Mind = Blown

Holy crap. I have stopped running for what. 1 month already?

I just started with the 3-4 km run again.

I thought I didn't beat my record.

I... Was... Wrong.

Previous record: 17.25

Current timing: 17.09
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a good kendo training a week keeps the doctor away

I've never been feeling fitter. Just ran approx 3-4km today and its in the incredible time of 18 mins. Okay, timing wise, not too good, but i was hardly breathless and maintained a steady pace :D

training yesterday

Wasn't a good run, body's still aching from PT the day before

approx. 4-5km 20 mins D=

Back exercising

Some will training after a long break.

I'm pretty off-form

I pushed myself so hard, my granddad would be proud.

Time: 17.45
Dist: approx 3-4km

I love my ariakes

For all those who don't know, K swiss has created a model of shoes specifically made for parkour.

The K-Swiss Ariake.

Official Statements(notable)
The K-Swiss Ariake is the most supportive Free-Running shoe for moving over, under and through the streets.

• Traction is achieved with a combination high-grip rubber in the forefoot and durable Aosta® rubber outsole in the heel.
• Stability is maximized by an external heel counter and variable width lacing.
• Cushioning is achieved with a dual Density CMEVA midsole compound.
• Durability is enhanced with an extra-padded, seamless forefoot and rubber toe bumper.


My Opinion

Let me first explain why I'm qualified to judge. I currently own a pair of these:

Mine's slightly different in color.

These are the BEST running shoes ever. When you run in them, you can actually feel the wind woosh-ing around your feet. The weight of the shoes is so negligible, its like running barefooted, except with proper soles.

So how does this make me a good shoe-critic? My feet have been spoiled by Adidas' Climacool.

Now. Let's compare the Climacool with these:


Again, mine are in different colors. Will post pictures soon enough

In terms of cooling, Ariake looses hands down. After my Climacool, these made my feet feel as though Suresh Sensei made me do that Korean ashi-sabaki exercise. They were so hot, it was like a furnace. However, unlike the Climacool, my heel did not feel the impact of the road at all. Now, I have a more-than-sensitive heel especially when I have kendo training which just started recently. There are times when I accidentally fumi kumi(feet stomp to you non-kendoka out there) heel first. This hurts a hell lot.

The Weight is equivalent to my Climacool, maybe even lighter, as my strides were faster and stronger. This could also be caused by improved traction on the awesome soles on the Ariake. Let me just put it one way about the traction. As a beginner traceur, I do not have the ability to do a single tic-tac (wall run). With them Ariake, I can easily jump onto a wall, and propel my way upwards. With some practice, I may even clear 3 steps off a wall.

Comparing Shoes
	K Swiss Ariake	Adidas ClimaCool Armathor
Weight	draw
Cooling		Win
Traction	Win
Cushioning	Win
Durability	Win
Appearance	draw

tl;dr
Need running shoes or new to parkour? This is one fine shoe to consider.

will training again

good will training today, 17:25 in the 3-4km run today

back, after malaysia trip (no exercise)

So now once again I'm back, and I went for a late night run, to work over the guilt of missing the first training in a while. Figured I need extra will power, so today was will power training.

17:50 best timing for my 3-4 km run. Wasn't easy mind you

More ONI

Hahaha, my online sensei!


Teleporting skillz here


Kash vault

One more day gone

breakfast: teh c beng + beehoon

lunch: lasagne from pasta mania

snack: jack & jill potato chips

dinner: normal stuffs

exercise: 18 min run approx 3-4 km

no exercise today

lunch: instant mee goreng

jolly shandy

mango juice

dinner: normal stuff.

Another cycle

back onto another day 1 (of 3) of exercise: 18 mins run + some parkour vaulting practice

another day, another sin

morning: 2 slices of bread

lunch: instant kuay chap, tang yuan

good dinner: roasted pork, curry fish head, rice :D:D:D

and loads of snacks today.

midnight drink

at 1 am: 1 can of mirinda

lunch: hokkien noodles

dinner: bbq chicken with some of 'em rice

Lazy Vault

if any experienced traceurs are out there, please gimme some tips on how to improve my technique





filmed by myself with my webcam, so ignore quality and about 5 seconds of nothing in the vid

food today:

lunch: instant noodles D=
jolly shandy
loadsa loadsa water

snack: tapioca chips

dinner: normal stuff
horrible weather

34 min run

studying makes me hungry

i studied 5 mins today, and i've eaten 3 snacks alr D=

lunch: spaghetti
snack: 2 wang wang biscuits, 1 small packet of hello panda

1 can of mirinda + 1 cup teh C beng

dinner: normal stuff

exercise:

approx 3-4km run (18 mins)

I can lazyvault!!!!

this is kinda awesome, i tried doing a lazy vault at waist level and succeeded!!

approx. 3-4 km run 20 mins

A new day, a new begining

bloody hell, seems like i eat unhealthy food at home more often than outside

Lunch: instant noodles with shabu-shabu beef and an egg

1 can of coke zero (for a substitute, this is pretty awesome)

dinner: normal stuffs again

Another exercise break day

lunch: 85g Jack n Jill chili flavoured potato chips

second lunch: chicken rice with teh c beng

dinner: last night's leftovers

exercuse

Dont wanna give excuses for exercising anymore

31min 5km approx

boom boom boom!

Food in School

lunch: fillet o fish + med fries + mid diet coke

snack: marinda =(

dinner: lor bak with rice and other assorted stuff. veggies included