Local running events bring back the pleasures of running. They usually have a small number of participants, located in rural and often obscure yet scenic places. As a bonus, they have fresh country air to clear the lungs and a
Special Olympics Charity Ekiden in Odaiba / 第6回エールラン, Saturday 1st October 2016
”You don’t have to worry about your speed, this is just for fun.” – Bob Poulson, pre-race email… Bob P, who kindly organised this fun charity event in Odaiba held on 1st October, described this event prior to race day
Inaugral Urawa Horse Racecourse Relay Marathon / 第1回浦和競馬場リレーマラソン, 24th September 2016
Yes, you read right. As the name suggests, it is a Racecourse meant for horses. This rather offbeat event takes place in Urawa, Saitama prefecture – home of the popular J-League football team Urawa Reds.
Nobeyama 100 km Ultra Marathon – 22nd May 2016
“Life is a Marathon” or so the phrase goes. I’d like to redefine this. After taking part in a 100km race, I am more convinced that “Life is an Ultra Marathon”.
Nerima Kobushi Half Marathon – 27th March 2016
This well organised spring race was held for the second time after a big success last year. However, its popularity meant that word had spread and the entry for this year’s event closed within just 20 minutes of being online!
Koga Hanamomo Marathon. 13 March 2016
“Too fast!” I muttered after glancing at my watch for the 3rd km… which read 4m 07s. It was also the case with the previous kilometre… I was aiming for a 4m12/km even pace throughout. Actually, honestly thought it was