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The 5th installment of the Race to Base triathlon in Hawaii, held on November 2, 2019, was a fantastic event supporting fallen police officers. The conditions were ideal for racing. Travel to Honolulu and Race Logistics This unique race spans across Oahu, starting at Alamoana Beach Park and finishing at Aikahi Elementary School in Kailua. … Read more
Hey there, friends! Dora here. My week was filled with lots of interrupted sleep – my pawrents can be quite a handful sometimes! They have this strange habit of waking up when it’s still dark and taking me for walks, which I love. But as soon as we return, I reclaim the bed while they … Read more
What better day to kick off our Disneyland series than Mickey Mouse‚’s 90th birthday! Wishing a very happy birthday to the mouse who started it all ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ Mickey! Our lives would not be the same without you. Last November (2017), we traveled to Disney World to enjoy Disney magic combined with holiday decor. This year, … Read more
Hello, friends! Dora here, wondering about the weather in your area. This week has been a mix of wind and rain, limiting my walks with my pawrents. Instead, I’ve indulged in naps and dreams, although Dad keeps interrupting my dream runs and tail wags – how rude, right? Festive Preparations at Home At home, the … Read more
So today I woke up and decided to run a marathon. Just kidding. Well I am only kidding about just deciding to do it this morning. I am not kidding about the 27 miles I had planned for the day. As you probably know by now, I have been on a journey to run 100 … Read more
Welcome to Dora’s Corner! Dora is our dearest dogter who we adopted from the Hawaiian Humane Society as a puppy. She is what we call in Hawaii, a poi dog, also known as a mixed breed. The shelter believes she is a Catahoula Leopard dog mix. She brightens up our world and makes us laugh … Read more
As you may know by now, last week I decided to run 100 miles. If you didn’t know that, then please go back and catch up on the last week before continuing reading. I don’t want to spoil anything. In my Preface, I mentioned my “Why’s” to running this distance. I was curious to see … Read more
Hi friends! Dora here! How are you? I know it‚’s been awhile since my last post and to be honest I‚’m not sure why. My typist (aka Mom) has been home ALL DAY for a couple weeks now. I‚’m not sure what is going on, but both Mom & Dad have been working from home … Read more
It‚’s no secret that we love the decadent chocolates from Chocole‚’a Hawaii. So when Erin invited us to preview their new Dip & Decorate Workshop, we jumped at the opportunity. Thank you so much Erin and Chocole‚’a for inviting us to experience your new workshop! We had the best time! The 2 hour workshop is … Read more
I challenge you to find a more beautiful race than the Maui Oceanfront Marathon. Finish line views Held annually on the Sunday of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend (which was January 20 this year), I participated in the 12th annual M-O-M. Originally, I signed up for the MOM in January 2019, in anticipation … Read more