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Running in Hawaii (150 mile stage race)
Posted on 10/9/16 at 9:03 am
Posted on 10/9/16 at 9:03 am
2 years ago I ran the grand to grand ultra, which was a 176 mile, 7day, self supported stage race. It started at the north rim of the Grand Canyon and ended at the grand staircase.
In May I'll be heading to Hawaii to run Mauna to Mauna. This one is the same format, but 150 miles around the big island of Hawaii (I think).
Anyone ever run out there? If so what can I expect from the terrain out there. The race will also cover 11 different climate zones, anyone know what kind of weather I can expect out tbere in May?
Race trailer
Race website if anyone wants to join me out there
In May I'll be heading to Hawaii to run Mauna to Mauna. This one is the same format, but 150 miles around the big island of Hawaii (I think).
Anyone ever run out there? If so what can I expect from the terrain out there. The race will also cover 11 different climate zones, anyone know what kind of weather I can expect out tbere in May?
Race trailer
Race website if anyone wants to join me out there
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Posted on 10/9/16 at 9:05 am to JOJO Hammer
A friend ran the Hawaii Marathon about 5-6 years ago.
Torrential downpour at the start and he had to run the entire race soaked.
Torrential downpour at the start and he had to run the entire race soaked.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 9:11 am to JOJO Hammer
You lost me at $3500 entry fee.
Yes.
I am a poor.
Yes.
I am a poor.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 9:50 am to JOJO Hammer
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Race website if anyone wants to join me out there
I'm ready! you can go ahead and send that plane ticket out to jax. What part of the island you want to meet at?
Posted on 10/9/16 at 10:15 am to JOJO Hammer
I ran part of the Ironman course out there in the lava fields and it was HOT. This coming from a lifetime south Louisiana guy. The combo of heat, humidity and running in a giant field of black rock was stifling. I turned back and went to the hotel for drinks.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 10:27 am to JOJO Hammer
Careful for the unpredictable currents and although the threat of sharks is rare, it's still something to consider
Posted on 10/9/16 at 10:46 am to JOJO Hammer
I applied to the G2G this year. Haven't heard back yet, but it's only been a week or so.
I'm a little worried that since I'm more of an "adventurer" and not a runner that they may have reservations. I had nothing to list in the "resume" section that involved a foot race. I did list my other outdoor endeavors and made a commitment to adequately train. Email Tess and put a good word in for me since you suggested this idea. I tried to kick the idea for a year, but kept coming back to it.
Edit : just got my approval/ acceptance email. Now I've got to learn how to run.....
I'm a little worried that since I'm more of an "adventurer" and not a runner that they may have reservations. I had nothing to list in the "resume" section that involved a foot race. I did list my other outdoor endeavors and made a commitment to adequately train. Email Tess and put a good word in for me since you suggested this idea. I tried to kick the idea for a year, but kept coming back to it.
Edit : just got my approval/ acceptance email. Now I've got to learn how to run.....
This post was edited on 10/11/16 at 11:52 am
Posted on 10/9/16 at 10:46 am to JOJO Hammer
I don't run, I lift weights so I can kick arse if I need to
Posted on 10/9/16 at 10:49 am to LSUAlum2001
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run the entire race soaked.
If he is from Louisiana, then he should be used to that.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 10:54 am to TennesseeFan25
I've never ran there but I was there during a big race. It's lots of changing elevation.
I think they started at Kona and ran north to the tip and then reversed and back down and around the south side all the way around to Hilo.
The west side (Kona) is the "dry side" but you can still get showers. The east side is the "wet side" and its very humid.
Having to run 150 miles I could see them running you across the island many different ways including over the peak of the island by the observatory. Maybe even through the volcano area. Its rough terrain.
No matter how they go its absolutely beautiful. I spent several days there touring and driving.
I think they started at Kona and ran north to the tip and then reversed and back down and around the south side all the way around to Hilo.
The west side (Kona) is the "dry side" but you can still get showers. The east side is the "wet side" and its very humid.
Having to run 150 miles I could see them running you across the island many different ways including over the peak of the island by the observatory. Maybe even through the volcano area. Its rough terrain.
No matter how they go its absolutely beautiful. I spent several days there touring and driving.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 11:02 am to JOJO Hammer
terrain will be everything between pancake flat to mountainous
Cool humid mornings...humid and hot the rest of the time.
expect to get rained on on the east side of the island...not so much on the west side.
ran the Big Island International Marathon 2010 and the Kona half marathon a few years earlier
Cool humid mornings...humid and hot the rest of the time.
expect to get rained on on the east side of the island...not so much on the west side.
ran the Big Island International Marathon 2010 and the Kona half marathon a few years earlier
Posted on 10/9/16 at 11:27 am to JOJO Hammer
I did the Ironman yesterday. It's hot as a motherfricker and surprisingly hilly even just next to the coast. The weather can change instantly.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 12:41 pm to usc6158
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I did the Ironman yesterday
Did you really? That's awesome. Kona qualifying is pretty damned impressive in my book.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 1:53 pm to JOJO Hammer
Having lived there... Hilo is wet... Everyday it rains. Kona side is dry and hot as F. Not sure the route but the scenery will be amazing. North of Mauna Kea will be wet but a cool run. I am super jealous. I just started running and can do 8 or so. Not sure I can do 150 at all. But that would be so fun.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 2:24 pm to CaptainJ47
Seconded on admiration for the Big Island. There are so many different microclimates there, I'd speak to someone familiar with the route as to what to wear. I'd do that route on a bike in two days but there's no freaking way I'm running 150 miles in less than two+ weeks.
Mauna Kea is the tits. (Or can we still say that?)
The offshore fishing there is wünderbar.
Mauna Kea is the tits. (Or can we still say that?)
The offshore fishing there is wünderbar.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 3:46 pm to JOJO Hammer
Ran on O'ahu two weeks ago. From Waikiki to Diamond Head and back. I know that doesn't help with your question, but running in Hawaii is awesome.
Friends went to the big island and went up Mauna Kea. Amazing to see snow in Hawaii.
Friends went to the big island and went up Mauna Kea. Amazing to see snow in Hawaii.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 3:49 pm to JOJO Hammer
Hawaii is a volcanic island chain birthed in the middle of a plate rather than most other volcanoes, near a convergent plate boundary.
Hawaii is only the most recent of the volcanic island chain that is above water. You can track previous volcanoes by looking at seamounts and guyotes on the ocean floor running NW and N where the islands are consumed.
Hawaii is only the most recent of the volcanic island chain that is above water. You can track previous volcanoes by looking at seamounts and guyotes on the ocean floor running NW and N where the islands are consumed.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 4:28 pm to EddieHewitt
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You lost me at $3500 entry fee.
Yes.
I am a poor.
Some of the fees my friends pay for these dumb races just boggles my mind. Map out your own damn 5 km or 26.2 miles and run the damn thing for free.
Why in the world would you pay someone to run along a path/course they mapped out?
Posted on 10/9/16 at 4:36 pm to FootballNostradamus
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Why in the world would you pay someone to run along a path/course they mapped out?
Because they don't run for the enjoyment of running, they want the competition and sense of accomplishment. If you know you're not going to win anyway, I don't get it.
This post was edited on 10/9/16 at 4:38 pm
Posted on 10/10/16 at 4:17 am to FootballNostradamus
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Some of the fees my friends pay for these dumb races just boggles my mind. Map out your own damn 5 km or 26.2 miles and run the damn thing for free. Why in the world would you pay someone to run along a path/course they mapped out?
A lot of times groups, organizations and others pay for the fees. When I was in the Marines and stationed in Hawaii, a group of us used to do the Iron Man every year and MWR would cover all fees and costs for anyone doing it and many other similar endeavors.
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