jogging and motivation thread

[xllms]

If you don't join races, and no performance goal like sub 50 for 10km, can totally don't buy carbon plate shoes and go for your comfort shoes.

not joining races and no lofty performance goals also can try carbon plated shoes, cos will make you feel like slow jogs have wind effect, like me, 10km>55min, HM>2hr
feel shiok & enjoy the process can liao

 

[WussRedXLi]

I have been moving my dumbells parts to office via mrt for the past 1 week on some days. Total 16 kg (might bring another 4 kg in future). Each time 1 hour trip, move either 2, 4 or 6 kg. The 6kg trip was quite challenging as I scared my haversack will break.

Wow your office got space to store and more importantly also a private corner to train?

Resistance bands wont do? (not as perfect as weights i'd agree)

 

[xllms]

im flying off to japan next month , listed price is 24,200 yen inclusive of 10% gst, started buying there after realising the price difference.

am also trying my luck in sept/oct. Anyone know where to hunt for good discount in Sapporo?

 

[xllms]

Today I realised one good thing about running. Didn't realise it even though I run quite often

That is when you have problem or worry and you run you will look at the problem in a new light. And you realised you can solve it

thats what i do when i need new perspectives on issues

 

[winningeleven]

am also trying my luck in sept/oct. Anyone know where to hunt for good discount in Sapporo?

If there is no ASICS flagship store. U can try your luck in super sport xebio/ alpen / sport depo. Because only those shops I saw carried elite running shoes such as alphafly 3 and adios pro 4. Wren I was in Tokyo in Jan. Superblast 2 and metaspeed sky Paris were sold out everywhere. The only elite running shoes that ABC mart I saw is saucony endorphin elite .

 

[xllms]

If there is no ASICS flagship store. U can try your luck in super sport xebio/ alpen / sport depo. Because only those shops I saw carried elite running shoes such as alphafly 3 and adios pro 4. Wren I was in Tokyo in Jan. Superblast 2 and metaspeed sky Paris were sold out everywhere. The only elite running shoes that ABC mart I saw is saucony endorphin elite .

thank you for the info. am planning to try my luck at mitsui outlet park sapporo-kitahiroshima. Hoping to find out if there are other options

 

[sph777]

not joining races and no lofty performance goals also can try carbon plated shoes, cos will make you feel like slow jogs have wind effect, like me, 10km>55min, HM>2hr
feel shiok & enjoy the process can liao

You live in China right now so can shiok life haha but yes, setting own goals and hitting them also ok

 

[xllms]

You live in China right now so can shiok life haha but yes, setting own goals and hitting them also ok

enjoy

 

[WussRedXLi]

thats what i do when i need new perspectives on issues

Today I realised one good thing about running. Didn't realise it even though I run quite often

That is when you have problem or worry and you run you will look at the problem in a new light. And you realised you can solve it

Other than the brain chemicals......one other small +ve that aids is probably just the act of getting out there open spaces to enjoy and have the brain "see the sky". Something different.

Else everyday is MRT, office, home.......at home is mobile phone/computer/edmw + youtube/netflix and buy Taobao, rinse repeat daily. Daily hustle just to earn money and no time to take care of own body.

For cycling it's this + the faster speeds ie lagi changing scenery faster than jogging. Plus the wind. So lagi more therapeutic. Also why i can daily 2-3 hrs no issue. At night post 9/10 pm go Sentosa / Mt Faber or even MBS/BEG really nobody one...... it's all yours man.

I am a driver as well, i can relate that the feeling is quite similar, maybe even more therapeutic coz it's more raw, esp if you are into sports.

Jogging i can barely hit 1hr duration max, nowadays usually is much shorter since aerobically no need to train via running liao.
Come to think of it, the last instance that i ran 1hr, 1h++ was back in 2023.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[rarenick]

Wow your office got space to store and more importantly also a private corner to train?
Resistance bands wont do? (not as perfect as weights i'd agree)

Me and colleague share 1 room, so got space to keep some things and move about.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Me and colleague share 1 room, so got space to keep some things and move about.

Recommend you these really cheap mini bands for rough use. Get 2 sets and utilize the 2 heaviest ones. Warm up set using the lighter ones or single heavy one. For "office use", esp good for glute medius/max abduction, hamstring, TFL and even some weighted single leg split squats / RDL variation. Can also do other things like rows etc.

https://shopee.sg/GEESO-5PCS-Set-Hip-Resistance-Bands-Yoga-Squat-Elastic-Band-Yoga-Band-Exercise-Fitness-Weight-Loss-Workout-Band-瑜伽弹力带-i.1350298471.24691110381

 

[rarenick]

Recommend you these really cheap mini bands for rough use. Get 2 sets and utilize the 2 heaviest ones. Warm up set using the lighter ones or single heavy one. For "office use", esp good for glute max abduction, hamstring, TFL and even some weighted single leg split squats / RDL variation.
https://shopee.sg/GEESO-5PCS-Set-Hip-Resistance-Bands-Yoga-Squat-Elastic-Band-Yoga-Band-Exercise-Fitness-Weight-Loss-Workout-Band-瑜伽弹力带-i.1350298471.24691110381

Thanks. But some of these need yoga mat?Wasted, I threw away one mat (which I used for sleeping during lunch).

I will use dumbells for now.

Tuesday Strength Training
Dumbbell rows and lateral raises
Twist Bar
Push-Ups (Hold)
Deadlift – Squats – Overhead Press Compound

Quite alot to do and require much time for 4 sets training.

If got time I will do farmer walk along the main office outside my room.

 

[basic___]

Based on many people I know . They say can maintain 5min30 to 5mins 45 sec per km not bad liao .

I think if your Z2 is around 5mins/km pace, your FM should be around sub 3hrs

 

[winningeleven]

I think if your Z2 is around 5mins/km pace, your FM should be around sub 3hrs

U really over estimate my running abilities. I can't even run a below 5 hours full marathon despite I could run below 1hr 50 mins for HM and 10km below 50 mins

 

[WussRedXLi]

Thanks. But some of these need yoga mat?Wasted, I threw away one mat (which I used for sleeping during lunch).

I will use dumbells for now.

Tuesday Strength Training
Dumbbell rows and lateral raises
Twist Bar
Push-Ups (Hold)
Deadlift – Squats – Overhead Press Compound

Quite alot to do and require much time for 4 sets training.

If got time I will do farmer walk along the main office outside my room.

No, for me i just do standing or seated on chairs, server appliances or PC casings etc. lol Coz for me is server room, away from prying eyes.

eg abduction exercise, pretty good exercise for runners (one of the common reason for patellar pain) as quite a few are pretty weak in this area.
Of coz you can then do the glute kickback as well.
For front motion is then train the TFL (might help a bit with ITBS.....might even be linked to lower lumbar pain esp in cycling)

Dont need to be overly anal about absolute form or accuracy in motion, as we are not beginners or for after body building kinda muscle hypertrophy or with mobility issues or injuries, as long as you know you are doing with good levels of resistance and progressively loading it, is already very good. Must have good recovery sense + nutrition (whey) etc of coz.
Am sure you are super consistent as well, so that base is already covered and winner liao.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Thanks. But some of these need yoga mat?Wasted, I threw away one mat (which I used for sleeping during lunch).

I will use dumbells for now.

Tuesday Strength Training
Dumbbell rows and lateral raises
Twist Bar
Push-Ups (Hold)
Deadlift – Squats – Overhead Press Compound

Quite alot to do and require much time for 4 sets training.

If got time I will do farmer walk along the main office outside my room.

Split squat with bands. (can be modified to use mini bands)






Standard single leg calf raises a bit difficult to do with mini bands though, but doable if you wanna hit the soleus (running based) instead of majority of the gastronemius. Unless if you buy the longer ones as well.
Stand on the band on the front balls of your feet.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

U really over estimate my running abilities. I can't even run a below 5 hours full marathon despite I could run below 1hr 50 mins for HM and 10km below 50 mins

Bro, i think he is talking about running in easy pace. If you are running your 10k easy pace clocking under 50 mins....that is already pretty good as amateur.

 

[Jurong640]

that day was walking past asics store, I saw Kayano 32. So fast release till 32 liao. I'm on Kayano 29