William Chong

So there’s about two months to go, and so far I haven’t broken any bones in my body. I suspect that if given the motivation, marathon or no marathon, running regularly would be an excellent way to combat the travails of sedentary office-based work. Of course, you could always elect to pursue a career that adds in running around as part of your job description!

Introducing my latest personal trainer:

This sprightly cyclist trailed me along three runs this week – how’s that for commitment? It’s a pretty good challenge trying to keep pace with a bicycle, especially when you’re bounding down Takutai Rd. Of course… she ends up having to wheel the bike up the steep inclines. But we keep each other company, and of course it’s fun!

Re: donations, I’ve nearly solicited half of the final target. Unlike the big bold politicos, I don’t have the benefit of a wealthy Monaco logistics company CEO. I’m enjoying running for a purpose, and as always there’s been cool feedback from people I talk to.

I’m learning to be more and more content with my lot in life, and complain a little less. The fact that I can run the streets of Auckland freely and and without impediment – this is actually a luxury that people in war-torn countries, smog-polluted cities and dense metroscapes may struggle to do.

Sore knees and ankles pale into insignificance. Even more so when you read some of these stories.

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Give a little. Check out my HeartRacer page here.

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Week 3: Training Record

26.8.08 – Route – 5:31pm – 34 min – Jog
28.8.08 – Route – 6:03pm – 11 min – Jog
30.8.08 – Route – 8:49am – 59 min – Jog with AN
31.8.08 – Route – 4:59pm – 21 min – Jog

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