You see how happy this kitten in this here pic is? Well, think of that as a factual representation (cat-ual representation?) of just how happy living here makes me. I am eternally grateful for all the wonderful people I have met here so far, and feel so damn lucky. And happy. All. The. Time. Hard to pin it down to any one thing, but between the teas and coffees on peaceful rooftop balconies, swimming in the sunshine with friends, running around West Lake and joining yet another running group (although still missing you Wootbags and five30s back home for sure!), eating mountains of garlicky green veggies and tofu (amongst other delights), visiting cat cafes and endless cafes in general, dancing like a fool and acting like I'm 18 again, teaching teenagers about food (oh and English too of course, lol), writing more of my 3rd novel, and collaborating on various projects with people here, suffice to say I am just a little bit smitten with things here. Ok, a lot. Things just seem to get better and better, and add in to this that one of my greatest friends is soon coming over for a visit from England? Lou = ecstatic... So hurry over Kim!! But I digress, or ramble, or have gone off on a happy tangent. So, enough about that - on with the running update (this is after all: predominantly a running blog, or used to be...)
This past week saw me only get in 1 regular length run, 1 speed session (with the running group here), and 1 long run. In between these I chucked in a spinning class and bodypump class, and the requisite rest days (I had two this week as my legs were feeling decidedly sore and fatigued following the awesome trail run last Saturday). So far so good! Feeling better and better about the Danang Marathon in early August. Not sure it will be a pb (as I don't feel I am in the same condition as last year) but you never know. It will be a great way to see Danang anyway, as I've only ever been to the airport there before heading down to nearby (and beautiful) Hoi An.
For those who are doing the Gold Coast Marathon this year - not long to go hey!! I am looking forward to living vicariously through your updates and posts about this (having had to pull out of this event due to emigrating to Vietnam, d'oh, how was my timing?!). Are you all on track with your training and nutrition? You're going to have a ball! Seriously one of my favourite events - so well organised and such great crowd support too. Oh, and very easy on the eye too.
Have a great week everyone! If you're local to Hanoi - do yourself a favour and get down to this swimming pool that's on the edge of West Lake up near Yen Phu, called Thang Loi (I think?). Beautiful views and such a chilled fun time.
This past week saw me only get in 1 regular length run, 1 speed session (with the running group here), and 1 long run. In between these I chucked in a spinning class and bodypump class, and the requisite rest days (I had two this week as my legs were feeling decidedly sore and fatigued following the awesome trail run last Saturday). So far so good! Feeling better and better about the Danang Marathon in early August. Not sure it will be a pb (as I don't feel I am in the same condition as last year) but you never know. It will be a great way to see Danang anyway, as I've only ever been to the airport there before heading down to nearby (and beautiful) Hoi An.
For those who are doing the Gold Coast Marathon this year - not long to go hey!! I am looking forward to living vicariously through your updates and posts about this (having had to pull out of this event due to emigrating to Vietnam, d'oh, how was my timing?!). Are you all on track with your training and nutrition? You're going to have a ball! Seriously one of my favourite events - so well organised and such great crowd support too. Oh, and very easy on the eye too.
Have a great week everyone! If you're local to Hanoi - do yourself a favour and get down to this swimming pool that's on the edge of West Lake up near Yen Phu, called Thang Loi (I think?). Beautiful views and such a chilled fun time.
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