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06:00 Legs Day PT: Hip Abduction & Super Squat for a 40s Beginner
A mid-40s, one-meal-a-day beginner's dawn PT leg session — hip abduction and Panatta Super Squat machines, dialing in form, weight, and a workout-a-day routine.
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Late-Night Gym Routine: A Beginner's Machine Workout
After-work weight training as a gym beginner — lat pulldown, chest press, hip adduction and abduction, plus my take on sets, rest times, and pushing for real muscle stimulus.
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40대 직장인의 새벽 공복 운동, 상암동 헬스장 등 운동 기록
한 달 만에 다시 시작한 40대 직장인의 새벽 공복 웨이트 트레이닝. 랫풀다운, 시티드 로우, 페이스 풀로 등과 후면 어깨를 단련한 다이어트 운동 기록.
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Building a Workout Habit: A Beginner's Gym Journey
How I finally made exercise a habit—gym routine, Versa Gripps for weak forearms, moderate weights, and training environment tips for lifelong fitness in your 40s.
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A Heavy-Snow Day Crash That Pushed Me Toward a Lighter Life
A snowy collision on Namsan totaled my Sienna and left me hospitalized — but it became the excuse to declutter, downsize to an old car, and rethink what truly matters.
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40대 다이어트 3주 만에 체지방 4% 감량한 점심시간 운동 루틴
체지방 26%에서 22%로, 173cm 81kg 40대 직장인의 지속 가능한 운동 습관 만들기. 점심시간 헬스, 닭가슴살 식단, 프리웨이트로 평생 갈 루틴을 완성한 실제 후기.
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Susaek Station Lunch Walk: An Old Seoul Neighborhood by the Underpass
A leisurely 2km lunchtime stroll from Susaek Station through an underpass to DMC, exploring an aged Seoul neighborhood full of old-world charm and quiet rainy-day scenes.
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Quiet Days After Quitting: Camera, Trotters, and a Glass of Wine in Sangam-dong
Three months after leaving my job, sidelined by ankle tendonitis, I picked the camera back up — pig's trotters, wine, and Giant Olive beer in Sangam-dong.
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Walking Down the Street: Spring Azaleas Shot on Leica M11
A spring walk paused for pretty flowers, captured on a Leica M11 with a Voigtlander Nokton 40mm, plus thoughts on weight loss and easing ankle pain in my 40s.
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Lunchtime Walks and Street Photography in Sangam-dong
A developer working in Sangam-dong shares lunchtime walks and photos shot on a Leica M11 with a Summilux 35mm f1.4, capturing early spring in March 2023.
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A Lunchtime Walk Along the Sangam-dong Stream
On a lunch break in Sangam-dong, I walked a quiet stream path with a Bamseom island and open fields—still wintry, but greenery is coming soon.
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Bukhansan Dulle-gil: Planning a Two-Day Trek Near Seoul
A full overview of Bukhansan Dulle-gil's 71.5 km loop and 21 themed sections, with route planning, timing, resupply tips, and a west-start two-day, one-night trekking strategy.
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Hiking Simhak Mountain in Paju: A Beginner-Friendly Trail with Parking
A 41-minute, 2km round-trip hike up Paju's Simhak Mountain. Free parking at Yakcheonsa Temple, a ridge climb, Peace Nuri Trail views, and tips for beginners.
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How to Use Trekking Poles the Right Way: Strap Grip & Technique
Learn the correct way to use trekking poles — hold the strap, not the grip. Cut joint strain, reduce leg fatigue, and shift up to 40% of the load to your poles.
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How to Start Hiking: 6 Beginner Tips to Lose the Fear
Hiking isn't hard or expensive. Here are 6 simple tips for beginners—start with low mountains, wear sneakers and workout clothes, and pack snacks—to start enjoying it.
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Why Hiking Is the Ultimate Full-Body Workout
From burning 4,000+ kcal on Jirisan to forest bathing and stress relief, here's how hiking delivers cardio, weight loss, healing, and a real sense of success.
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My Hiking First-Aid Kit Essentials: Meds, Patches & a Survival Blanket
A look inside my lightweight 200–300g hiking first-aid kit: painkillers, digestive aid, bandages, coin pain patches, liquid gel, and a survival blanket that can save lives.
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Arc'teryx Alpha SV Review: The Flagship Gore-Tex Hardshell
A hands-on look at the Arc'teryx Alpha SV hardshell — chest pockets, pit-zip ventilation, storm hood, fit and sizing tips for serious hiking.
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Oseosan: Highest Peak in the Geumbuk Range & Backpacking Guide
Hike Oseosan (790m), the West Sea's lighthouse, via the Sangdam parking lot loop. Spacious deck sites for backpacking and famous autumn silver grass.
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Brynje Super Thermo Base Layer: Why Mesh Keeps You Warm
After a winter hiking break, I picked up two Brynje Super Thermo mesh base layers. Here's how the mesh traps air for warmth while staying sweat-free and comfortable.
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잠발란 토파네 8-9년 등산화 리뷰 — 국산 vs 수입 등산화 진실
10년 산행, 10여 켤레 끝에 정착한 잠발란 토파네. 사이즈·미끄럼·내구성에 대한 오해를 짚고, 노르웨이지언 웰트와 8년 사용 후기를 솔직하게 풀어낸 풀그레인 가죽 등산화 리뷰.
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Nogosan: An Easy Loop Hike Near Seoul With Big Views
Nogosan is a beginner-friendly two-hour loop trail near Seoul with free parking at Heungguksa, stunning Bukhansan views, and a downloadable GPX track.
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Free E-book Giveaway: My Journey to 40 Million Won in Blog Income
쭌이덕 shares a free 40-page blogging e-book covering AdPost earnings, mutual neighbors, and monetization tips. Apply Dec 21–Jan 1—first come, first served.
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Black Diamond Distance 15 Vest Pack: A Hiker's Honest Review
A hands-on review of the Black Diamond Distance 15 vest-style hiking pack — its pockets, pole holders, fit, and why packing light beats packing heavy on the trail.
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Caring for 7-Year-Old Zamberlan Tofane Leather Hiking Boots
How I clean and condition my seven-year-old Zamberlan Tofane full-grain leather hiking boots with Saphir leather balm and a hog bristle brush to make them last.
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Off-Season Road Bike Check-Up: TREK Emonda SL7 Maintenance
An off-season TREK Emonda SL7 check-up: cleaning carbon tubeless wheels, oiling the chain, testing Di2 and Ultegra shifting, and prepping the bike before the new riding season.
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Brompton P Line with Hub Dynamo: My New Build at bb5 Seobinggo
Picking up a P Line with rear rack, hub dynamo, Edelux headlight, and SON taillight at bb5 Seobinggo — plus rolling resistance notes and a dak-galbi dinner.
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Brompton P-line Subway Commute: Folding Bike Tips for Rush Hour
My Brompton P-line subway commute from Madu to Anguk Station — folding the bike, dodging rush-hour crowds, train gaps, and avoiding chain grease on packed cars.
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Brompton Ride Along the Ara Waterway to Jeongseojin
A holiday afternoon Brompton ride from Haengju Bridge along the Ara Waterway to Jeongseojin — 45km round trip, a so-so jjamppong lunch, and a stunning sunset at magic hour.
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Brompton 4-Speed Stock Specs Before My Lightweight Tuning Project
Recording the stock specs of my 4-speed Brompton (9.89kg) before tuning: removing mudguards, swapping the cassette to 21T, lighter bottle, and a possible saddle change for safer weight savings.
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DIY Brompton P Line Weight-Saving: Removing Mudguards & Rear Rack
I DIY'd the first round of weight-saving on my Brompton P Line—pulling the front and rear mudguards, rear rack, and reflector. Easier than expected, with a few quirks to plan for.
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Brompton P Line Gear-Shifting Trouble: How I Diagnosed and Fixed It
My Brompton P Line lost 1st and 2nd gear, so I adjusted the cable tension myself, hit a parts-shortage wall, and got a temporary fix to keep riding.
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Going Light: My Trail Running Switch from Heavy Hiking Gear
Why I ditched mid-cut boots and a heavy pack for a vest-style 15L pack, soft flasks, and Hoka Tecton X shoes — and how the lighter setup handled 800m+ climbs.
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My Bike Headlight Stopped Charging: A Proprietary 18650 Battery Headache
My Type-C headlight charges but won't light up. The proprietary 18650 battery only charges in-unit, making failures a real risk on night rides. Check yours often.
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Are You Wearing Your Bike Helmet Wrong? Quick Fit Check
Many riders wear helmets incorrectly. The chin straps near your ears should drop straight down vertically. Wear it right and ride safe.
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Going Tubeless: Converting My Bontrager Carbon Wheels
My first tubeless conversion — why bike tires flat, how sealant replaces the tube, sealing carbon wheels with tape and a valve, plus learning basic wheel removal.
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Nike Pushup Bars for Home Training: My Last Gym Year
Done with gym memberships, I switched to pushup bars for home upper-body workouts. After several cheap busts, these are easiest on the hands with a longer range of motion.
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Banyan Tree Hotel: A Place to Completely Switch Off
Sometimes you just need to completely switch off. Discover the serene escape of Banyan Tree Hotel — a retreat designed for total rest and quiet relaxation.
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Treadmill Lactate Threshold Intervals with My Garmin Fenix 7X
With a banged-up ankle, I hit the gym for treadmill interval running tracked on my Garmin Fenix 7X — short recovery, a nice graph, and chicken instead of beer.
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First Run with My New Vest Pack on Bukhansan
Tteurak tests a vest-style hydration pack on Bukhansan — two 600ml bottles, gimbap, trail snacks, and 2L water. Snug, low-bounce, surprisingly free.
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Trail Running and Hiking Gear: My Ten-Year Journey to Lighter Adventures
Tteurak shares a decade-long path from backpacking to hiking to trail running, plus the lightweight gear—packs, gloves, carabiner, and softshell—that makes running free.
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Conquering Seoraksan's Gongnyong Ridge: Korea's Toughest Hike
Tackling Gongnyong Ridge with a bad ankle—predawn climbs, sunrise views, King Kong Rock, and a hard-won stamp at Huiungak Shelter on Korea's most grueling course.
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Why I Made Sleep My Top Priority This Year
This year I focused on better sleep — asleep before 11, nearly 8 hours in bed, 7 hours of rest. Here's how my days keep starting earlier.
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Prepping for Seoraksan's Dinosaur Ridge: My Full Gear Checklist
Tteurak gears up for Seoraksan's Dinosaur Ridge—water, snacks, headlamp, hardshell, Black Diamond gloves, Leki poles, and a Klättermusen pack. Here's everything I packed.
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Ankle Ligament Injury From Running: My Clinic Visit
Hurt my ankle running and saw the doctor — turns out the ligament's inflamed. No running while it heals, plus pricey uninsured pain clinic visits. Lessons on self-care.
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Cheonggyecheon Barefoot: A Restful Day Before Chuseok
The day before Chuseok, I shopped at Arc'teryx in Jongno 5-ga, ate at Gwangjang Market, and dipped my feet in the cool Cheonggyecheon stream with a friend.
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Half Marathon Prep: My Messy First Track Interval Run
Training for a half marathon with interval runs at Byeolmuri Track. Pacing chaos, watch lag, and why the Hoka Tecton shines on the track too.
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Road Bike Clipless Pedals: Worth It or Time to Ditch Them?
My honest take on riding clipless pedals on a road bike — efficient and great for long distances, but one clip-in fall can wreck your knee. Here's my call.
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Free-Admission Palace Walk: Changdeokgung to Changgyeonggung Loop
On the month's last Wednesday, palaces are free. A 3.7km loop walk from Changdeokgung to Changgyeonggung after lunch — a lovely course for a light sweat.
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Hiking Jokduri Peak With My Son
A father-and-son hike up Jokduri Peak. He's a remarkably strong hiker for his age, and I'm simply grateful to watch him keep growing up healthy.
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My First Treadmill Run: Half-Marathon Interval Training
Typhoon Hinnamnor pushed my run indoors. I tackled 12/9 km/h intervals for 30 minutes, covering just over 5 km on the treadmill. Here's how tough it felt.
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Jirisan Seongjung Traverse: 37.5km in Arc'teryx & Hoka
A 37.5km Jirisan Seongjung traverse in light rain under 24°C, with gear notes on the Arc'teryx Gamma LT, Hoka Tecton, and Injinji double-layer socks.