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    JasonDoesAsia

    Member since 07/10/2002.

    164 posts. Last post 19 years ago.
    21 years ago 08/06/2002 1:38pm EDT

    I am up here in Kunming China at the altitude of 1891 meters, (about 6200 feet, right?) Lots of Japanese runners are here training as well.

    Interesting place, this city. Very friendly people, good weather and I am doing about 30km per day.

    I am doing a 16km tempo run today, first hard workout at altitude. Next week, I am going up to Zhongdian, near the border with Tibet to do some work at 10,000+ feet.

    I am finding no Anti-American, Anti-western sentiment whatsoever. As I was running on my first day, a convoy of soldiers went past and they all smiled and waved.

    In case you were wondering, no I have no gotten laid yet. My Thai GF is coming for a visit on 8/14. Kunming is about 2 hours north of Bangkok by jetplane, about US$200 roundtrip. Hotel is very nice, right next to the main stadium, and I got them down to US$12.50 per night.

    jason

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    Anonymous Poster

    21 years ago 08/06/2002 1:45pm EDT
    re: JasonDoesAsia

    Is Zhongdian a remote area? Let us know what it is like.

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    Anonymous Poster

    21 years ago 08/06/2002 1:49pm EDT
    re: JasonDoesAsia

    good to hear of your travels man, not many people think of going to China for altitdue trianing. Are you taking some time off from work to do this? How are you making this happen? Looks like you oughta stay celebate for a week till your gf rolls in. It could do wonders for you, ever see the Seinfeld where George stops having sex? Best of luck in your training. 3Okm a day? Thats like 120 miles a week right? solid.

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    JasonDoesAsia

    Member since 07/10/2002.

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    21 years ago 08/06/2002 7:17pm EDT
    re: intern

    Zhongdian is up near Tibet at about 3000meters, or more than 9,000 feet.

    It is pretty remote apparently, but there is an airport, small hotels, and is visit by the more intrepid foriegners.

    The major draw is the Tibetan cultural experience and the large Tibetan Buddhist temple nearby.

    30+ km a day for me is going to be difficult. I will probably end up averaging about 24 km per day, or about 100 miles per week exactly. Based on many years of good and bad experiences, 90-100 is best for me.

    Gotta sign off and do that 10mile pace run now....going to be painful!

    jason

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    nokaman

    Member since 07/01/2002.

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    21 years ago 08/07/2002 3:53am EDT
    re: JasonDoesAsia

    Jason, just curious what your profession is? I seem to remember that somebody on another thread mentioned that you have a patent.

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    JasonDoesAsia

    Member since 07/10/2002.

    164 posts. Last post 19 years ago.
    21 years ago 08/07/2002 1:04pm EDT
    re: nokaman

    Yes I have 3 slot machine-related patents to my name and I am working on 4 more right now.

    Doing patents is a difficult, risky profession. The rewards are years in between, but can be quite nice.

    My main love is running and travelling and exploring places that I have not been to. I have gotten a bit burned out on Thailand, so China is a breath of fresh air.

    This place is fascinating! Jason

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