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Runner's store in Seoul?

Hi. I'm trying to get myself back into running but in the process have developed what I believe is 'runner's knee'. For that reason and others, I'm in search of a place that sells good quality running gear (insoles, shoes, etc) and possibly has someone there to examine foot-fall, etc. It's hard enough finding my shoe brand, maybe my hopes are too high? Continue

Added by Rebecca McCarthy on September 17, 2009 at 6:10am — 5 Comments

Any marathon

I live in Kenya and could very much like to run the Korean races. Any race-organizer ? Get me at kimaiwa.gilbert@yahoo.com Along with me are four more athletes interested too. We run marathons and half marathons. Continue

Added by gilbert cheboi kimaiwa on August 28, 2009 at 2:08am — No Comments

Ready to Race

Hi, I am fairly new to Korea (9 months in), and I am looking to find some races to compete in. I've competed in 5ks, 10ks, and a half marathon, and now I am training for my first marathon! I have searched all over the web for races in Seoul, but I haven't been able to find many. Anyone know of a good website or just race days that are coming up? Also I would really love to find a running partner. I run about 3 or 4 days a week and usually run between 4-7 miles. Anybody interested? I live in Daec… Continue

Added by alana smith on June 9, 2009 at 12:30am — 3 Comments

Trying to get back

I haven't been running much over the last few months. I have lived in three countries in the last 4 months, in 6 different locations, so finding a rhythm has been tricky. The air pollution in Seoul hasn't been great, either, but I am adapting. I am looking forward to getting another marathon notch this year, so I have to get my butt in gear! Any advice about running in Seoul would be awesome. Look forward to meeting some fellow runners, once I feel okay counting myself in that category again! Continue

Added by Derrick Eddleston on March 25, 2009 at 12:33am — No Comments

Seoul Internation Marathon Questions

Hello, New to Seoul and now I have the itch to run another marathon. Thinking about training for the Dong-A International Marathon in March. I would like to find a training partner, especially for those lovely long runs. I ran my first marathon in 4:03 and am looking to beat that time, hypothetically around the 3:45 range. I live in Mokdong and work as an English teacher in the afternoons so I am free anytime during the mornings in the week and on the weekends. Also, does anyone know when regi… Continue

Added by Kerrie Doerr on October 8, 2008 at 7:04pm — No Comments

Looking for some races

... hello I'm new to Korea and am looking to get into some races ... preferably 1/2's and fulls ... I know the next marathon is full ... but any hints on others please let me know ... I go to the sites and then they are all in Korean?? BTW .. any Busan runners looking for along run buddy? Continue

Added by Katie on September 28, 2008 at 8:15pm — No Comments

Pre-Chucheon races

I' ve just registered for these fall races leading up to the BIG ONE - Chuncheon. I might register for more, but this is it for now: September 7th DMZ half marathon http://www.dmzrun.co.kr/ September 27th Seoul half marathon www.sbarun.kr October 5th Dong-A Beakjae half marathon http://marathon.donga.com/baekje.html October 12th HiSeoul half marathon http://www.hiseoulmarathon.co.k October 26th Chuncheon full course marathon http://marathon.chosun.com/eng/ This is my long run schedul… Continue

Added by Crystal on July 3, 2008 at 10:42pm — No Comments

Oxfam Japan Trailwalker 100K. We need your donation!

My Company has entered 5 Teams into the 100K Oxfam Trailwalker Japan and I am in one of the Teams. 100K it is not an easy distance and not a distance that normally we would challenge. Having done part of the Trailwalker course as training we already know that this 100K will not be easy. On top of the distance there are the terrain and the elevation that will make the challenge difficult. Nevertheless our Team knows there is a just cause to go for it. The physical effort is su… Continue

Added by Runfab on May 2, 2008 at 7:08am — No Comments

10k Misari/Seoul

Kimchi and Tofu after the race Today I ran the 10k in Misari in the greater Seoul area. My friend Bokjin Park picked me up from the nearest station at 8am. The picture shows me in front of his shoe-stall. FAAB (Free As A Bird) is a shoe for ultrarunners, BJ is the cha… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on March 9, 2008 at 5:37am — No Comments

Preparing for Seoul Int'l Marathon March 16th

Hi all,

here are some races leading up to the big day. Anyone interested?

I am trying to plan out my spring races...you all know how they fill up so fast! Here are some that look fun. Check them out and let me know if you want to run some:

http://www.matarun.com/
Seoul Han River, near Building 63 race Feb17 (sign up til?)
10K/half/32km/full
I WANT TO DO THIS 32km FOR SURE

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Added by Crystal on January 12, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Worldcup Stadium Seoul 5k/Marathon

I won the 5k at Worldcup Stadium today, in a ridiculously slow 18:45. I had wanted to run 10k, but Jae had only a number for the 5... never mind, it was a good practice, and, as I started from the back, still a reasonable result, and good to win.

Team-mate Chris Doll finished the full marathon in 2:50:40, placing sixth over-all.

And do you guys see what a Japanese cell-phone can do? Uploaded the pic straight from the venue!

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Added by juergen wittstock on November 18, 2007 at 12:30am — 1 Comment

Seoul Marathon in March

Hi all,

I'm trying to find the registration information for the Dong-A Marathon in March - the website still shows from 2007 - for that race the registration was open from Nov1, 2006, so I'm thinking we should be able to regsiter sometime around now for next year. Anybody have any recent info?

Also, my wife and I will be moving somewhere in Gangnam in December - I work in Yangjae, she works near Gangnam-gu Office station - does anyone have any info about running on those big hil

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Added by Lee Smith on November 9, 2007 at 5:42pm — 4 Comments

Shibuya Ekiden in Japan

Hi all,

if you should be in Japan in January, please join Namban Rengo's biggest annual event!

http://spiridonsnetwork.ning.com/

Upcoming Races
Shibuya Ekiden 2008 will be held on Jan. 20. in Yoyogi Park!
Fee: 1000Yen
Distance: 2.9kx4
The deadline is very early this year, Nov. 29., but I will try to get them to postpone, still, please let me know early if you ca

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Added by juergen wittstock on October 21, 2007 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Chuncheon logistics

Hey all,

Here is a fairly accurate time table of the trains to/from NamChuncheon:

http://www.iccn.co.kr/zz_iccn/english/we14521_0.html

There is a charter bus leaving from Seoul, but you must finish the race and be on the bus to return in 5 hours from the starting time. I'd rather take my time, eat, shower, etc before heading back on a sweaty bus right after the finish. I just bought my train ticket today a

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Added by Crystal on October 9, 2007 at 2:34am — No Comments

Warming up to the cool season~

Well... the weather finally has cooled down enough to start runs at 8 a.m. or even later. Now the excuse will be it's too cold/cool to go running...

I would say get out there today and the next time it will be easier and the more often you get out and run, easier each time it will likely be.

Chuncheon and JoongAng marathon runners really need to start planning to wind down their training and make sure that you can handle the 42.195km dual between you and the road.

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Added by Jae Kim on September 30, 2007 at 9:08pm — No Comments

Sunday, September 30th

Hello all,

I'm looking to run a nice, slow, 14 miler on Sunday. I can meet at 8am at Inchon Station, near the river. Please call or email me if you are coming, so I'll know to look for you. I put my contact info in an email to you from a Seoul Flyers email list that I have.

Take care,

Crystal

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Added by Crystal on September 27, 2007 at 5:55am — 1 Comment

Crystal's long run schedule

Hey all,

In case anyone wants to join me on a long run, here is what I've got planned for Chuncheon training:

On Saturdays I'll be at the Han River parking lot near Ichon Station at 7:00am.

September 15 = 12miles (yippee a "short" one)

September 22 = 20 miles (ugh)

SUNDAY, September 30 = 14 miles

October 6 = 18 miles

Sunday October 14 = 12 miles (Youido Half Marathon, 13.1miles)

Sunday O

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Added by Crystal on September 27, 2007 at 5:51am — No Comments

Sunday Sept 16th TERRY FOX

Ok ok,...I just registered oneline. If you didn't see check out www.ccck.org

you can still (I think) register for the race tomorrow.

I'll carry my phone before the start so we can meet and run. I'll still need to run a full 12miles, so before/after the 10K I'll be running as well.

See you tomorrow!

Crystal

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Added by Crystal on September 14, 2007 at 8:16pm — No Comments

Saturday Sept 15th

Hi all,

MSN said it would be raining all morning, and cold rain is no fun. Hot rain is great, but I'm not a fan of the cold rain. So....I'm planning on running on Sunday, Sept 16th a nice and easy 12 miler. I'll post the time I'm meeting up with a few folks when I know.

See you soon,

Crystal

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Added by Crystal on September 14, 2007 at 5:01pm — No Comments