Honolulu, HI – Tomorrow, the 7th Hapalua Half Marathon once again pits 24 of the top island runners against two invited world class Kenyans in a unique… Read more “TOP HAWAII RUNNER TAKES ON KENYAN CHALLENGE”
Tag: Jim Barahal
MONEYBALL FOR THE MARATHON?
Lahaina, Maui – In 2003 Michael Lewis published Moneyball, his book telling how the Oakland Athletics baseball team implemented a more efficient and cost-effective way to evaluate players… Read more “MONEYBALL FOR THE MARATHON?”
COOLER WEATHER PREDICTING FAST TIMES IN HONOLULU
Honolulu, HI. – As the countdown to the 45th Honolulu Marathon continues and the hotels along Waikiki Beach fill up with runners, all who assumed that the… Read more “COOLER WEATHER PREDICTING FAST TIMES IN HONOLULU”
HAPALUA HALF: THE JOES AGAINST THE PROS
Honolulu, Hi. – With the continuing domination of East African runners, the task of connecting today’s pro runners to thousands of citizen runners is more challenging than… Read more “HAPALUA HALF: THE JOES AGAINST THE PROS”
KALAKAUA MERRIE MILE 2016
Honolulu, HI. – Oh, you could see this one coming a mile away. 18-year-old Kenyan Edwin Kiptoo was obviously the wildcard in today’s inaugural Kalakaua Merrie Mile.… Read more “KALAKAUA MERRIE MILE 2016”
2016 HAPALUA – THE CHASE IS ON
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”
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”
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?”
HONOLULU SNARES WILSON KIPSANG FROM SANDY WRECKAGE
Hurricane Sandy’s vast power has been such that it has now tossed elite marathoners to the far ends of the globe in hopes of redeeming their 2012… Read more “HONOLULU SNARES WILSON KIPSANG FROM SANDY WRECKAGE”
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