Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 24th September, 2012

Today's weather;

Koh Samui has mostly overcast to show for this morning with an occasional blue spot. Current temp at 7am is 26.3C 

Bang the drum at Putta Chedi Laem Sor

Yesterday it was really nice and sunny during the morning and day time but as soon as darkness hit it started to rain for a while. Max temp reached 32.5C

The forecast shows plenty of wind coming up with a peak on Friday evening and night. Rain will come along with the wind, mainly over the weekend.

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Princess' Cup, Samui Island Marathon; race day

This morning saw an early wake up call. 3am the alarm was set, so we could leave at 4am for Nathon where at 5am the start for this years half marathon was scheduled as part of the Princess' Cup Samui island marathon.

We arrived just in time to see the start of the marathon and both groups of runners in each of these two categories seemed smaller compared to last year.

The stage is set

Just after the start of the marathon, the announcer mentioned that instead of 5am the half marathon now would start at 4.45, if all runner could please report to the start line. Thanks, warming up down the drain and of course the start was still at 5am, so a nerve wrecking 15 minutes was spend at the start line for no reason at all.

Sticking out at the start line

Straight after the start signals I felt my legs not giving the service I was hoping for and it became a very hard run for me rather quickly. Especially the turning point was located at a hill, so up we went, hoping to turn at the top but unfortunately the turning point was at the bottom, so up we went again. A few not so nice thoughts were happily send to the organizers at this stage. My legs were burning as well by now!
In the end I finished as 133rd out of 239 and came 12th in my age group.

Glad it is all over, with the kids!

After the race I was drained, my time was 2 hours 2 minutes and 3 seconds, my 2nd best time on a a half marathon yet but I was really hoping for a time under two hours. Alas, it was not to be today, the last kilometer was not pretty at all and all my energy was spent! It took me a while after I finished to get myself sorted again and I never had such a muscle pain as after this race.

Another shirt and medal for the trophy cabinet

Nonetheless, I'm looking forward to the next run, although I'm not sure when and where that will be. The next one I would like to run is the Koh Phangan quarter marathon, next weekend, but it proofs rather difficult to find accommodation in Thong Sala, due it being Full Moon, all guesthouses and hotels only take bookings for at least 3 nights.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 23rd September, 2012

Today's weather;

Today's morning sky is turning blue with an occasional cloud, although it started out as a very black morning since wake up calls were at 3am for a 5am Samui half marathon start, more on this later. Current temp at 8am around Koh Samui is 26.2C

Warm up for the Samui half marathon in Nathon with my kids looking on

Yesterday saw mainly blue skies all day long around the island which made for a warm day and a max temp of 33C. During the evening there was some drizzle.

The forecast shows strong winds culminating over next weekend when there should be plenty of rain as well.

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Princess' Cup, Samui Marathon 2012 registration

The Samui marathon has had a bit of a professional lift up. Today is registration day and only today. The previous two years you could just show up on the morning and get your BIB or start number.

The registration tent, pretty busy when we were there shortly after noon today

Some 3,000 runners in all categories are expected tomorrow morning, which sounds like a boost compared to last year.

It all kicks off very early, at 4.30am the marathon runners start and at 5am it's show time for the half marathon runners.

My BIB number and my running shoes for tomorrow

This is going to be my third half marathon already this year! After Phuket and Pattaya, it's my first half marathon on Samui. In the previous two editions of 2010 and 2011.

The 2010 quarter marathon was one of my first races. I've come a long way since! 

My current running shoe collection, on the left very old Vibrams, next to it a pair of black Vibram Bikila LS, bought in the Philippines, a pair of Merrell's bought in Indonesia and a white pair of Vibram Bikila LS. The latter will be my race shoes tomorrow

I'm looking forward to a good race tomorrow and will be happy if I can stay under two hours. Although I'm all carbed up and well trained and rested, I don't think that I will be able to run a personal best but most certainly I will enjoy the race.

Good luck to all participants!

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Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 22nd September, 2012

Today's weather;

It's cloudy this morning around Koh Samui and no sun is in view at the moment. Current temp at 7am is 26.3C

Tomorrow is showtime, the Princess Cup or Samui marathon is being held and I will be participating in the half marathon. This afternoon we will go to Nathon to pick up the Bib and time chip.

Namuang waterfall # 2 during dry season

Yesterday saw mainly cloudy weather with a few attempts of the sun to break through. Max temp reached 31C

The forecast was pretty erratic yesterday but this morning it settled for a fairly good forecast, the wind is picking up tomorrow during the day time and culminating in strong winds by the end of the week, possibly with rain.

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Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 21st September, 2012

Today's weather;

It's mainly overcast around Koh Samui this morning. Current temp at 7am is 26C

Putta Chedi in Laem Sor  

Yesterday saw for the most part blue skies with a few clouds in it although at moments there was complete overcast. It remained dry and warm with a max temp of 32.7C

The forecast changed drastically and now we have some windy but dry days until Sunday afternoon when strong winds kick in for the remainder of next week and more or less non stop rain as of Wednesday. Let's see and wait how this develops, many times the forecast looks much worse compared to the actual circumstances.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 20th September, 2012

Today's weather;

The sun is battling it out with a fair bit of overcast this morning. Plenty of blue spots but also plenty of clouds. Current temp on Koh Samui at 7am is 26.3C

Car for sale in Nathon

Yesterday saw plenty of sunshine and the wind picked up a bit during the afternoon. Max temp reached 31.5C

The forecast shows windy days leading up to the weekend and after the weekend we could be served with much stronger wind.

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Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 19th September, 2012

Today's weather;

We have a nice blue sky around Koh Samui with a few white clouds scattered floating around. Current temp at 7am is 26.5C

This morning I completed my last training run before the this Sunday's Princess Cup or Samui Island Marathon with start and finish in Nathon, during which I will participate in the half marathon.

Baan Bang Kao beach, Southern Koh Samui

Yesterday saw a slightly cloudy morning but soon the clouds evaporated and the rest of the morning and day were bright and sunny and uh, yes, hot! Max temp reached 33.7C

The forecast shows plenty of wind for the next 7 days with the possibility of a tropical shower.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 18th September, 2012

Today's weather;

It's mainly cloudy with a few blue spots, it could go either way today, some sun or some rain or possibly both. Current temp on Koh Samui at 7am is 25.3C

Privat bay and beach at the Silavadee Resort in Lamai

Yesterday it remained dry with a couple of sunny moments although it was warm. It wasn't until the evening when it started to rain but than it rained for a long time. Max temp reached 33.7C

The forecast is showing an increase in wind but it should stay rather dry.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 17th September, 2012

Today's weather;

It's fairly cloudy around Koh Samui this morning but the sun is trying hard to get back into the game again with a couple of blue spots. Current temp at 7am is 25.7C

Yesterday at Chaweng lake during the car free week event, picture credit ภาพ Danai Samui

During the morning and early afternoon it rained but after that it remained dry around the island. It was cloudy all day long though with a max temp of 28.6C

The forecast shows a slight increase of wind during the coming week with more cloud formations.

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Camille