Asics first attempt at Carbon plate technology. Looking forward to trying these out.
Showing posts with label Run. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Run. Show all posts
Tuesday, 7 July 2020
Sunday, 12 April 2020
Hitting the pavement
Gyms and fitness studios have been instructed by the Hong Kong government to remain closed for another 2 weeks. For some reason, I cannot for the life of me get into online fitness or yoga sessions. It's similar to being in a hotel gym, I just can replicate the same intensity or motivation. I suspect it has something to do with familiarity but also the subtle motivation of having other people.
With that being said, I have purchased a yoga mat, a skipping rope and some resistance bands. This has eventuated to 15-20 minute "workouts" at home. When I say workouts, the term is loose, i break a sweat, but my heart rate isn't racing, but it still feels good to get the blood moving. My primary form of exercise has shifted to running. I no longer have the luxury of Bowen Road, however I've found an equally amazing running route near to home. 10 minutes away down by the harbour is Sun Yat Sen (SYS) Memorial park. On weekends, you can find plenty of people working out and casually lounging (well, at least before what happened).
Lately this park has become a surrogate fitness studio. I challenge you to go there during the week where there's not somebody running, boxing, using a TRX, doing yoga, HIIT. It's pretty cool and thankfully it's not summer in Hong Kong, yet.
So back to running, I have been running two to three times a week down by the harbour front along Victoria Harbour. My route, takes me from SYS along the harbour, through to Sheung Wan, up to Central along the CBD and the ferry piers, around past Admiralty over to the Golden Bauhinia. As far as runs go, it's a pretty epic 7 km roundtrip. Sometimes if I'm feeling ballsy I'll keep the run going past SYS and continue west towards Kennedy town and that tops the run up at approximately 10 km. The great thing about this run is that you get to see the entire harbour and all of the iconic buildings of Hong Kong. I sometimes have to pinch myself that the two regular running tracks that I have had are Bowen Road and the harbour front.
I am enjoying running, I do see my pace improving, not drastically, but enough to give me motivation. I do notice the difference between running when there's a headwind, or when I'm running in a fasted state. Admittedly I have become a little obsessed as I'll run now even if it's raining.
I don't usually run with my phone so haven't had the opportunity to take a photo, but I'll try to get something up soon.
With that being said, I have purchased a yoga mat, a skipping rope and some resistance bands. This has eventuated to 15-20 minute "workouts" at home. When I say workouts, the term is loose, i break a sweat, but my heart rate isn't racing, but it still feels good to get the blood moving. My primary form of exercise has shifted to running. I no longer have the luxury of Bowen Road, however I've found an equally amazing running route near to home. 10 minutes away down by the harbour is Sun Yat Sen (SYS) Memorial park. On weekends, you can find plenty of people working out and casually lounging (well, at least before what happened).
Lately this park has become a surrogate fitness studio. I challenge you to go there during the week where there's not somebody running, boxing, using a TRX, doing yoga, HIIT. It's pretty cool and thankfully it's not summer in Hong Kong, yet.
So back to running, I have been running two to three times a week down by the harbour front along Victoria Harbour. My route, takes me from SYS along the harbour, through to Sheung Wan, up to Central along the CBD and the ferry piers, around past Admiralty over to the Golden Bauhinia. As far as runs go, it's a pretty epic 7 km roundtrip. Sometimes if I'm feeling ballsy I'll keep the run going past SYS and continue west towards Kennedy town and that tops the run up at approximately 10 km. The great thing about this run is that you get to see the entire harbour and all of the iconic buildings of Hong Kong. I sometimes have to pinch myself that the two regular running tracks that I have had are Bowen Road and the harbour front.
I am enjoying running, I do see my pace improving, not drastically, but enough to give me motivation. I do notice the difference between running when there's a headwind, or when I'm running in a fasted state. Admittedly I have become a little obsessed as I'll run now even if it's raining.
I don't usually run with my phone so haven't had the opportunity to take a photo, but I'll try to get something up soon.
Sunday, 27 November 2016
UNICEF
First long distance run since my ankle injury. Joints feel stable, but still weary.
I actually have enjoyed running again. It's been a while and shocking to see how my cardio has deteriorated over the years. Training in Hong Kong is rather limited, with most of my running taking place on Bowen Road or down by the Victoria Harbour. Still being up amongst the buildings or by the water with the Tai Chi practitioners is a nice change in scenery.
Trying to find my time for the last 10 km race I participated in. It was back in London, for the Miles for Missing People run. Couldn't find my time, but know that I finished 79th out of all the men. Not very useful information.
Due to bad weather, the event was canceled. Bummer,
I actually have enjoyed running again. It's been a while and shocking to see how my cardio has deteriorated over the years. Training in Hong Kong is rather limited, with most of my running taking place on Bowen Road or down by the Victoria Harbour. Still being up amongst the buildings or by the water with the Tai Chi practitioners is a nice change in scenery.
Trying to find my time for the last 10 km race I participated in. It was back in London, for the Miles for Missing People run. Couldn't find my time, but know that I finished 79th out of all the men. Not very useful information.
Due to bad weather, the event was canceled. Bummer,
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