Running guides
Practical advice for new and experienced runners, written for running in Vietnam.
Beginners
Your first group run: what to expect
Nervous about turning up to a running club for the first time? Here is exactly what happens, what to bring and how to make it easy.
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Couch to 5K: an 8-week plan for complete beginners
A gentle, proven walk-run plan that takes you from zero to running 5 km without stopping in eight weeks, adapted for Vietnam's climate.
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Health & safety
Running in heat and humidity: a survival guide for Vietnam
Vietnam's tropical climate makes running harder. Learn how to adapt, hydrate and recognise heat illness so you can train safely all year.
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Air quality and running: when to go out, when to stay in
Air pollution can spike in Vietnamese cities, especially in Hanoi's winter. Here is how to read the AQI and plan your training around it.
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Staying safe: running in Vietnamese traffic
Motorbikes, busy junctions and dark mornings: practical safety rules for running on Vietnam's roads.
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Gear
Training
Training sessions explained: easy, long, tempo, intervals and more
What do all those session names on the club calendars mean? A plain-English guide to the main types of running workouts.
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Preparing for your first half or full marathon in Vietnam
From choosing the right race to race-day tactics in tropical heat: a practical roadmap to your first 21 or 42 km.
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Nutrition
Clubs
Questions?
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