“I focus on endurance rather than speed when running,” Vo Thi Lan Huong told vietnam.vn.
Running a 10-kilometer distance five to six times a week has become the daily routine for Huong, a resident of the Binh Phuoc ward in Ho Chi Minh City, as she prepares for her first marathon appearance, vietnam.vn reported.
From Badminton Pain to Daily 10K Runs
Huong previously played badminton recreationally before chronic hand pain forced her to stop playing the sport. Seeing friends improve their physical health through running, she adopted the activity and has maintained consistent training for over a year, vietnam.vn reported.
Her daily schedule starts at 4:45 a.m. with warm-up exercises before she heads out for a run at 5:00 a.m., typically finishing around 6:15 a.m. Now in her early 40s, she reported feeling more energetic and agile, with improvements in both her professional career and daily life.
“Running has become a voluntary habit born out of my desire for something for my health, so I run alone and rarely miss a session,” Huong told vietnam.vn.
Preparation for the Dong Nai Marathon
Targeting her debut marathon this year, Huong expanded her training regimen beyond flat city routes. She incorporated hilly terrain sessions to build adaptability to uneven surfaces and purchased a new pair of running shoes designed to provide greater foot support and comfort, according to vietnam.vn.
Her preparation parallels the broader growth of the Binh Phuoc Runners Club, which currently counts more than 230 active members across local districts and neighboring communities, vietnam.vn reported.
Club Logistics and Sunday Morning Meetups
Club administration involves regular coordination by members such as Tran Thi Thanh Ha, who updates the group’s Facebook page with weekly activity summaries, training data, and event announcements for members traveling to regional competitions, vietnam.vn reported.
“Members practice diligently every day and send photos and data to the group,” Ha told vietnam.vn. “Whether they live and work in Binh Phuoc ward in Ho Chi Minh City or in neighboring districts and communes, everyone actively shares their results.”
In addition to individual workouts, the club hosts Sunday morning group runs originating from the Hoa Giay Café on Ho Xuan Huong Street in the Binh Phuoc ward. Depending on the planned distance, participants gather between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., with club leaders guiding children, older adults, and beginners through injury-prevention warm-ups, vietnam.vn reported.
Cafe Owner Supports Athletes with Logistics and Refreshments
Café owner Le Tien Huan coordinates logistics with his wife, arriving early on Sunday mornings to set up seating, audio equipment, beverages, and fruit for athletes returning from their morning routes, vietnam.vn reported.
“Sunday mornings, my wife and I usually wake up early to go to the market and prepare everything for the club members,” Huan told vietnam.vn. “Despite our busy schedules, we contribute to supporting the movement in our own way.”
Training sessions for club participants continue across familiar local routes as the Dong Nai Marathon – Truong Tuoi Group 2026, featuring the Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio & Television Cup, approaches, vietnam.vn reported.
Earlier coverage: Binh Phuoc Runners Club Members Train for Upcoming Dong Nai Marathon
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