Even though there are a ton of videos out there on this topic I think you achieved your goal. The information is concise and practical. Definitely gave me some ideas on freshen up my threshold workouts. Great video👍

The number 1 goal for this video is to be THE video to watch to get a gist of Threshold Training! Share with any friends that are looking to get into it!

where was the lookout spot you ended at ( After Omote-sando) ? Great vids as always, hopefully can get a few runs while im back there in November

What would happen if 90% of my shoes were on the "stiffer" side? I only have the rebel v2s as my flexy shoe

Great vid. Can you make a vid on your thoughts on cadence and injury prevention? I hear 180 is to be strived for but I find it impossible. Am always at 160-170. I am 193cm tall so not sure if that makes it harder for me.

Do you need fueling for a 5k or 10k race?

I was in Japan this summer and did my runs at Yoyogi park. Such a beautiful park and really enjoyed running in Japan!

you think a 5k/10k block would be beneficial for jake in upping the vo2 max? i've been following jake for maybe the past year now on strava and i rarely see him do any 5k type work. even in this video he mentions he's been doing more speed work (reps no longer than 2k) but in the 7x2k workout, he's doing it at HM pace which roughly translates to threshold pace. threshold pace isnt really speed work. so if 3:05(ish) is his threshold, wouldnt 800m-1000m reps at 2:55/km (VO2 max effort) or even 400m repeats around 63-65 (anaerobic work) be solid for building his vo2 max? renato canova has talked about how a fast 10k is important for the marathon because if you're a fast 10k runner, the marathon pace isncomparison feels very slow. just my 2 cents and something i noticed from watching this video and the 7x2k video. i know jake has run a sub30 10k before but i dont know if he's dedicated 12 weeks to pure 5k/10k speed.

I've just landed in Tokyo and watching this whilst waiting through the super long immigration line... Hopefully see you out running over the next few days

Ill be in japan sometime this upcoming December. I cant wait to run around the streets and especially parks

I love to see more vlogs of good running routes such as this and the one you did around Imperial Palace. If you do more of this, please create a Top 10 running routes in Tokyo. I am planning a trip in 2025 and itinerary includes running each morning and because of you, will add Imperial Palace, Yoyogi Park and the National Stadium to my list.

When I was in Japan, I ran in Iga in the hills, heaps of elevation and very quiet. I didn't get a chance to run in Tokyo unfortunately.

Great way to see Tokyo!

I’d eat about 30mins after training, not right after. Blood flow right training is very high in the muscles, and very little on the splanchnics.

I don’t know if you covered this already, but would like to know why my calves tire early, accompanied by calf pain. If I reach the 18-20kms, I start to have calf cramps. I believe I train correctly and not behind with nutrition.

japan streets are a lovely place to run. stayed in omori area during last years tokyo marathon. absolutely enjoyed running around there. so many things to see while running.

Interesting video, my current rotation is: Recovery - Asics Novablast 4 Moderate - Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 Intervals / Thresholds - Adidas pro 3 Long run - Adidas prime x strung Race - Saucony Pro 3 and Nike Vaporfly 3

I think the traffic lights are definitely the most challenging part of running in Tokyo, and you always have to be careful since a lot of people have their heads in smartphones while they walk these days. One good thing is that street smoking has mostly been eliminated, very different from Adelaide and Melbourne CBDs. You've probably already hit up these spots but in case not, there is a great horseshoe route around the Toyosu fish markets called Toyosu Gururi Park which has great views of Tokyo Bay and a lot of runners. If you start around Kachidoki you can get about 8km with only one traffic light, and of course the Rainbow Bridge is nearby, another great sightseeing run. Also on weekends the run from Shinagawa Seaside to Jonanjima where you can see the planes coming in overhead to land at Haneda depending on the winds is another rite of passage. Lots of cyclists on that route.

Currently only have 2 shoes in rotation atm. Nike Pegasus 40, ASCICS GT-4000. Slay 10k soon.

Yet another great video! And thanks for introducing me to another mantra!

What’s the last spot? The one with view, I’ve never been there.

Thanks gives us some good ideas for places to run before the Tokyo marathon in 2025.

Massage guns?

Pegasus 40 Prm + Invincible 3 + Adidas SL2 (got this now for the tempos & sprints). ALL on sale obvious 😅 230€ on total 😮

I watched the whole thing brotha! Preparing for my first marathon in Matsuzaka, Japan! Your vids on shoe rotation, nutrition, and recovery have been clutch in my current training. #nolapalerts

NEEDED THIS !!!

I discovered that there are certain types of shoes that aggravate my knees, like max cushion shoes. Should i still use them more sparingly or just cut them out? I've been pain free for 3 months without them

coming in Nov, thanks for sharing the run club!

Only the HOKA Mach 6s for my aerobic (long) runs and some of my intervals as these shoes have the capability to pick up the pace quite a bit. Thinking of getting something faster that has a carbon plate for fast workouts and race day to add and start my rotation, any recommendations? 😅

I alternate between the Novablast and the Superblast. Are these too similar? Should I add a carbon plated shoe for my long runs?

saucoy speed

Hey Sota. Aother great and informative video mate, my partner Ayano told me I should ask you if and when you are going back over to Japan next year as we're planning on going there and it would be cool to day hi. My rotation is Saucony Tempus for easy/recovery runs as well as my long runs, New Balance Rebel V4's for tempo runs and the like, although I think I preferred the Brooks Hyperion Max shoes but I got a size too small so had to stop using them unfortunately. And the Saucony Endorphin Elites for race day. Next year I'm going to try the Topo Spector 2 for my long runs and get the Brooks Hyperions for speed workouts and use the revel v4's for the treadmill instead and the Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris for race day. Not sure if I should use the Topo's for my easy/recovery room days also or get something else?

Superblast 2 and pegasus plus 🔁😂

Thinking of picking up the novablast 4

Sota 🤝 shoe video 🤝 justifying my next purchase

Overpronation usually happens with low or no foot arch. I have high arches but my ankles roll inward when I walk or run. I’ve always needed heavy arch support in my shoes

have you tried the nathan built? pretty good. holds a lot, look like a flipbelt

Developed knee pain, after doing an easy slow long run (20 km). 🙈 Guess I have to rest this out until fully recovered. Thanks for the tips. Never did foam rolling regularly and also do too irregular stretching schedule to even have an effect ( like less than once a month). It’s my first time though to develop knee pain after running for over a year.

Algorithm go crazy

Great, I've been wasting all my time stretching for no reason lol Will be glad to cut this out of my routine and save some time

Hey Sota, would really appreciate if you could cover a topic on the benefits and main difference between running a LSD in a single session vs splitting the LSD into 2 smaller runs within the day.

Recovery is the main thing I’ve been struggling with recently, so it’s great get a video from you helping out 🙂

Just contemplating to buy some Injinji to do barefoot running in tokyo next month. Hope it's not gonna be too cold 😂

9:10 shouldn't this discount basically every brand except Altra though? Every other brand uses triangle shaped toeboxes. I just wish there was more of a movement around boycotting these brands to make shoes that are actually shaped like feet, I feel like I'm shouting into the void whenever I talk about it

[8:45] Fun fact: the 10,000 steps guideline originated from Japan!

15:50 Bouns Tip very useful.. It has got me thinking if I'm rushing the process. Thanks for sharing, keep up the great content 😊

Awesome video and great summary of key recovery strategies. Thank you, Sota!

I’m here for all the pre-run snacks. Thanks for distilling all your knowledge into a video for us 🙏

really enjoying these vids, the way you deliver these complex topics is super helpful - not too "dumbed down" but also not too dense or unstructured. And really digging the beautiful Tokyo shots in between the info dumps, you're living the dream! (and I know it's been said by others but the way you eat rich foods literally right before runs is crazy to me 😂) one minor recovery topic i didn't see you cover here that I've always been curious about, is the efficacy of compression clothing post-runs, particularly socks (e.g. compressions socks that cover the foot up to just under the knee). I use them occasionally after hard or long runs and I *think* it helps with inflammation but never been sure on how accurate that is

thanks for the tips sota! in terms of carb refueling, what are the time windows for immediate vs delayed?