Training Log Archive: dkonotopetz

Koh Ha Lagoon. 8 meters visibility, 27°C water temperature, maximum depth 20.4 meters. Saw great barracuda, school of squid, golden trevally, clown angel fish, yellow boxfish, blue dash fusilier, white mouth moray and marbled sea cucumbers.

Koh Ha Yai. 10 meters visibility, 27°C water temperature, maximum depth 20.4 meters. Saw moray eels (white eyed), blue dash fusilier, common porcupine fish, moorish idol and blue sea stars.

Koh Lanta, Thailand.

Koh Lanta, Thailand.

At Buddhamonthon Park, 3 laps of the park. The last 2 laps were shorter because I skated into an area on the first lap that I should not have gone. There was a bunch of monks camped out in the bamboo forest, walking on the road and doing some meditation.

At The Rink Central Rama 9.

Phetkasem Rd., Soi Witthayalai Asia Akhane, along the canal, Rongrian Suesan Muan Chom, down the driving range road, Phetkasem Rd, Thawi Witthana Rd. to Muban Siri Kasem Soi 19 and back to Big C. Cool run at 24°C, all the people I saw were wearing jackets or sweaters. I saw a guy warning up next to a bonfire and another guy wearing a balaclava. It is the depths of winter here in Thailand.

Warm-up.

It was a beautiful morning for a race with the temperature at a cool 22°C. There was a chill in the air as the race started at 5:30 am.! I started off at what I thought was a comfortable pace. By the 1 km. I found myself settled into 6th place overall. As the km.'s ticked by in the darkness I felt like I got into a real rhythm and the running was easy! After 10 km. I was still running alone, with only one guy in sight ahead of me. As I made my way down country roads past banana trees, temples and rice fields the sun began to rise. This meant that the temperature began to rise, but it was manageable. In an out an back section around 14 km. I noticed a fast guy approaching from behind. Around the 17.5 km. mark I passed the guy ahead of me to move into 5th overall. Then just before the 18 km. mark the guy passed me briefly. I recognized him instantly...it was the Russian in my category. I speed-up a little to match his stride. I was surprised that shortly after (maybe 100 meters) he began to drop off. Around 1 km. later I glanced back and he was nowhere to be seen! As I neared the finish line I knew that I had something in the bag. I was just not sure what! The Russian was at the finish before me. I thought "what, that is not possible. I did not see him pass me." He ended up being in the marathon, which had a slightly different course at the end and he placed 1st overall. I ended up in 5/439 overall and 3rd place in the 16-29 age category. I took home another trophy (my 19th in Asia).

Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6498781
Results: http://ama-chip-timing.com/index.php?page=res_det2... (first two places DSQ)

Phetkasem Rd. to Buddhamonthon Sai 4, to Big C and back.

Nakornthon Hospital Mini Marathon

This was the closest race that I have ever run from where I live in Bangkok. The race started out quite fast with many fast runners. I ran a strong race and I was happy with my performance. I placed 9th overall and 2nd in the 20-29 age category.

Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6763436
Results: N/A

At South-East Asia University.

A different race at Lumpini Park (the largest public park in downtown Bangkok). All the runners were given a Santa hat, Santa cloak and a Santa belt to wear for the race. At the start line I noticed that there was one other runner that looked fast. I knew that he would be my competition. After the race started it was clear that it was me vs. him. However, around 500 meters after the race started he began to pull away from me. I crossed the line in 2nd place overall.

Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6498780
Results: N/A

A special Thursday holiday race for the Kings Birthday. I felt good for the race and I ran well. There were quite a few fast runners. I placed 5th in the 20-29 age category and won a trophy and gift bag with some juice, coffee and a piggy bank.

Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6152824
Results: N/A

Thai Sikh Run (20 km.)- Postponed

8-5 win vs. the Chatuchak Canucks, 3 goals and 1 assist. Had a goal disallowed that clearly went in top shelf and hit the centre bar in the middle of the net and came out fast.