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Continue reading →: Not Free, But Perfect: A Runner’s Morning Inside Rikugien Garden, TokyoRunning while on holiday has become my most reliable ritual. No matter how tight the itinerary or how tempting the hotel bed feels, I always pack my running shoes. Tokyo was no exception. Jet lag, cold weather, and convenience store snacks at midnight couldn’t stop me. As usual, the first…
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Continue reading →: The Subtle Art of Not Looking Like You’re Stopping Mid-RunRunning photography is strange. You can finish a good run—legs tired, breathing under control, ego intact—then look at the photo and wonder why you resemble someone late for work but not committed enough to actually run. It’s confusing how something that feels powerful can look so… negotiable. Over time, I…
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Continue reading →: This Shoe Shouldn’t Exist (But I Run 5Ks in It Anyway)The shoe was dead. The glue had failed, the Air Zoom unit had popped, and Nike would strongly recommend I stop. But then I remembered Caballo Blanco—the man who destroyed shoes on purpose—and I realized this wasn’t the end of the story. It was the beginning.
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Continue reading →: Skechers Slip-Ins Monster Evo: When Sneakers Go Full Monster Truck ModeForget minimalism — the Skechers Slip-Ins Monster Evo is all about going big, bold, and blissfully comfortable. With a midsole taller than a Hoka Bondi and a hands-free slip-on design, this casual sneaker feels like walking on a memory-foam cloud with monster-truck tires. It’s not built for running — it’s…
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Continue reading →: My Final Boss: On Cloud Pulse NextAfter years of running and years of buying more shoes than my closet ever asked for, I can finally say it: I’ve tried all the famous running shoe brands. From Nike’s rocket-like Zoom series, to Adidas with its fiberglass plates, to the cloud-like Hoka Bondi, even down to Diadora’s Italian…
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Continue reading →: Fotoyu: The Startup That Turns Weekend Sweat into Sellable SelfiesFotoyu is a unique Indonesian startup turning casual weekend exercise into shareable, high-quality photos using face recognition. Learn how it works, what makes it brilliant, and the privacy challenges it faces.
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Continue reading →: Running Shoes vs. Lifestyle Shoes: Why Looking Sporty Doesn’t Mean Running ReadyConfused about the difference between lifestyle and running shoes? This article explains why your trendy sneakers may look sporty but aren’t built for real runs—and how to spot the right pair for performance.
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Continue reading →: Lost in the Fresh Foam X Multiverse: My Review of the New Balance Kaiha RoadA no-nonsense review of the New Balance Fresh Foam X Kaiha Road — the underrated, cushioned daily trainer with grip strong enough to handle Indonesia’s sudden rainstorms. Perfect for runners who value comfort, stability, and subtle style.
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Continue reading →: Back to the (Barefoot) Future: My Review of the Inov8 Bare-XFA humorous, honest review of the Inov-8 Bare-XF — the most expensive shoe in my rotation with zero midsole, zero gimmicks, and 100% ground feel. Here’s how it helped me transition to barefoot running, and why less might just be more.
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Continue reading →: Running Through History and Hills: My Fort Canning Park ExperienceDiscover what it’s like to run at Fort Canning Park in Singapore — a historic, green escape with hill climbs, scenic city views, and a surprising lack of running signs. A must-visit route for adventurous runners!
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I’m Rizqa
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