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Embracing New Challenges: Why You Should Get Uncomfortable and Laugh Along the Way

Have you ever found yourself staring at a mountain of laundry, wondering if it’s too late to start a new hobby? Maybe you’ve been scrolling through Instagram, seeing friends tackle everything from skydiving to sourdough baking, while you’re just trying to figure out how to open a can of beans without injuring yourself. Fear not! Today, we’re diving into the whimsical world of new challenges and why stepping out of your comfort zone can be one of the best things you ever do—complete with a side of laughter, life lessons, and maybe even a new hobby or two. Check out my previous blog post for hints and tips about discovering […]

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Conquering the Spartan Beast Race in Niigata 2024

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The Spartan Beast Race – just the name itself invokes images of intense challenges, mud, sweat, and a whole lot of grit. As a newly found enthusiast of obstacle course races, I had always heard tales of the legendary Spartan events and the testing grounds they become for athletes and adventurers alike. But it wasn’t until I signed up for the 2024 Spartan Beast in Niigata, Japan, that I truly understood what it meant to be a Spartan. Check out my previous blog post for hints and tips about unlocking your motivation here! Niigata, a region known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant seasons and high-quality rice, might not be the

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Unlocking Motivation: How to Rise from Your Couch and Achieve Greatness!

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We’ve all been there: it’s a lazy Sunday, you’re cozied up on the couch, and the allure of Netflix is practically hypnotic. The idea of being productive feels about as distant as your last gym visit (which, let’s be honest, was sometime in 2023). But what if I told you that there’s a science to motivation that could help you rise from the clutches of your comfy couch and tackle your to-do list—or at least the snacks in the kitchen? Let’s dive into the whimsical world of motivation, complete with laughs, insights, and perhaps a few revelations that could change your life (or at least your snack choices). Check out

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日本のバーの初体験（パート１）

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The Story Begins Welcome to my blog post about my first experience in a Japanese bar (part 1). This story starts in the westerly prefecture of Okayama, Japan. Okayama Prefecture also happens to be known as the prefecture of sunshine, due to its particularly good weather throughout the year. In addition, it is also widely known for delicious fruits such as peaches and grapes, and is the birthplace of the tale of Momotaro, the boy who was born from a peach and went on to slay a bunch of demons with his pet pheasant, monkey and dog. But I think I will write a separate post one day covering some

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スパルタンレース・スーパー10kmの体験談（パート１）

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Spartan Race Super 10km Welcome to my post, Spartan Race Super 10km! This post will cover everything you need to know as well as my personal experiences on the course. If you aren’t sure what exactly a Spartan Race is, or just want some extra background information, please check out my introduction to Spartan Races post using this link! (You can also read a brief summary of my experiences running the 5km Sprint race as well!) Goal Setting and Shiny Medals Every year I try to set a number of category based goals. Physical challenges, travel adventures, studying for qualifications or improving my skills at a hobby for example. It

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Relaxing Spots in Tokyo: Cycling Along the Arakawa River

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Introduction Welcome to my first blog post about life in Japan, where I will be sharing what I get up to in this great country during my free time. I wanted to introduce one of my favourite relacxing spots in Tokyo! To kick things off, I wanted to share somewhere that is often overlooked, but I find to be one of the easiest places to relax, exercise or even enjoy a picnic with your special person when the weather is doing its thing and you feel like enjoying a bit of fresh air. Let me introduce you to the Arakawa River, located on the east side of Tokyo! Not a

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What Is a Spartan Race? Ultimate Guide for Victory!

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Introduction Greetings my fellow readers and welcome to my Introduction to the Spartan Race Blog post! I thought there may be a good number of people who have never heard of a Spartan Race before, so I decided to write a simple bite sized summary to catch you all up. I have made 2024 the year where I will attempt to conquer all of the major Spartan Race events and complete the trifecta medal, so read up on the basics below and look forward to my personal insights as I wrestle my way up hills, over obstacles and through mud, water and fire on my path to victory! So, What

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自分の目標を発見し、達成を目指す！

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Feeling like you are capable of more? Concerned that you are not passionate about much in your life? Perhaps wanting to restructure and reorganize your priorities? How about leveling up a skill, or wanting to work on your fitness or studies? Well, you have come to the right place! I believe all people are capable of accomplishing amazing feats once their full being is behind them driving their actions. Read through the below post to discover your goals and strive for success! One of my strong passions is to help others in unlocking their potential and lighting the fires of passion within them. I truly feel that there is nobody

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