Running on Legacy: Jonathan Lyau, Hawaii Grit, and a Shared Heritage

Some people build legacies with trophies. Others build them one mile at a time.

Jonathan Lyau is both.

Born and raised in Hawaii, Jonathan has completed 17 full marathons, earning first-place finishes as a local-born runner—a rare achievement that speaks not just to talent, but to discipline, consistency, and mental toughness. In a sport where most quit long before the finish line, Jonathan keeps showing up.

And he doesn’t just run races—he runs a business.

Jonathan is also the driving force behind AC Lyau Company, a heritage snack and candy distributor in Hawaii with roots that stretch back to the early 1900s. Like our own family business, Yick Lung - Hawaii’s Choice, AC Lyau Company represents something increasingly rare: multigenerational local companies built on trust, reputation, and relationships—not hype.

That shared DNA matters.

Grit on the Road, Grit in Business

Endurance running and family businesses have more in common than people realize.

Both demand patience.
Both punish shortcuts.
And both reward those who think long-term.

Jonathan’s marathon record mirrors how he runs AC Lyau Company—steady execution, deep local knowledge, and respect earned over decades. That’s exactly why he’s been such a strong partner in bringing Yick Lung’s products to Hawaii shelves.

Why Li Hing Tablets Make Sense for Runners

Here’s where the product tie-in actually holds water (no gimmicks):

During long-distance runs, sodium loss is real. Electrolyte balance matters. And while Li Hing Plum Tablets were never designed as a “sports supplement,” they naturally contain sodium—something runners actively need to replenish during endurance activity.

It’s simple.
It’s practical.
And it’s culturally familiar in Hawaii.

No neon packaging. No lab-coat nonsense. Just a time-tested local snack doing what it’s always done—fueling people through long days.

What’s Coming Next

We’ll be filming a short video with Jonathan on one of his runs—capturing him in his element and sharing Li Hing Plum Tablets with a fellow runner. No scripts. No overproduction. Just real movement, real sweat, and real Hawaii.

Because the best stories don’t need to be manufactured.

They’re already in motion.

👉 Read more about Jonathan Lyau’s incredible journey here

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