Honolulu, HI. – At a time when interest in the outcome of elite races is struggling to connect with an audience, the Hapalua, Hawaii’s Half Marathon has… Read more “2016 HAPALUA – THE CHASE IS ON”
Tag: Honolulu Marathon
BARAHAL INDUCTED INTO HAWAII SPORTS HALL OF FAME
The Honolulu Marathon is unique for many reasons, not the least of which is its tropical location. Not that that’s any bargain come race day. With its… Read more “BARAHAL INDUCTED INTO HAWAII SPORTS HALL OF FAME”
THE HAPALUA: BRANDING A NEW EVENT
Honolulu, HI. — The Hapalua, Hawaii’s Half Marathon is quite a mouthful for a race name, especially when you consider it was born out of the long-standing and… Read more “THE HAPALUA: BRANDING A NEW EVENT”
A WEDDING TO REMEMBER
Today, March 24, 2015, is the 25th wedding anniversary of Jim and Helena Barahal of Hawaii. Jim is the president of the Honolulu Marathon Association, and one… Read more “A WEDDING TO REMEMBER”
HONOLULU 2014 RECAP
Honolulu, Hi. — Monday dawned sunny and bright the day after the 2014 Honolulu Marathon. Such is the game of chance in the marathon world. For yesterday’s… Read more “HONOLULU 2014 RECAP”
2014 HONOLULU MARATHON PREVIEW
Honolulu, HI. — The sport of marathoning has gone gaga for fast times. Since 2011’s 2:03:38 by Patrick Makau in Berlin the record has tumbled two more times,… Read more “2014 HONOLULU MARATHON PREVIEW”
ATHLETICS: A HOUSE ON FIRE
Honolulu, Hi. — It is easy to get lolled into a complacent repose here on the magical isle of Oahu. The rolling surf and easy trade winds… Read more “ATHLETICS: A HOUSE ON FIRE”
HONOLULU MARATHON PREZ JIM BARAHAL: WHY ELITES?
Honolulu, HI. — With its clement trade winds and Aloha spirit, the Honolulu Marathon has long been one of the world’s most alluring marathons. Now entering its… Read more “HONOLULU MARATHON PREZ JIM BARAHAL: WHY ELITES?”
PUNAHOU HIGH SCHOOL VISIT
Honolulu, HI. — We drove through the Makai Gate at the intersection of Punahou and Wilder Streets onto the Punahou School campus just as classes were… Read more “PUNAHOU HIGH SCHOOL VISIT”
BUILDING THE WALL, FEELING IT FALL
Honolulu, HI. — In today’s modern architectural aesthetic the open floor-plan has become the preferred design, a wall-dispensing motif to create an enlarged sense of… Read more “BUILDING THE WALL, FEELING IT FALL”