Haliku’s random wanderings...

A Stone Cat Race Report

2009-11-11T04:11:00Z

With a race named 'Stone Cat' I thought about a pity play of words for my title. What I got was a blank screen so on to Plan B--the actual race report. Last week I left Colorado for Maine to meet up with my brother and his friends--all who live...

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Meeting One of My Climbing Heros

2009-10-29T05:15:45Z

For any regular reader of my blog it is well known that climbing, especially alpine climbing, is a passion of mine. I recently spent three nights representing the American Alpine Club in the Denver area. The event was a climbing video and prese...

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Next Objective - A Trail Marathon in Massachusetts!

2009-10-16T02:55:21Z

STONE CAT 50 MILE and MARATHON TRAIL RACES Saturday November 7, 2009 6:15am Willowdale State Forest, Ipswich, Massachusetts The race starts and finishes at Doyon School 216 Linebrook Road in Ipswich. The course is all trails, a mix of double t...

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Where in the World...Final

2009-10-05T16:12:44Z

I was in Europe for a last minute, unplanned, trip to backpack around with my brother, Tim, who recently ended his six month assignment in Sri Lanka with Doctors without Borders(MSF). He is employed by MSF-Holland so a visit to Europe was requi...

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Where in the World...Part III

2009-10-01T03:29:25Z

I'm not certain if lack of response means the picture and hints are too hard or that few are bothering to read and comment lately. Today found us in yet another city and country. The train system is so useful which makes it easy to get around. ...

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Where in the World...Part II

2009-09-26T19:09:14Z

I went by train and am at a different location today. We rented bikes and toured the city. This city is known for its church and its place in Roman history. The locals also like their ice cream it seems. Where am I?

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Where in the World is Haliku?

2009-09-25T19:30:41Z

I am on the road again. This time with just a carry on backpack instead of 150 pounds of gear. Access to the internet will be random on this quick trip. Can you guess where I was today? A few hints perhaps? Bikes are very popular for getting ...

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Boulder Marathon in Boulder, CO

2009-09-20T22:24:22Z

I did not feel ready for a marathon distance this year so I signed up for the half marathon. The Boulder Marathon is great for the simple fact that it is a trail run on dirt and gravel that is also a Boston qualifier. Since I hope to run another...

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Small Town Marathon Needs Runners: Johnstown, PA

2009-09-09T03:18:10Z

The YMCA Johnstown Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, Relays needs you! After coming close to folding this year after 30+ seasons Marathonguide.com helped to save the race this year. Now more runners are needed. This is a Boston qualifying cour...

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Black Diamond Presents: Climbing in the Ruth Gorge

2009-08-29T03:50:03Z

This is an excellent video of Renan Ozturk and Zach Smith's recent trip in Alaska in the Ruth Gorge, where they did a 12-hour ascent of the classic Cobra Pillar on Mt. Barrill and made a serious attempt on the "Tooth Traverse," a link-up from the...

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