“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”.
Nobeyama 100 km Ultra Marathon – 22nd May 2016
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
Miyakojima Waidoh 50km Ultramarathon (宮古島50kmワイドーマラソン)
As part of my racing calendar of 2016 leading to my A-race in June, (Hida-Takayama 100km) I took part of the 26th edition of the annual Miyakojima ultra marathon on Sunday January 17th. As this is a B-race I joined the
Isumi Kenko Half Marathon 2015 (aka Akemi Masuda Cup)
This event was held on 6th December 2015 and is located in Akemi Masuda’s remote hometown, Isumi City, in Chiba prefecture. I soon learnt that Masuda-san is a famous Japanese runner, with an amazing 2 hour 30 minute record which
Shibireko 34km Trail Race 2015 – Yamanashi Prefecture
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.