October 27, 2019 HMC Footnotes
The Little Things
The Turkey Trot is back on the calendar! Save the date to SAVE THE TURKEY TROT!
This is a fun and valuable race. It happens on Thanksgiving morning, and what better time to have it, if you follow tradition? You get to go out and burn a bunch of calories then go home, watch football, and eat for the rest of the day. While everyone else is feeling guilty about such gluttonous behavior, you’re smug in your knowledge that you are simply refilling the glycogen banks and paying back a calorie deficiency (So I hope you run the maximum distance).
Like anything, the Turkey Trot is really what you make of it. So, come out ready to have fun. There are prizes for costumes, so:
- Dress in a costume that’s leftover from halloween.
- Coordinate with a group to make costumes that look like you’re riding turkeys and it will look like a crazy day at the races. Imagine the odd looks you’ll get when you’re running around Diamond Head.
- Wear a brown outfit and put turkey frills on your hands so you look like a roast turkey. Have your friends, dressed with napkins around their necks, chase after you with giant forks and knives like they’re starving and ready for a carving session.
- Make a giant drumstick that you pass to your friends like a baton, or just have everyone carry one.
- Make a pumpkin pie hat, or whole body pie-slice costume.
- Have your friends dressed like turkeys chasing you with signs that say “Revenge of the Turkeys!” like they’ve turned the tables on tradition.
- Dress like a can of cranberry sauce.
- Do a group thing where everyone dresses like a dish from a typical Thanksgiving dinner.
The main thing is to come out and have fun. You’ll feel better for starting the day out in a positive way, with exercise, fun, and fellowship on the road as well as surprising a bunch of unaware pedestrians and park-users.
Bring your friends and spread the word. This race needs to keep going. It’s been listed by Runners’ World Magazine as one of the top Turkey Trots in the nation and it’s just too special to let it disappear.
Signup at: https://honolulumarathonclinic.org/turkey-trot/
Pink Group (10:00 – 10:30 minutes per mile)
By Hao Yang
On this Sunday, the Pink Group met at 5:30 a.m. We ran to Magic Island, around the Ala Moana park and back. We ran around 10 miles before the talks, then we ran another 8 miles to the gas station and back. It was a nice breezy day for our long run.
Next Sunday, we will meet again at 5:30 a.m., running the same route as last week. Total milage will be 18 miles.
For Weekday runs, run 2 to 3 times for 8+miles each, include a speed workout or hill if possible.
Please stay hydrate, healthy , and injury free.
See you on Sunday!
Silver Group (10:30 – 11 minutes per mile)
By Carl Silva
As promised, the Silver Group was on the road again, this past Sunday. We put in a strong 18-miler with runners including Lynnae, Tavy, Tiffany, Stephanie, Kent, Lee, Trieu, and Carl.
The group at 5 a.m., just like we’ll do on marathon morning, and ran out towards Hawaii Kai, turning at Trinity Church to head back to Kapiolani park in time to meet the rest of the Honolulu Marathon Clinic members. Our pace was fast enough that a few runners got there early and picked up two additional miles by running around the park and the zoo. That meant that when we ran back to the cars, they’d be done. The rest of us would have to settle for an 16-miler unless we ran out to the first beach park, which we did. It’s tough running past your car at mile 16, but that’s the price you pay for a good marathon day.
It was great to see Stephanie return to the group after spending time recuperating from injury. She ran a distance appropriate for how she felt and felt strong. Hopefully more Silvers can join us if they’re able. You can do a run customized to what you need for your condition. We’d enjoy seeing all of you. Come on back!
November 3, 2019: 18-mile run. Start at Waiholo at 5 a.m. and run out to Trinity Church, turn back to run to Kapiolani Park. Pick up 2 additional miles at the park, or after you get back to the cars by running out to the first beach park or up Baby Kilauea.
Baby Blues Group (12 – 12.5 minutes per mile pace)
By Russ Uchida
What a difference the weather makes~ This past Sunday, we experienced less intense humidity and heat. It made a noticeable difference as the majority of the Baby Blue group went the distance of 18 miles!! It was the longest and most rewarding run of the season. The group was led the entire way by Val who, as usual, kept the group honest and on track. Every week, I tip my hat to Val for her disciplined approach to leading the group. The group included: Miyo, Ahrunee, Mike, Kento, Paris, Robin, Yumi, Elaine, Jaime, and Rick. The group paced themselves so well that they had enough stamina to finish the 18th mile at a 10 min per mile pace! That is absolutely astounding! Great job to all of you.
On our way out, we were happy to see Malia and her daughter promptly hitting the pavement after returning from her fun-filled vacation in Bali. This lady knows how to enjoy life. Without skipping a beat and without feeling any jet-lag, she returns to pound the pavement with the rest of us (poor souls).. Welcome Back Malia!
We were happy to see Nelson‘s Oasis set up for us with cool gatorade and a variety of crunchy, salty snacks! Just what the doctor ordered. The cheetos were especially delicious.
Several runners who missed Sunday’s run due to other commitments: (i.e. too inebriated from the night before, or studying, or traveling, or working, or injured, or just simply goofing off and sleeping in late) included, in no respective order: Elena, Erin, Richard, Helen, Edee, Danell, Blair, & Sam. I will let you tag and categorize who fell in which category.
We are counting down the days. Don’t wait too long before buying new shoes, deciding on your marathon running outfit, buying your gels, socks, etc., etc., etc. The marathon is right around the corner!!!!
See you all on Sunday!
Golden 14s Group (14 minutes per mile pace)
By Dean Takashige
Last Sunday in October. There’s 6 weeks till the big day!
For November’s first two Sundays – no changes. Continue with your midweek runs, and the next two Sundays will be the same milage. Now is not the time to increase work – cease other activities till after the marathon..
No tennis
No skating
No trail running
No biking
No basket ball
Or anything else that could cause you to get injured.. No cleaning yard, or climbing on the roof.
I think you get it.
If you have fallen behind on training: You will NOT make it up so don’t worry about it. Just adjust your goals for this year’s marathon.
Great job for making this season a success.
See you on Sunday.
Green 15s (15 minutes per mile pace)
By Willard
We are all wishing Lou a speedy recovery. I know we lost you for the rest of the year, but we do hope that you can stop by the park to say hello.
We had seven green ones this morning all ready to go out for 17 plus miles. Three had other commitments this morning, so they left us after five miles and headed back. The remainder of us trudged on and had an overall pace of 17:42 minute miles. It was hot on our way back, so we did make a lot of water stops . Better to stay hydrated than suffer from heat stroke.
Next week we go out for our longest run, 18 miles. Please bring a bottle for water. Once we pass Holy Trinity Church, there is no water for the next 6 miles, if the water fountain isn’t working at the Maunalua Bay bathrooms.
Thanks to Nelson for always supplying us with ice cold drinks and snacks. And a big thanks to Annette and Kathy for the after run refreshments and sticking around.
Sweet 16s (16 minutes per mile pace)
By Annette Hayes
Countdown to Marathon. . . By now you should be physically ready for the marathon. The longest training miles will be behind you soon. Next month we will begin to taper our miles.
Why do we taper our miles? You have invested so much time and energy into training, now is not a good time to get injured (it is never a good time, but that is beside the point). From now on, the best training is the mental kind. If you are so tired and are starting to think that you will not finish the Marathon, look around at all the others on the road. Challenge yourself to get to the next stop light. When you reach that stop light, pat yourself on the back, and challenge yourself to make it to the next stop light. Have fun. Look at all the different costumes others are wearing. See if you can find the person with the highest bib number. Before you know it, you are on the home stretch. Take a moment to put on a smile and throw up your hands as you cross the finish line for a photo finish.
Remember to start breaking in the new shoes if you have not done so already. Have you already decided what you will be wearing on Marathon day? It should be something you know is comfortable and will not cause chafing. Continue the homework during the week. Be safe.