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Honolulu Marathon 2006
By Louis Tomsic The Honolulu Marathon was December 10, 2006. the weather was cool and not so windy. The last 3 Honolulu Marathons have had near ideal running conditions. The Honolulu Marathon is a quality running event. the course lets one see fireworks at the beginning of the race. I watched the full show as I started my 26 mile journey. After about 4 miles, you get to see the wonderful Christmas decorations in downtown Honolulu. There is about 4 blocks of spectacular Christmas decorations near the Governors House. The marathon couse takes you through the cheering crowds in Waikiki after about 6 miles and really pumps you up with thier energy. You know the race is really beginning in the dark uphill of Diamond Head past Kapolani Park after 7 miles. It is important to pick up a running buddy when doing the long strait stretch going out to Hawaii Kai. This year I ran that stretch with Haul Bocca and we altenated leads to break the wind each minute always ensuring to drink at least one cup of water at each aid station spaced out every 2 miles. The volunteers where excellent with getting water to me and I am very thankful for a couple people who rushed to get me a second cup of water to me on my way by. Once starting the loop around Hawaii Kai, the sun rises and is getting warmer for the long strait stetch back to the 22 mile mark where you turn left. After turning left, it is the same race course of many races run from Kapolani Park so I started racing after a very concervative start. I really picked up the pace the last 4 miles and beat my time from last year. I recieved a free massage after the race and contemplate running a faster time last year. the Honolulu Marathon is a great race to do because the finish line stays open till everyone finishes the race. I am thankful for all the runners who said hi to me while I was running the race and ran with me for a couple miles including Dave, David, Jay and Haul. It makes the miles go by faster. Last Updated: December 10, 2006 |
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