jogging and motivation thread

WussRedXLi

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More hard truth from SRY on how hard is it for an athlete to go pro in Singapore. Even if we start, it's going to be long before we see professional runners. The culture is not like Japan for Sgrean to consider running as a full time.





Benefits / cost living really out of the window as well.

Side topic : recently i just paid 30 cents for a normal sized (cai png/chicken rice) styrofoam box @ koufu. Was buying 3 packs so 90c for styrofoam box.
Another time 20 cents at Chinatown cplx for the slightly bigger square sized styro box. Imagine if you are buying the whole lot for the family and your parents/in-laws. $2 for styrofoam box takeaway. At least the PE boxes i try to wipe and re-use or use to store leftovers sometimes.

Like this really dont know how to survive.
 

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More hard truth from SRY on how hard is it for an athlete to go pro in Singapore. Even if we start, it's going to be long before we see professional runners. The culture is not like Japan for Sgrean to consider running as a full time.




Well you can go pro like the Thai guy. Go overseas to study and train and then sign with running team over there

But that’s not possible because guys need to serve NS! That’s 2 years gone hahaha
 

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Yes. I don’t find it big. Don’t need extra health band la. One watch will do it all.
In currently considering to change to amazfit helio strap. What do you think ah in terms of running features? It's slim , no display and I can wear back my analog watch. Can sleep comfortably, currently using another band and it's also minimalistic.
 

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Recently, also dont know why, been more keen on 90 deg isometric holds, and explosive type pull ups. Number of reps i dont really care liao. (it's more for my posterior chain and pull type exercise for overal muscles' balancing, not totally as calisthenics training)
I think less calluses on the hands also. Really dont want to get to the stage whereby it scrapes off and bleeds, then infection and need to see GP etc.
 
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Possible 27th will have chance again.


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Buttock wound yes
Tinnitus no
Achilles tendon not 100%
Do note Achilles tendonitis can be a chronic situation if it doesn't heal properly. Need proper strengthening and avoid aggravation. Avoid complete long period of rest coz if so long liao, and it is still painful, then it's likely a situation of tendinosis liao, i.e. chronic and will never heal and further degradation as one age in nothing is changed.

I mentioned before. If you intend to use running for strengthening the tendon, use high heel dropped shoes, avoid soft cushioning and choose firm mid sole. Avoid long mileage run, choose shorter distance like 500m to 1km to start. But do it everyday to avoid long period of complete rest. Increase distance gradually.
I had hardly run anything more than 5km during the strengthening of tendon for self rehab. Basically high frequency + low volume is better than Low frequency +High volume for rehab.

And the rest of the day, walking with zero drop slipper is best as it stretches the tendon to load it. But the intensity and repetition is low and will not aggravate it like long distance running. But than again avoid long walks like hiking more than 10km without rest, it's a zero drop slipper after all which mean your tendon is extremely stretched, high load. Stick to nearby walk of 1km to 2km, rest and repeat it to go home.

Why avoid complete rest. Rest encourage tendinosis, i.e the degradation of tendon. Tendon area has poor blood supply, movement or stretching the tendon in the only way to encourage nutrients to get to the tendon for repair. Just like our knees cap, no blood supply there for repair, but movement will encourage some form of repair.
 
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You all can try this (esp if over 40). Quite interesting.
In fact, i Just tried the first and second one. Will try the rest tomorrow. (need to sleep now coz early morning tomorrow lol)

edit - someone posted the whole suite. Seems like easy enough......
Numer 6 might be a bit tricky, just tried, still ok for me...quad and glutes and core strength/balance no issue for me for this 2 legs ver due to pistol squats training (but a bit pseudo ones i still cant do a perfect proper one) and also due to cycling.

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1 - Old Man Test - wear socks and shoes one leg at a time while standing on onr leg.
2 - Deep Squat Test - hips go below paralel
3 - Heart Rate Recovery Test
4 - Push-Up Test - at least 20reps
5 - Dead Hang Test - at least 30s
6 - Sitting-Rising Test
7 - One-Leg Balance Test - at least 30s
8 - Plank Test - 90s
9 - Standing Broad Jump - at least height distance
10 - 1-Min Burpee (no jump) Test - 20reps

 
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In currently considering to change to amazfit helio strap. What do you think ah in terms of running features? It's slim , no display and I can wear back my analog watch. Can sleep comfortably, currently using another band and it's also minimalistic.
Not sure why you are concerned about the comfort.

I've been wearing my Garmin 24/7 for the last 5-6 years. Its more comfortable than wearing a t-shirt while sleeping. I find the latter more uncomfortable.

Wearing 24/7 can give you a plethora of useful health metrics for you to monitor ie HRV, stress, sleep score, RHR, etc
 

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Merry X'mas everyone! Thank you everyone in sharing all the valuable and fun information here. Best wishes to 2026, better health, more PBs for everyone and family.
 
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