Last weekend, I participated in a 10k running event called Garmin Run Asia Series 2025. As the name says, it is organised by Garmin every year, in different cities, across Asia. This time, the Bangkok run was organised at Hua Mak Stadium. I also participated in this event last year where I didn’t come away too impressed. However, I decided to give it another shot this year.

One of the main problems with this event is that it starts too early in the morning. The guns go off at 04:00 and they asked everyone to report by 03:00. This meant I had to wake up by 02:30, which is almost inhuman. When the alarm went off, I almost didn’t get off the bed.

The Race & Statistics

As before, I rode my motorcycle to the venue; parking was easier this time. We kicked off on time, as you can see below.

I didn’t understand how everyone else had so much energy at such an ungodly hour; singing, dancing, taking selfies. I felt like shit for the first few kilometres, considering going back home, but somehow continued. After the first few kms, I got into a groove and set a personal record for the 10k.

As you can see, I shaved off almost 9 minutes from my previous time and almost 50 seconds off my previous pace.

I maintained a HR higher by 10 bpm and burnt more calories.

As you can see, I started out strong in the first few laps and then slowed down a bit, but maintained a consistent pace, not letting my pace go above 6:00.

I ran mostly in Zones 4 and 5, instead of 3 and 4, like last time.

I rode back while it was still dark and was home by 5:30, to watch the sun rise after a shower and with a mug of coffee.