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How Not to Run a Marathon
3 essential tips to run a marathon: Taper. (Have a relaxed week leading up to the run, so your legs are fresh) Start the run slow and aim for a quicker 2nd half. Don’t try anything new on race day! I ignored all three of these.
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8 Days, 10 Take-Aways from Sydney
Some personal discoveries from my short time but plentiful adventures in Sydney. For me, Sydney was a warm and healthy breath of fresh air, particularly compared to judgemental, tiresome and overstimulating Tokyo. I was able to roam around without constant stares and people actively avoiding me on public transport. Shop owners seemed genuinely open to…
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Running the Tokyo Yamanote Trainline (42km), at Midnight
It’s a humid end to the work week and I’m sat on my apartment floor, having just finished 3 hours of volleyball practice. Tired, sweaty and contemplating my decision, I text Alex: “It’s Friday night, should I just do the run tomorrow?” Alex: “Do it tonight. 4 hours, easy.” He was right on one of the…
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Life in Tokyo
After living and working in Tokyo for almost 2 years, it’s about time I summarised my experience of working in this city. Let’s start with the challenges so we can end on a more positive note. The Challenges 1. Isolation The Japanese culture can promote an introverted way of life. Single seating in restaurants are…
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An tearful surf day
I’m running barefoot along the promenade, rental surfboard in hand and a smile on my face. The Japanese fella, Motto, from T-Stick Surf Shop was friendly and spoke good English. I’m forever grateful for kind locals that don’t make me feel like a dumb alien in this foreign land. I arrive at the beach and…
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Lessons of my First Ultra-Marathon
Date: 5th September 2020 Event: Exmoor Trail Ultra Marathon Distance: 45 Kilometers/ 28 Miles Finishing Time: 6 hours 4 minutes Having completed a marathon earlier in March 2020, the next challenge involved a trail ultra-marathon. I enjoy pushing my mind and body to the extreme; testing when either one will fail. It is safe to…
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