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

Doc was on the mainland so no Doc Talk today.

Table Duty

Thank you to the staffers Rosie and Jacque who manned the table today! Your refreshments hit the spot after our long runs! [Read more →]

Doc’s Talk:

Dr. Scaff spoke to a group of 100 runners about viruses and the always important topic, pacing.

The “A &A” Market:
Staff members “A”- Allen and “A”- Annette brought out a variety of fruits, pastries, breads, drinks and even spam musubi’s! Much mahalos! It was ono!! [Read more →]

Doc’s Talk

Doc was nice enough to schedule his talk about pacing and training distances to an earlier time to accommodate our bus run.

Last Bus Run
All of the 67 runners from bus #1 were dropped off at Makapuu Point while bus #2’s 63 riders, got off at the Hawaii Kai stop or at Sandy Beach. I usually sit at the front of the bus and I can hear all of the chatter that goes on during our bus ride. It’s so nice to hear every one conversing with their seat mates. It reminds me of a school excursion. Thanks to all 130 runners for their diligence in arriving on time and also for their generous monetary donations.

Unofficial Table Duty
A huge mahalo to Staff Leader Nelson S. for your generosity in setting up a much needed Gatorade stop at the second beach park then driving back to the park to make sure we had Gatorade at the finish! You were a savior for many runners today – it was hot! Also many thanks for providing “shuttle service” for some of our “stranded” runners. [Read more →]

Final Bus Run

Doc was nice enough to schedule his talk earlier next week (@ 7:20 a.m.) to accommodate our third and final Bus Run. Please check with your Group Leader to find out where you will be getting off. Many of the Intermediate and Advanced runners will be departing from the Makapuu Lookout point – approximately 15 miles back to Kapiolani Park. It is a nice scenic run along the eastern coastline, so gives runners a nice opportunity to view some different scenery. Parts of the route are on the actual marathon route.

For those who will be coming in from Makapuu Point – the first water stop is nearly 3 miles out, so please prepare accordingly.

We will be boarding the buses promptly at 7:30 a.m.; sorry, but stragglers will be left behind. Cost is $2.

Table Duty

We thank Lilia for taking care of table duty and she wants to thank the following people for helping her:
1. The 2 ladies (shirts/caps table) for seating up the table, I am sorry I can’t recall their names.
2. Thanks to Norn Uyeda for the ice.
3. Thanks to Briscoe’s Girls for the cookies.
4. Thanks to Nick Tamayo for a bag of Gatorade and bananas.
5. Andrew helping me to tear down the tables and cleaning up. [Read more →]

Doc’s Talk

Alcohol, eggs, butter and good health? Doc mentions that in moderation these foods might keep you healthier. Also, if running + eating = no weight gain, then one is eating the right amount of food; if running + eating = weight gain, then we have to cut out the “after run” ice cream, pizza, and See’s candy or, run a heck of a lot more miles.

No clinic next week but many of the groups are meeting on their own. Please check your group reports to find out if your groups are meeting and at what time.

Table Duty
Hi Blair. I had a couple of helpers for table duty today. Thanks to Betsy Staller and Rise Marisato. Betsy sliced the watermelon, her carving specialty at parties and bagged the fruits to keep them ice cold for the runners as they returned. Rise helped with the preparations, serving, and banana cutting. Rise volunteered her time as a community project for her school credit. She attends Maryknoll school in the 8th grade. Her mom, Joann, runs with the intermediate group. Vicky from the Blue intermediate group made some yummy carrot cake for all to enjoy. Thank you volunteers.

Apologies to Sandra and friends (not Debbie, as mentioned) who were taking care of table duty last week. Your efforts are always greatly appreciated. [Read more →]

Doc’s Talk

Did you know that canola oil was named for the Canadian Oil Company? Dr. Scaff talked today about good and bad oils and fats.

Table Duty:
Thank you Staff Leader Debbie for the great refreshments! [Read more →]

I arrived very late so did not hear Doc’s talk. Apologies!

Table Duty:
Thank you to Rachun and Andy for creating such an elaborate menu for table duty! [Read more →]

Doc mentioned the severe effects of heat and dehydration.

Table duty
Staff leaders Jason and Arlen – thanks for the great refreshments. The fruits and pastries were delicious! Mahalo! [Read more →]

Bus Run

126 runners boarded two school buses promptly (before 7:30) and participated in our second bus run on a cloudy, windy day. Thank you to all of the generous runners who donated more than the bus fare of $2. The Clinic appreciates your generosity. [Read more →]