Owain Vaughan Lewes

Male

Sydney, Australia.

Australia

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Namhae, South Korea.
About Me:
I`m an EFL teacher, and I`ve been based in Korea for 6 years. I enjoy following most sports, reading, most kinds of music,and visiting art galleries and museums.
Favorite runner:
Steve Jones!! Ron Hill!! Derek Clayton!! Paul Evans!! True marathoning hardmen!! Also admired great masters runners: John Campbell, Jack Foster, Priscilla Welch, Joyce Smith.
What's your favorite race?
Dong A Seoul Marathon, London Marathon

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  • alice

    thanks for the welcome! :)

    Nov 11, 2010

  • Molly Peterson

    Thanks for the welcome message. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions as I get into the swing of running here, in Tokyo.

    Nov 27, 2010

  • sila kipruto sematei

    first of all i must say alot thank to you for accepting me to join this club, and expecting alot from my performance and entire club. i think about our club will be know in international level, again i would like to asked about how will get  visa, is responsibility(work) of the club to assist me get it or what? i hope to hear from you soon thank your faithfully athlete

    sila kipruto sematei.

     

    Dec 12, 2010

  • juergen wittstock

    Well, unfortunately, Chris Wardlaw has left the territory!

    Dec 28, 2010

  • juergen wittstock

    Yes, Chris was here until a while ago, and we once stood on the same podium, he first and I fifth, three Chinese between us, we shook hands, and, of course, he said:"Well done mate!"

    Dec 29, 2010

  • juergen wittstock

    No worries, late Jan./early Feb. I should have a lot of time as the university will be finished! Looking forward!

    Dec 29, 2010

  • juergen wittstock

    He's coaching, I see! BTW, it is Muzungu! Asked our room-mate! Hehe!

    Dec 29, 2010

  • juergen wittstock

    Small, fast Muzungu!

    Dec 30, 2010

  • juergen wittstock

    I'll have to work hard next Saturday to earn that comment!

    Dec 30, 2010

  • juergen wittstock

    Yeah, hope we all will place well! Francis has a chance to win!

    Dec 31, 2010

  • Ian Callan

    Nice to meet you, Owain!

    Jan 10, 2011

  • Eco.Marron

    Hi ! Owain
    Could you tell me about your plan in Japan?

    Masako

    Jan 16, 2011

  • kevin tither

    Thanks for the welcome! run well!

    Jan 18, 2011

  • kevin tither

    I am quite new to intervals and using a local coach's advice. He had me doing the 800s @2.50 with the recoveries for 2 min. Tempo was at 4.20 per/km. It is tough doing the tempo after the Vo2 stuff. It is also difficult doing it by yourself with other runners in my group going at faster or slower paces. Do you do intervals on your own or with training partners? I am in Tokyo early next month so will hopefully be able to do the Wed session with the guys on here.

    Jan 19, 2011

  • Tel Aviv Marathon

    Thanks! we're so excited to receive our first comment from the other side of the globe. We hope to see you running with us, Hadar. 

    Jan 26, 2011

  • Joseph Tame

    Thank you Owain - Guiness Book of Records is an awesome idea! I'll look into it!

    Feb 12, 2011

  • kevin tither

    Thanks Owain! I have read Daniels before. I followed a Pfitz plan last marathon and Higdon before that. This time I have been using a coach for long runs and vo2/LT work and filling in the rest of the week with  mid-long runs and some GA running. It is a pity I was so busy when I was up in Japan (and the weather at night was bit harsh for me) that I could not run with any Nambanners but I certainly enjoyed running up there a lot! Seems so much easier than HK. How did it compare for you with korea?

    Feb 15, 2011

  • juergen wittstock

    Hey mate, why did your profile pic revert to default?

    Feb 18, 2011

  • juergen wittstock

    Well, Zatopek is a great runner,  but too many Zatopeks on this site...

    Feb 19, 2011

  • kevin tither

    I think the coldest I have ever been was Korea actually. Did a 2-day layover there flying between NZ and Japan in January a few years back. Was not brave enough to run!

    Feb 21, 2011

  • Adrian Ringin

    Hi Owain, yep, this was my best time. This was my second marathon, I also did the Tokyo marathon back in 2007. Then I did it in 6 hours 16 minutes. This time was 5 hours 26 minutes, which is a big improvement. Hopefully the next time I do a marathon I can get it down to 5 hours.

    Mar 2, 2011

  • kevin tither

    Yes, thanks that was a PB so I'm very happy with it. Going to run easy for 2-3 weeks and then I have a trail 1/2 marathon in the HK Hinterlands. Did this race last year(first ever trail race) and enjoyed it a lot. You are doing Jega?

    Mar 2, 2011

  • Belinda

    thanks for your message! The photo was before Tokyo marathon last year. We were freezing our arses off waiting for the race to start and trying to get our last fuel before the race started.

     

    Hope you have a fun year of racing! Any recommendations for full marathons in May or June? anywhere will do!?

     

    Cheers mate.

    Mar 3, 2011

  • Belinda

    Hey! I'm based in Japan (Mie) but likely to return to Oz in the summer time - though not in time for the GC marathon :( Am gonna be back in Oz for City 2 Surf and Sydney Marathon though!

     

    I found two races in Hokkaido that could be nice - Toya-ko in May and Chiitose in June. Also looking at other runs in Asia :)

    Mar 3, 2011

  • kevin tither

    Gold Coast. Nice! It is on my Bucket List and is a possibility even this year.

    Mar 5, 2011

  • Emily

    Hello there, thank you very much for your warm welcome. I look forward to joining the training sessions when I arrive in April!

     

    Mar 12, 2011

  • juergen wittstock

    good job, mate

    Mar 20, 2011

  • Joseph M. Thompson

    My legs seem to be recovering fast.  I plan to take about a week off and then slowly get back into it.  I can't wait to have another crack at the 200k next year.  It won't get the best of me again.

    Mar 29, 2011

  • Mark Jolin

    Hey Owain, right on the Mark Jolin part but far from famous.  Dr Kim is a great guy and I can't say enough wonderful things about him.  Getting together for a run sounds great anytime.  Take care

    Mar 29, 2011

  • Reginald o'hara

    Nice to meet you.

    The ultra run went well for me.

    My goal is to complete the badwater ultra in 1.5 yrs or slightly less.

    The cliff bars were donated by the company for my race.

    we acquired about 10 boxes.

    i will be leaving Korea in 3 mths after being here fo 3 yrs. i love this country but my job takes me back to Ohio.

     

    Mar 29, 2011

  • Koju Yamada

    Thank you for comment. I do not understand how to use well　yet.

    Apr 28, 2011

  • Gaurav Sachdeva

    Dear Owain

    Thank you for your help.For me running is synonymous with running for a marathon.Do I have a very parochial view?I have run 2 marathons and always like running long distances.

    Regards
    Gaurav

    May 3, 2011

  • Frank Bordenave

    Owain,  Thank you for the welcome!

    Frank

    May 8, 2011

  • Mike Brown

    Do you guys train together?  I have a group in Delaware that meets once a week for speed workouts.  Any similar in Tokyo?

     

    Also, I'm interested in running a race or two while I'm out there (May 16 - June 2) do you know of any races during that time frame?  If so, what are they and how would I go about signing up?  Any help is appreciated.

     

    Mike

    May 10, 2011

  • Joseph M. Thompson

    Hey Owain,

     

    I completely understand.  I am very excited about tomorrow.  I told Na Young that I will leave my running shoes at home...hahaha.  Good luck with preparing everything for your big move.  Hopefully we can visit you in Namhae before you jet out of here.  How's marathon training going? 

     

    We will miss you tomorrow,

     

    Joe

    Jun 17, 2011

  • CHAN Miu Ha

    Thanks Owain!  Glad to join this site!

    Jun 21, 2011

  • Henry Rono

    Hi Owain!

    Im enjoying this website! Im glad I join you.My training is going well,I put in 90 minutes this is including:48mwp +30mhc+12mcd=90minutes. This is my formula that can put me through physical-fitness.Thanks

    Coach Rono

    Jul 5, 2011

  • kencebu

    sweet, thanks Owain!  Glad to join this site.  Cheers! - Ken

    Jul 7, 2011

  • Laura Miyazaki

    Thank you! I hope to find out about running life through this website and it's members since I have no experience (^_^)/

     

    Laura

    Sep 11, 2011

  • Darren Tham

    Hi great to be part of your forum. I'm visiting Tokyo in late Nov 2011. Would like to run. Any route to suggest? Staying in Shinjuku area, guess its pretty built up eh?

    Sep 22, 2011

  • juergen wittstock

    Hey mate,

    hope you make it here again some time soon. I will not be in Japan for Kanagawa, so, shall we look for a different event! Greetings to Korea!

    Oct 6, 2011

  • ABRAHAM KIBWAMBOK MISSOS

    hi owein how are u friend long time the  adress is   ORLANES,LIONEL LORENZO LEYSON M3 ADRESS UPPER BACAYAN   CEBU CITY

    Oct 10, 2011

  • ABRAHAM KIBWAMBOK MISSOS

    IF  IT WERE EASY OWEIN TO GET VISA FOR AUSTRALIA I COULD HAVE GONE WITH U FOR GOLD COAST  HALF MARATHON ONLY

    Oct 10, 2011

  • ABRAHAM KIBWAMBOK MISSOS

    Thanks owein my cell no is 09155681552.

      yes its ok for me to join that race next year  i will really appreciate for what you  are doing for me

    i hope to hear from you soon thanks.

    Oct 14, 2011

  • Brian Goldstein

    Thank you Owain.

    Oct 18, 2011

  • John Fowler

    Thanks Owain, very kind of you.

    Nov 4, 2011

  • juergen wittstock

    Hey mate, do you know: www.racethetrain.co.uk

    Feb 19, 2012

  • juergen wittstock

    Make friends with George!

    Feb 20, 2012

  • George Watson

    Hi Owain,

    Thanks for the welcome. I do my best promoting Race the Train in what as you say is very beautiful part of Wales. Here in North/ Mid Wales we have best of both worlds with the mountains and the sea being walking and running distance.
    Race the Train always scores high on scenary with the runners. Although I am not sure they have the time to and take it in as they compete not only against each other but also the train.

    George

    Feb 20, 2012

  • George Watson

    Yes you will know the area well, but what a small world! We are(Tywyn) 30 miles North of Aberystwyth so it is the nearest big town.
    There may Race the Train events, but I think we are the original,with thefirst race being held back in 1983, so 2012 will be the 29th race.

    Feb 20, 2012