Category Archives: Hawaii Stories

Swim and Run

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Al

For the next two weeks, they’ll see a procession of us parading back and forth in front of their condos, as we try to wring the last little bit of fitness into our already well prepped bodies. Why can’t we just trust our training? Continue reading →

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Shopping in Kona

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Al

With the Hawaii Ironman coming up in two weeks, I’ve decided to convert my stories from my trip to the race in 2006 from the old Bikrutz web site to this blog. There are about 15 (!) of them, so starting today, a new one will appear daily until the race aftermath. Continue reading →

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What a Week

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Al

You always hear, “Well, at least he died doing what he loved.” That might be true, but it’s no solace to his loved ones or friends. Continue reading →

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Bubbles: Two Steps

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Al

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Ironman World Championships [aka Kona] 2012

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Al

One of the songs on my pre-race playlist since 2001 has been U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” I don’t know what it is that I’ve actually *found*, but I’m more at peace now than at any time during that whole adventure. Continue reading →

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The Orange Tribe

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Al

I can feel the stiff breeze coming in from the northwest, bringing soft little specks of rain. One lone lighhtening flash plays of the coast near Captain Cook to the South. I almost feel at home here. Continue reading →

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Tuesday Morning, Coming Down

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Al

“Cheryl, look, there’s a whole pod of dolphins out there!”. Cheryl had brought the binoculars with her, arriving last night (3.5 hours late; another story). “Where?” “Out there, directly past the stand-up paddler, by the orange buoys.” At least 10 … Continue reading →

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Sunset 10/5/2012

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Al
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Kawaihae

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Al

Kawaihae is a dirty little place, and I seem more snake bit by it than usual this year. Situated at the crossroads east to Waimea and the road upcountry over to the Hilo side of the Island, south to the … Continue reading →

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Turnaround @ Sunset

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Al

The red dot is the turnaround for the IM swim … just 100 meters up from my condo.

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