I'd heard about the race shortly after coming to China last year. I had high hopes of participating last year, but between my residence out in the boondocks of the greater Dalian area, the brutal winter, a lack of fellow participants and no way of organizing things from Daheishi, I just didn't do anything to get ready. And, I guess the whole 6.5 weeks of holidays last year prevented me from winning the award of Mr. Svelte 2010. But it's a new year, I'm training regularly (even when under the weather from various malaises), and I've convinced a crew to join me. Sometimes our Saturday runs are limited in numbers, but I know that the massive omelette which awaits me after every long run on Saturday makes the outings worth it. Today, it was 14kms plus a couple of add-on hills to get the quads ready. And I added borscht to my already awesome post-run brunch. So, it's official... Great Wall 1/2 Marathon 2011 is a go.
The training is even more worth it when you're treated that night to an amazing sushi dinner and a fantastic massage and it's all paid for by a delightful person. La dolce vita.
T
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