Well, it's just a little over two weeks before the marathon. That means one final long run, and then taper down and mental preparation up to the big day.
Tomorrow's long run plan:
Pack backpack with change of clothes for Yuttarien (the "super public bath" my friend and I will be partaking of).
Run down the seaside for about 5 or 6 miles and meet my friend Kevin.
Run the remaining miles down to a place called Yuttarien, which is a super public bath. ("Super" as in "Super War-Mart," etc. It is a big ass bath house and relaxation space.)
Soak up the minerals. Soak up some friendship. Soak up a beer.
That's it!
Yuttarien rules. Check out some photos here. One of the best parts for me is sprawling out on the tatami after soaking in the bath, and watching TV with an ice cream or beer.
Speaking of which, you should check out this weird and wonderful song by Japanese pop-punk band Shonen Knife from 1986, titled, appropriately, "Public Bath."
Lyrics:
I go public bath some nights
It is near my house
Mineral, bubble, electric
Baths are
Very good for my body
I like public bath, I like public bath
I like public bath, I like public bath
I like public bath, I like public bath
I like public bath, I like public bath
I'm looking forward to eat
Ice cream
After my bath time
Outside cold wind
Inside hot steam
Singing in bath tub
Water works hot and cool
I'm washing my body
I like public bath, I like public bath
I like public bath, I like public bath
I like public bath, I like public bath
I like public bath, I like public bath
I'm looking forward to eat
Ice cream
After my bath time
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Let's go!
(Thanks for stopping by. If you missed the last installment of MARATHON BLOG, number 24, you can find it HERE. If you want to know why I am keeping this blog, and the inspiration for starting such a record on the blockchain, you can find the first MARATHON BLOG post HERE.)
~KafkA
Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist, creator, and peaceful parent residing in Niigata City, Japan. Graham runs the "Voluntary Japan" online initiative with a presence here on Steem, as well as Facebook and Twitter. (Hit me up so I can stop talking about myself in the third person!)
