Surfin' Stylin' Bikin'

It is done. the most ridiculous surf rack ever.

It looks as cumbersome that it is

To tell the truth, it is easier to ride like that , than -in my old' times, in San Francisco on my 50cc scooter and my hand made side-rack. I was comfortable at 40mph, which is good enough to go to the beach using the country side roads.

Oh yeah, with the twinTip, you have the airplane style.

Wings stability improvements

No worries, I have in order something a little more fancy. I would like to get more than 2 kites and one board one the bike.

What about the Paddleboard ?

Number Half

Appointment has been made a long time ago,
but money has been spent today.
As a warm up race, I will participate in the Maui Half-Marathon of Kaanapali, which will start at 5:30 AM ;) North of Lahaina.
And the day before our daughter is running for the Kid's Cross Country program too.

Runs the long of the West Coast

Race Map Loop

We might celebrate the run(s) and the week-end as a quick family vacation in one of the fancy resort of the west coast, like this one.

Hyatt at Kaanapali

Looks CLASSY, but does not have the "charm" and the gnarl of the north shore !

Number 2

2 times 6 miles 2day ... on ..
2 legs
2 half of the training, first half completed
2 loop of the Makawao Forest
2 hours and
2 times 10 minutes of running
2..6 miles run this week , yes, my first marathon ... spread on a week.

My face at the end of the run

2 times the pain,

2 time the ice

2 scoop of ice cream

2 glasses of wine to celebrate

Last 2 weeks are "patcher" week. We are at mid-course !

At mid-point of the training, my biggest realization is that the body adaption system is amazing. At every run, I am surprised how much the body can progress and how fast you can increase the distances. In less than 2 months, I already double my running time record - ever, and I am running almost 20 kilometers. Finding running path becomes a puzzle if I dont want to turn around in circles too much.

My second realization is that , yes, this training program works in a sense that if you can finish it, I am convinced you can run those 26 miles. This program is draining, and way harder that it looks. The biggest challenge is the number of run and the accumulation of runs. At the beginning, you think that the long runs will be the harder one. Now, I find them alright, my main issue is the small time of recuperation between the runs and the overall weekly mileage. You wake up with sore legs, you start the run they are still sore, and at the end of the run it is worst. And it starts again.

In fact, half of the book/training is about will and mental strength, because you can only run this damn thing if you force your body to do it. Will against flesh. The body wont cooperate, but it doesn't matter.
It doesn't matter, because you are convinced you are a marathoner and you cannot fail. And because you cannot fail, you will succeed.

Shut up and run now !!

In short, If you survive the training, the rest is a piece of cake. A little bit like a training camp for Marines, except you don't die at the end in a full metal jacket.

Gay pride

We talk a lot about running ..running... But what about fashion ?

I think it is time I assume the costume of marathoner I display on the weekends.

North Kihei. Just before a barefoot run on the beach.

And yes, there is a "Gay" only guest house next door.

Don't you think I look fat with this white "Fit" costume ?

Did you notice the subtle link betwen the sunglasses, the T-shirt and the overall Black And White tones ?

If the Ridicule doesn't Kill you, It Makes you Stronger.

Last Sunday run

Not sure if you remembered, but last weel I had trouble to find the time and energy to stick to my training plan, considering skipping one week for let things go slower at work. I decided to force my will and go for it anyway, later Sunday night. I was exhausted, but had a better night than the day before, jumped on my mechanical horse and went to the close local running path for my next long run. I was targeting a 10 miles run, to follow the training plan.

Not everything goes always according to the plan.

Kula Town and Thomson road

Ended up to run almost 12 miles, by GPS was off and my timing too, and I was feeling GREAT !

The last couple of miles my speed plummeted down, maybe to 4.5 or 5 mph, but I had a good run after 1:15 when I was flying at 6-6:15 after 8 miles.

Coming into Farwest ... in Hawaii

Ranch on Thomson road

Sunset and clouds

That is the first time I run so far. This time, I am sure. It is almost a half marathon. At an easy peace, alright, still. The day after, some soreness for sure, but nothing to be really worried about. The better thing is my hip flexors feel better than ever, barely noticed anything at all during the run, and only a light tension during stretching. 

Unlikely as it sounds, I ve closed my 5th week of training without major hurdles, and I am confident now I can certainly close this month as well, there are no run further than 12 miles coming up for the next 2 weeks.

Piece of cake.

My overall weekly running average now 20 to 26 miles.
This is getting serious.