I have been going to Bangkok at least once a month since March of this year. Sometimes it’s for a day (that’s a long day!) and sometimes it’s for a full week, and sometimes it’s in between. Since I’m in the Big City that often, I checked out a pool at a public park and decided to become a member. It’s close enough to my […]
Race of Legends! Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2010
1.8km swim (1.2km in the ocean + 100 meter dash across the sand + 600 meters in a freshwater lagoon) + 55km bike (route with three long, steep hills and uncountable sharp curves … in the rain) + 12km run (on trail, pavement, cobblestone, and golf course) = The Race of Legends! I promise, I didn’t make that up. (Check it out if you don’t […]
Mekong River International Multisport ITU Asian Cup 2010
That’s the long name for the racing weekend I had in Nong Khai last Friday through Sunday. Nong Khai is in eastern Thailand, along the border of Laos, and I went with a few friends to join in the race events. Friday = aquathon = 1.5k swim (down the river), 5k run Saturday = duathlon = 10k run, 40k bike, 5k run Sunday = triathlon […]