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“If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.”
-Frank A. Clark-

Congratulations!

You did it!

On behalf of the group leaders of the Advanced and Intermediate Groups – GREAT JOB!!

See you all next week at the picnic! We want to hear all about your experiences – let’s trade “war stories”; we are, now and forever, an elite group of road warriors!

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Doc’s Final Talk

Donna Scaff read a poem that the she wrote for the Marathon Clinic entitled, “Ode to the Marathon Clinic Runner” – it is a beautiful tribute to the runners in the clinic who every week, put in a great deal of time and sweat to achieve their running goals. Thank you Donna!

Doc mentioned last minute instructions for the week; here are a few – no running after Thursday; carbo load a few days before Sunday; don’t worry about the lack of sleep the night before the marathon – but get a good night’s sleep on Friday night; relax during the week and try to attend his carbo loading party on Friday night, etc.

Peter offered last minute administrative announcements – a Honolulu Marathon Clinic tent will be located above the finish line; please make sure to bring $10 for a fantastic “after running 26.2 mile” massage (the best!); the “after marathon” dinner is on Monday (see further details below), the “Sunday After” picnic starts at the usual clinic time (see details below), and staff sign ups for next year is on going, and etc.
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Group Reports

Advanced Group by Les Young

Six runners in the AG did a 14-miler today. Weather was great and everyone ran strong. Again excessive speed was hard to control especially when you are running comfortable and efficient. Speed just comes naturally when you drift into the “runners’ zone”. We continued to finish at the marathon finish line just to get use to dealing with that last kilometer. Next week we taper down to 12 miles. Stay healthy!! [Read more →]

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Table Duty

Much thanks to Doug Kamiya for the great food and drinks. I loved the flat pretzels! Also, Doug won the Ace of the month for our business group’s golf outing. Congrats! [Read more →]

Doc was away this week.

Table Duty
Thanks to staffer Craig for the great “spread” at table duty.

Turkey Trot – November 26, Thanksgiving morning
Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. and run starts after everyone registered; 10-mile route; no headphones or watches. Closest to predicted time gets great prizes. Great way to start your Thanksgiving morning!

As mentioned last week, volunteers are still needed:

1. Shirt sales table needs volunteers to staff the table after the run; please talk to Maile if you are able to help.
2. The water stops at Triangle need a few more people; please see Bill Berg if you can assist.

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Doc’s talk

Dr. Scaff talked about the importance of tapering. Prevention of injury is very important at this stage of our training. Doc and Peter will be away next week but a clinic is scheduled.

Table Duty

Thanks to Staff leader Bill and his girlfriend for the great refreshments at table duty!

Turkey Trot – November 26, Thanksgiving Morning!

Clinic members and interested runners – what better way to start off the Thanksgiving festivities than a nice easy morning run! As mentioned by Doc and Peter, it is a 10-mile run in which the fastest is not necessarily the winner. Closest timed finish to one’s predicted time is the big winner; registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Kapiolani Bandstand. Race starts when everyone is registered. No watches or headphones allowed; lots of prizes for closest to predicted finishing times. A great way to fine tune your pacing for the marathon! Staff leader, Jewels (we miss you!), a few years ago, won the Grand Prize (trip for two to a neighbor island), by predicting her finish to the exact second! I am sure it helped her in her marathon pacing!

We need a few more volunteers for shirt sales. These volunteers will be able to run in the race. Please see Norm Uyeda.

Also, staffer Bill Berg, needs six more volunteers for the Triangle Park water stops. It is a very critical area as it handles two vital water stops for the entrants. Please let Bill know if you are able to help!! Volunteers Doug K., Tim, Bill and his girlfriend, need a few more hands to help them out. [Read more →]

Doc’s Talk

Hydration, hyponatremia, and lack of potassium were some of the subjects Doc spoke on. He mentioned that runner’s can never have too much potassium or salt. Just lick your arms after a race, he mentioned, as an indication of the amount of salt that we secrete from our bodies.

Table Duty
Great food and drinks offered by Staffers Stan and Maureen Chun – thank you! [Read more →]

Doc’s Talk

Dr. Scaff mentioned the topic of tapering and wearing the right race day attire. Did you know that Dr. Scaff and the Honolulu Marathon Clinic’s philosophies are “models” for other running groups throughout the world. Just recently, a Houston fitness group quoted Dr. Scaff on the need to rest our bodies and tapering.

Nick’s Pastry and Fruit Market – Table Duty
Thanks Staffer Nick for the wide assortment of goodies. It was delicious!! After running a few hours in the hot sun and heavy humidity, it was a very welcome “oasis in the desert.” [Read more →]

Table Duty
Thank you Eriko for handling table duty; I know that you had a bike race to attend to as well. [Read more →]