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A Secret Hike through the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

I am so excited to write this blog because I am confident that this post will inspire you to seek out the truly unique experience that is the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Visiting the park was one of the most wonderful and memorable experiences of my life. The park is located in the northwest HunanContinue reading “A Secret Hike through the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park”

Training for the Great Wall of China Marathon

Training for the Great Wall of China Marathon (GWCM) differs greatly from your ordinary marathon training program. Ordinarily, marathon training focuses on building an aerobic (endurance) fitness which you acquire from training on flat or hilly roads, followed by speed endurance and muscle strength training. Training for the GWCM involves a lot more stair climbingContinue reading “Training for the Great Wall of China Marathon”

Planning for the Great Wall of China Marathon

Traveling to, and competing in events in foreign countries can be very stressful. There are so much research and planning required to organize a trip like this, that it might feel too daunting to even consider it. Writing about my experiences is my way of helping you plan your trips and making the whole experienceContinue reading “Planning for the Great Wall of China Marathon”

Running the Great Wall of China Marathon

Standing on the Great Wall of China and seeing it stretch over a massive mountain range has me awestruck by its beauty and magnificence. Stretching over 8800 kilometres, it is without a doubt one of the most mind-blowing ancient constructions I have ever seen. I force myself to take it all in, not only becauseContinue reading “Running the Great Wall of China Marathon”

My Extreme Sports Journey Starts Now!

One of my biggest passions in life is extreme sports. More specifically, training for and competing in extreme sports events. The feeling of entering an extreme sports event, then going through the correct training process and finally competing in the event can be an exhilarating, exciting and scary experience all at the same time. CombinedContinue reading “My Extreme Sports Journey Starts Now!”