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Swimming The Molokai Channel

2012-01-25T06:53:00.003-10:00

This post is in response to the numerous requests I get from those who want to swim from Molokai to Oahu. For those of you who don't understand why someone would want to swim 27 miles of rough open water, well, first you're at the wrong blog, but even for those who are used to extreme adventures, you might need a bit of background. Open Water Swimming is huge around the world and the extreme

TEAHUPOO'S BIG WAVES IN SUPER SLOW MO

2012-01-23T17:04:00.000-10:00

From the HURT blog-- HURT 100 2012 Race Results

2012-01-19T07:44:00.001-10:00

2012 H.U.R.T. 100 Results Aloha Runners, We hope everyone had as much fun as we did at the 2012 H.U.R.T. 100. What a great weekend. Thank you to all those who made this event possible. The results for the event can be viewed here Out of the 109 starters, 46 were able to complete the distance within the 36 hour time limit. Jason Loutitt and Tracy Garneau both won their second H.U.R.T. 100.

2012-01-10T17:03:00.000-10:00

CTS Coaching Tip: Burning Away That Winter Weight Renee Eastman, CTS Premier Coach, offers up some weight-loss tips Published Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Early in the year, every year, all manner of people are looking to lose some weight. Maybe you had a little too much fun at holiday parties, or maybe there was enough snow and cold weather to keep you off your bike. Whatever the cause, a

2012-01-06T18:38:00.000-10:00

New Year's Resolutions: Ironman 70.3 Registration prices for many Ironman 70.3 races increase on January 11. Published Friday, January 6, 2012 Prices on many Ironman 70.3 races will increase on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 so now's the time to get in and fulfill your New Year's resolutions! The Ironman 70.3 series offers a wide variety of race locations across the country – from Gilford,

Ironman Kona 2011 NBC Coverage on YouTube

2011-12-26T10:52:00.001-10:00

Watch NBC's coverage of the Ford Ironman World Championship on Youtube until January 1. Published Saturday, December 24, 2011 The 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship is the most epic test of endurance known to man. We are excited for the first time ever from December 24th - January 1 you can view the World Championship show right here for free 24hrs a day. Happy Holidays from Ironman, you

2011-12-20T08:02:00.000-10:00

Lance Armstrong was the reason I first checked out the LIVESTRONG blog but now it's Adam Bornstein that keeps me coming back. I have too little time these days to write the kind of posts that Adam writes but I'm happy to steer my readers his way, especially when he writes posts like this one. Take notes on this one. The 14 Worst Trends Of 2011 By: Adam Bornstein Do you know what's

Core workout

2011-12-18T07:39:00.000-10:00

I'm always getting asked about core workouts. Here's a good one. If you're not used to this type of thing keep the reps low at first.

Performances of the Year: Cameron Brown

2011-12-12T16:12:00.000-10:00

The first, and only man, to win the same Ironman event 10-times Published Monday, December 12, 2011 It's one thing to make an appearance at an event for 11 straight years. Can you imagine being fit enough to win it every one of those years? For 11 straight years Cameron Brown has managed to get himself supremely prepared for Ironman New Zealand. In March he won the event for the 10th time -

RACE RECAP: XTERRA TRAIL RUN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP and Race Results

2011-12-09T18:31:00.000-10:00

The 2011 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship at Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii, featured something old, something new, and a record number of runners on Sunday, December 4. In keeping with an annual tradition, Max King from Bend, Oregon, dominated the 21.9-kilometer championship course. He won the event for the fourth consecutive year, finishing this year’s race with a time of 1 hour, 21 minutes, 27

Penny Palfrey Sets Kaiwi Record (again)

2011-11-30T09:11:00.002-10:00

In awful conditions Penny Palfrey makes the case for being the most exceptional open water swimmer of our time. Start time 7:36am at La'au Point, Molokai - finish time 7:43pm Sandy Beach, Oahu (26 miles.) November 29, 2011. Penny reported on her blog, "This morning Jeff scouted out a suitable starting place for me where I could navigate through surf and large jagged rocks to exit and re-enter

Please Accept Our 800,000 Thanks!

2011-11-21T07:00:00.000-10:00

It is that time of year when we give thanks for having safe drinking water (something about a billion people do not have), and for our amazing community of supporters and project implementers. Your support has allowed us to: • Bring safe drinking water to more than 800,000 people• Build our powerful, award-winning network of 82 project implementers & supporters• Grow the

Video from Darren Miller's Swim from Molokai to Oahu

2011-10-24T12:09:00.000-10:00

Darren Miller's Kaiwi Channel Crossing

2011-10-24T11:22:00.000-10:00

Moloka'i Channel Record This was truly one of the most awesome moments of my life, as the challenge from Moloka'i to O'ahu was unlike anything I have ever experienced! First, I have to give a special THANK YOU to my amazing crew (Dad, Vince, Jeff, Steve & Matt) because without them, I never would have been able to accomplish this! I also want to give a special THANK YOU to my title

Ford Ironman World Championship results 2011

2011-10-09T13:14:00.000-10:00

Some interesting Stats Marc Roy, the timer at the Ford Ironman World Championship Published Sunday, October 9, 2011 We have some interesting statistics from today's Ford Ironman World Championship courtesy of Marc Roy and his team from Sportstats. Fastest Swim - Age Group Men Place Swim Numb Lname Fname Ag City Pro Cnt ===== ======= ==== ======

5 SURPRISING HEALTH MYTHS

2011-10-04T07:07:00.000-10:00

From the Live Strong Blog -Adam Bornstein I was working late one night last week when my wife walked into the room and interrupted my frantic typing. “I need to ask you something important: Do you think you can do this forever?”I looked up from my computer, unsure if she was asking about my typing or our week-old marriage.“Excuse me?”Then she clarified: “Do you think you can write about

Aussie swims across Tsugaru Strait

2011-09-27T19:59:00.000-10:00

I don't normally read the Japan Times but when friends are far away on an amazing adventure you have to look a bit farther for news. My friends Penny and Chris Palfrey went to Japan to go swimming and so far this is the only news I've heard. From the Japan Times: Thursday, Sep. 22, 2011 Aussie swims across Tsugaru Strait Kyodo Hakodate Hokkaido — A 49-year-old Australian woman swam across

Blue Planet Network 2011 Summer Update

2011-09-18T21:52:00.000-10:00

We want to make sure you heard about some of this summer's incredible journeys. Our dedicated Team Blue athletes are going farther and farther for safe drinking water, supporting the cause with their own fundraising pages and helping us gain attention through their epic adventures. Please check out their photos and blogs listed below.And don't forget our own journey as an organization.

The Bike Lane

2011-09-11T20:54:00.000-10:00

I love this video. As many of you know I ride my bike to work and back home 5 days a week. Fifteen miles to work and fifteen home. Great cardio workout and I have hundreds of miles of heart rate info in my Garmin 305 to prove it. Oahu is not a bike friendly place to ride. Way too often I encounter crazy things in the bike lane that never would be tolerated in the normal traffic lane. This video

Bridging the Cayman Islands video by Mari Abe and Beneficial Entertainment

2011-09-03T07:31:00.002-10:00

When I was flying back from the Cayman Islands in June I got a text from a close friend saying how wonderful it must be going from one beautiful island adventure to home in Hawaii. Yes. It' been a busy summer for me both personally and professionally and really haven't had too much time to reflect and remember Penny's Palfrey's swim from Little to Grand Cayman Island. While I was busy half way

Mark Visser's 9Lives Ep2 - Operation Deep Blue

2011-09-01T13:54:00.002-10:00

I don't know which is bigger, the waves Mark surfs or the hype that goes with it. Mark Visser's 9Lives Ep2 - Operation Deep Blue Teaser from Fortrus Sports on Vimeo.

BILLABONG PRO TAHITI 2011 - CODE RED TOW SESSION

2011-08-29T20:11:00.000-10:00

With all my years of big wave surfing, I've never seen anything like this. Intense, scary and I almost want to try it. - Koz

XTERRA KAPALUA TRAIL RUNS

2011-08-23T05:40:00.000-10:00

It’s not like you need a good excuse to devise a plan to go to Maui, but just in case you do – we’ve got two ideas – the XTERRA Kapalua 5k and 10k trail runs on October 22nd based out of the Ritz-Carlton on Maui’s insanely beautiful northwest coast. The course itself is green, in-and-out of the forest, and very challenging. It all starts on a big, green lawn at the Ritz, and the real fun

ON ASSIGNMENT IN YOSEMITE By Adventure Lab

2011-08-22T07:29:00.000-10:00

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Here's a great video by Camp4Collective about climbing in Yosemite—put together for that other adventure magazine. Jimmy Chin takes you behind the scenes during a dream assignment. --Joe Spring@joespring Read More

Diana Nyad forced to abandon 103-mile swim from Cuba to Florida

2011-08-08T20:04:00.000-10:00

By the CNN Wire Staff August 9, 2011 1:43 a.m. EDT "I am not sad. It was absolutely the right call," said swimmer Diana Nyad, after ending the 103-mile swim to Florida. STORY HIGHLIGHTS She struggles through ocean swells, shoulder pain and asthma Nyad began Sunday night and hoped to swim the 103-mile span in 60 hours Nyad is 61 years old and made a similar