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Recently I was comparing apps for navigation (TopoGPS and Outdooractive). Both apps are great, but the main perk of Outdooractive is that it has a web interface. You can plan routes from your computer and access them on the iPhone app, but TopoGPS is on the iPhone only. The app I probably have the most interaction with during the day is my calorie tracking app. I’ve been using YAZIO for about two years and it has been satisfactory, but there were a few small annoyances to the app and I was never completely satisfied with. ...

New week, new record! For the first time in my life I ran 12 kilometers, and immediately another 10k PR! This morning it was time for my long run, and while I was drinking my coffee I decided to watch a running technique video again to see what I could improve. Lately I have mainly focused on my heart rate and steps per minute, but today I focused more on maintaining a better posture by sticking out my chest a bit more and leaning forward a bit more. The result was that I suddenly ran much faster and more relaxed without this resulting in a higher HR, and my steps per minute were also fine afterwards with 171SPM. These days I usually run around 6:30 but I’m really surprised that I was able to set both a distance record and a higher average speed without having to make any effort except constantly maintaining a better posture. “Running Tall” was the mantra that I kept coming back to when I noticed that I started to sink back. ...

What I Learned from Kipchoge, the Fastest Marathon Runner in the World Kipchoge is not only a world-class athlete, but also a source of inspiration and wisdom for anyone who wants to improve their life. I recently listened to an interview with him on YouTube, and I was amazed by his insights on running, success, pain, discipline and happiness. Here are some of the key takeaways and a summary of what he shared. ...

Hydration Notes from Huberman Podcast For the first 10 hours of the day, consume 236ml for every hour awake During exercise, follow Galpin equation: 2ml per kg of bodyweight every 15-20 minutes on average. This does not mean you need to stop exercising and drink this amount. You can also consume it in a larger amount afterwards. It is recommended to drink during exercise though. Use the normal recommendation to hydrate before exercise, this establishes a good baseline for heading into exercise. ...

Although I was already doing something very similar, yesterday I discovered MAF training through this video: This video is super inspiring because he actually runs a 3 hour marathon while recording! I was already doing base training for my running which I discovered through the r/running Reddit. Here you focus on time instead of distance and do many runs on low intensity throughout the week, and one long run where you go 5 minutes more every week. ...

It was a nice week. I had an extra day off on Asenscion day and I decided to go for a camping trip for the first time after I moved back to the Netherlands. It was a great experience, and I wrote a couple of Tumblr posts with photos: https://www.tumblr.com/mischavandenburg/718093517925367808/first-trip-in-the-netherlands-part-1?source=share https://www.tumblr.com/mischavandenburg/718098930739593216/part-2?source=share Links: 202305232005 [[outdoors]]

Through YouTube I’ve been exposed to quite a bit of Japanese culture and I love many aspects of it. I love this list of habits, and I was surprised to see how many of them I already incorporate. Clean the Toilet Many successful businessmen clean the toilet every day. It humbles you. Ajahn Chah also talks about this a lot. Check out “Toilets on the Path”. I’m also very focused on cleanliness and especially emphasize keeping my toilet clean. But I like the idea of cleaning it every day and I’m going to give it a try. ...

Happiness, Hedonic Adjustment, Experiences This was a very good video. I can honestly say that I am very happy and content, and I lead a very fulfilling life. I do not usually watch this kind of “happiness” content because I’m already happy. But this video did give me some very important insights which have influenced the way I approach money and happiness. ...

I ran 10k for the first time in my life today. I ran to the beach and back in Heemskerk on hardened forest roads, listening to the birds and feeling the spring sun on my face. I felt great and had a smile on my face most of the time. Lots of interesting thoughts popping up in the mind as I run and reflect. Hardly noticed that 77 minutes went by because I was having such a good time. ...

If you would have told me 5 years, 3 years, 1 year, or even 3 months ago, that one day I would be 50 minutes into a run with a big beaming smile on my face, I would have never believed you, but today it happened. My base building schedule is giving me good results. I did this week’s long run this morning and it was 7 minutes longer than last week’s long run. I ran 8.5 kilometres in 67 minutes. ...