H.U.R.T. Hawaii

H.U.R.T. 100 Selection Guidelines

The guidelines for the 10th running of the  H.U.R.T. 100 Mile Trail Run have been posted here.

Good luck and good training.

Jeff and John

H.U.R.T. 100 Application Announcement

Aloha Runner's

The H.U.R.T 100 Application for the 10th anniversary event will go live on 8/1/09. In the next few weeks we will be posting the race booklet and selection guidelines for the event.

Stay tuned.

Aloha,

John and Jeff

More 2009 H.U.R.T. 100 Photos

I got two new CD's of photos this week from two different photographers. Jack Gibbons volunteered at the Nuuanu/Jackass Aid Station and took some great photos there. You can see Jack's photos here.

Stan Jensen volunteered for the entire weekend and has shots from the pre-race meeting until the end of the dinner. His photos can be seen here.

Thank you both for taking these photos and getting them to me.

2009 H.U.R.T. 100 Photos

Aloha,
Due to some technical difficulties, these photos are long overdue. I think most were taken by PJ, however she is in a few of the photos so I know she didn't take all of them. Stan Jensen may have taken some as well.

There are three pages of the thumbnail size photos. Click on the first photo in the upper left corner and then you can view them all in a larger, slide-show type format.

Click here to view the entire set.

Enjoy!
Aloha,
Bob

Big Mahalo to the HURT Race Support and Directorate

Enough cannot be said, but still I'll attempt to some degree here.

Aid Stations: Year after year, I think the aid stations are great but this year took the competition between each aid station to a new level.  The energy at Nuuanu, the lights at Paradise and the excellent volunteers at Nature Center all brought forth the aid station captains' personalities.  So much excellent food and lube to share with all!  Especially the lube.

Trail Work: Mike and the DLNR Team rocked.  Running up the newly refurbished section was amazing.  I even hopped over the pungi sticks left behind, and never slipped once.  The effort to clear away debris, reroute rivers and make the HURT race another difficult success was tremendous.  So much thanks goes out to this crew that like all trail races cannot ever be thanked enough unless you go out and help.

HAM Operators: My family and friends felt very close even in the deep swamps and hidden bayous.  My Mom even emailed me about why I stopped at the 100K before I knew I was really done.  This well-oiled team of experts made my HAM operating uncle proud back home as he listed closely from afar.  Your licenses are well earned and experience cannot be truly understood in this arena.  But as I learned so often as a child growing up, KB5DOT signing off!  Awesome job out there.

Race Directorate: You are the most visible and tireless of everyone.  Yearlong effort is required and many things require duct tape that we never see.  Although Jeff may be the Bag Balm of the leadership, PJ is truly the duct tape. Seeing the friendship amongst each of you brings the spirit of HURT out in each of us.  Another incredible race!

Stock Overflow: Need Supplies for H.U.R.T. 100?

Greetings,

I stocked up for H.U.R.T. 100 this year and as many of you know I got injured and will not be running for awhile.  I also noticed today that I have a lot of stuff that will expire soon after H.U.R.T 100.  If you are interested I have:

50 Vanilla Bean GU, 40 Vanilla Orange Roctane GU, 8 Tri-Berry Nuun Tubes, 8 Margarita Flavored (3X Sodium) Clif Shot Bloks, 12 Strawberry Flavored Clif Shot Bloks, 16 Caffeinated Cherry Flavored Sport Beans, and 2 Succeed S- Caps Bottles.

I stocked up alot more, but this is how much I need to get rid of:)  I have to save some for when I run again:)  So, if you need some of what I have give me a call or shoot me an e-mail. Also, for those who care, I see the Orthopedic Surgeon at TAMC on Monday (FINALLY!!) it has been almost two full months of pain.  But, I am getting better slowly, I still can't run or hike much but I can walk better.  I was actually thinking of begging for my spot back at the H.U.R.T.  100;)  Although I would probably die after the first loop:)  Anyway my contact details are:

808-625-9692/808-371-2177 or ultradevon@gmail.com

Jah Bless,

Devon Webb

H.U.R.T. 100: Running the Rainforest, 2008 Video is Now Available

Heather Spencer (and Don Fallis) have put together a 2-disc video of the 2008 H.U.R.T. 100. I had the pleasure of watching the full video and it is great. If you saw Heather's work on the Mission Possible-Badwater video you know what she is capable of doing--well, she's gotten even better.

Heather is making the video available for $20. If you participated in the 2008 H.U.R.T. 100, you will want this video. If you are thinking of doing the H.U.R.T. 100, you will want this video. Please contact either Heather or Don to reserve your copy. She can have video's available for pick-up at the pre-race meeting or at the dinner on Monday night after the race. Pre-orders will assure you get a copy at one of these two events.

Here is a sample of what you can see on the full video.

H.U.R.T. 100 Volunteers Needed

The 2009 H.U.R.T. 100 is fast approaching on January 17^th and 18^th and there are several opportunities for those not running the race to get involved.

Here's the list and contact information:

Course/Trail Marking

This involves going out on the course and putting up flagging tape so mainland runners know the route.
Friday Morning January 16^th
Contact Don Fallis

Aid Station Help

There are 3 aid stations, the start/finish at the Hawaii Nature Center, Paradise Park in the back of Manoa Valley, and Nuuanu/Jackass Ginger in Nuuanu Valley. Each site is different and is run by an aid station captain (s). The aid stations are open from 31 to 36 hours so staffing them takes a group of volunteers.

Please contact any of the following directly if you can help out at one of the aid stations.

Start/Finish Hawaii Nature Center: John and PJ Salmonson

Paradise Park: Rex Vlcek

Nuuanu/Jackass Ginger: Bob & Barbi McAllaster

Pacing Runners

At the H.U.R.T. 100 runners are allowed a pacer after mile 60 or once it gets dark. This is a great experience and very appreciated by runners. Pacers should be comfortable running on the trails especially at night if volunteering to pace on loops 3 or 4 and have a good lighting system, i.e. either headlamp or flashlight.

Contact Don Fallis

Any and all help is appreciated. 

Mahalo!!

H.U.R.T. 100 (2009) Trail Endurance Run: Runner Number Assignment

Aloha Runners,

Happy New Year to you all. We hope that each and every one of you have a prosperous and healthy year. We have updated the 2009 H.U.R.T. 100 entrant list to include your assigned run number. Please check  your status by clicking here

Once again,for those accepted runners who may have a change in plans or life circumstances and wish to withdraw please notify PJ. Also, please let PJ know if you will be attending the "no hosted" post race dinner on Monday evening so we can get an accurate head count for the event.

Enjoy the taper period, it is well deserved. We look forward to seeing you in January. Be prepared for a very wet event on sloppy trails.

John and Jeff

H.U.R.T. 100 Post Race Dinner Announcement

Aloha,

Each year, one of the highlights (especially for us) is the Monday night banquet. It gives everyone a chance to relax after a very hard weekend and tell stories, have a glass of wine (or two) and enjoy the camaraderie of the HURT experience and each other. We also have some awards and giveaways, picture sharing and try very hard to make fun of as many runners as possible.

Last year we had over 150 people attend and had a ball!  Here's the problem, as much as we like the Willows Restaurant, we've just out grown it.................last year we were squeezed in tighter than Luis Escobar's %$%#.  We looked everywhere and came up with a great solution, Mid-Pacific Country Club in Lanikai.

In order to plan properly, we need a "ballpark" count from each of you so we can order enough food. We know it's a little early, but please send us by return e-mail an approximate attendee count for planning purposes.

Here are some facts for Mid Pacific............
Address 266 Ka'elepulu Drive, Kailua, Hawaii 96734 (808-262-8161).
Location, the windward side of the Island (about 20-25 minutes from  Waikiki or Honolulu. We will have specific directions available at Friday's  check in (or click here for a map and directions).
Plenty of FREE parking!
Cost is $40.00 (about $5-6 cheaper than last year). Children under 4 free,  children 4-11 $20.00.  Please pay at the door, cash or check only (no  credit cards).
Unlike last year, we will have wait service available for no-host  cocktails, wine or beer (at a more reasonable cost than last year).
We will be using their ballroom, a beautiful large room that seats 220,  with large windows and magnificent ocean and mountain views.
Seating will be tables of six with tons of room!
Time 5:30 (so you can catch the sunset) and the buffet will start about  6:30.
After you park, please use the main (right side) entrance of the club.
This is a fun event, please come.
Aloha,
PJ, Jeff & John