2012 Ford Island Bridge Run!

One of my favorite runs each year, is the Ford Island Bridge Run. It’s a 10K across the Ford Island bridge, around Ford Island, and back to Richardson Field. I love that this race is always organized so well. From … Continue reading

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Treating my Runner’s Knee – Physical Therapy Session #2

Yesterday, 2/24/12, was my second session at Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists. They’re located in the Pan American building, along Kapiolani Blvd., in Honolulu HI. Here’s an old picture I took from Makaloa Street. with the Pan Am building in the background: … Continue reading

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