Kata Beach
Phuket Thailand
March 22nd, 2010
I've never been a great athlete, but I've always liked the feeling of a good workout. Finding time for working out while traveling can be a challenge, but its worth the effort. The obvious choice for training your body when traveling is running. Running requires almost no gear and you can do it wherever there's a road or trail in front of you. I'm doing a lot of running on this trip.
New Zealand is a runner's dream. Little traffic, country roads and temperate climate.
Australia, was too damn hot, but for some reason I ran more in Oz than New Zealand.
China was a no running zone. I could barely see my hand in front of my face most days, so I opted for push-ups and crunches indoors to get my heart rate up.
Thailand is a terrific place to run if you don't mind stifling heat, thick, pungent aromas of yesterday's business and crazy traffic laden roads filled with holes and all matter of hazards. Actually its the endless hazards that make running here so fun. Its like trail running in that it takes a lot of concentration on your foot placement.
Running is also ideal as a way to explore the local area. I try to lace up and head out before sunrise so I can catch the town just as its waking up. I run out and away from my lodging until I'm totally gassed, lost or both and then begin weaving my way back through back roads, alleys and foot paths. I always feel safe in the morning because bad guys are notoriously late sleepers.
We're heading to Angkor Wat on the 25th. I wonder what I'll find on my runs in Cambodia...
-Paul
2 comments:
Take lots of pictures! I love seeing you all in different places! Glad you are having a great time. Be Safe!
We are enjoying your blog. Keep those posts coming! Please take lots of photos of Angkor Wat. I've always been fascinated by it, but not quite enough to go to Cambodia!
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