We want to expand the possibilities of how to enjoy running.
You were not running before you started COMMON LANDSCAPE. How far did you start out?
Okamoto:Three kilometers was my limit (laughs). It wasn't fun at all, and I even regretted my choice of running. . I worked hard for about a year and gradually began to enjoy it from the second year.
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Do you have a reason for enjoying it?
Okamoto:I study running style and form, and because I like fashion, I also consider the appearance and function of clothing and shoes in my own way. However, we are not athletes; we run for fun, and the key is to make running fun. In that sense, we prefer cotton to synthetic fiber clothing because cotton has a cooler feel and we like it better, so we wear cotton T-shirts when we run.
But isn't it hard to run? Sweaty clothes clinging to your skin .
Okamoto:At first it was stressful, but I gradually got used to it and now it doesn't bother me at all. On the contrary, it feels good to have it clinging to me.
You are not an athlete, but rather a runner who enjoys running.
Okamoto:I think the joy of running is how much you can enjoy self-satisfaction. I want to expand the possibilities for enjoyment. That is my strong desire.
How fast are you running now?
Okamoto:Since Corona made it impossible for us to do group runs, we now each run individually. I run about 50 to 70 kilometers per month, and I try to keep it from going over 100 kilometers (laughs), because it interferes with my work.
Do you have a particular style of shoes?
Okamoto:. you are trying out different brands of shoes. . because I am very eager to make discoveries while trying them out.
Have you ever run in "New Balance" shoes?
Okamoto:Yes, I do. I bought them as daily wear, but when I tried them on for a run, they were great. They are not only fashionable, but also excellent running shoes.
What do you think of the "FuelCell PRISM v2" that you wore this time?
Okamoto:It has just the right balance of grip and resilience. The cushion may be a little too soft for runners who run quite a bit and are speed oriented, but I think it is suitable for runners like me who run about 5 to 5.5 minutes per kilometer.
As you said, these shoes are for entry to intermediate runners, with a stable landing and ease of speed.
Okamoto:I think that's exactly right. I had a strong impression that "New Balance" was a fashion brand, but I was betrayed in a good way.
Okamoto:. I don't have a strong torso, so I'm glad to have a sense of stability. These days, many shoes have a "forefoot" design, which means that the toe of the shoe is raised in order to run with a forward lean. However, such shoes are difficult to run in unless your torso is in good shape. This can easily lead to injury when you land on your feet. However, these shoes have a strong sense of stability on landing, making it easy for me, who does not have a well-developed core, to run at high speeds with ease. I think the slightly wider width than other shoe brands also contributes to this sense of stability.
What about the design?
Okamoto:I like the color scheme. I like the Lakers' colors. . I think it has a 90's feel to it, and I like it.
