Runners get set for Laguna Phuket International Marathon

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Runners get set for Laguna Phuket International Marathon
The Phuket News

Runners get set for Laguna Phuket International Marathon

PHUKET: The count-down is almost up for some 5,000 runners who will begin their quest to complete the challenging 42.1 km course at the 9th Laguna Phuket International Marathon early tomorrow morning.

Several storylines have been taking shape the past few weeks, including the tale of running couple Duncan Worthington and Chanut “Tum” Nawnarong. While Nawnarong is a runner with several races under her belt, Worthington is attempting his first marathon.

The couple, who also run a company together, have been threading the needle to get training done within their busy work schedule.

In addition, Live 89.5 radio host Dave O’Connor will be participating in his first 10.5km run on Sunday (June 8). That is, if he is fit enough to get past his injuries. A nagging ankle injury and a sprained back have hampered his training for the event.

While also giving runners the chance of glory and sense of achievement, Laguna Phuket Resort are continuing their fundraising efforts and outreach of the “Fully Booked!” Mobile Learning Centre.

The literacy initiative is intended to help both local and regional schoolchildren in the area and was launched back in April.

Marathon runners are expected to head out at 4.30am this Sunday (June 8) while half-marathon participants line-up at 6am. The 10.5km run will begin at 6.40am, the 5km Community Walk at 8am, while the 2km kids run is set for a 9am start. Good luck to all!
Registration begins today at 1pm and continues until Sunday.

Class Act Media is a proud media sponsor of the 9th Laguna Phuket International Marathon.

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/runners-get-set-for-laguna-phuket-international-marathon-46722.php?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

-- Phuket News 2014-06-07

[DesertRose]

I wish them all well. I had hoped to take part this year. My knee had other ideas.

I hope everybody has a great run.

[fiddlehead]

I really don't believe there are 5,000 runners attempting the full marathon.
They said there were close to 6,000 runners TOTAL!

Includes the 10.5 km run and the kids 2km as well as the half marathon and the full.
But, it makes for a good story.