Page 11 - Hawaii Island MidWeek - Dec 22, 2021

DECEMBER 22, 2021
HAWAI‘I ISLAND MIDWEEK 11
The 38th annual Ha- wai‘i Pacific Health Great Aloha Run takes place Feb. 18-21, and it’s never too early to reg- ister and start training. Two months ahead of the event and I’ve got the first half of that list done — and the good news is that I don’t have to train too hard.
by Nicole Monton
The Greatest Run In Hawai‘i
ter that, my legs were shot! In 2022, I won’t have that problem because next year’s virtual event will allow par- ticipants to complete the 8.15 miles over the long Presidents Day weekend.
Ala Moana Beach Park with husband Eddie and new fur baby Charly Girl. “If you see me, please say hello,” she adds.
istration fees to 30 nonprofits. “What I love the most about the Great Aloha Run is that it combines health and fitness for everyone, and that it gives back to our beloved community,” explains Kai
“If you care about your health and wellness and en- joy Hawai‘i’s beauty, you can do the Great Aloha Run in a day or across four days, anywhere you wish,” ex- plains founder Carole Kai Onouye.
The Great Aloha Run isn’t just about health and fitness, though. It’s a big supporter of local charities, and this year will distribute funds from reg-
Onouye.
To sign up and learn more,
visit greataloharun.com.
I last did the Great Aloha Run in 2019, run-walking (mostly walking) those gru- eling 8-plus miles from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium. Af-
Next year, she will be do- ing the Great Aloha Run at
Is there something you think I should try? Send suggestions to nmonton@midweek.com
@nicmonton
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Hoku and Emma, COVID-19 survivors
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The FDA has authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 and above.