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
“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”.
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!
“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
As part of a new challenge, Derek decided to take part in a small town race in the Japanese countryside. It’s been quite some time since he last ran on trail, here is how his race unfolded.
Context After all theses years of training, I had my first DNS to a major event I had been training for. I was forced to withdraw for the Hida-Takayama 100k in the mountains roads of this beautiful region of Japan.