Quite solitary
Yet little peace and quiet,
Crying Cicadas.
(medium run past my favorite tree, with a few dashes up and down)
My pains haven't totally gone. Actually, it feels more like my Achilles tendons were hurt. I've basically completely stopped wearing 5 Fingers around town, save for some water park fun. I ran in them this morning and they felt fine.
I used to opportunity of a jet lag-induced early wake to go for an overdue run, before the summer's heat showed its ugly head. As always after a long absence, the start was a little rough, but once I was going, it felt great. Hopefully I can start running regularly again, I really miss it and I would love to break my record at the Sanjurokumine race next December.
That explains why my dashes, with the last one that had me gasping for air, were mostly done in sections that had ups and downs. I realize that if I want to shave some real time from my personal best I'll need to be faster in the inclines especially. Building powerful muscles is key in this.
Otherwise, thanks to my mom who bought a running book (en français); I haven't opened it yet, but I'm sure it's going to be a great read.
2013/07/27
2013/05/05
Jogging Haiku 60: It's Been a While
Morning dew caress
First outing in many weeks,
Feelings recovered.
(shortish run, in about 50min)
I hadn't run for a while due to laziness and hurting ankles. While I still love my Five Fingers for running, I'm not sure they're the best option for just walking around town. About 2 months ago I bought two new pairs, including a casual pair I've been wearing almost daily. But in the last two weeks, my ankles and the feet bones near it have been hurting somewhat. It subsided at the end of last week, so after going to capoeira Friday without any problems, I decided to go for a short run this morning when I woke before the family was up.
I used familiar routes near my home, choosing the ones that allowed me to run on grass and dirt as much as possible. It felt great to run as it always does when running for the first time after a long break. I also did some sit-ups and pull-ups in parks along the way.
Part of the inspiration for going out running is my neighbor, Miyuki Fukumoto, who at 36, still managed to repeat her personal best last month at a competition in Australia. I knew she was a gym coach, but had no idea she competed nor that her specialty was high jump. My rationale is that if a 36-year-old mother can compete in world championships, there's no reason why I can't join my own chump-ionship!
The old adage is still true: you don't stop running (moving) because you get old; you get old because you stop running.
First outing in many weeks,
Feelings recovered.
(shortish run, in about 50min)
I hadn't run for a while due to laziness and hurting ankles. While I still love my Five Fingers for running, I'm not sure they're the best option for just walking around town. About 2 months ago I bought two new pairs, including a casual pair I've been wearing almost daily. But in the last two weeks, my ankles and the feet bones near it have been hurting somewhat. It subsided at the end of last week, so after going to capoeira Friday without any problems, I decided to go for a short run this morning when I woke before the family was up.
I used familiar routes near my home, choosing the ones that allowed me to run on grass and dirt as much as possible. It felt great to run as it always does when running for the first time after a long break. I also did some sit-ups and pull-ups in parks along the way.
Part of the inspiration for going out running is my neighbor, Miyuki Fukumoto, who at 36, still managed to repeat her personal best last month at a competition in Australia. I knew she was a gym coach, but had no idea she competed nor that her specialty was high jump. My rationale is that if a 36-year-old mother can compete in world championships, there's no reason why I can't join my own chump-ionship!
The old adage is still true: you don't stop running (moving) because you get old; you get old because you stop running.
2013/01/05
Jogging Haiku 59: Familiar Trails
Reflecting waters
Ducks gliding on the surface
By the golden Sun.
(7.5km, with warm up & cool down kilometer+ and two dashes)
Happy New Year everyone. I know I'm a little slow, but the computer hasn't been the thing on my mind during the holidays. Time with family has had the priority. But I did put in two runs since Jan. 1st: the Kobe Ladies H3 1500th run (tough but great trails behind Shin Kobe station), and this morning's short outing. I want to keep up jogging since I'm toying with the idea of joining either a 36, 42 or 50km mountain race in April or May.
I thought this morning's outing would be more difficult, seeing as I went to an all-you-can-eat-and-drink Korean BBQ restaurant last night, and I had more than my fair share: if you really are what you eat, then mooooh! Returning to this morning's run, I slow jogged the first 1200m or so, then ran faster than MP (marathon pace) for about 5km, dashed across a bridge, then slow jogged until the end, except for a 50m dash to catch the green light.
I recombined parts of different trails, wanting to run in fun places. This meant a few ground trails along rivers and going through little roads and streets that I like. As with work, do something you like and you'll never have to work!
Well, off to eat some fugu with the in-laws. Have a great day!
Ducks gliding on the surface
By the golden Sun.
(7.5km, with warm up & cool down kilometer+ and two dashes)
Happy New Year everyone. I know I'm a little slow, but the computer hasn't been the thing on my mind during the holidays. Time with family has had the priority. But I did put in two runs since Jan. 1st: the Kobe Ladies H3 1500th run (tough but great trails behind Shin Kobe station), and this morning's short outing. I want to keep up jogging since I'm toying with the idea of joining either a 36, 42 or 50km mountain race in April or May.
I thought this morning's outing would be more difficult, seeing as I went to an all-you-can-eat-and-drink Korean BBQ restaurant last night, and I had more than my fair share: if you really are what you eat, then mooooh! Returning to this morning's run, I slow jogged the first 1200m or so, then ran faster than MP (marathon pace) for about 5km, dashed across a bridge, then slow jogged until the end, except for a 50m dash to catch the green light.
I recombined parts of different trails, wanting to run in fun places. This meant a few ground trails along rivers and going through little roads and streets that I like. As with work, do something you like and you'll never have to work!
Well, off to eat some fugu with the in-laws. Have a great day!
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