Marathon Memories from a Year Ago

Honolulu Marathon 2015 took place today and I was fondly remembering my experience at this marathon last year.  I've decided this is my favorite marathon to date.  Fun beautiful course with no time limit.  The course will stay open until the last person crosses the finish line.  How is that for being inclusive.

A few things I love about this marathon:

• Starting with huge fireworks display gets the adrenaline going.  
• Early 5am start in the dark with downtown Honolulu lit up with Christmas displays
• So much energy.  Gotta love the Japanese cheering groups with their enthusiasm and energy.
• Costumes, costumes everywhere.  
• Running in WARM rain.  No overheating.  
• Seeing the elite runners on the route to the finish.  Amazing.
• Breathtaking scenery.
• Malasadas at the finish.

Yes, I did see a few rainbows.

Funny running form but gotta love the Flirt Skirt and the scenery.

Hurray, now time to recover.

My biggest smile of the day.

Hiking the West Maui Mountains

While most people are enjoying the sandy beaches and warm waters of Hawaii, I am usually traipsing through the West Maui mountains. My husband and I have explored a lot of this area and rarely do we encounter other hikers. It's a nice way to get some exercise and get away from the crowds. Here's a photo of the deep valleys of West Maui.

Sunny in Seattle

Hello, my name is Linda and welcome to my blog. I am from the island of Maui in Hawaii living in Seattle for the past 30+ years. While I love it here, I still wish there were more sunny days. Wish fulfilled today! It was a preciously beautiful day requiring sunscreen in February.