Yesterday, I spent 3 hours running around a #helipad on a ferry. Yes, literally round and round, for 3 hours and 1 minute.
Here are some reflections/observations from my experience: - Time management: since leaving my job and becoming #selfemployed last month, it’s been a very interesting experiment in self-discipline. No official start times. No office. No “routine”. I’m in the midst of preparing for a full #marathon, which means I need to train - no excuses. I spent 14 hours on a ferry, but that’s no reason not to train! I’m still getting used to it, but trying my best to stick to daily promises, whether work-related or personal... - Running around on a #ferry is 1 way to mess with #running apps 😉 @nikerunning recorded that I ran 105km, across the ocean, and burnt 8000+ calories (I actually ran something more like 30km...) - At first, people ignored me or looked at me like I was crazy. Then, as the hours went by, a few people started cheering and gave me high fives. And then, as the sun started to set, an elderly couple actually joined me. Eventually, people started taking photos of this crazy group of randoms running around in circles on the top deck... All in all, a worthwhile experience. And I’m feeling a little more prepared for the marathon, coming up this weekend... Thank you to the awesome human beings who gave me high fives, shouts of encouragement, and joined in the fun. People never cease to amaze me 🙂 #japan🇯🇵 #creativerunning #ferryjogging #amamioshima #explorejapan #runforrestrun
Kayaking through untouched #mangroves to the #Pinaisara waterfalls in Iriomote island, one of #Okinawa’s hidden gems. This is undoubtedly one of my favourite spots, and is known as “the last wilderness” in #Japan... The government is pushing to have #Iriomote and surrounding areas registered as a #UNESCO world heritage site for its natural treasures, which means that conserving the natural environment is, and will continue to be, a priority. Thanks @dai1228 for being an awesome guide and showing us around!! #nature #japan🇯🇵 #kayaking🚣
Today, we made history. How? We co-created #Japan’s first-ever “Plog”. What is #Plogging? It’s a combination of "JOGGING" and "PLOCKA UPP" (which means "to pick up" in Swedish). It’s an eco-friendly fitness craze that’s taking over the world, involving jogging while picking up litter. Plogging is a more comprehensive form of exercise, as it requires bending, lunges, and arm movements to pick up rubbish. 30 mins of plogging burns 288 calories, compared to 235 calories from regular jogging... Anyways, Thank you so much to everyone who joined us this morning for Japan’s first ever #PLOG in #YoyogiPark #Tokyo. In under an hour, we were able to collect a surprising amount of #rubbish, connect many interesting people (including toddlers!), and work up a sweat in the sunshine. People say their isn’t a lot of #litter in Japan, but just from today, our experiences tell us otherwise. Perhaps you only notice when you put on your “Plogging eyes”... Excited that the Plogging revolution is finally in Japan! #Plogga #CleanUp #Community #SocialImpact #SocialInnovationJapan
