Conquering Namsan Mountain: A Running Adventure
I finally went on that Namsan Mountain run that was all the rage on Instagram!✌
I thought I was used to running hills at Olympic Park, but Namsan is definitely a mountain. haha
The constant up and downhill runs were exhausting.😥
I got a little lost at first, so I've put together some directions for anyone planning to go!
1. Set your Navigation to 'Seoul Education Research & Information Institute' on Naver or Kakao Maps.
🚃 Subway: Take Line 4 to Hoehyeon Station and walk 5-10 minutes.
🚗 Car: You can use the above location (Hoehyeonjara Public Parking Lot) or the National Theater parking lot (you can also start at the National Theater!).
2. Follow the arrows towards 'Namsan Dulleongil Trail (North Circulation Road)'.
3. You'll find the entrance to 'North Circulation Road' a little further down.
If you're confused, just follow the other runners or hikers! 😉
💡 Alternatively, you can navigate to 'Mokmyeoksanbang Namsan Tower Branch'!
They have restrooms, changing rooms, and lockers.
✔️ There are restrooms and drinking fountains along the course, which is convenient.
Fresh-faced and ready to go!
I had fun even though the Gyeongbokgung 'Doggy Run' was tough, so I was looking forward to this run too! 😀
Sneak Peek of Doggy Run
I was worried about running out of energy on the uphills since it was my first time trail running, and it definitely wasn't easy. I ended up alternating between running and slowing down on the way back.
Turn around here!
I got a boost of energy by exchanging 'fighting!' greetings with other runners (only greeted one person lol).
Whenever I saw another runner coming towards me or getting passed from behind, I would naturally speed up. Yesterday, my pace maker helped me run steadily without overdoing it. -_-
While running, I spotted a sign for the 'Namsan Government Building Shower Room Open!'
➡️ Location: B2 Floor, Seoul Jungbu Park Leisure Center
✔️ Hours: 6:30 AM ~ 10:00 PM
✔️ Temporary Operation: Until 9/30 (New shower room on the 1st floor will officially open in October)
✔️ Essentials: Towel, shower products
I can shower right after the run, so I'll definitely use it next time!
Ta-da! Today's record! 😀
My goal is always to run without stopping and not obsess over pace, and in that sense, yesterday's run was a success! 👍
I took a few breaks, but the number of breaks was less than before, and even when I was tired, I adjusted my pace and kept running instead of walking! ^0^Vv
After the run, I wanted a refreshing drink, so I stopped by a nearby cafe and had an ade and an iced Americano.
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