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My Hawai`i sojourn has come to a close after eight rich years. I have witnessed the battle toward and near completion of a Ph.D; the birth of two amazing, intelligent and hard-charging boys; and for me the trials and triumphs as an ultrarunner and critical care RN.

Our lives have been touched deeply by our friends and family here in the islands and I am continually amazed by the warmth and generosity of the Hawaiian and local people.

To bid a fitting farewell to my life in the islands of Hawai`i I planned and completed the Big Island Traverse (BIT). An approximate 160 mile, unsupported fastpack on the island of Hawai`i. The route traversed the island from sea-level on the southeastern shore, beginning at Holei Sea Arch; ascended Mauna Loa (13,677 feet) and Mauna Kea (13,796 feet); and eventually descended to sea-level on the northwestern shore, ending at Spencer Beach Park and Pu`ukohola Heiau. To my knowledge this variation had not been done. It was a great success - A Hui Hou.




Monday, December 6, 2010

Profiling HURT



A documentary by filmmaker Barry Walton, follows Mark Gilligan as he prepares for and attempts one of the toughest 100 milers around, the HURT 100. During my 8 years in Hawai'i, I was stoked to have the Makiki Mauka Trail System in my backyard. These were my home trails and where I completed my first ultra marathon of note; the HURT Trail 100.

More information about the Hawaiian Ultra Running Team (H.U.R.T.) can be found here.
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