jogging and motivation thread

[Ender]

I did actually tried TCM before and one time is really enough and I don't want to go for it again cause the pain is unbearable.

I think it's even worse than my sport therapy which I went.

I haven't have a sprain for many years since school days. I don't know if the older we get, the longer it takes to heal, but if by two weeks no improvement despite not aggravating it, I think see the doc for an Xray. Our age, Osteopenia problems is real.

 

[sph777]

At 170rmb, QD 强风3TR stability issue can be sorted out with a change of insole, at least from my own experience. Asics Novablast 5 is approx. S$200, more than 5x the price. Is it really worth paying so much more?

远征者 isn't too bad either if one like soft cushioning feel. I have a pair of the v5, which is too soft for my ankles. Nice to run, but i suffer after that. Have same issue with NB rebel v4 (even softer and more energy return). Mainly using it as a walking shoe during cooler conditions.

I am enjoying the PEAK 千层浪 both as a walking shoe and daily training. Firmness is just nice after breaking in. Lightweight, highly ventilated and breathable, looks good, and runs decently well.

With a budget of 300rmb, its hard to find any equivalent from western brands.

In terms of performance, maybe it is not as good but for the price, i am happy with Chinese brands so far. Chinese brands are already very competitive in the racing and tempo training shoes market. In terms of cushioning aspects, it is a matter of time they will surpass the usual suspects. In fact, it happen sooner than later.

Thanks for the reviews! Also thanks @Ender for the review of eleos. Should arrive soon then I can compare haha

 

[xllms]

Thanks for the reviews! Also thanks @Ender for the review of eleos. Should arrive soon then I can compare haha

Looking forward to your feedback.

 

[rarenick]

I walked a lot but not say cycling I don't want to do cause I don't know how to cycle

Get a spin bike from i-running... Around $300. If bad weather outside, can also stay at home to cycle.

 

[Jeremy1]

Get a spin bike from i-running... Around $300. If bad weather outside, can also stay at home to cycle.

I rather exercise outside.

I tell you I brought quite a number of exercise stuff for health benefits but at last all ended up as white elephant so I stopped buying liao.

 

[rarenick]

I rather exercise outside.
I tell you I brought quite a number of exercise stuff for health benefits but at last all ended up as white elephant so I stopped buying liao.

I bought quite many as well. At first didn't use, now end up using all of them and not enough. Want to buy more but things are getting unaffordable (was looking at powergym which costs around $800)

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[Mecisteus]

People like him with lower BMI and doing long distances, better watch out your calcium and bone mineral density.

 

[sph777]

Get a spin bike from i-running... Around $300. If bad weather outside, can also stay at home to cycle.

We got that too during Covid. Now sitting at my in laws place collecting dust as my wife went back to actual spin class haha

 

[Dividends Warrior]

Bought the New Balance 1080v14

 

[basic___]

Picked up the Bmai 3.0 Turbo for 134$. Will put it to good use once I have wear out my current rotation. The price is cheaper than Taobao so why not.

On a side note, the Bmai PACE 6 seems like a good daily trainer too. And it is below 100bucks even without the promo discount. HUI even recommended it too which is quite rare from a neutral critic like him.

 

[Kuudere]

The guy in lane 1 at 10.44 and at 11.34 (tried to dodge his camera angle), is me.

I saw him running 4.20 min/km comfortably and tried to keep pace with him when I was at 11.34 of his video, I can feel the difference in his running form and mine.

Also, Shaun Goh ran the National 2.4k Championships today at 6.50. (PB!)

https://www.strava.com/activities/15164496822

One of the gurkha runners, ran 6.55 and came in third.

People like him with lower BMI and doing long distances, better watch out your calcium and bone mineral density.

You are right, I am at a lower BMI (still healthy) and I did an in-body screening of body composition analysis back in May. The ideal mineral weight range is 6-7% of my body weight. I am a little lower than the lower limit by 60g, probably might have to consider supplements.

 

[Mecisteus]

You are right, I am at a lower BMI (still healthy) and I did an in-body screening of body composition analysis back in May. The ideal mineral weight range is 6-7% of my body weight. I am a little lower than the lower limit by 60g, probably might have to consider supplements.

Check BMD if you have the chance.

 

[sph777]

The guy in lane 1 at 10.44 and at 11.34 (tried to dodge his camera angle), is me.

I saw him running 4.20 min/km comfortably and tried to keep pace with him when I was at 11.34 of his video, I can feel the difference in his running form and mine.

Also, Shaun Goh ran the National 2.4k Championships today at 6.50. (PB!)

https://www.strava.com/activities/15164496822

One of the gurkha runners, ran 6.55 and came in third.

You are right, I am at a lower BMI (still healthy) and I did an in-body screening of body composition analysis back in May. The ideal mineral weight range is 6-7% of my body weight. I am a little lower than the lower limit by 60g, probably might have to consider supplements.

Shaun doing track 10km in 3 weeks to try to get into that for sea games but I think based on his timings should be no problem. I thought the Gurkhas would be faster tbh. Haha

 

[Ender]

We got that too during Covid. Now sitting at my in laws place collecting dust as my wife went back to actual spin class haha

Been there too, lots of white elephants at home. I have a trainer for my bicycle too. Used for three months. Home is not conducive for exercise. Just want to nuah.

 

[rarenick]

Check BMD if you have the chance.

Where to do all these tests and how much they cost?

 

[xllms]

The guy in lane 1 at 10.44 and at 11.34 (tried to dodge his camera angle), is me.

I saw him running 4.20 min/km comfortably and tried to keep pace with him when I was at 11.34 of his video, I can feel the difference in his running form and mine.

Also, Shaun Goh ran the National 2.4k Championships today at 6.50. (PB!)

https://www.strava.com/activities/15164496822

One of the gurkha runners, ran 6.55 and came in third.

You are right, I am at a lower BMI (still healthy) and I did an in-body screening of body composition analysis back in May. The ideal mineral weight range is 6-7% of my body weight. I am a little lower than the lower limit by 60g, probably might have to consider supplements.

how young is aaron btw?
21km @ 4:19/km with 160bpm avHR
easy & conversational pace

 

[WussRedXLi]

People like him with lower BMI and doing long distances, better watch out your calcium and bone mineral density.

Side topic :
That's why i quite anal about Mg (glycinate), D3 + some mid morning sunlight, boron, whey (has calcium) supp/intake, esp for me older fella.
Anyway the same can be said for swimmers / cyclists and general population eating the typical SG hawker diet and doing no impact exercises of coz.

Heck i dont even run long distances, my typical weekly mileage is like only 30km short distance nia. Coz my main training is via cycling and then supplemented with cali and strength training.

Even for my wife doing brisk walking (typical mileage 25km per week) and supplementing with whey (calcium), 25 hydroxyvitamin D levels of 55-72 ng/ml (She supps 5k IU on most days + midday sunlight of approx 5 mins for weekdays) and Mg glycinate, she still has a bit of osteopenia (near the lower limit score at the fringe) from her BMD scan last year....but nothing major (osteoporosis). But of coz my wife is like 50 years of age already....so the "base risk" is already there.

 

[mcylo]

Bought the New Balance 1080v14

How muchie