The Run Doc

DAY 21: A GOAL STARTS WITH A DREAM

Friday 22nd Dec A goal without a dream is not as meaningful than one with a strong 💪🏼 one. After achieving first place in a memorable running challenge where I ran 13km in -2 degrees in Busan, South Korea to narrowly take out the crown 👑 in 2022, I set myself another dream - to complete this challenge with my head held high no matter what the outcome. I started the 2023 Challenge with a strong day 1 (ran 51km for the day). My contest almost ended on day 4 when both knees were aching and a busy work schedule meant that I couldn’t complete long runs due to fatigue, so I got by with multiple shorter runs. One of the highlights was completing several 10km runs in the heat, as well as a monster 24km run with Dr Ken who appears in my new book TRAILBLAZING. On Day 19 of the challenge my left knee began to feel quite intense pain after 2km. Luckily my father’s support helped me numb the pain to complete the challenge here in Kochi, Shikoku, Japan 🇯🇵 with a total of 529km ran over the 21 days averaging 25km daily…. Thanks to all the supporters of The Run Doc and what he stands for. 🏃🏿 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ Share

DAY 20: RUNNING IN MY LOWEST

Thursday 21st Dec I’ve just completed 3km in icy cold 🥶 temperatures (0 degrees, and -2 degrees Celsius with wind-chill effect) here in Anaga, Awajishima 🇯🇵. I am thinking about everyone when I braced running in the cold 🥶. A special message for those young people following my journey - it’s important to train in conditions you are “uncomfortable” or “unfamiliar” with. This will broaden your knowledge and experience - BEYOND BARRIERS! Share

DAY 18: IZUMI-SANO (OSAKA), JAPAN 🇯🇵

Tuesday 19th Dec When my students tell me, I had a good run today because it was ideal weather and it felt easy. I usually encourage them to train when it feels “uncomfortable” so it will feel a lot easier during an ultra. Today, after training in 43 degrees Celsius I got to jog in my fav temperature (3 degrees) and raised no sweat the entire run. Share

DAY 16: VISITING THE GREAT WALL (of Greenwich)

Sunday 17th Dec At 24km this has been my longest continuous run of the challenge, great to complete this with friends. 🙏🏻👌👍🏻 Share

DAY 14: ANOTHER HOT ONE

Friday 15th Dec Manage to do several run commutes to work and then to several rendezvouses… finished the day with a nice hot matcha 🍵 latte done the authentic way, not too sweet. Finished the day with …. A run 🏃‍♀️! Share

DAY 12: A DAY OF UPWARDS MOBILITY

Tuesday 12th Dec Started off the day a bit groggy 🥴 and was literally a zombie for my first run, then was able stitch multiple back to back 10kms in the cooler “heat”. Running with mates made the job a lot easier as did doing it in a manageable pace. "It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change." HRM QUEEN ELIZABETH II Also stoked to see my new book, TRAILBLAZING is now on the Amazon #1 list in three categories. Share

DAY 10: SLOW AND STEADY

Sunday 10th Dec Taking advantage cooler conditions today to stretch out my legs. 🦵 Glad they are still holding up for the challenge. Share

THE HOTTEST DAY 🥵

Saturday 9th Dec Started the hottest day (43 degrees) of the challenge with 2 runs, the second of which was around the Sydney Harbour Foreshore. Still feeling thirst after guzzling a 600ml Powerade drink. Share

DAY 6: ITS GONNA BE A HOT 🥵 ONE

Friday 8th Dec Runners battle it out in the elements. Heat is one of them. Share

The Best Route is when ….

Thursday 7th Dec … there are no set routes. You run as you feel, to the pace that your body needs and wants, and to any place your mind desires! That’s running freedom! (THINK Forest Gump) Share

RUNNING IN THE HEAT 🥵

Tuesday 5th Dec Back to back to back runs… Share

Fuelling for the Runs

Tuesday 5th Dec Carbs. And more carbs… Share

Day Three: Running Flow

Monday 4th Dec Flow is a popular concept. 
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I COMMUTED TO PICK UP THR BREAD 🍞

Sunday 3rd Dec Did a 6km from my home and ran to the corner shop (second closest one) to pickup the bread. 🍞  Share

WHY I AN RUNNING?

Saturday 2nd Dec Another reason I will be participating in this event is to make my fellow clinicians and clients aware of the dangers of latent coronary artery disease and depression. Several of my close colleagues have succumbed to these conditions. In my new book TRAILBLAZING I will be discussing how the act of running literally saved my life. Share

🙏🏻 Thank You

Thursday 30th Nov Feeling a good start coming on my journey of discovery in this year’s Beyond Borders Challenge 2023…. Share

Knowledge is Power

Wednesday 29th Nov I support this worthwhile cause because for students from a disadvantaged background I value the importance of empowering them with skills like goal setting and learning how to work towards and succeed in their goals. Share