| Marathon training | |
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| Sep 21, 2005 13:42 |   |
 | I am currently in training to run a marathon and would like to continue my road training whilst visiting China. I would prefer to run the open road as opposed to a stadium track. Is this possible? my first city is Chengdu. Any help would be appreciated. |
| Sep 21, 2005 13:51 | #1 |
| Yeah, along the river in the city center they have a nice green belt with walkways, if it is not too crowded you could practice their without dangerous traffic. |
| Sep 21, 2005 14:00 | #2 |
| "THERE" not their, of course - whats wrong with my English recently;-) |
| Sep 21, 2005 14:34 | #3 |
| Thanks a lot. One more question if you don't mind. Are there gyms open to the public in most areas of China. I know that most upmarket hotels have gymnasiums but I would prefer to have nothing to do with them. Your english is fine by the way. |
| Sep 21, 2005 15:07 | #4 |
| Sorry, I didnt stay very long in Chengdu. No idea about gyms. There are some Chengdu "specialists" on this board who can give you a hand. Have fun in Chengdu! |
| Sep 21, 2005 21:07 | #5 |
| This is a very good idea. It will be a nice trip. Just a map , some useful Chinese word and brave .I've known many people who finished this trip. Most of them are foreigners. After a deliberate preparation ,I am sure you will have a nice trip. |
| Sep 22, 2005 00:12 | #6 |
| Public gyms are plentiful in large cities in China, while spotting them can sometimes be a problem although many of them are on the 2/3/4 floors of buildings with plate glass windows so you can enjoy a view while working out and the reverse, all can see you working out. Just ask someone when you get to Chengdu to point you in the right direction. |
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