Running in paradise
With the ongoing pandemic, a lot has changed in our lives. Masks are now a permanent accessory to our outfit and stepping into a 7-Eleven for a bottle of water without one is near impossible nowadays. However, as some changes are very visible and noticeable in our everyday lives, other elements remain fairly stable. Much […]
What an adventure
Joining a multi-stage running extravaganza underprepared and overpacked. Running takes you to places. The local park, a nearby trail, exploring the surroundings of a holiday destination or, in this particular instance, a destination race in the middle of the Ica desert in Peru. Not your everyday destination, the organisers of the HMDS – Half Marathon […]
Gruffalo or effortless runner What type of runner are you?
With the festive season upon us, we prepare for those lovely moments with family and friends. You may be flying out to meet loved ones and spend precious moments with those who matter most to you. You may in a position to entertain guests coming here to Thailand and you will undoubtedly show them the […]
How to get started with running in Bangkok
Please join me in this not-so-unlikely-scenario-in-August. You have relocated to Bangkok recently. Found a great place to live, swimming pool right at your doorstep, kids are going to a wonderful school, you managed to locate your favourite Thai street food vendors and are ready to pick up your sports routine again. Life is good, you […]
Effortless running
2,215… That is the amount of kilometres from Thailand’s most southern border town Betong, Yala to its most northern border crossing at Chiang Rai by road. It is also the title of an amazing documentary on Netflix about Thailand’s most famous rockstar-turned-runner, Pii Toon Bodyslam. If you want to get an insight as to why […]