Kailua Running Co. -- NEW!

Sunday Run, June 1 - 5:45 a.m. start!

For those wanting to do a full half marathon before the Hibiscus Half - which takes place on June 14 - we're doing 13 miles this Sunday and suggesting a 9 mile option as well.

We're hearing that it might be Tuesday (!) before the Kona conditions change, so in light of the ongoing humidity under present conditions, let's start at 5:45 from the store. Yes, it's early, but the sun is up and so are your pets; you may as well join the group and get a great run in early!

Due to mousepad challenges (using Map My Run with a flat mousepad...urgh) I've borrowed this week's map from the plethora of Kailua runs already posted. This 13 mile run was posted by our good store friend Matt Price sometime last year, when he was not a father of two under the age of three...

Here goes: Kailua 13 miler, 9 mile option

Please bring nutrition and water. We will stash water only in two locations on the route.

Aloha until then! Call store as needed, 262-3278!

Race Against Domestic Violence 5K

This past Memorial Day weekend held the Race Against Domestic Violence 5K in Moana. Congratulations to all, especially Andrew Taylor - 1st Male Overall! Mahalo to Connie Comiso for organizing this important event!!

• Ashley Comeaux, 15F 30-34, 36:55.0
  
• Asti Tomsic, 4F 35-39, 24:22.7
• Tonya Stevenson, 14F 35-39, 35:03.2
• Rachel Nutter, 2F 40-44, 26:07.2
• Connie Comiso, 1F 50-54, 23:44.0
• Joy Schoenecker, 1F 70-74, 32:02.2
• Andrew Taylor, 1M Overall, 17:10.4
• Gary Fanelli Jr, 1M 10-14, 20:02.1
• Ryan Young, 5M 15-19, 27:46.9
• B. Kainalu Picl, 2M 40-44, 18:42.3
• Craig Knohl, 1M 45-49, 18:26.8
• Lou Tomsic, 6M 45-49, 20:38.6
• Ken Best, 2M 65-69, 25:57.0

For a list of comprehensive results, visit Timeline Hawaii.

Sunday Run for 5/23 -- 6:00 a.m. start!

Many are getting ready for the Hibiscus Half Marathon on June 13. We promised to do 13.2 miles next week for those that cannot join us this Sunday and we will do just that!

This Sunday we'll get close to 13 and offer an 8 miler for those wanting it. We're going to head up to Kalanianeole Highway by way of Keolu and then do the old highway again (should be super pleasant with our earlier start) and then add the marsh and Kalaheo before returning to the store. For those not wanting to do all 11-12 miles, you can peel off at the marsh and return to the store for an 8 mile run.

Here's a link to the run/map:

Sunday 11-12 miler with an 8 mile option

P.S. to our very hearty runners from last Sunday. There is no bushwacking on this run......but if you desire so you can peel off trail in the Norfolk area. :-)

2009 Honolulu "Triathlon"

This year's Honolulu Triathlon wasn't exactly a triathlon..... due to jellyfish, the swim was cancelled and the race turned into a biathlon - 5K run, 40K bike followed by a 10K run. There was also a Jellyfish Swim where a brave 190 participants swam on Sunday afternoon! Several store friends participated and we're proud to share the results! For comprehensive results, also visit Honolulu Triathlon.

Olympic Division:

• Alexander Eiler, 1M Overall, 1:44:08
• Rich Cochrane, 2M Overall, 1:47:35
• Kathryn Taylor, 2F 20-24, 2:31:10
• Amy Bennett, 2F 30-34, 2:04:47
• Alicia Aragon, 14F 30-34, 2:25:01
• Rob Seaver, 3M 50-54, 2:11:59
• Sayoko Blodgett-Ford, 2F Athina, 2:37:12
• James Johnston, 8M Military, 2:14:39

Jellyfish Swim:

• Kathryn Taylor, 1F 20-24, 21:22
• Alicia Aragon, 5F 30-34, 30:00

As always, if we missed your name, shoot us an email. Congrats to all!

Sunday Run - 10 Miler, May 17, 6:30 a.m. start

Seems time to mix it up a bit, so we're going to incorporate Lanikai ridge into our run this Sunday.

We'll head up to Kalanianeole Highway by way of Pali Road and work down to the Keolu Hills area.

From there we'll wind down the Keolu side Enchanted Lake area and over to the feeder road to the Bluestone properties.

Then we'll climb the Pill Boxes to get to the ridge, enjoy the view, head back down and do a complete loop before returning to the store.

The run will incorporate about 2 miles total of trail.

Anyone wanting to do more than 10 miles can do another Lanikai Loop to get to 12 miles. Anyone wanting to do 8 miles can skip the loop and head home after finishing the descent from Pill Box. Finally, anyone wanting to skip the view can just come around Keolu and pick up Wanaoo and head over to Lanikai to incorporate the loop and the miles. We can review the route before the run that morning. Redpaths will be at the store at 6:20 a.m. to open up.

Call the store with questions, 262-3278!

Pearl Harbor Bike Path 10K, May 10

Mid-Pac Road Runner Club organizes and supports so many great runs year-round on Oahu. The Pearl Harbor Bike Path 10K is one among them that gets quality runners posting great 10K times.  Here are just a few results from Fleet Feet Team Members and store friends:

For results, visit Mid- Pacific Road Runners Club

• Andrew Taylor, 2M Overall, 35:41
• Craig Knohl, 1M 45-49, 38:16
• Kainalu Picl, 2M 40-44, 39:35
• Eric Allosada, 3M 40-44, 47:57
• Connie Comiso, 1F 50-54, 49:31
• J.B. Nation, 2M 60-64, 52:44
• Mario Abramson, 5M 45-49, 1:03:14
• Lisa Allosada, 3F 35-39, 1:07:02
• Joy Schoenecker, 2F 70-74, 1:09:14

If we missed your name, please drop us a line!

Jamba Juice 5K

The big Banana Man Chase was a hit this year as well, with over 600 racers!

Time Line Hawaii has all results posted, but here are some distinguished results from Fleet Feet Kailua Friends! Overall winner Todd Iacovelli had a personal Hawaii best (his college running was in Michigan) on Saturday!

• Todd Iacovelli, 1M Overall, 14:29.8
• Matt Stevens, 1M 30-39, 15:31.4
• Andrew Taylor, 5M 20-29, 16:46.6
• Ryan Hobson, 3M 16-19, 17:40.6
• Rachel Ross, 3F Overall, 18:25.3
• Keith Moon, 6M 40-49, 19:07.1
• Michelle Simmons, 7F 30-39, 21:41.5
• Alexander Bocchieri, 9M 16-19, 22:01.1
• Connie Comiso, 1F 50-59, 22:50.9
• Jai Cunningham, 15M 30-39, 21:48.8

Wahiawa Pineapple Run 10K

Always a great run, even though it's "SO FAR" away from town! Runners who do it love the beauty and quiet!

Congratulations to all, especially those friends of Fleet Feet Kailua:

• Lisa Murphy, 2F Overall, 44:54.3
• Diane Manzini, 12F 20-29, 54:52.2
• Megan Rand, 7F 20-29, 53:04.4
• Jennifer Duncan, 24F 30-39, 55:51.2
• Sarah Fagents, 3F 40-49, 49:40.6
• Ed Pyrek, 42M 40-49, 1:00:13.9
• Ken Best, 4M 60-69, 56:24.1

For a list of results, visit Time Line Hawaii.

Popoia Swim 2009

                                                           

Congratulations to all finishers of the 2009 Popoia Swim in Kailua Bay. Then watch out for the North Shore Swim series where many of these same finishers will show their mettle again!

• Kurtis Kaun, 2M 25-29, 37:37
• Rob Bootsma, 5M 35-39, 50:26
• Ed Pyrek, 3M 40-44, 50:33
• Jinger Guerrette, 2F 30-34, 41:22
• Amy Bennett, 3F 30-34, 43:23
• Olwen Huxley, 4F 35-39, 43:08
• Marcy Flemming, 5F 45-49, 51:18
• Barbara McAllaster, 6F 45-49, 1:16:20

Please let us know if we missed your results.  Visit Kailua Masters for more information.

2009 HQBN Sprint Triathlon

It was a perfect day!  LIght breezes, calm bay, cool morning, and occasional sprinkles.  Just right for  a triathlon.  Smiles and excited chatter filled the air.  Thanks to Tina Lui and the HQBN support team for a great event!  Results to follow.