Monday, December 3, 2012

Why I run on vacation

In the last week I have been to Vancouver, BC back home for two days and then off to Maui. Here the average daytime temperature is 86 degrees and if I don't get out early for a run then it is just to hot. When I stay in Maui we stay up island in Kaanapali and my favorite run is not actually along the beach. I head north along for the road till I hit the signs for the Kapalua West Maui Airport. It sits at the top of a long hill. I try to run this a few times each trip and this hill never disspoints. I don't have to go out for a two hour run to get my butt kicked. Instead I hit it hard, head down, shorten my strides and go for it. My prize is not only feeling great but the view at the top is gorgeous!

The Hill to Kapalua West Maui Airport

The view from the top