After the mudfest of HURT II Stephanie & I had to return for HURT III.
It sounded like so much fun that Paul Pomeroy ("The Illustrious Po") decided to join us.
Stephanie & I elected to run the 100 km race, which we both won in course record times.  Paul stuck it out for the 100 mile, but had a difficult time.  Going into the race with a gimpy ankle, he also suffered from nausea.  Then, at mile 67, on the only tiny paved section of this difficult course, Paul stumbled and fell, seriously injuring his shoulder.  It took him 16 hours to walk the last 33 miles.
Preparing for the pre-race carbo load
We met Paul at the Nuuanu aid station (mile 93) which was staffed by a local high school XC team
Its 5 a.m. Do you know where your child is?
Only one more big climb to go!
Finish Line:
John Salmonson records splits while Mae Martinez helps out with awards (she made the leis!)
100 km finisher Miles Welze
Monica set a CR in the 100 mile, 30:53
Ben Cavazos
ran 100 miles!
"You gotta touch the gate, Paul"
"That HURT!"


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