May 24- A small group of runners left the ARA at 6:30AM sharp to run an 8-miler out and back course. This was a step back week for the folks training for the upcoming Phuket International marathon and half marathon on June 15th. Check out the details at: http://www.phuketmarathon.comThe bamboo bridge is still not under water, so the group decided to head out of town via Basundhara. Bob, an avid distance runner and a recent welcome addition to the DTC, brought along his camera so we could capture the famous “Bamboo Bridge” that we are constantly using to get to quieter, less traveled roads outside of Dhaka! Thanks Bob for thinking to bring your camera and taking these candid shots of the runners!
May 31- It was time to step the mileage back up this week and though the turnaround was at the 5 mile mark. Half the runners opted for an ‘add-on’ around United Hospital, along the lake on the brick path, through the ladies park, past the Australian Club and back to the ARA. The other half opted for 10 miles only, but with a couple of wrong turns, Melinda ended up running nearly 11 miles as well! With a 4-mile Hash run later that evening, Melinda and her nearly 15 miles of running in one day in Dhaka wins her the RUNNER OF THE WEEK AWARD! Great job, Melinda! We will miss you when you leave, but way to leave Dhaka in style…running!
Join us on this Saturday, June 7th at 6:30AM for a nice slow run!
Distance will be between 8-10 miles and even those going shorter distances are encouraged to come and run a few miles with the group!
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canadian here will be visiting bangladesh for a month jan 11 th to about feb 10th 2010..i have run 27 marathons and 62 halfs..would like to join u for a run...my email is boston24801@hotmail.com
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