March 21, 2016
The Tamako Ekiden (March 20) is a relay race around Lake (reservoir) Tama, about 25 minutes west of Shinjuku. The distance is an exact 7.242km, the course is rolling the […]
March 5, 2016
LOOKING BACK, LOOKING AHEAD FEBRUARY The racing month began with the Kanagawa Half, where Chris Winter ran 1:19:20 for 48th place, Eric Lebrasseur followed in 1:22:05, and Rie Onodera in […]
March 4, 2016
Sunday 28 February saw the 10th anniversary running of the Tokyo Marathon 2016. The conditions were near perfect, with clear blue skies and temperatures rising from 5 to 10 degrees […]
February 8, 2016
LOOKING BACK, LOOKING AHEAD JANUARY Another year of racing started on the 10th as Bob Johnston, our most active runner, did the New Year Half Marathon in Oizumi Park, Osaka […]
January 16, 2016
LOOKING BACK, LOOKING AHEAD DECEMBER Namban Rengo year-end awards: Most Improved: Sharity Nelson and Steve Karnas Comeback/Inspiration: Chris Winter Tough guy/Crazy Guy: Nick Coyle Runners of the Year: Rie Onodera […]
December 2, 2015
LOOKING BACK, LOOKING AHEAD NOVEMBER Lots of marathons and other races in November, starting with: The Toyama Marathon on the 1st. Nine Nambanners made the trip up to Toyama for […]
November 11, 2015
Well, almost perfect — we did get rain, but not too much, fortunately. And we had tents…. The occasion was the annual club Run and BBQ, held on Sunday, Nov. […]
November 5, 2015
LOOKING BACK, LOOKING AHEAD OCTOBER October 4th saw Yasuo Hayakawa doing some nature trail running in Naeba. Running a half marathon up 900m, he finished in 1:59:39, good for 7th […]