Maui Marathon 2008

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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About 1000 runners walking to the start of the 38'th Maui Marathon at 5:20AM

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Amy Yanni #130 and Robert Lopez #111 at the start. I didn't try to keep up with them.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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On Wakea Ave just after the start at 5:30AM

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Sunrise just after 6:30AM over the shoulder of Haleakala, barely visible in the haze.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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About a mile north of Ma'alaea, heading into several miles of hills. Temperature starting to feel warm.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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In the hills around mile 11. The haze locally known as "vog", short for volcanic smog generated by eruptions on the Big Island about 100 miles to the south. Vog and high humidity are characteristic of periods during the summer when the tradewinds stop for a few days.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Running through the tunnel near mile 12. This isn't quite the end of the hills.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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The last of the hills. Not the last of the heat and humidity.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Cheerful and colorful volunteers at the 14 mile aid station. The race was very well supported.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Cute volunteers at the 14 mile aid station.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Half way. I ran the first half in 2:14, about 7 minutes faster than I ran the second half.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Marie Zornes #688 running with Bart Yass of Runner's World, famous for popularizing the "Yasso 800's" speed workout and marathon pace prediction technique.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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West Maui mountains above Olowalu. The tops of these mountains are generally shrouded in clouds except when the tradewinds stop blowing.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Harvey Nakasone #649 and Peter Warda, formerly from Colorado

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Marie and Bart looking fresh and cheerful at mile 15.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Bart and I taking a brief walk break. Bart was a much faster runner prior to his bouts of Lyme disease, chronicled in his entertaining book My Life on the Run.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Aid station mile 18

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Most if not all of the aid stations on the second half of the course were dispensing sponges soaked in ice water. Very refreshing.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Beautiful old trees provided some shade around mile 19.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Unfortunately most of the shade was on the wrong side of the road for the runners.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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I ran several miles with Brian Lee

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Shady green beachfront parks tempted runners to stop and rest.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Entering Lahaina on Front Street. Colorful gardens and shops provided a nice change of scenery.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Large and spreading banyan fig tree in downtown Lahaina

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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More sponge volunteers

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Palm trees, sandy beaches, sunshine - what's not to like about the Maui Marathon!

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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The finish at Kaanapali is just a couple miles beyond Lahaina

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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My chip time was 4:34:21. I wasn't breaking any records, so why not stop for a picture?

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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At the finish they had cool showers

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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and finisher's T-shirts

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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and fresh fruit, including papaya. Nice touch.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Dana Peters, a friend of Marie's, crossing the finish line. Her Ironman tattoo is partly visible on her left calf.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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After finishing, we walked down to the beach for a dip. Marie's husband Tim, on the left, joined us.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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What a fine way to relax after the race! Not as theraputic, perhaps, as Puget Sound in November, but a whole lot more comfortable.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Bart invited us up to see his 3000 sq ft suite on the top floor of the Westin Maui. Nice views!

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Multipools far below us

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Kaanapali beach

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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That's a big koi.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Eating pizza at the awards ceremony, from left Susan, Dana, Marie and Tim.

Photos from the Maui Marathon, Sept 14, 2008

On a warm and humid morning I ran from Kahului to Kaanapali in the Maui Marathon. I anticipated that a sore tendon in my shin might prevent me from finishing but it held up and I ran 4:34, a comfortable time for the conditions. Marie Zornes recognized me at the start and introduced me to her friend Dana Peters and to Bart Yasso, with whom they planned to run. We ended up all spending the afternoon together after Bart invited us up to his suite after the race.

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Festivities wrapped up about the time the sun was setting behind the palm trees. It was a great day.