RACE INFO

RACE INFO

RACE INFO

RTP Home

Atacama Crossing Blogs 2012

Herman Chow

1

Post

Atacama Crossing (2012) blog posts from Herman Chow

24 December 2011 01:36 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

...I have the courage to start up a blog, four months after I decided to register for the race. Back in August, I had no idea what I would get myself into. I haven't even completed a 10km race before, for God's sake. No one would ever think I'll be doing a 7-day, 250km, fully self-support race in the desert half-way around the world.

But within these four months, I was slowly gaining my endurance. I finished my first 10km race under 50 minutes. Climbed the second and third highest peak in Hong Kong under 5 hours. Hiked for 42km fully self-supported in 7 hours. Walked for 50km at night time in 11 hours. And I’ll be competing in my first marathon next month. Whew, I think I’ve accomplished a lot in a very short time. But with the event only 2 months away, I still have a lot to do in preparation for the race. 

 

Here’s what I’ve been doing so far for my training:

 

Monday – rest (my favorite activity)
Tuesday – 15km run with a loaded backpack
Wednesday – cross-training such as cycling, weight-training, yoga, etc.
Thursday – 15km run without backpack
Friday – rest
Saturday – 30km or more hike with loaded backpack
Sunday – 20km or more hike with loaded backpack

How does my training plan look? Any suggestions?

Comments: Total (5) comments

Posted On: 10 Mar 2012 02:52 am

You guy doing better and better. Great!!!!

Posted On: 09 Mar 2012 03:18 am

You and Shui Fuk is doing great! I'm tracking ur progress every stage! Get through the Long March and the Finish Line is waiting for you guys!!!

Posted On: 08 Mar 2012 03:13 pm

Congratulation. You and Shui Fuk do a great job.

Posted On: 06 Mar 2012 07:22 am

You are doing great! how is the desert treating you? Remember keep hydrated, eat on a run, have a recovery drink straight after run, put your feet up ...and all will be fine! you are only 5 days away from cold beer and pizza!!! natalia

Posted On: 04 Mar 2012 04:45 pm

You did very well. Will check your result at each stage. Keep it up!