Wahiawa Pineapple Run 2011

I did the Pineapple Run in Wahiawa last weekend and it was great fun!  I ran with a my friend Melissa and my mom.  Well, my mom kicked our butts by 2 minutes, but we ran the first half together.  :)  I hadn't been running much, but we made our best time yet!

Oh, I forgot to mention we ran as gnomes!  :)  

This run takes you through Wahiawa and winds on country roads near the pineapple fields.  You aren't exactly running right next to them, but they aren't far away.  :)  I was somehow picturing running through them....  That would have been a red dirt mess.

Pre-run.  Getting our gnome on...

We were the only ones in costume.  Huh.  Didn't everyone else get the memo?  Pineapple Run, in costume this year??

We got a free pineapple after we finished the run.  They were so yummy!  Each person got a pineapple and a t-shirt for participating.  Best prize yet!

If you ran and are looking for results, click here:: http://www.timelinehawaii.com/2011_races.htm

Great Aloha Run

Presidents Day I participated in the Great Aloha Run, an 8.15 mile run from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium.  It was pretty fun, but crazy crowded!  I ran with a friend and we kept our usual pace and finished right on time.  :)

Here are some of the pics that were taken from the camera people that were EVERYWHERE!

Before and After shots!

FINISH!

Fake Finish, I totally thought it was over??

All done, thank goodness! Water please!

If you are interested in running next year, go to http://www.greataloharun.com/ for sign up information and all the race information!

Running Around the Block

I signed up for the Great Aloha Run, an 8 mile run from Aloha Tower to the Stadium next month.  Last week I got new running shoes, and they are fantastic!  Today I ran about 5 miles in them and I have to say... they felt great.  I run around the park by my house and around my neighborhood mostly and today wasn't any different.  I "ran around the block" in the heat of the day, but was really happy because my feet felt like they were running on air...  Thank you new shoes...

Nike Air Max Tailwind + 2 Breathe

Hot neon colors... I wanted the hot pink, but these ones were so much more comfy than the hot pink ones... maybe next year!

My first pair of Nike shoes... Happy so far!