"Trail Running" in the city

I love trail running! Following a curvy path, dodging stumps in the ground, up and down hill. And of course there's nothing like being out in nature! Well, I have found the equivelant here in the middle of the city...kinda. I went to Lumpini Park for my weekly long run. K and C were coming too. On the way I noticed traffic was really backed up around the park. Once I got to the entrance I discovered why, there was a "Street Show" going on. There were people EVERYWHERE. But I thought maybe the path around would be clear. That's where the "trail running" comes in. I had a curvy path to follow, around little shows in the middle of the street. I had to dodge people watching the shows and walking around. I had to go up and down the sidewalk and into the grass to avoid people. One thing I really like about trail running is how it works different muscles because there's more terrain. I had a similar feeling with this. It was also entertaining to have so much to look at. Next week is the half-marathon. I'm ready for it!

Tonight I leave on the night train to Chiang Mai. I'll get there tomorrow around 1pm. Wednesday we leave to go camping in Mae Hong Son. I'm really excited to go, there's some great hiking there and lots of small villages. We get back Saturday and that afternoon I'll meet up with the others for the race Sunday. Next Monday we're all supposed to go on a hiking trip outside CM. I've done the hike twice before and it was really amazing. Then Tuesday and Wednesday I have plans to work in service with a sister learning sign in CM. I'll head back to Bkk either Thursday or Friday. I promise to get lots of photos!