I thought it was fitting this morning to don the Five30runners' red singlet (sorry wonderful Wooters!) as I went on a long run in search of peaceful countryside and the Red River. I found both! Spoiler alert: the river is not red. But it sure was peaceful. And beautiful. And so close to my neighbourhood. Literally on my backdoor-step there is a muddy road (due to all the heavy rain) that leads past hundreds of kumquat, and flower farms, amongst other lush vegetation.
On the way back from my out-and-back run, I came across the most beautiful, tranquil, hidden gem of a café. Check it out:
Not a bad spot for an impromptu black coffee (caphe den!). I know where I will going back to when I want to get lots of fiction writing done. Perfect setting for it methinks!
The rest of the week saw lots of: running, cycling, working in and on my business, a little bit of strength training, post-teaching beers and eats in our 'local', and these things happened:
The rest of the week saw lots of: running, cycling, working in and on my business, a little bit of strength training, post-teaching beers and eats in our 'local', and these things happened:
Not sure what that last picture is about? Let me happily explain then! I did some stand-up comedy featuring my TERRIBLE cheese jokes/puns as part of an open mic night at a local music venue!! This was so much fun! And yes, I really was terrible. I will be back there again on Wednesday to give it another crack, so if you're in Hanoi and you missed the famous (infamous?) Cheesy-Louisey - never fear! I'm coming back atcha! Hanoi Rock City - late in the night (will post an update on fb for those locals who may be interested). Life long dream = realised! Seriously :)
Another thing that has me giddy with excitement is this:
Another thing that has me giddy with excitement is this:
That's right! I've entered the Danang International Marathon, to be held on 6th August, in, you guessed it, beautiful Danang. It's going to be a hot and humid 4 months of training if the recent runs are anything to go by. Still, other runners must prefer that around here - I counted at least 13 other runners around West Lake yesterday in the humid and hot 30 degree midday heat. I have entered the full marathon distance and I am STOKED to have a proper event to train towards again, and this can be my replacement for not being able to take part in the Gold Coast race this year. 'Official' training starts next week (if I worked out dates correctly) so feel free to follow along with me as I post the ins and outs of my training runs, along with the most important part of the whole venture: the nutrition side of things, of course!
Talking of good nutrition, ahem, I'll leave you with this: this is the cold refreshing 'fresh beer' (Bia Hoi!) that is served in my new local just around the corner - costs the equivalent of 50cents a large glass, and after a stinking hot excursion getting lost in the streets of the old quarter (my afternoon exploration - wanted to feel like a tourist again while getting various errands ticked off) it tasted soooo good. Really loving my new neighbourhood hey.
Talking of good nutrition, ahem, I'll leave you with this: this is the cold refreshing 'fresh beer' (Bia Hoi!) that is served in my new local just around the corner - costs the equivalent of 50cents a large glass, and after a stinking hot excursion getting lost in the streets of the old quarter (my afternoon exploration - wanted to feel like a tourist again while getting various errands ticked off) it tasted soooo good. Really loving my new neighbourhood hey.
I hope you're all having a good week and had a great weekend just gone too. Loving all your photos and updates of various running and triathlon events guys - keep them coming! You are amazing!! Champions!!
Now, I'm off to get ready for an exciting business meeting - listen up if you're in Hanoi! There will soon be some super exciting nutrition workshops coming your way: currently in talks with a local talented fermenter. Watch this space!
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