The Zen of Ultra Running

*This is the article that I wrote for Indianhead Track Club newsletter* When someone talks about Thailand, the first thing that comes to mind would be Thai food – Pad Thai, Tom Yum, or green curry. Most people know Thailand by its delicious food and beautiful beaches (and, of course, inexpensive cost of living). As a person from Thailand who has lived in and traveled to many countries, this is how I promote Thailand. Recently, running has become a “trendy” activity among Thais. The number of race participants has grown significantly in the past couple of years. There are many races that you can sign up for on almost every weekend. Most people run a race because their friends are running and, yes, to take selfies and post the pictures on social media showing that they live a “healthy and active” lifestyle. This winter my husband and I went back to visit our families and friends in Bangkok, Thailand, the city where both of us are from. I knew it would be difficult to maintain