Yesterday was another great Peaman event at Kailua Pier and for once the weather wasn't beautiful! But the cloudy, overcast skies provided perfect running conditions for the 10 mile, 3.5 mile and 1 mile runs - no swimming this time around. We really lucked out because a sunny day could have really cooked everyone.
As usual the turn-out was great. Logistically, things were a little more difficult since there was a bonus cruise ship in town. We probably got in their way and I'm pretty sure people had to run over some cruisers to get to the finish line. But everyone made it work.
Since Jason is running the Country Music Marathon next weekend in Nashville, he sat this race out, but took lots of great pictures. In addition to the ones I've included here, you can check out the entire album here.
For the 1-mile distance, runners went from the pier to Bubba Gump's and back. The top five finishers were Ziggy Bartholomy (6:05), Silas Wiley (7:54), Tim Wiley (8:11), Halle Nottage (9:18), Jamie Yap (9:27). I think some of these youngster's parents must have told them not to run on the road. Because a lot of came towards the finish line on the sea wall, like this:
Once the 1-milers finished, the 3.5 milers started coming in. Their route took them down Alii Drive to the Royal Sea Cliff and back. Warren Hollinger finished first in 27:02, with Jeff Dietrichson (28:15) and Mike Schiff (28:34) following behind for the men. For the women, it was Lisa Bryant leading the way in 29:40, followed by Lori Montgomery in 30:41 and Laverne Curry in 30:46.
3.5 milers near the finish.The 10-mile race went all the way down Alii Drive to Keauhou, near the Keauhou Beach Resort. At the turnaround, there was a nicely stocked aid station with water, gatorade and gels. In hindsight, I'm glad I grabbed some water, but wish I would have grabbed another gel!
One of the nice things about the out-and-back course was that once people starting coming back the other way, there was always someone to cheer for or yell hello to. It started with Luis De La Torre, the men's winner, and was followed by Justin Butler, Rani Tanimoto, the women's winner, Jeremy Moore, Ray Whitford, Korey Pulluiam, Sarah Higgins, Toni Reynolds, Michelle Whitford, Bobbi Reif-Acheson, Eddie O, Jason Heady, Keola Wimbish and many more. It was great to see so many people out there participating and to realize how many of them we are getting to know! It gave me a little boost in what was otherwise a pretty painful race, so thanks!
One of the nice things about the out-and-back course was that once people starting coming back the other way, there was always someone to cheer for or yell hello to. It started with Luis De La Torre, the men's winner, and was followed by Justin Butler, Rani Tanimoto, the women's winner, Jeremy Moore, Ray Whitford, Korey Pulluiam, Sarah Higgins, Toni Reynolds, Michelle Whitford, Bobbi Reif-Acheson, Eddie O, Jason Heady, Keola Wimbish and many more. It was great to see so many people out there participating and to realize how many of them we are getting to know! It gave me a little boost in what was otherwise a pretty painful race, so thanks!
Overall Winner Luis De La Torre
Women's Winner Rani Tanimoto
Eddie O
Keola Wimbish beating his goal time by nearly 13 minutes!Congratulations to all race finishers of every distance! Full results on the races are here. And as always, thanks to Peaman and all the volunteers for another awesome event! Up next is Polar Bear's Pinto Bean and Pinata Biathlon on May 2. That event is only for the keiki and men 20 and over. But women, don't worry - we get our chance the next weekend with Bree Wee's Chickpea Biathlon on May 9, open to keiki and women 20 and over.
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