wanichan's English blog

Just blogging in English from Osaka, Japan. Technology, Diary and Life Style.

Achieved a sub-5-hour Marathon finish in Osaka Marathon 2024

By the time I realized it, it was just before the marathon. I had prepared for it a long time ago, but failed to put it into action when it needed to be done. Besides, it was raining on the day of the marathon, so I didn't know what to pre…

Changing my Mac from Pink 12'' MacBook to Pink 24'' iMac

My current Pink 12" MacBook no longer allows macOS update. Up to macOS Ventura. MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) I received an email a few months ago that said, "Would you like to upgrade to a new MacBook Air?" Unless there is pink on the M…

My first full marathon, successfully completed!

The 25th Osaka Yodo-river Citizens' Marathon, 10km run on November 4 and registration the day before the half and full marathon held on November 5. I went to pick up my bib to check the venue. 10K run men 33 min, women 44 min. Wow, too fas…

Does a Running Habit Improve Communication Disorders?

This morning, after returning home from my usual four-lap jog at Nagai Park, an interesting article popped up in my iPad's Google app recommendations. "7 Ways That Running Makes You a Better Person" - Running not only makes you healthier, …

I pre-ordered this Pink Apple Watch Series 9!

My first Apple Watch was Series 4, bought at the Apple Store on my birthday eve 5 years ago. I swiched to the Series 6 two years later. When the Apple Watch Series 8 came out, there was no pink in the body color, and instead it was replace…

I'm running a marathon this fall.

Last time I entered into 2020 Guam marathon but it's postphoned and cancelled, My running mate encouraged me to run a marathon, so I got off my butt and I decided to run in Osaka Yodo-River Citizens' Marathon first of all. It has been thre…

To Prevent from Heat Stroke

As you know, this summer has been very hot and humid, and we must be careful of heat stroke. We are told to avoid going outside during the day. However, many Japanese are unable to take off their masks despite such dangerous heat.