One of the best things about living in Thailand are the inexpensive Thai massages. That's where I headed Sunday evening. My knees and legs were sore and my back was tight. Plus my feet were ready for a good scrubbing.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Chiang Mai Half Marathon 2010
It was awesome! I actually beat my time from 2 years ago. I was happy with 2 hours flat but this year I ran it in 1:52! And I even won 3rd place for my age group. I was really pumped! I think I ran so well because of the cooler weather. The heat always slows me down a bit.
One of the best things about living in Thailand are the inexpensive Thai massages. That's where I headed Sunday evening. My knees and legs were sore and my back was tight. Plus my feet were ready for a good scrubbing.
One of the best things about living in Thailand are the inexpensive Thai massages. That's where I headed Sunday evening. My knees and legs were sore and my back was tight. Plus my feet were ready for a good scrubbing.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Running High
Training for the CM Half Marathon is going great! Although I'm a week behind in my training. My long run yesterday should've been 8 miles but I ran 7 instead. But it was a good 7, I finished feeling like I could continue (I was short on time so I had to stop.)
This past week of training was so good that I actually reached a runners high during each run! It's usually about 30 minutes into the run. I'm coasting along as if running on solid clouds. The music is pushing me along like a couple of running buddies (S and N specifically). The sun is pulling me along rather than smothering me like it usually does. Ah...the runner's high!
The race is less than 5 weeks away. I guess I should register, hey?
This past week of training was so good that I actually reached a runners high during each run! It's usually about 30 minutes into the run. I'm coasting along as if running on solid clouds. The music is pushing me along like a couple of running buddies (S and N specifically). The sun is pulling me along rather than smothering me like it usually does. Ah...the runner's high!
The race is less than 5 weeks away. I guess I should register, hey?
Thursday, November 11, 2010
My life is my own
Our DC in Bkk was great! We had 45 deaf attend and 2 baptized. Total attendance was just over 2000 with 37 baptized. It's so exciting to watch the progress!
With the conventions over, life is settling back into a normal routine. Except I'm hardly working...it's so amazing! The whole month of Oct I might have worked a total of 6 hours. It was great to have free time (that always managed to get filled) and not be rushed from one thing to the next.
Working less has given me more time to focus on running (among the other more important things). I'm planning on running the Chiang Mai Half-Marathon on Dec 26. Training has gone well so far. The weather has been very cooperative...it's getting cooler and I don't have to be out there at the crack of dawn to avoid getting over heated. So I'm enjoying the training more than I have in the past. I've never been a good runner at 6am. I'm much better after a cup of coffee at 7:30am.
With the conventions over, life is settling back into a normal routine. Except I'm hardly working...it's so amazing! The whole month of Oct I might have worked a total of 6 hours. It was great to have free time (that always managed to get filled) and not be rushed from one thing to the next.
Working less has given me more time to focus on running (among the other more important things). I'm planning on running the Chiang Mai Half-Marathon on Dec 26. Training has gone well so far. The weather has been very cooperative...it's getting cooler and I don't have to be out there at the crack of dawn to avoid getting over heated. So I'm enjoying the training more than I have in the past. I've never been a good runner at 6am. I'm much better after a cup of coffee at 7:30am.
Monday, October 11, 2010
DC Season
It started out down south in Surat Thani. I went down to help with interpreting. There were 8 of us that traveled down from Bangkok. After the DC we went to Koh Samui, on of the most popular spots for tourists. Back in Feb we found cheap airline tickets and booked it. Two out of 8 of the girls had never been on a plane before so it was a new experience for them. Too bad I had just spent about 25 hours on a plane or I would've enjoyed it with them more.
The DC was great! I went last year also (posted about it, I think). This year the peak attendance was 425 compared to about 380 last year (I think) with 9 baptized. I also got to hang out with K. It was her 10th anniversary for being here 10 years! Her cong threw a surprise party for her which was really nice! She sure has, and does, work hard and deserved a party!
We received all the new releases in Thai and also received the brochure that was just announced in the states. It's perfect for SE Asia and I'm sure will have a great impact.
Koh Samui was ok. I imagine it could be much better, though. The weather was dreary and rainy the whole time and I ended up getting a cold. So I never actually made it to the beach, thus no photos. I spent a good amount of time resting in our room. It was a guest room of a family that invited 3 of us to stay with them. The room had great big windows with a beautiful view of palm and banana trees. So I was content in the room. We only had 2 days anyways, I definitely have to go again to get the real Koh Samui.
This weekend is the English DC. I have M and T staying with me which will be great fun. G, A and C will be down from Chiang Mai. This is the time I revel in all the socialization!
Two weeks later is our DC in Bkk. There will likely be exciting details to post.
The DC was great! I went last year also (posted about it, I think). This year the peak attendance was 425 compared to about 380 last year (I think) with 9 baptized. I also got to hang out with K. It was her 10th anniversary for being here 10 years! Her cong threw a surprise party for her which was really nice! She sure has, and does, work hard and deserved a party!
We received all the new releases in Thai and also received the brochure that was just announced in the states. It's perfect for SE Asia and I'm sure will have a great impact.
Koh Samui was ok. I imagine it could be much better, though. The weather was dreary and rainy the whole time and I ended up getting a cold. So I never actually made it to the beach, thus no photos. I spent a good amount of time resting in our room. It was a guest room of a family that invited 3 of us to stay with them. The room had great big windows with a beautiful view of palm and banana trees. So I was content in the room. We only had 2 days anyways, I definitely have to go again to get the real Koh Samui.
This weekend is the English DC. I have M and T staying with me which will be great fun. G, A and C will be down from Chiang Mai. This is the time I revel in all the socialization!
Two weeks later is our DC in Bkk. There will likely be exciting details to post.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Back to My Life
Had a fantastic 2 months in the states but I must admit that I'm also really happy to be back to Bangkok. I missed my routine, my cong, my students...I missed my life. And it was even better coming back this time knowing how much better my schedule will be now that I'm not working M-F anymore. Rather than diving back into work like I have in the past, I was able to take some time to just get over the jet lag and get reorganized. Both are accomplished now.
My flight back was uneventful. I had a long 7-hour layover in Kuwait. It's kind of a scruffy airport...everyone smokes. There were several announcements saying to only smoke in designated areas. That was defiantly ignored. I couldn't enjoy a cup of coffee at McDonalds without the offensive odor of cigarette smoke looming nearby. I did get a photo while there. The sites were interesting...many in typical Arabic dress, Indian women wearing saris, etc. Not many westerners there, especially women. I was stared at a lot, but I didn't mind, I was equally curious about them.
Here's a photo at the McDonalds.
My flight back was uneventful. I had a long 7-hour layover in Kuwait. It's kind of a scruffy airport...everyone smokes. There were several announcements saying to only smoke in designated areas. That was defiantly ignored. I couldn't enjoy a cup of coffee at McDonalds without the offensive odor of cigarette smoke looming nearby. I did get a photo while there. The sites were interesting...many in typical Arabic dress, Indian women wearing saris, etc. Not many westerners there, especially women. I was stared at a lot, but I didn't mind, I was equally curious about them.
Here's a photo at the McDonalds.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Photos
Running in Snug Harbor, Rhode Island
Running the Brooklyn Bridge
Running through Central Park
I'm heading to Myrtle Beach, SC for a week with my brother and his wife and kids. I'm excited about playing with the kids in the sand. Hopefully I'll get some runs in too.
Running the Brooklyn Bridge
Running through Central Park
I'm heading to Myrtle Beach, SC for a week with my brother and his wife and kids. I'm excited about playing with the kids in the sand. Hopefully I'll get some runs in too.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Squeezed in some more scenic runs
It was 3 weeks ago now but I did make it to the Brooklyn Bridge. It was a gorgeous day and an exhilarating run. I got some great photos but haven't had a chance to transfer them to my computer yet.
I also got some good runs in during my stay in Rhode Island. My accommodations were near the beach at the southern tip of RI called Snug Harbor. I would do an out-and-back to East Matunuck Beach with great scenery along the way.
I also made it to Cape Cod. I met a couple in Thailand who was on a visa run from Malaysia. Turns out they're from Cape Cod and invited me to stay with them while I was in New England. We spent a few hours at the beach then had a late lunch at this really cool place with excellent lobster and clam chowder. YUM! I also got a chance to try some local brews. My favorite was the Cape Cod IPA. It went nicely with the lobster. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera that day so I can't promise to post any photos from there.
Next week I go with my brother and his family to Myrtle Beach. Looking forward to some fun kid time with my niece and nephew.
I also got some good runs in during my stay in Rhode Island. My accommodations were near the beach at the southern tip of RI called Snug Harbor. I would do an out-and-back to East Matunuck Beach with great scenery along the way.
I also made it to Cape Cod. I met a couple in Thailand who was on a visa run from Malaysia. Turns out they're from Cape Cod and invited me to stay with them while I was in New England. We spent a few hours at the beach then had a late lunch at this really cool place with excellent lobster and clam chowder. YUM! I also got a chance to try some local brews. My favorite was the Cape Cod IPA. It went nicely with the lobster. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera that day so I can't promise to post any photos from there.
Next week I go with my brother and his family to Myrtle Beach. Looking forward to some fun kid time with my niece and nephew.
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