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Put to the Test

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

As a teacher at Molokai High School, Rodney Nelson lectures on algebra, geometry and physics without breaking a sweat.

But last month, competing in the Ironman triathlon in Tempe, Arizona, he faced a daunting equation: swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles.
 
When he finally crossed the finish line 15 hours, 46 minutes later, Nelson, 27, said he felt delirious.

“I felt proud, happy, accomplished… I felt like I had done what I’d set out to do,” he said.

Nelson set the goal to complete in the ultimate triathlon four years ago.

“Everyone has to measure themselves as least once,” he said. “This is how I chose to measure myself.”

After competing in shorter triathlons, including a half Ironman in Kona two years ago, he started training nine months ago, riding his bike from Kaunakakai to Rock Point, and later out to Pu`u O Hoku, and running from town to the high school once a week. 

His training regiment was disrupted when Cooke Memorial Pool closed for repairs in October, forcing him to swim laps in Dixie Maru where he was conscious of the possibility of running into shark.

“Swimming at Dixie was like walking through the jungle,” he said.

Cheering him on along the race were his father, mother, sister, brother, sister-in-law and cousin, who flew out from New York state.

Next for Nelson is the half marathon on Maui in January. As for another Ironman race, Nelson said he’s not ruling it out.

“If I have the time to train for it and be exhausted all the time again, I’ll do it.”

Rodney Nelson would like to thank his friend and family for their support, biking buddy Will Carlson, all the people who looked out for the “crazy man running in the night” and God. 

Worth the Weight

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

How does it feel to hold 600 pounds in two hands, with every muscle in your body straining with tension, sweat and strength?
 
“It feels great,” said 19-year old Dean Crowell.

Molokai-born Crowell dead lifted 600.7 pounds at the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters World Championships (WABDL) in Las Vegas last month, earning him first place in the 18-19-year-old heavyweight division, a third place national ranking for deadlift.

“It’s a struggle, but when you get it up it’s the best feeling to know you can pull that much,” said Crowell, who admits his muscles are still recovering three weeks later.

Crowell, who has been lifting weights all his life, was inspired to take his training to the next level two years ago after meeting longtime lifter Wilbert Kaimikaua, at the Na Pu`uwai gym.

“I remember I went to his house and saw his trophies, and that gave me they inspiration to be like him and get my own trophies,” Crowell said.

In the last year, Crowell competed in five competitions and placed first in each one. The WABDL event was his first on the mainland. He competed as part of Team Hawaii, which placed first overall, taking on lifters from Canada, Sweden and Brazil. 

His trip there was sponsored by civic clubs on Oahu, where he now lives.

2010 Molokai Stampede Results

Friday, November 26th, 2010

2010 MOLOKAI STAMPEDE RESULTS

Keiki Dummy Roping 2-4 yrs.    Buckle donated by Friendly Market Center
1st Place – Ramie Faye Domingo   Buckle Winner
2nd Place-  Ashton Dudoit

Keiki Dummy Roping 5-9 yrs.    Buckle donated by Friendly Market Center
1st Place   Meleana Pa-Kala             Buckle Winner
2nd Place Lindsey Ann Domingo
2rd Place Noel Tancayo
2th Place Kaya Feldsinger

Keiki Dummy Roping 2-4 yrs.    Buckle donated by Friendly Market Center
1st Place  Jayden Dudoit-Tabilangan   Buckle Winner

Keiki Barrel Racing 2-4 yrs.    Buckle donated by Friendly Market Center
1st Place Meleana Tancayo                  Buckle Winner

Keiki Barrel Racing 5-9yrs. Buckle donated by Friendly Market Center
1. Meleana Pa-Kala       Buckle Winner
2.Lane Kamakana
3. Noel Tancayo

Keiki Barrel Racing 10-12yrs Buckle donated by Friendly Market Center
1. Kapua Lee              Buckle Winner

Calf Scramble- Buckle donated by Friendly Market Center
1.    Noel Tancayo   Buckle Winner
2.    Kaya Feldsinger
3.    Bubu Kamakana

Wahine Barrels  Buckle donated by Kapualei Ranch
1. Ryanna Cambra      Buckle Winner
2. Real Dudoit

Open Breakaway Roping  Buckle donated by Hikiola Cooperation
1)    Keola Kino       Buckle Winner
2)    MP Kamakana
3)    Reyn Dudoit

Team Branding Buckle donated Kapualei Ranch
1)    Kili, Galam, Bula Kamakana, Clifford Dudoit JR.      Buckle Winners
2)    Stoney Pocock, Goat Dudoit, Reyn Dudoit


#6 Roping    Cactus Saddles, Breast Collars, Headstalls donated by Kapualei Ranch

1Go Fast Time         Rex Kamakana – Clifford Dudoit JR      
2nd Go Fast Time     Rex Kamakana – Gabe Kulhman             
3rd Go Fast Time      Goat Dudoit – Justin Gonzales                

1st Ave        Rex Kamakana – Doug Pocock         Cactus Saddles
2nd Ave       Goat Dudoit - Justin Gonzales           Breast Collars
3rd Ave        Hano Naehu – Sherron Dudoit          Headstalls
4th Ave        Rex Kamakana – Gabe Kulhman

#9 Roping    Cactus Saddles, Breast Collars, Headstalls donated by Kapualei Ranch

1st Go Fast Time     Brada Dudoit – Reyn Dudoit
2nd Go Fast Time    Stoney Pocock- Goat Dudoit
3rd Go Fast Time     Kahea White – Buzzy Sproat

1st Ave        Kili Galam – Bobby Low                  Cactus Saddles
2nd Ave       Cello Dudoit- Clifford Dudoit           Breast Collars
3rd Ave        Stoney Pocock – Goat Dudoit           Headstalls
4th Ave        Gabe Kulhman – Doug Pocock


Mixed Roping Buckles Donated by Coffees of Hawaii

1st Go Fast Time  Stoney Pocock – Ryanna Cambra

1st Ave       Justin Gonzales – Ryanna Cambra    Buckle Winners
2nd Ave      Stoney Pocock – Real Pocock
3rd Ave      Tara Horswill – Goat Dudoit



LUCKY NUMBER WINNERS
                        
1st Place  AQHA HORSE “ Colonel Tucker”  - Cami Naehu

2nd Place  30” Flat Screen TV   - Joey Colbert

3rd Place  DVD Players  - Jodie Kaeha
                                            Moana Dudoit