A run around a lake in Taipei
Well I’m in sunny Taiwan and the weather is fantastic for running. Overcast and a bit nippy with the odd drop of rain. I was in Brisbane (Australia) from Friday – Monday and unfortunately I didn’t manage to get a run in – mainly because it was either pouring with rain or stinking hot. And I mean hot! Anyway, Taiwan seems much more conducive to running at the moment as the temperature is brilliant. It’s winter here so the temperature hovers around the 20 degree C mark although I’m told it can spike up to 30 degrees C some days.
I’m staying in Nei-hu which translates as the Lake District in Taipei City and there are a bunch of nice lakes qutie close to where I’m staying so this afternoon I went out for a run around Blue Emerald lake. There is a great little running/walking track that goes around it and I was far from being the only person out running. I was the only white guy out running though! Speaking of which, I’ve only seen one other European outside the airport so far. I always find that quite funny.
I took my cellphone along so that I could take some photos but it was out of battery for some reason. I found the picture below via Google Earth:
I did 5 loops of the lake which came to just over 6 km. It was very enjoyable and I’ll definitely be doing more running now that I’m here in Taiwan.
One thing that isn’t really apparent from the overhead shots is that I’m really in the city. It is incredibly built up and I’ll post a few pictures once I remember to charge my camera!
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That looks absolutely gorgeous!!
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looks like a great place to run!
Ok, I’m jealous!
Hope your vacation goes great! I’ll be starting mine in less than 24 hours. It’s cool to look at the way your map plotted your run … all the little arrows on top of each other!
Have Fun!
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wow is really all I can think of here!
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When you can, you should definitely eat some of the great cuisine there like the mini steamed buns. they are delicious.
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Sounds fantastic! Enjoy the trip. Can’t wait to see more pictures.
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Taiwan, awsome, I am very jealous.
Running is such an awesome way to experience different parts of the world – it’s such a shame that I wasn’t a runner when I went to Hong Kong. I think I shall have to make a return visit
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Beautiful scenery! I hope you’ll post more pictures, enjoy your holiday.
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Looks like a tranquil place to run. Hope you are all three having a great time. Lots of love, Mum
Wow – you sure get around dude !!! I am quite envious of you. It must be really fascinating to be in a different country and to be able to see different things compared to New Zealand. That is awesome !!! Pictures look great !!! Enjoy your time and also let me know how the Taiwanese culinary are.
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As others have said looks very tranquil. Must be neat to go running overseas.
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running in new places is so much fun – enjoy!
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Very nice, and great job keeping up the running. Are you really on holiday for 4 weeks? Sweet!
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Jogging in Taiwan – that’s nice.
I hope, you’ll enjoy it.
Wow looks beautiful!
Wow, that looks very beautiful. I’d love to run in Taiwan!
yep.
that might even get THIS MizFit running….
That looks like a great place to run indeed! Nice work to get out there on your vacation.
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I am training for a marathon which is in Feb. 2009. I will be in Taipei for two weeks at the end of December and am worried about keeping my running schedule. Any ideas? I have 10, 12, and 20 mile runs planned for that time period.
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I just returned from Taipei. I discovered how green and beautiful bike path along the Rivers in Taipei. I didn’t get to do my 20 mile training run due to late night out. I’m looking forward to run there in two years when I return for a visit.