TheOrange 0 Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 Forgot - wanted to ask. How long do you jog for Yamakashi? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Ive only been running a few times a week recently but usually go for about 10K+. I always carry water with me even if Im just going for a short run. Guess I just got use to that doin racing so much. Will probably go out for runs just 2-3 days/week over the summer. Im hoping to swim about 4-5 days a week instead. Also, *hoping* to get a new mountain bike too so Id love to do some long rides in place of some runs. Been swimming 3-4 days a week instead of running as much as I was over March-early May and roller blading some too. Not everybody needs to carry water but one thing I would recommend as a good rule of thumb is to buy new running shoes at least every six months. The wear and tear of your shoes and breakdown can increase the chance of you getting injured. Just my 2 yen though One more thing, aqua jogging is another great way to "run" without the impact during the hot summer months. Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Yama, swimming 3-4 days a week sounds nice. I can only go swimming on Wednesdays and weekends now. I'm thinking of jumping in the ocean or outdoor swimming pool after riding every weekend this summer. It'll be fun! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Id love to do ocean swims to Slow but around here its just disgusting. Hope to get out to the Nihonkai some though over summer and also down to Kyushu too. Working on planning a trip right now to Yakushima Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted July 2, 2005 Author Share Posted July 2, 2005 The few years I have been doing this I've bought a new pair each summer. What running shoes do you use Yamaashi? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 *Once a year, regardless of milage, should be avoided if at all possible* In Uni my school had a contract with Nike so used those for a while. Since coming to Japan Ive been using Asics and my newest pair is Mizuno...and I love em! Never bought a pair of Mizunos before but such a comfortable and lightweight shoe However, buying shoes depends on your feet and whether you pronate, under-pronate, or have a neutral foot (which I belive are the terms used for how your foot hits the ground and roll in [pronate], stay neutral, or roll out[under pronate]) Best thing to do is to go to the running store kinda near the Outsider and bring your running shoes with you so they can see the wear and tear of your shoes' soles. Then, they could recommend a good pair of shoes to keep your feet anatomically correct. If you can post a pic of your soles I can help too. Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 Quote: *Once a year, regardless of milage, should be avoided if at all possible* Can you explain that a bit more Yamakashi? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 sorry, I thought I mentioned that before. You should get new running shoes at least every 6 months at the latest Orange. The wear and tear of running shoes can increase the chances of injury. So, to avoid that its recommended that you get em every 6 months. Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 Even if I only jog 6km 4-5 times a week? Really it makes that much difference? (I'm not really questioning your knowledge, just seems surprising!) Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Do a check of that at runners world and you will find the scientific answer. Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 I will do just that. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 here ya go orange: http://www.runnersworld.com/category/0,5034,s6-52-167-0-0,00.html hope that helps some Link to post Share on other sites
woywoy 0 Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Yama, Yakushima sounds excellent ... I want to get down there too! Looks superb. When are you planning to go? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 woywoy, either the last week of July or the last week in August. Trying to work out my friends schedule first. Cant wait to go - only took me 6 years to get there!! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 I've been doing well with my weight recently actually. It's been a combination of cutting out beer, eating less in general and more salad/fruit. Easy peasy. I reckon about 6kg have come off in the last 8 weeks or so. Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 One of my friends bought me one of those hydration pack things you put in your back pack last year. I love it. Makes it so much easier to drink when running/hiking/skiing. I really hated having to stop and get water out of my bag. Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 Thanks for the link yamakashi will check it out tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I was pretty active during my summer vacation in California. I enjoyed kayaking and swimming in the New Melones lake and riding a bike on the Silverado trail between Calistoga and St.Helena in Napa valley. It's really nice to enjoy outdoor activities in California. I enjoyed good American breakfast and Italian dinner with very nice wine everyday, too but I probably could keep my weight the same! Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 Hey yamakashi, I got some new shoes over summer - Asics they are and feel really good. Nice and bouncy. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I think I need some new running shoes. My feet hurt like hell in the morning after a run. But I feel bad about throwing out running shoes that look nearly new (and they're not good for much else beyond running...) Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Yeah, good equipment will improve your ability. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I'm sad to report that big-will just got bigger. In fact, I think I will change my handle name to remind me to lay off the food a bit. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 There we go. That should push me into action! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by TheOrange: Hey yamakashi, I got some new shoes over summer - Asics they are and feel really good. Nice and bouncy. sweet Orange! Glad to hear that. You get em when you went back home (did you go back home to the states?) My lazy butt hasnt done much for over a month - a swim here and there and a run here and there...basically throwing frisbees and drinkin beer has been my only training...does nampa count?? Fattwins says hes gonna push me and scare the $hit outta me this year up in Hakuba so better get off my butt and get into shape!! 明日から始まるわ！！ Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I've been away for a few weeks as well and put on a fair bit. I can see it - tyre round stomach and face which is rounder than normal. Link to post Share on other sites
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