3日目の朝、家の前に広がる広大な湿地帯でのランから始まった朝。今朝は吐く息が白くなるほど冷え込んでいて、空気はぴんと澄み、空が突き抜けるような高さ。
On the third morning, the day began with a run across the vast marshland stretching out in front of the house. This morning, the air was so cold that my breath turned to mist, and the atmosphere was sharp and clear, with the sky stretching to an almost dizzying height.
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家の目の前は自然保護区域になっている湿地帯。トレイルになっていて走っていてとても楽しい。サボテンうさぎ大きな渡り鳥など、日本では見られない動植物がそこかしこにいるのも新鮮でした。
Right in front of the house is a protected wetland area, which has been turned into a trail. Running through it is so much fun. It was refreshing to see plants and animals that aren’t found in Japan, like cacti 🌵, rabbits 🐇, and large migratory birds 🪿, all scattered around the area.
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8kmほど走って家に戻り、Adamのお母さんに作ってもらった朝ごはんを一緒に食べてほっと一息。
After running about 8 kilometers, I returned home and enjoyed a peaceful moment, having breakfast with Adam's mom, who had made it for us.
今年は昨年よりも食事の節制はそこまで厳しくしていませんが、日頃ある程度口にするものに気は遣っているつもり。普段食べる蜂蜜や塩、砂糖、醤油や味噌などの調味料は遠征の時はいつも持っていきます。でも、今回感じたのは愛情がこもったご飯が1番エネルギーが湧くということ。そこに心地よく時間を過ごせる誰かが一緒で、安心できる場所だったら、尚更。
This year, I haven't been as strict with my diet as I was last year, but I do try to be mindful of what I eat on a daily basis. I always bring along ingredients like honey, salt, sugar, soy sauce, and miso when I go on trips or expeditions. However, what I realized this time is that it's the meals made with love that truly give me the most energy. And when there's someone with me to share that comforting time, in a place where I feel safe and at ease, it makes it even more special.
小麦粉は控えて、油はこれならOK、添加物が1番少ないものを選ぶために、パッケージの裏を全て確認。アルコールはNG。気にし出したらキリがなくて、いつしか競技のため、身体のためにやっていたはずなのにストレスになっていることも。
I try to limit my intake of flour, choose oils that are okay, and always check the packaging for the product with the fewest additives. Alcohol is a no-go. Once I started paying attention to all these details, it became endless, and before I knew it, something that was originally for my sport and my body started to feel more like a source of stress.
理屈じゃない栄養があるのだと、しみじみ思った朝でした。
It was a morning when I truly felt that there is a kind of nourishment that goes beyond logic.
ちなみに、今回の旅の始まりからのキーパーソン、Adam @admwlkrは わたしのボス、@kenny_kaneko の幼馴染。働いている @paddler_official のロゴからはじまり、PADDLERのTシャツやステッカーのデザインもAdamが手がけてくれています。とても素敵な写真、動画を撮ってくれ、彼の作品と彼のスーパーハッピーバイブスは、いつも皆に良い影響を与えてくれています
By the way, the key person since the beginning of this trip has been Adam (@admwlkr), who is my boss @kenny_kaneko’s childhood friend. Adam is the one who designed the logo for @paddler_official, as well as the T-shirts and stickers for PADDLER. He took some truly amazing photos and videos, and his work, along with his super happy vibes, always has a positive influence on everyone around him 🌿.
フロリダまで行く国内線のチケットの予約やレンタカーの予約で手こずりながらPCと睨めっこしていたらそろそろお昼になるころ。漕ぐ準備をして、昨日と同じハンティントン・ハーバーへ。
インフレータブルボードは走らせる感覚は違うし、スピードがハードボードに比べて出ないのが少しもどかしいけれど、ボードに厚みがある分、膝を深く曲げて重心を低く保ち続けないと水をキャッチできないので、しっかり足でボードを踏んで押さえて力を伝える練習に。わたしは漕いでいていつも腰が高くなりがちなのですが、重心を落として漕ぎ続けるいい練習になっています。
I was struggling with booking the domestic flight tickets to Florida and the rental car, staring at my computer, when I realized it was almost noon. I got ready to paddle and headed back to Huntington Harbor, just like yesterday. The inflatable board feels different to paddle on, and it’s a bit frustrating since it doesn't pick up speed as easily as a hardboard. However, because the board is thicker, I need to keep my knees bent deeply and maintain a low center of gravity to catch the water properly. It's great practice for focusing on pressing down with my feet to transmit power to the board. I tend to raise my hips while paddling, but this is a good exercise for keeping my center of gravity low and improving my form.
戻ってきたら、クレジットカードの登録がうまくいかない、レンタカーをピックする時間の変更がうまくいかない、と暗号にしか見えない英語のテキストに四苦八苦しながらフライトやレンタカーの予約を進めつつ仕事。
When I got back, I struggled with registering my credit card, had trouble changing the rental car pick-up time, and was working through flight and car rental bookings while battling with texts that looked like nothing but a jumble of code. It was a mix of frustration and work.
夕飯は食べてみたいと言ったタコスを作ってくれました。 日本ではタコスは信じられないほど高いから、たくさん食べられて幸せです。
For dinner, they made the tacos I had mentioned wanting to try. 🌮🙏🏾 Tacos are unbelievably expensive in Japan, so I'm really happy to be able to eat as many as I want!
今日はロケットの打ち上げがあり、運良くその発射を肉眼で見ることができました彗星のように尾を引きながらひとり宇宙に旅立っていく様子に、なんだか勇気をもらえました
Today, there was a rocket launch, and I was lucky enough to see it with my own eyes 🚀🌏. Watching it soar into space, trailing like a comet, was incredibly inspiring and gave me a sense of courage ☄️.
明日早朝は @dannyching404 のトレーニングセッションを紹介してもらったので参加してきます。久しぶりのOC1楽しみです。 huli(転覆)しないかより、で初めて運転するハイウェイに少し緊張しています。
Tomorrow morning, I’m joining a training session with @dannyching404, which he kindly introduced me to. I’m really looking forward to getting back on the OC1 🛶 after a long time. Honestly, I'm more nervous about driving on the highway for the first time in the U.S. than about the chance of huli-ing (capsizing)!
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