Heather Howells: Braids and Laces

I got out of my comfort zone and discovered what I was capable of! Marathons,ultra running,adventure racing, backpacking and hiking experiences of a mere mortal.

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Dream it. See it. Be it.

Dream it. See it. Be it.
My new book about discovering your potential at the end of your comfort zone.

The Pacifc Crest Trail 2014

The Pacifc Crest Trail 2014

El Camino del Norte 2016

El Camino del Norte 2016

The Annapurna Circuit, Nepal 2018

The Annapurna Circuit, Nepal 2018

Adventure Racing

Adventure Racing
Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon

Aloha

Join me on my journey of experiencing life to it's fullest potential. My comfort zone grew from half-marathons to extreme marathons, then I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail solo from Mexico to Canada through the wilderness, el Camino del Norte and el Camino Finisterra across the entire length of northern Spain and the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. I hope you enjoy reading my stories and posts about events and training that have brought me this far and feel free to leave comments.

About Me

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Heather Howells
Author of the motivating and inspiring book entitled "Dream it. See it. Be it. ~ Discovering your potential at the end of your comfort zone". My book will encourage you to believe in yourself, go for your dreams and do whatever it takes. Available on Amazon Originally from South Africa, I now live on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. I discovered running at the age of 40 and have participated in many half marathons, marathons and ultra marathons including a 250km/155mile Extreme marathon in October 2010 and the 100mile/167km Pony Express Trail race in October 2017. I obtained my education as a Registered Nurse, Midwife and Psychiatric Nurse in South Africa, as well as Reflexology and Fitness and Nutrition. I studied modern dancing and played tenor saxophone with a band 'The Dynamics' in Cape Town in 1996-1997. Endurance hikes: Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada solo in 2014; El Camino del Norte and Finisterra in 2016 across northern Spain, the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal in 2018 and the Shikoku 88 Temples in 2020. In addition I am a Health and Wellness Coach and an Inspirational Speaker. Contact: braidsandlaces@gmail.com
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Races and Adventures

2006:
17sept Maui Half Marathon - Maui
5nov Val Nolasco Half Marathon - Oahu

2007:
17june Hoy Half Marathon - Orkney Islands, Scotland
16sept Maui Half Marathon - Maui
7oct Honolulu 30K - Oahu
4nov Val Nolasco Half Marathon - Oahu
9dec Honolulu Marathon - Oahu

2008:
16mar Big Island International Marathon - Hawaii (Big Island) 15jun Hibscus Half Marathon - Oahu
29jun Kona Marathon - Hawaii ( Big Island)
14sept Maui Marathon - Maui
14dec Honolulu Marathon - Oahu

2009:
24jan Hilo to Volcano Ultra marathon 50K - Hawaii (Big Island)14mar Run to the Sun Ultra Marathon 55K - Maui
24may Comrades Marathon 90K - South Africa
25oct P.F.Changs 30K - Oahu
13dec Honolulu Marathon - Oahu

2010:
23jan Hilo to Volcano 50K - Hawaii (Big Island)
24jan Maui Oceanfront Marathon - Maui
17-18apr Island Perimeter Relay - Oahu (135miles/my accumulated mileage=53miles/85km)
22-24 July 2010- Maui Perimeter relay (total distance 170+ miles/273.5km, my distance 50+ miles)
15-23Oct 2010- Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathons - South Africa- 250km/155miles
12dec 2010- Honolulu Marathon - Oahu, Hawaii

2011:
20jan2011- Hilo to Volcano 50K- Big Island, Hawaii
1 May 2011- Big Sur Marathon , California
22 Aug 2011- Maunawili Out and Back "Run with the Pigs" trail race , Oahu
29Oct 2011 - Peacock 100K, mountain trail race, O'ahu, Hawaii

2012:
15apr2012 - North Shore Marathon - Hawaii
29apr2012- Big Sur Marathon - California
11dec2012- Honolulu Marathon - Hawaii

2013:
27oct2013- HMSA 30K- Honolulu, Hawaii17Nov2013- Mizuno Val Nolasco Half Marathon - Honolulu, Hawaii
24Nov2013- Xterra World Champs 21k Trail race, Ka'a'awa Valley, Oahu, Hawaii
8Dec2013- Honolulu Marathon, Hawaii

2014:
May-October: 2300 miles Pacific Crest Trail

2015:
December: Honolulu Marathon - Honolulu, Hawaii

2016:
February: The Great Aloha Run- Honolulu, Hawaii
March: The Big Island International Marathon- Hilo, Hawaii
May- June: El Camino del Norte 925km across northern Spain.
June: Xterra 30K trail race, Oahu Hawaii
December: The Honolulu Marathon, Oahu, Hawaii

2017:
March: The Big Island International Marathon- Hilo, Hawaii
June: The Kona Marathon- Big Island, Hawaii
October: The Pony Express 100 mile race, Utah


2018:
February: Great Aloha Run- Honolulu, Hawaii
April: Trekking the Annapurna Circuit 230km/145miles- Nepal
November: Val Nolasco Half Marathon, Hawaii
December: Honolulu Marathon, Hawaii


2019:
March: Big Island International Marathon, Hilo Hawaii
June: Ko'olau Summit Trail (Northern Section), Oahu, Hawaii
August: MPRRC Tamanaha 10K, Oahu Hawaii
November: Val Nolasco Half Marathon, Oahu Hawaii


2020:
January: Hilo to Volcano 50K relay, Big Island Hawaii
88 Temples Pilgrimage, Shikoku Japan Temples1-40 2022: January: Maui Oceanfront Marathon

My idea of B-L-I-N-G

My idea of  B-L-I-N-G
The kind of bling I like!

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Hilo to Volcano 50K

Hilo to Volcano 50K
First of many Ultras in Jan 2009

Marathon Maniac!

Marathon Maniac!
2010 after my back-to-back ultra and marathon

The Dynamics!

The Dynamics!
Tenor saxophonist

Argentine Tango

Argentine Tango

HOKISA - Homes for Kids in South Africa

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Heather runs for Hokisa

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Kaena Point, Oahu

Kaena Point, Oahu
One of my lovely trail runs

Training for adventure racing
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