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Doc’s Talk 12-18-2011

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Dr. Scaff gave a short talk on what to do once you’ve completed the marathon.

Now that the 2011 Honolulu Marathon is done, the Honolulu Marathon Clinic will not meet until March of 2012.  Why do we take the next few months off?  In fact, the Marathon Clinic used to continue meeting after the Marathon, but the runners incurred the worst injuries ever.  It was decided, therefore, that the Honolulu Marathon Clinic would no longer provide a training environment where runners can hurt themselves.  That said, taking time off from running after a marathon is as important as the time you spent running.

The Marathon is always injurious, but the training is not.  In the first year of training, assume any run over 20 miles is automatically an injury, and, consider yourself injured for 6 weeks. Continue reading →

Blair’s Update: Discounted Fee for 2012 Honolulu Marathon / Etc.

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Spread the word – tell your friends!

Marathon fee of $26.20 for limited time

Early entrants for the 40th Honolulu Marathon will pay only $1 per mile, race president Dr. Jim Barahal announced yesterday.

The special online fee of $26.20 will begin December 26, 2011 and continue through January 3, 2012. The race will be held December 9, 2012.

From January 4 to 15, 2012, the early fee will increase to $40.

To register, go to www.honolulumarathon.org.

Thanks Ro Annette and Jeff for the notice.

A Quick Note:

P. F. Chang’s at Ward:

I would be remiss in not mentioning Ron Vesquez, an Operating Partner in the P.F. Chang’s restaurant at Ward for opening up his establishment at 3:00 a.m. personally to accomodate members of the clinic as a meeting place before the marathon.  We “luxuriated” in cushioned chairs, utilized their clean and modern bathrooms and water was available at anytime.  Their location was perfect – it shielded us from the wind and rain and was in very close proximity to the start line.  Our members enjoyed a “first class” experience awaiting the start of the marathon.  There must have been over 200+ runners there (some Team Jet members were also invited).  Thank you Ron!!!  

A Side Note – They have the best “Happy Hour” in town -great pupus and drinks and very resonably priced!  Highly recommended!!!

Blair’s Weekly Update 12-11-2011

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Congratulations – You did it!!!

Under almost perfect race conditions, our members joined the 20,000+ runners in the 2011 Marathon. Cool breezes and cloudy skies with some precipitation helped make our run very “runner friendly”.

While most saw the “elite” runners returning on the opposite side of the road and set records, many forged their own “elite or personal bests” as they crossed the finish line. As an example, White group member Berrie finished his first ever marathon in six hours even though he was going through kidney dialysis three times a week. And, never mind that he is in his seventh decade of life!! Grey group leader Ivie, while leading her group on a weekday run seriously bruised her leg and bumped her head in a collision a week before the marathon – yet, she finished in less than five hours. I am sure that there are many more inspiring stories which will amaze at the picnic on Sunday (be there). To everyone who completed the marathon, great job!! UDABEST!! Continue reading →

Blair’s Weekly Update 12-04-2011

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Doc’s Talk by Andrew Laurence:

Today, Dr. Scaff gave a longer talk covering everything you need to do for The Week Before the Marathon, with specific information on tapering, diet, clothing, your marathon plan, and what to do following the Honolulu Marathon.  This is a very informative talk with information that can make the difference between a problem run and a successful marathon.

To read the full summary, click here: The Week Before the Marathon (everything you need to do before, during, and after the Honolulu Marathon)!

 

 Table Duty:

Thanks to Advance leader Les Young for taking care of the table today!  The food and drinks were great!! Continue reading →