I made up my mind to join the 52nd Ehime Marathon next February. However, I haven't run more than 50 meters in 30 years. What should I do first? I asked one of my friends for some advice, and he told me to walk fast during my commuting time of 30 minutes for some time and then start running. He also gave me a lesson about the runner's watch. It seemed to be very useful not only for the training but for the actual marathon. I bought a ForeAthlete 110, which is shown below. This gadget is really wonderful. It has a GPS receiver built-in and can record the time and its position every second. That is, it records the running route and various data about running. When I carry it while commuting, it records my walking route and speed in detail. Those data will be uploaded on the net and utilized to increase my physical strength.
Adhering to his advice, I have tried walking rapidly every day for a few weeks and I bought a pair of shoes for the marathon today, which were manufactured by American company, New Balance. They are said to be designed for participants of the ultra-marathon. I tried various pairs of shoes on at the shop and chose those because they fit my feet perfectly, holding my heels tight and keeping my toes free to some extent. I can't wait to jog with them on.
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