{"id":123820,"date":"2025-05-14T10:44:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T20:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/?p=123820"},"modified":"2025-05-26T12:23:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T22:23:30","slug":"running-hawaii-a-locals-guide-to-staying-active-on-island-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/running-hawaii-a-locals-guide-to-staying-active-on-island-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Running Hawaii: A Local\u2019s Guide to Staying Active on Island Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Q&amp;A with O\u02bbahu Runner \u02bb<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/%CA%BB%C4%81ina-racoma\/\">\u0100ina Racoma<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_123822\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01594-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123822\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-123822\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01594-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Aina Racoma with marathon finisher medal\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01594-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01594-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01594-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01594-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01594-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>&#8216;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0100<\/span>ina Racoma following a marathon<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When visitors touch down in Hawaii, many dream of long beach days, sunset cocktails, and unplugging completely. But for dedicated runners, the question becomes: how do you stay active in paradise without falling into full-on vacation sloth? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We sat down with local runner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aina.racoma\/?hl=en\">\u02bb\u0100ina Racoma<\/a>, born and raised in Mililani on O\u02bbahu, to get his take on running on O\u2019ahu, how to fuel, and what makes running in Hawaii both beautiful and brutal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Where did you grow up, and how did you get into running?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I grew up in Mililani, right in central O\u02bbahu. I wasn\u2019t into running at first\u2014I played baseball, basketball, football, and volleyball. But after college, especially during COVID, running was one of the only things you could do. I started taking it seriously around 2021, and that\u2019s when it became part of my lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What\u2019s your running background like today?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I ran my first official race in 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honolulumarathon.org\/\">Honolulu<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/inmotionevents.com\/event\/carlsbad-marathon\/\">Carlsbad<\/a> have been my favorite marathons so far. I clocked a PR of 3:25:56. One of the coolest moments was during the 2024 Honolulu Marathon\u2014at mile 24 I found my friend on the ground, both of us off our goal pace. I helped him up and we finished together. That\u2019s a memory I\u2019ll never forget.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Favorite places to run on O\u02bbahu?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For long runs, I like starting at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outriggercanoeclub.com\/\">Outrigger Canoe Club<\/a> and heading into Hawai\u2018i Kai and back\u2014about 20 miles. For mid-distance, the loop around <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kapiolani_Park\">Kapi\u02bbolani Park<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diamond_Head,_Hawaii\">Diamond Head<\/a> is super popular and scenic. That\u2019s kind of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> route if you&#8217;re staying near Waik\u012bk\u012b.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Any tips for visiting runners coming from the mainland?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitely hydrate. It\u2019s hot and humid here, especially midday. Bring electrolytes in a handheld bottle, and try to get your run done early\u2014like 5 AM early. Once the sun\u2019s up, it\u2019s intense.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_123823\" style=\"width: 179px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12.7.24-Melin-HNL-Marathon_9193-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123823\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-123823\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12.7.24-Melin-HNL-Marathon_9193-169x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Group of runners after the HNL marathon\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12.7.24-Melin-HNL-Marathon_9193-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12.7.24-Melin-HNL-Marathon_9193-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12.7.24-Melin-HNL-Marathon_9193-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12.7.24-Melin-HNL-Marathon_9193-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12.7.24-Melin-HNL-Marathon_9193-1152x2048.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12.7.24-Melin-HNL-Marathon_9193-scaled.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0100<\/span>ina and friends after the Honolulu Marathon<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Where do you like to eat after a run?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunriseshackhawaii.com\/\">The Sunrise Shack<\/a> is my go-to. They\u2019ve got great a\u00e7ai bowls and sandwiches, and it\u2019s owned by my friend Travis. If I\u2019m craving something heartier, steak and eggs are my top post-run breakfast. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippys.com\/\">Zippy\u2019s<\/a> is always a local favorite, and for something a little more chill, I like <a href=\"https:\/\/pioneer-saloon.net\/\">Pioneer Saloon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southshoregrill.com\/\">South Shore Grill<\/a>. For pho, it\u2019s always <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saigonshi.com\/\">Saigon<\/a> on Waialae\u2014we go there after run club sometimes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>You mentioned recovery is a big part of your routine too. Where do you go?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio7hawaii.zenoti.com\/webstoreNew\/services\/62abfe52-188a-490a-bbdf-1315851373bf?location=62abfe52-188a-490a-bbdf-1315851373bf&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22324784077&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA-z4tAnOS0t4SUISoanEsYI-JZ5En&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlYHBBhD9ARIsALRu09pzz8upfLhZW2wdh_UiidlWEWhObTQje3gqpbwjPv4NGyQvzS6RYUYaAurTEALw_wcB\">Studio 7<\/a>. It\u2019s a contrast therapy studio started by my friend, Austyn Shimkus. You get your own room with an ice bath and sauna, plus red light, leg compression, and acupuncture. It\u2019s legit, and he&#8217;s adding chiropractic care too. It\u2019s great for recovery and just hanging out with friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Besides running, what keeps you active?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beach volleyball is huge for me\u2014it&#8217;s good cardio and super fun. I also lift weights at Outrigger to keep a good balance between strength and endurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Favorite beach on the island?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/north-shore-beach-guide\/\">Kawela Bay<\/a> on the North Shore. I grew up going there, and in my opinion, it beats the town beaches any day. Just more peaceful, more personal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Favorite place to catch a sunrise or sunset?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/north-shore-beach-guide\/\">Dead Man\u2019s Catwalk<\/a> in Hawai\u2018i Kai has the best sunrise view\u2014straight over Waim\u0101nalo and Kailua. And then there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.journeyera.com\/stairway-to-heaven-oahu-hawaii\/\">Stairway to Heaven<\/a>. You have to take the legal back way now, but the view from the top is wild. Fun fact: that\u2019s actually how I got my name. \u201c\u02bb\u0100ina\u201d means \u201cland.\u201d My dad was driving home from there when he got inspired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For sunsets, nothing beats the Outrigger. You&#8217;re right on the water, great food, friends\u2014hard to top that. North Shore&#8217;s amazing too. Sunset and barbecue? Doesn\u2019t get better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Any final advice for runners visiting Hawaii?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t feel like you have to stop your routine here\u2014Hawaii actually makes it <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">better<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can get your run in at sunrise, hit the ocean, refuel with good food, and spend the rest of the day chilling or exploring. Just respect the heat, hydrate like crazy, and run early. Hawaii isn\u2019t just paradise\u2014it\u2019s the perfect training ground.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Q&amp;A with O\u02bbahu Runner \u02bb\u0100ina Racoma When visitors touch down in Hawaii, many dream of long beach days, sunset cocktails, and unplugging completely. But for dedicated runners, the question becomes: how do you stay active in paradise without falling into full-on vacation sloth? 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