I’m in the last rounds of beating this cold. I don’t know if it’s because I’m older but usually I’d be able to knock out a cold within a week. This time could be different because I went from Vietnam to Hong Kong then to the Philippines, back to Vietnam and then coming home to Chicago. Technically, five different climates because I went up to the mountains in the Philippines and Vietnam.
Ampucao, Philippines March 2018
Running up the peaks to Mt. Ulap March 2018
I made it an objective to go to the mountains on my vacation because I wanted to get a good workout for my knees and lungs. Something I wouldn’t have been able to get back home. That and the winter forces me to run on the treadmill which I don’t love. I’m more of an outdoors runner. Treadmill works for when I need a quick run before I shower and head to work. Speaking of which, work has slowed down so I’m not getting much selling done, it’s the norm after holidays. Less work and cold weather is the perfect combo for a quick month long vacation.
Arriving at Homefarm Homestay. Dalat, Vietnam February 2018
View from the Homefarm. Dalat, Vietnam February 2018
Sunset in Dalat, Vietnam February 2018
Yesterday I finished the Chi Town Half Marathon in 01:54:03 and two weeks ago I finished the Shamrock Shuffle 8k in 41:35. The mountain running definitely helped. It managed to keep my average pace around 08:30 per mile. The cold has definitely slowed both my pace and recovery down but I’m pretty happy that I could still keep a fast pace.
Chi Town Half Marathon finisher medal April 7th, 2018
The Shamrock Shuffle signals the start of the running season which I’m excited for along with the baseball season. I’m really looking forward to seeing the Chicago White Sox destroy the Cubs this year. They have an insane amount of potential and we are now witnessing fragments of it. 2018 is going to be an awesome year in Chicago and I’ll have both my running shoes and baseball hat ready 😀
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Mountain Training Running log April 8th, 2018 I'm in the last rounds of beating this cold. I don't know if it's because I'm older but usually I'd be able to knock out a cold within a week.