Blogs from Central Thailand, Thailand, Asia

Today is a key day of the trip. Lots of shopping to do, and preparing for packing. But first, it’s time for one training session today. Restless night sleeping. A couple of work calls during east coast business time, but middle of the night here. I just waited for messages, and will deal with it later. It was enough to break up the sleep and be awake at 5:00. That left plenty of time to get a good stretch in. One thing I’ve noticed this trip is that there are many more people on the BTS with suitcases. Not sure if that because it’s easier to get from the airport to the hotels using BTS, of it’s saying there aren’t enough taxis at the airport. I was first at the gym again today and headed out ... read more

Now entering the final week of the trip with 4 more training days to go. This morning I got a good stretch in before leaving and felt pretty good. The BTS was very empty this morning, but the road and people traffic this morning was the same as every workday. I got to the gym at 7:30 and no one was there. Even the gate was mostly shut. That must mean the victory celebration lasted well past when I left yesterday. I slid quietly inside, dropped the bag and then headed out for my morning run. Not as easy as I was hoping, but I did pound out my 8 laps in 30 minutes. Had a small cramp in my leg but only on the last lap. It was a tough run to get through this ... read more

Early morning and I was TIRED. Slept later than I intended so I did skip breakfast downstairs again. Made it to the gym on time but no one was around. I’m guessing that after such a great late night, everyone is tired. Starting the first lap was hard. Knees and feet are starting to get sore from the pounding. Once into the groove, the run wasn’t so bad. I did 8 laps with no sprints. I think instead of ramping the runs up much more, I’ll stay at 8. It’s a good 30 minute run anyway. Jumprope for 15 minutes again. That sort of shakes out any kinks or cramps developed from running. The rounds were still the same 4 rounds, with the right kicks and left kicks for 30 sec finishing the first two rounds. ... read more

Thursday already. Sleeping so much better, maybe too good now because I don’t want to get out of bed when the alarm goes off. I’ve even skipped breakfast downstairs the last two days for the extra 30 minutes of sleep. A power bar and protein drink on the way to BTS is plenty for me, especially knowing that there an omelette and rice waiting for me on the way back to the hotel ! The morning was surprisingly cool. It was also amazingly quiet when I arrived at the gym. I wasn’t early today either. Maybe everyone is just running out of gas as the week comes to an end. I did my 8 laps, with sprint a short spring down part of the alley and then back. I’m still finishing the runs in about 30 ... read more

Tuesday morning, and work has finally tracked me down. The phone rings at just past midnight because I hadn’t been replying to emails. Oh well, time to start paying for the trip now. That will be something for later tonight, assuming I can stay awake past sundown. I was afraid that call would keep me up the rest of the night, but I was out nearly right away. I actually needed the backup alarm this morning. That gave me just enough time to pack the gym bag, head downstairs to eat, and then trudge on over to the BTS. Eventhough I’ve been trying to get there closer to 7:30, somehow, I’m always earlier, no matter when I leave. Today as I was walking through the shops on the way to the gym, I saw Santafaa running ... read more