I only have three weeks before the Angkor Wat Half Marathon, which is just around the time my immune system usually dips due to increased training. Normally I get away with it and stay healthy because I just avoid going to crowded places like malls where I might come into contact with viruses. Unfortunately, last week my nephew came down with a terrible one-day bug, which came from his dad and was also passed onto his mom and myself. While I felt well enough to run on Monday and Wednesday, I started getting congestion from this cold and it’s turned into a post-nasal drip that’s affected my voice. I would normally train through a cold like this, but I’m flying to Hong Kong tomorrow for a family trip and I know it’s super-miserable to be sick when away from home.
So the past four days I’ve done only brisk walks while running last-minute errands, dosing up on vitamins and decongestants so that by the time I leave for the trip I’m on the mend. I hate skipping training like this, but I know if I don’t rest now I may jeopardize my big race.
I haven’t been to Hong Kong in maybe 10 years, and the last time I was there I wasn’t a runner yet! I can’t wait to try at least one of these routes recommended on Strava, even though we’ve only got three days and two nights and I’ll probably only run once.
I’m also testing a new pair of shoes, so that adds a bit more spice to the running. If all goes well, these might be the shoes to take me through the Angkor Wat Half Marathon. I’m going to need good traction, since this video below shows that the road surface there is a mix of packed red dirt and asphalt.
Running through the temple complex? That’s something I don’t want to miss. So wish me luck I limit the damage this cold deals to me. Cheers and I’ll catch you up on my Hong Kong trip in my next blog post!
