Pattaya Marathon 18 July

[Daveuk 28]

I'm in town for 3 weeks from the 14th July and would rather like to have a go at this. They have a full marathon, half marathon and 10 kilometre event. No way I would try the marathon, but I hope I could manage the half ( 21 Km). A half marathon in England is no problem, but maybe the heat would stop me in Pattaya, where the furthest I've run is Soi 8 to Jontien and return (Maybe 12 Km).

Apparently the event is organised from the TAT office in Pratamnuk Road, but maybe I will be too late to enter on the 14th.

 

Anyone else got any information ?. This is the best web-site I found:-

www.dusit.com/destination_guide/eastcoast/dest05/event_festival/event0096/

[cybers1b 8]

hi dave,

 

check out this one, i found that quite informative

 

http://www.pattaya-marathon.com/event.htm

 

you can register online there...

[Lazyboy 0]

The marathon starts at 3 am!!!

 

I won't have enough time to go home and get my trainers!!

[laffnliv 78]

Yeah, you have to get up too damn early. I think I will stay in the air-conditioning and have a horizontal marathon....whenever I wake up.

 

Roy

[monkeyman 1,604]

My idea of a Pattaya marathon's 13 pints and a dozen TG's.

[cowboy 0]

gee running a marathon pissed with a BG in tow. They ought to have a special category for that. 3 am start might get a large turnout for that classification.

[Daveuk 28]

Thanks cybers1b for that link, which gave me the information I needed. It looks like I will be able to enter the day I arrive - 14 July.

If I am able to finish I think it will have added a new dimension to my appreciation of Pattaya. If things get really tough a mid-race massage maybe possible.

[cybers1b 8]

Thanks cybers1b for that link, which gave me the information I needed. It looks like I will be able to enter the day I arrive - 14 July.

If I am able to finish I think it will have added a new dimension to my appreciation of Pattaya. If things get really tough a mid-race massage maybe possible.

dave,

 

i run the bangkok marathon for the last 6 years and have finished 4 times (which i think is not so bad) - if you are interested in running, you might like this lin

 

THAILANDMARATHON

 

which gives info on all major running events in thailand.

 

cheers

cyber

[Daveuk 28]

Thanks Cyber - The River Kwai event looks possible for me !.

Right - where's my kit - I need to get out for some training, or the pattaya half may be a disaster.

You finished the full marathon 4 times ? Thats impressive !. What happened in the 2 you dnf ?

[cybers1b 8]

Thanks Cyber - The River Kwai event looks possible for me !.

Right - where's my kit - I need to get out for some training, or the pattaya half may be a disaster.

You finished the full marathon 4 times ? Thats impressive !. What happened in the 2 you dnf ?

in the first one i just did not take the weather conditions here seriously enough and got dehydrated and had to quit at 25 km, last year, i just did start way too fast and was out of breath after 12 km only - very disapointing. Well, let's wait for this year

[threelegcowboy 0]

All,

This is going to be a big deal.

 

I see stages, huts and platforms being built all along Beach Rd. Also the new 25ft lights are going up on Beach sidewalk.

 

Guys are running around in spandex in great numbers. I get enough exercise just watching all this.

LLL

[Daveuk 28]

Yep I',m here - I've entered at the City Hall 1000 baht !. Pick up number and tee shirt tomorrow at Royal Garden. I've been out for a training run this morning and was tired at 8 Km due to the heat, so how I will complete 21 Km I'm not sure, although I have a young lady in support on the course. It starts early Sunday morning so no beer for me tomorrow night.

 

If any of you guys like to see suffering - just watch the marathon !.

I will write a report if and when I finish.

[Zidane 11]

Dave,

Hope your race went well today.I used to compete regularly in the UK till an ankle injury forced me to quit.I currently do about 5 miles four times a week just to keep the beer belly at bay a little bit.

I'm currently in Thailand for one year (this is week 2).I'm in Udon Thani at the moment but plan to be in Pattaya during August.

Cheers.

 

Zidane

[Bazzap 92]

Hi Guys,

 

I watched the runners go past the Roof Garden Inn this morning around 6-ish (I think) from my bedroom window. Fancy being out running that time of day.

 

Good luck to them.

 

Cheers

 

Bazza

[travlling 0]

The heat hasn't stopped me from doing many things in Pattaya, but there's no way I am goona run a marathon or a half, good on you if you can, good luck!

 

travlling..........

[Daveuk 28]

Well I finished but it was a bit of a struggle !. The first few miles were Ok but the heat got to me and I slowed down badly along the Jontien seafront and up the hill into Pattaya. It was rather a strange experience running along walking street past FLB at 7 am !. My time was just over 2 hours.

My run was not helped my some hassle prior to the race from a TG who wants to marry me and who I terminated. Oh well - all part of the Thailand Experience

I was impressed by the race organisation - easy registration, which included a tee shirt and bag. Timing was by microchip and there was plenty of water available on the course, although they put ice in it which was a mistake as gulping ice water when you are hot can lead to stomach cramps. There was a show before the start which included fire-eaters and acrobats. At the finish on Beach Road near Soi 4 was an impressive array of drinks and food. All in all a memorable experience, which I rounded off later by a few hours in Classroom aggo taking a hot cutie from there back to the hotel.

I feel good today - I ran and half marathon and fucked a 22 year old all night - not bad for a 61 year old I tell myself. You guys should try running - it does good things for you.

[CheshireTom 1,377]

I feel good today - I ran and half marathon and fucked a 22 year old all night - not bad for a 61 year old I tell myself. You guys should try running - it does good things for you.

Daveuk,

 

Jeez, not even Alf Tupper managed that!

 

Congrats mate - I bet it was a piece of piss really!

 

Tom

[threelegcowboy 0]

Dave,

Congratulations for finishing.

Hope to see your smiling face on the Pattaya News tonight.

LLL

[Carl 0]

I know it's an old one, but isn'y it called "snickers" now, ....going to Pattaya to run a marathon..? fitness wierdo

[Daveuk 28]

Carl - I dont understand what you are trying to say !.

I ran the half marathon then participated FULLY in the normal Pattaya recreations - see my race report. Now up to 12 LT and 10 ST.

"Snickers" - whats that ? Chocolate Bar ?

[gie614 0]

Congrat for all who finished ! Just wonder did the winner this year "break the record" again !?

[Emil 0]

Just wonder did the winner this year "break the record" again !?

I don't think Dave broke the record, but from the sound of things I think he's going for a personal best.

 

Emil