Posts Tagged ‘ running abroad ’

Poor Performance at Sano Marathon

December 10, 2017
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Though I didn't complete the Sano Marathon in my goal time or even close to it, it was good attempting to run a full 42.195 kilometers again.
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Ashikaga Takauji-ko Half Marathon

November 6, 2017
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This weekend, I ran my first race since returning to Japan seven months ago. How do events in Japan differ from those in the US?
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Training for a Marathon in Japan

October 25, 2017
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Running is incredibly popular in Japan, but that's not the reason why the country is better for me in terms of training for a marathon.
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Barefoot Running Progress

November 3, 2009
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Barefoot Running Progress

I finally have a chance to blog on my latest evolution in running: barefoot style. After reading Born to Run by Christopher McDougall and learning of Barefoot Ted’s Adventures, I decided to shuck the shoes, start at zero mileage, and feel the effects of this natural form of athleticism. My legs still feel a...
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Running Along the Whanganui River

September 17, 2009
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Running Along the Whanganui River

There’s an endless debate going on in Wanganui, New Zealand. No, I’m not misspelling anything; the region and the river both hold the name Whanganui, but the city has been without the “h” for some years. Apparently, there’s always an opinion in the Wanganui Chronicle (NZ’s longest running newspaper) as to whether the town...
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