May 19, 2019 HMC Footnotes

Travel and Exercise

If you’ve got friends visiting Hawaii, give them a unique tour of paradise by inviting them along for a run with the Honolulu Marathon Clinic.

Click on the picture below to check out this article by HMC Ohana, Christine Blanchette, about her vacation and time spent running with the Clinic:

The Little Things

Week 11. The Clinic was noticeably smaller, as so many of its members were running the relay race that was going on this past Sunday morning.

The Honolulu Marathon Clinic prepares you for the Honolulu Marathon. It’s simple and direct – it’s in the name for a reason, but you get so much more out of this amazing group. You have over 40 years of experience being shared with you every Sunday, by people who not only talk the talk, but run the run.

Running the relay race on Sunday should make HMC members appreciate the guidance and training provided by the Honolulu Marathon Clinic, especially when running a challenging course on a day that was breaking temperature records for this time of year.

Ambulances were driving up and down the roads during this race, as many racers were succumbing to the heat and possibly poor training or health conditions. One runner was seen being attended to by emergency medical technicians as he lay spread-eagle on the pavement just before Maunalua Bay. Another one was seen disoriented and rolling in the dirt on the side of the road between Maunalua Bay and Kahala, while a police officer called for medical assistance. It drove home the importance of heeding the Clinic’s methods of safe training; understanding why Peter provides the same, crucial reminders at every clinic; and knowing what a valuable resource the Clinic is to current and past members.

Honolulu Marathon Clinic members preparing for a race may hear Dr. Scaff’s reminders of how the body reacts to running long distances; using techniques to gage performance along the way to decide whether to push harder or ease back; and facing race conditions the right way. Peter’s voice may come into their heads in the morning telling them to drink water to be properly hydrated, wear sunscreen, and pay attention to their surroundings during the race. Jeff’s voice chime in as the weather conditions are gaged, whether it’s hot and humid or cool and wet out, it sets up the evaluation of what’s about to be faced as they begin the run.

HMC runners seen on the relay race course were running multiple legs. They’d run one leg carrying the timing chip and a second leg to pace a friend. They were the captains of the teams, giving advice to keep their teammates safe. At the end of the race, they were the ones running in through the finish line smiling and enjoying the gift of health, knowledge, and friendship that has come to them through the Clinic.

Hopefully the runners that were down are okay. Hopefully others who saw the dangers understand that those things can happen to anyone. Hopefully anyone who wants to run will find the Honolulu Marathon Clinic so they can have as many tools as possible to avoid being the person needing medical attention during these races and instead be the one thinking fondly of what a successful race day they had because of their HMC training.

Safety Reminders

Stay hydrated on the road, whenever you run carry water or stop at water fountains. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty, drink water regularly along the route.
Use sunscreen as directed on the bottle (30 SPF or higher) and wear sun-protective clothing because we’re out there in the sun for hours.
Run single-file to share the sidewalk and road with other people.
Run defensively. Watch out for cars and bicyclists. Give them room and don’t get into an altercation.
Run with other people and if you run at night be sure you’re visible with lights and reflective clothing.

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Silver Group (10:30 – 11 minutes per mile)

by Carl Silva

Silver Group runners Lynnae, Lee, Trieu, Rick, Jerome, Melanie, Tiffany, Jimmy, Izumi, Melissa, Jun, Koko, Terry, JT, Jan, Derick, Kevin, Gene, and Carl participated in the Ekiden relay race.

May 26: No Clinic due to the Memorial Day weekend. Silvers will do an informal run on Monday 5/27 in Nuuanu. Meet at 7 a.m. at Nuuanu Valley Park:
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June 9: First Bus Run. Signup if you want to go. $3 per rider.

Blue Group (12.5 minutes per mile)

By Val Ogi

John and Albert took Gil, Rick, Evelyn, and Becky out for a 6-mile run.

It was a very nice day for our 1st picnic. Much Mahalo to Pam for organizing everything. Mahalo to all that made donations though Peter and through our merchandise donations for table duty stipend.

Unofficial run on Sunday, May 26, for anyone who wants to join me. 6am at Magic Island/Ala Moana bathroom near entrance of the parking lot.

Have a safe Memorial Day, take time to reflect and honor our loved ones over the rainbow.

Golden 14s (14 minutes per mile pace)

By Dean Takashige

This week we had a lot of conflicting events going on that arbitrarily competed for participants, mainly the Ekiden marathon relay.

We had our first HMC picnic but the turnout was very low..

The 14s modified our route and stayed close to base, that way we would be back at the start of the picnic which officially started at 9 a.m. It worked out great!

Next week is Memorial Day weekend and we don’t have an official clinic..

The 14s will be running but we will meet at Triangle Park and start and end our run there.

Keep up with your homework and have a great week.

Green 15s (15 minutes per mile pace)

By Lou Crompton

Congrats to our HMC international marathoner Val.  Great finish time in 40 degree temperatures! I’ve never done that – you are SUPER!

Green ones had 13 for our 7 mile outing today, and we finished with a 15.2 overall pace. Sounds like the old military marching pace. And we had a new green one today – a REAL green one – like Army green.  Ingrid will be more than ready to lead the battalion, or the installation, if they decide to do the entire marathon in formation. I remember when my jogging buddy Dick Vercauteren was CO of Marine Corps Base Kaneohe and he had all his Marines that could be freed up to do the marathon. He LED them. Semper Fi, General.

“As usual” we had far too much food for our picnic. Some lucky people got to bring home leftovers – bummer for those of us who foolishly walked in [to avoid parking probs] and had miles to carry a sack back home. We left empty handed.

Green Team will NOT meet next Sunday; instead we will informally meet SATURDAY May 25, same time same place and everyone knows the distance. If any folks from other groups want to join us Saturday, we promise to be gentle.

Aloha!

Sweet 16s (16 minutes per mile pace)

By Annette Hayes

The Sweet Sixteens made a quick trip to Triangle Park, then around the neighborhoods.

As we made our way through KCC, we met the Ekiden relay runners. Good job, Sixteens! Courtesy and single file were observed, as we shared the road.

Picnic!! Thanks to Pam and the rest of the crew for keeping the tables well organized. This is such a nice way to sit and talk to your friends. It is harder to talk while on the road, with cars whizzing by.

The next picnic will be on the final day of Marathon Clinic, the Sunday after the Marathon.

There will not be a clinic next week Sunday, in observance of Memorial Day. Our group will still meet at Paki Park (same place) but at 7:00 AM. Be prepared for tight parking as the Hibiscus Half Marathon will also be going on that morning.

Bring your water bottle. Keep up with the homework during the week.