DAY7 DayOff in Taichung

My body is almost ready to give up after running in the heat day after day.

If it weren't for the heat and humidity, I should be able to cover 40km every day without taking a day off, but I'm not going to push myself in this weather.

So, I woke up leisurely this morning, took a hot shower, and had breakfast.

After sending out email newsletters and organizing my data, I headed out into town before noon and had braised pork rice (lu rou fan) for lunch (pictured above). 

I stopped by 7-Eleven to do some groceries.

My appetite is finally starting to return.

On my days off, I focus on recovering from fatigue.

The key to getting stronger is to train without breaking down.

Let's get ready for tomorrow's runs.

*Today's distance: 0km

Total distance from start: 121.5km

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DAY6 Sanyi-Taichung 32.2km

I started just before 6:00 AM. 

It was best to run while it was cool. 

The run down the mountain to Taichung City was mostly downhill. 

Fortunately, the heat wasn't too unbearable. 

I enjoyed frequent stops at convenience stores to cool off.

I arrived in Taichung City just before 2:00 AM and searched for a charging cable for my MacBook, which was broken a few days ago. 

I found an electronics store right next to my hotel and found the genuine part, so I bought it immediately. 

It's amazing how quickly I can find what I'm looking for! 

I checked into the hotel early. 

Thanks to the kind owner, I was able to stay in a private double room instead of a dormitory. 

After showering and doing laundry, I decided to walk to Fengjia Night Market, just a five-minute walk away. 

It was my first time eating hot food at a food stall in Taiwan. 

The night market was bustling with elementary and middle school kids. 

It reminded me of the festivals I attended as a child. 

I'll take tomorrow off and try to rest.

*Today's Distance 32.2km

 Total Distance from Taoyuan: 121.5km

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DAY5 Miaoli-Sanyi 20.3km

I started at 6am. 

It gets hot quickly these days. By 10am the temperature was over 30 degrees. 

Today I was passing through a lot of hilly areas. 

Route 13 was quiet and easy to go. 

I took frequent breaks at convenience stores. 

My appetite was slowly returning. 

I hadn't eaten anything other than convenience store food yet. 

I'm splitting my run into two parts to Taichung City, so today's run was 20.3km. 

There was a long wait at the convenience store. 

It would be easier to run if it was cloudy and windy, but...

Last 100m was a very steep hill!!

*Today's Distance 20.3km

 Total Distance from Taoyuan: 89.3km

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DAY4 Hsinchu to Miaoli 31.4km

I started late, at 8:30 AM. 

By 9 AM the temperature was over 30 degrees. 

I stopped at convenience stores, initially planning to stop every 5 kilometers, but before I knew it, I was stopping every 2-3 kilometers. 

Convenience stores are an oasis in the city. 

The heat continues. 

Today, I ate a lot of cold food, sugar, and fluids. 

Two locals brought me some treats. 

My distance is still 31.4 kilometers, but I guess this is the best I can do in this heat.

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DAY3 Taoyuan to Hsinchu 37.6km

 

I left Taoyuan City at 5:45 AM, going from Route 31 to Route 1. 

There were bicycle lanes, but I ran along the side of the road in the city. 

There were no convenience stores until the 20km mark, so I ran almost nonstop. 

The temperature rose to 33°C in the afternoon, and I was exhausted from the heat. 

I was suffering from mild heatstroke. 

I drank too much cold water, so I couldn't eat anything. 

It took a long time to cover the 37.6km, probably because my body wasn't used to the heat.

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DAY2 Taoyuan

 

Before the start of Run Around Taiwan, I need one more day here in Taoyuan.

Walked around the hotel. Checked some convenience stores.

Even at convenience stores, we can enjoy Taiwanese food!

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DAY1: Taoyuan, Taiwan

 

Hello from Taiwan! 

Here I am in Taoyuan. 

Now I'm getting ready for my run around Taiwan. 

Don't miss my post. 

Stay tuned for this page!!

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