YankeeKid Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I just returned from my first trip to Thailand. Before going I had wonderful, ambitious plans to jog around Lumphinii Park, run along the beach in other places, and then I arrived. The humidity, oh the humidity. I come from a very moderate climate (coastal California). My question is to anyone from a moderate climate who has been in Thailand for a while - does your body really adjust to it, like some say? Or is that just a cruel trick locals play on the foreigners to watch us jogging along within an inch of death in order to try to get used to it? How long did it take you to get used to it? (if ever). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJTX Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Bangkok = humidity. Bangkok - pollution. Not exactly joggers paradise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustyjuggler Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I think you adjust but not by much, you don't notice until friends or family come over and you see how it affects them more than you. I've been to coastal California and you guys probably have the best weather system period... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I find it ok playing football outside and cycling around the city... you adjust for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Querida Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Its the otherwise for me! I tried running maybe around 15 - 18 degrees C but my snot is dripping! I'm not really into cold weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiaranM Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 I find it ok playing football outside and cycling around the city... you adjust for sure. depends what level u play at and how often ..... it takes a long time for the body to adjust to the different temperature and humidity here compared to back home !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafra Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 You wont see too many Thais running in daytime, but see a few athletes/keep-fit types out and about in Phuket from 5pM onwards. I sometimes cycle in the daytime, as punishment. Not sure of the crime but jasis it is painful at 2pm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin_2 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Jogging early morning can be very nice...during some periods the weather is perfect. That being said, you'll have to role out of bed by 6-630 to get it. Finding places in Bangkok to run isn't an easy task. Lumpini Park may look nice, but you're surrounded by smog there. The Ministry of Health in Nonthaburi is a big park with lots of runners...air is much cleaner, but it's probably a hike from where you are. You might want to try a combo or inside and outside running...start outside until it gets too hot, then finish up on a treadmill. I've never tried that, but it sounds good at the moment. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatty Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 I never get used to "hot" and "humid" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeKid Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Thanks to all for the responses. I think I will exercise indoors for a while. then sloooowly venture outside in small doses. However, when I tried my futile attmept at jogging in Lumphini early in the morning a few weeks ago I noticed a lot of Thais, but very very few farangs. So my excuse for being a wimp is that it is a genetic problem given to me by my parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lollipop Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Thai ppl are afriad their skin will turn black. Foreigners love it out side and never afriad of skin cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Thai ppl are afriad their skin will turn black.Foreigners love it out side and never afriad of skin cancer. i think ull have to be more scared of the air pollution then the sun in bkk.... as air pollution has its effect on lungs and skin. Bangkok Cancer Registry, 1998-2000 Male Liver and bile duct 1017 Pancreas 103 Bronchus, lung 1249 Melanoma of skin 12 Other skin 237 Prostate 417 Female Liver and bile duct 378 Pancreas 100 Bronchus, lung 564 Melanoma of skin 21 Other skin 312 Breast 2430 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam196880 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Running daytime no its too hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 i think ull have to be more scared of the air pollution then the sun in bkk.... as air pollution has its effect on lungs and skin. Bangkok Cancer Registry, 1998-2000 Male Liver and bile duct 1017 Pancreas 103 Bronchus, lung 1249 Melanoma of skin 12 Other skin 237 Prostate 417 Female Liver and bile duct 378 Pancreas 100 Bronchus, lung 564 Melanoma of skin 21 Other skin 312 Breast 2430 Well, aren't you the bearer of good news!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 i think ull have to be more scared of the air pollution then the sun in bkk.... as air pollution has its effect on lungs and skin. Bangkok Cancer Registry, 1998-2000 Male Liver and bile duct 1017 Pancreas 103 Bronchus, lung 1249 Melanoma of skin 12 Other skin 237 Prostate 417 Female Liver and bile duct 378 Pancreas 100 Bronchus, lung 564 Melanoma of skin 21 Other skin 312 Breast 2430 Well, aren't you the bearer of good news!!? sorry , but this is life :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky_house Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 You could always join those evening aerobic classes in Lumpini Park. They will get you acclimatised. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lollipop Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 You could always join those evening aerobic classes in Lumpini Park. They will get you acclimatised. :-)yes i used to go there .gymnasiums are all the same as paid one but it's free here.it's good because it's outdoor i love there .trees and lakes..also varanus salvatorsclosed to bts and mrt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lollipop Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 went out for a walk in bkk today as there wasn't rainy. Anybody wants to join me tomorrow? 5hrs non- stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin_2 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Anybody wants to join me tomorrow? 5hrs non- stop. :shock: :shock: :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lollipop Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Anybody wants to join me tomorrow? 5hrs non- stop. :shock: :shock: :shock: why/what's wrong with that Rob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANNO Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 does this include sex-on-the-beach ??? or is that just a better choice than a Breazer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaunitz Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 went out for a walk in bkk today as there wasn't rainy.Anybody wants to join me tomorrow? 5hrs non- stop. Not too healthy if I consider the pollution there...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malton Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) All exercise helps strengthen bones and muscles to some degree, but weight- bearing exercise,such as running.Exercise make you happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out. Regular physical activity can even help prevent depression and high blood pressure. Edited February 28, 2013 by Malton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crosby Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 It is a good plan for the out door exercising. You should carry on for your fitness purposes. I have also done running and swimming, it was a good work that helped me to maintain my fitness level and also to control the diseases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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