The first Osaka Marathon was successfully completed!

Although it wasn't a clear autumn day, the cloudy skies were perfect for running, and I was able to run comfortably with the constant support of over one million people along the road.

The 35km hurdle was a big one, and I suffered from muscle cramps in both thighs, meaning I couldn't reach my target time, but I really enjoyed running for 3 hours and 40 minutes through the streets of Osaka, a place I normally wouldn't be able to run in. There were many runners dressed in Osaka-themed costumes, which entertained not only the runners but also the people along the route.

I took blood tests before and after the full marathon to understand the physical effects of the marathon.CK deviating from muscle(creatinine phosphokinase)However, the previous value was 70 IU/l.(International unit/1 liter)to 6600 IU/lThis shows the tremendous impact on the skeletal muscles.It depends on the speed you run, but I think that unless you have had a certain amount of training, a full marathon can have many negative effects on the body.

The optimal exercise intensity for your body is a "happy pace." Regular jogging or brisk walking at an intensity that allows you to have a conversation with the person next to you will help maintain good cardiopulmonary function and skeletal muscles that are less likely to fall.All of our staff hope to utilize their own experience in exercise to help manage the health of everyone at Kitano Hospital's Cardiac Center.

Everyone, live a comfortable life with comfortable exercise habits!