Showing posts with label Hawaii. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hawaii. Show all posts

Saturday, August 01, 2009

Hawaii Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Race Report

Hawaii Ironman 70.3 triathlon, run courseA couple of months ago, and two weeks after the Jemez 50k, I raced in the Hawaii Honu Ironman 70.3 triathlon on the big island. I should clarify a point here for those not so familiar with triathlons. This race should not be confused with the famous Kona Ironman triathlon in October. That other race is the Boston Marathon of triathlons, the big race that many people work hard to qualify for the privilege to participate. I was in a different race that covers part of the ...Read the rest of this post...

Monday, July 27, 2009

Maui and Haleakala National Park

sunset in MauiAfter some time on the Big Island of Hawaii, I went to Maui for a few days. I did not stay long enough to see the whole island, so I don’t have a lot of story to tell on this island. But I will share a few pictures. ...Read the rest of this post...

Thursday, July 09, 2009

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Volcano National Park, Night Lava ViewingLast month I visited Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii. The first day’s visit I was with friends and we stopped at several of the overlooks to see the Kilauea Caldera, overlooks of the Kilauea Iki crater, and a walk through the Thurston Lava tube. At the time, areas of active lava flow were not near access points that would allow visitors up close views. ...Read the rest of this post...