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<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Just steps from the Imperial Palace, a popular running spot, at "Runbase," an adidas running facility, we experienced the "Running Dock" service, launched in December!

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>"Runbase," an adidas running facility. It offers lockers and showers, of course, but also towel, shoe, and apparel rentals, so you can come empty-handed! They also provide individual consultations with running specialists and host various running events tailored to different levels and goals.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>"Runbase," an adidas running facility. It offers lockers and showers, of course, but also towel, shoe, and apparel rentals, so you can come empty-handed! They also provide individual consultations with running specialists and host various running events tailored to different levels and goals.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>"Runbase," an adidas running facility. It offers lockers and showers, of course, but also towel, shoe, and apparel rentals, so you can come empty-handed! They also provide individual consultations with running specialists and host various running events tailored to different levels and goals.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>"Runbase," an adidas running facility. It offers lockers and showers, of course, but also towel, shoe, and apparel rentals, so you can come empty-handed! They also provide individual consultations with running specialists and host various running events tailored to different levels and goals.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>"Runbase," an adidas running facility. It offers lockers and showers, of course, but also towel, shoe, and apparel rentals, so you can come empty-handed! They also provide individual consultations with running specialists and host various running events tailored to different levels and goals.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Check ①: Body Composition Analysis by InBodyImagine scanning your body; using specialized equipment, we check internal body conditions essential for running, such as body fat, muscle mass, and hydration levels. After registering your age and gender, simply stand on the platform. In less than two minutes, the results are printed. You'll receive a detailed explanation of all measurements, along with other results, during the final training guidance session.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Check ①: Body Composition Analysis by InBodyImagine scanning your body; using specialized equipment, we check internal body conditions essential for running, such as body fat, muscle mass, and hydration levels. After registering your age and gender, simply stand on the platform. In less than two minutes, the results are printed. You'll receive a detailed explanation of all measurements, along with other results, during the final training guidance session.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Check ①: Body Composition Analysis by InBodyImagine scanning your body; using specialized equipment, we check internal body conditions essential for running, such as body fat, muscle mass, and hydration levels. After registering your age and gender, simply stand on the platform. In less than two minutes, the results are printed. You'll receive a detailed explanation of all measurements, along with other results, during the final training guidance session.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Check ②: Alignment CheckWe examine the skeletal structure of your legs, crucial for running. We measure knee angle, leg length, and heel angle, and finally assess leg shape, checking for bowlegs or knock-knees. An imbalanced state with differences between the left and right sides not only hinders performance improvement but can also lead to injuries such as lower back pain or joint pain.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Check ②: Alignment CheckWe examine the skeletal structure of your legs, crucial for running. We measure knee angle, leg length, and heel angle, and finally assess leg shape, checking for bowlegs or knock-knees. An imbalanced state with differences between the left and right sides not only hinders performance improvement but can also lead to injuries such as lower back pain or joint pain.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Check ②: Alignment CheckWe examine the skeletal structure of your legs, crucial for running. We measure knee angle, leg length, and heel angle, and finally assess leg shape, checking for bowlegs or knock-knees. An imbalanced state with differences between the left and right sides not only hinders performance improvement but can also lead to injuries such as lower back pain or joint pain.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>"For example, if your knee angle is too wide, it can put stress on your knees. This is particularly common in women. Also, if there's a difference in leg length, it might indicate issues with pelvic flexibility or muscle balance. We provide advice on necessary support, such as thorough stretching or strengthening exercises. However, Matsuura-san, your angles and leg length differences are within normal limits! That's excellent. You do seem to have a slight tendency towards bowlegs, possibly due to tightness in the outer thigh muscles, but this can easily be improved with stretching."

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Check ③: Muscle FlexibilityLying on a bed, we check the flexibility of your lower body, mainly the front and back thigh muscles and hip joints. There are four basic checks. Based on the flexibility and alignment checks, we conduct additional checks according to your individual condition, such as muscle and strength balance, center of gravity, and balance.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Check ③: Muscle FlexibilityLying on a bed, we check the flexibility of your lower body, mainly the front and back thigh muscles and hip joints. There are four basic checks. Based on the flexibility and alignment checks, we conduct additional checks according to your individual condition, such as muscle and strength balance, center of gravity, and balance.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Feedback & CareBased on the results of the InBody, alignment, and tightness checks, we provide advice on stretches and training methods tailored to your needs. You'll also receive a sheet summarizing the advice along with your InBody and tightness check results when you leave, so you don't need to memorize everything on the spot. Feel free to ask any questions, no matter how small, to get the most out of the advice!

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Feedback & CareBased on the results of the InBody, alignment, and tightness checks, we provide advice on stretches and training methods tailored to your needs. You'll also receive a sheet summarizing the advice along with your InBody and tightness check results when you leave, so you don't need to memorize everything on the spot. Feel free to ask any questions, no matter how small, to get the most out of the advice!

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Stretching the HamstringsSit with your legs extended and place one foot on a bench with your knee straight. Grasp your toes with both hands. If this is difficult, one hand is fine. Ideally, use the opposite hand to the foot on the bench, but if that's too hard, use the same hand, or grasp your ankle instead of your toes. Keep your chest up and your knee straight as you stretch. At this point, try wiggling your toes forward, backward, left, and right. Hold the position with your ankle tilted towards the direction that feels most stretched.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Calf StretchStand facing a wall or handrail, extend the leg that was on the bench backward, and press your heel towards the ground as if stretching your calf. The key is to "press your heel towards the ground."

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Quadriceps StretchStep forward with one foot, place the knee of the opposite leg on the ground, and lean forward while engaging your glutes and core. You should feel the stretch along the front of your entire leg, but focus on the stretch at the base of your thigh.*Repeat the same stretch with the other leg.<div style="

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<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Glute StretchSit on the floor with your legs extended. Bend one knee and cross that leg over the extended leg. Hug the bent knee and pull it towards the opposite shoulder.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Chest StretchStand up straight and pull your arms back, imagining squeezing your shoulder blades together. Engage your core and be mindful not to arch your lower back. This stretch alone will significantly improve your arm swing.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Chest StretchStand up straight and pull your arms back, imagining squeezing your shoulder blades together. Engage your core and be mindful not to arch your lower back. This stretch alone will significantly improve your arm swing.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>Warm-up: SquatsAim for about 10 repetitions. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hands on your hips. Bend your knees as if pushing your hips back. Engage your core and press firmly through your big toes as you slowly lower yourself. This allows you to start running with your core engaged and improves your push-off. It also warms up your body by keeping your muscles active. Incorporating jump rope after this is ideal. Running is essentially forward motion jump roping, making it an excellent warm-up.

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>"Ideally, there would be more, but increasing the number of exercises can lead to neglecting each one. Therefore, I've introduced the 'minimum essential' exercises tailored to Matsuura-san's physical condition. First, consistently perform these stretches and warm-ups. You should start seeing changes in about a month. Also, make sure to stretch thoroughly after your run, dedicating as much time as possible. This not only prevents next-day fatigue but also leads to physical improvements that enable smoother movement."

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>This concludes the "Running Dock" menu. The session takes approximately one hour per person. Originally, the menu includes advice on shoe selection, but in Matsuura-san's case, as he is creating custom "miadidas" shoes for his full marathon goal, we omitted that part this time. This will be covered in the next installment, "miadidas Creation Edition."

<strong>Runners, take note! Toshio Matsuura's "Running Dock" Experience Report</strong>A "Personal Training Program (1 hour)" is also available separately, where you can run around the Imperial Palace with a professional trainer and receive advice on your running form. Taking advantage of this opportunity to thoroughly check your running performance would be a great idea.

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Toshio Matsuura Experiences adidas' New "Running Dock" Service

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