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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · 1d

The end of the month adjustments time! Although it was raining and dark, I went out to the footpath along a local creek. Needed 6 km to reach my monthly running distance goal of 150 km. Ran 6.4 km super easy. I wore the reflective yellow raincoat and bottom like a traffic control worker. #running

Running and Riding stats between May and Oct. Managed to run 150 km in Oct.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · 3d

Went out for a run on the bike path aong Sakaigawa River just before the sunset. The temperature was around 15C. I wore a long-sleeve shirt. Ran 13 km super easy. Felt strong till the end. Not much traffic on the cycling road. Greeted with a few familiar faces. #runing

A view from the flood-control pond park.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · 5d

The wet weather kept me from visiting my mother during the weekend. Had a nice sunny day today and I made a delivery of fresh fruits and snacks to her in late afternoon. Took my regular route along 2 rivers. Ran 14.6 km total. Felt good and strong. Need 30 km more by the end of Oct. #running

A heron near Sakimai Bridge along Sakaigawa River.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · 6d

The wet weather has kept me from running outdoor for 4 days. It's dark and raining, but I could't help going out for a run. Went out to the footpath along a neighborhood creek and ran 10 km super easy. Although I had a headlamp, I had to watch my step carefully on the wet slippy surface. #running

Run stats 2025-10-26 10.30km in 1:18:50, 7.39 /km

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · 10d

It's chilly and raining. My partner wanted to have Nabe for dinnner. She asked me to get the vegitable and muchrooms at the local supermaret. I used that request as an excuse to go out for a short run. Ran 5.6 km in cold, wet, and dark. The Nabe got me warmed up. Finished it off with Ramen needle.

Vegitable and pork Nabe (Japanese style stew), a great dish for a chilly day.

Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · 12d

The 1st run since getting the double jabs(COVID+flu) on Saturday. Went out to the footpath along a neighborhood creek in early evening. Ran 5 miles in the dark. Went super super slow throughout. The right upper arm is still a little itchy, but I felt O.K. Love the nice cool weather! #running

Run stats for 2025-10-20 8.33km in 75 min. (7:48/km, 127bpm, 165spm)

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · 15d

I have an appointment for COVID and Flu shots at a neighborhood clinic tomorrow morning. So, I may not be able to visit my mother during the weekend due to the adverse effects. I ran to the mother's nursing home in late afternoon and delivered fresh fruits and snacks. Ran 14.5km total. #running

9.5 km from the ocean, a sign on the bike path

Dusk, a view from the flood-control ponds along the bike path.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · 17d

Rained on and off since late afternoon. Stayed home and settled for a late night #Zwift session. Span super easy for 87 min. Followed 2 similar paced riders. Looks like my current sweet spot for Zwifting is just under 120W or 1.7w/kg. I pedal around 3.2w/kg until 5 years ago. Aging is brutal.

Zwifting on Monday. 43.3km in 90 min. 119W avr.

Zwift report from Wed. 42.6km in 87min. 118W avr.

Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · 18d

Went out for a run to the pedestrian walk along a neighborhood creek after dark. Although the days are getting shorter, the cooler weather makes my runs easier. Today was under 20C. Ran 10 km easy. Felt great throughout. I could have gone a couple of miles farther if I had time. #running #cat

Qoo, the black cat. He is ready for Halloween.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · 24d

Went out to the pedestrian walk along a neighborhood creek at the sunset. A typhoon is moving to the north off the coast of our main island. We expect some strong wind and rain tomorrow. Ran 10 km just nice and easy. Felt great going out for a run after the 2 consecutive days of #Zwift. #running

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · 27d

Ran to the mother's nursing home. Delivered fresh fruits and snacks and saw my mother in her room. The weather was perfect for running. I ran to the north on my return trip and made it the 1st 10-mile run since early June. Bought a 5 kg rice bag on my way back and carried it. #running

6 km to Route 1, a sign on the bike path.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Oct 2

The 1st run in Oct. As climate becomes #runner friendly, Oct. is a big month for us. Went out to the pedestrian walk along a neighborhood creek just before the sunset. Ran 10 km super easy. Felt good and strong all the way. I dropped the National Census sheet in mail box on my way, #running

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 30

Done an hour #Zwift session. Finished September achieving my running and riding distance goals, 150 km and 500 km repectively. It's almost midnight, now. I can have a couple of beer, play guitar and relax. Competing in anything is not my thing, but I've been a goal-oriented since I was a kid.

In September, I ran 154 km and rode (mostly Zwift) 501.8 km.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 30

The end of month adjustments! Needed 4.3 km to achieve my monthly running goal. Went out to the footpath along a creek and ran 5 miles /8.3 km. It's a comfotable climate for #running. Felt really good. I plan to do a #Zwift session later tonight. I still need 33 km to meet my cycling goal.

It's the last day of September. The clouds look still Summer to me.

The footpath along a neighborhood creek. I have the path all to myself.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 28

Skipped a workout yesterday visiting the family grave in Central Tokyo. Went out for a run to the former U.S. Navy area (turned to a park and baseball fields), and then made 3 laps on the footpath along a creek. Ran 12.5 km. The temp. was around 25C and the wind was calm. #running.

Baseball field in the former U.S. Navy area in my neighborhood.

Fall sky, a view from the former U.S. Navy area in my neighborhood.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 26

Reached 30C in the mid-afternoon, but cooled down after the sunset. Went out to the bike path along Sakaigawa River and ran 13 km easy in early evening. Since my partner is still out of town, I got the dishes for my dinner at Co-Op supermarket on my way back. Found discounted food items. #running

The crescent moon over the suspension bridge.

My dinner, I got Sashimi and Seaweed salad (both half price) and Tempura and rice (30% off) at Coop Supermarket. I added letucce, onion slices, bell pepper to the salad. And of course a couple of beer.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 24

Delivered fresh fruits and snack to my mother at her nursing home. It's been 2 weeks since I saw her. She was good. Took my regular route along 2 rivers back home. Ran 15 km total. Stopped by at an Italian Cafe/Bakery and had very late lunch. The weather was perfect. Felt good and strong.

Fall sky and clouds, on my way to the mother's

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 23

Autumnal Equinox Day, a national holiday. My partner is out of town till Sat. attending a handcraft exhibition. She stays in her parent's house in Central Tokyo. I have the house all to myself. Ran 10 km super easy along the neborhood creek in the sunset. Felt good and refreshing. #running

Qoo, the black cat, a photo my partner sent from her parent's house in central Tokyo.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 20

Another sunset run along a neighborhood creek. Nice cooler weather, it could have been perfect for going long. I didn't carry a water bottle. Ran 10 km super easy. Besides the podcasts from NPR and The Guardian, I listened to my seasonal favorites, such as Summer Breeze and Harvest moon. #running

Temp. Was much cooler this evening. 23C was almost perfect.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 18

The weather forcast for coming weekend doesn't look good. I decided to get some running miles in the early evening. Ran 10 km super easy on the footpath along a neighborhood creek. Temp. was finally under 28C. I was comfortable. Felt good and strong throughout. Thunder storm came later. #running

Ran 10 km along a local creek, 2025-09-18

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 14

Went out to the footpath along a neighborhood creek around the sunset. The summer is supposed to be over, but it was still hot and muggy. Ran 10 km super easy. I sipped water from the bottle often and threw some over my head, too. Saw the fireworks from the high school nearby. #running.

Firework from the high school nearby, It signals the finale of their culture festival.

A view from my running route, park and hill.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 12

Running in the rain. The local forecast said that rainshower was expected in half an hour. I went out to the footpath along a neighborhood creek anyway. The heavy downpour came in the 3rd lap. Although the rain didn't bother me, I cut it short at 5 miles. The cooler weather was nice. #running

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 10

Made an unscheduled visit and delivery to my mother in the nursing home. Had a call from her caretaker in the morning. She was unhappy and cranky. They wanted me to talk to her. Ran 8km back home. It was around the sunset, but it's still hot and muggy. I went extremely slow thoughhout. #running

A view from the flood-control pond park along the bike path at dusk.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 7

Visited my mother at her nursing home in late afternoon. I thought the Summer was over, but it was still extremely hot and humid. Although I took the shortest route possible, I had a tough time running 12 km. On my return trip, I felt dizzy and had to walk when I climbed a short hill. #running

The sun was going down. Ran across the former U.S. Navy facility area back home.

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Sabu Chan @sabuchan.bsky.social · Sep 7

Yesterday, I felt Summer was finally over. I just ran 6km to the mother’s nursing home. It’s dangerously warm and humid still. People shouldn’t be outside and shouldn’t run.