Rainy Day

Here is some video of todays rain. We drove to Malias school because she wanted to go and the roads were flooded and school was closed. Well looks like a game day today:) Jah Bless.

SURGERY IT IS

Well I went to the orthopedist at the VA and he is now sending me to the orthopedic surgeon at Tripler to have surgery. I asked him if I could run HURT 100 and he said that I could do permanent damage. He also said that the injury is probably going to be chronic and that I might not have many years left running like I do. He said to take up swimming (I think he was trying to lighten up the mood). The surgeon is supposed to call me within a week to schedule an appointment. I also have some floating cartilage. I have had surgery on the same knee before and reinjured it a few times in the army. So I have a service connected disability percentage on it and that might bump me up to the front of the line for surgery. On a lighter note I will still be out at HURT to use my volunteering capabilities. I am really bummed that I worked my butt off all year for HURT '09 and it was going to be my year then I stubbornly pushed through the pain that I felt in my knee and kept running. Live and Learn. I am already planning on my next 100 mile attempt next September, Angeles Crest 100;) Guess I really didn't "learn". Thanks everyone for their concern.

Brooks Run Happy Challenge

Well I got an email yesterday from the Brooks Run Happy Challenge that I won the hours excersised for the month of November challenge. I excersised 59.5 hours in 20 days making me the second place person, but the first place person won two of the three challenges making me the one to take the prize. I won my choice of Brooks running shoes (Brooks Trance 8) and a long sleeved tech shirt (Waganui 1/2 zip) my choice. Brooks is so cool. And the sweat365 training website is an awesome place to blog. Anyway talk story later. Jah Bless. Also, here are a few photos of the family.

Mele Kalikimaka At The Zoo

We spent the evening at the Honolulu Zoo's Festival for members and their guests. We had a good time once we got down there after getting a flat tire and having to get a new one. But the day ended nicley with Amy winning us a brunch for two at the Orchid Restaurant at the Kuahelani Hotel. Malia also got to see Santa but was upset that she forgot to give him her picture she drew for him. But we told her he will be around for a while. I know she will be fine. Kaili had a blast eating her cookie she designed and was scared to death of Santa. We had an adventurous day though. We hope you did too. Happy Holidays. Talk story later. Jah Bless. Enjoy the video, it is The Royal Hawaiian Band.

Holiday Fun Fest

Aloha Everyone!! Here is a video nd pics from the Holday Fun Fest. the video is of Malia during here Sugar Plum Fairy Recital. This is going to be her last recital as she is going to start Hula. We are so proud of her and all that she has done!!=) She loves Hula and we hope she continues to do it throughout her life. Kaili also had a blast in the Burger King Bouncehouse:) Well we hope everyone is having a good beginning to the Holiday season. Talk story later. Jah Bless.

Sugar Plum Fairy

Here is a video at Malias dress rehearsal for the sugar plum fairy in The Nutcracker. Her performance is today I will post more later. Talk story later. Jah Bless.

Knee Surgery?

Well found out from my primary doctor that the MRI report showed that I have a "Frayed Meniscus". She told me to rest and wait until I see the orthopedist in a week before I make any decisions. She said that it may require surgery to "shave" the meniscus but the orthopedist will determine that. I have let the race registrar of HURT 100 know that I may drop so someone can fill my spot but to not count me out just yet. I am hoping that it requires surgery and that they do it quickly and I heal fast and am out on the trails again by two weeks so I can do one more long run before HURT. Does that sound irrational? I am not sure, I know that right now (at this moment) I could not run, but with the surgery the pain might go away and I should be able to run soon there after. We will have to see. I have already had surgery on the same knee when I tore my meniscus in 1995 or 96 and they took out cartilage so I am wondering how my knee is going to hold up. I dont want to be 40 and be out of ultrarunning for good, that is when I plan on doing Badwater 135=) Anyway I will keep my chin up and my knee rested and await the final say by the orthopedist. Thanks for the support. Jah Bless.