October 30, 2009

Namban ladies make the podium at Katsunuma

It was a successful day last Sunday, October 25th, at the Katsunuma Budou kyo Marathon in scenic Yamanashi-ken with two strong efforts by Nambanners Rei Onodera and Chika Kanai. Rei-san […]
September 28, 2009

Namban score a PB Hat Trick at Watarse Half Marathon

A small group of Nambanners made their way to Watarase for the inaugural Smile Half Marathon earlier today. Watarase is located in the far north of Saitama where it borders […]
July 26, 2009

7th Obuse MiNi Marathon – REPORT

19th July 2009 A total of 15 club members took part in the 7th Obuse MiNi marathon. The half marathon saw a record 7,500 runners compete this year. Despite being […]
May 13, 2009

The Hills and the Heat — Fuji Susono marathon

A large group of club members (30+) made the journey to the foothills of Mount Fuji for the Fuji Susono marathon. The undulating course on a clear and hot day […]
May 7, 2009

2009 Inagi Green Ekiden — REPORT

The usually expected hot weather was absent today at the 5th Annual Tokyo Verdy 1969 Inagi Green Ekiden. Instead a light to moderate rain fell throughout the event. There had […]
May 6, 2009

19 Nambanners Run for Charity

The TELL (Tokyo English Life Line) Charity Runathon was held on May 2, with over 1,000 participants, including 19 from Namban Rengo. This is the largest number the race has […]
March 27, 2009

Tokyo Marathon — Wet and Windy

March 22 saw 40+ Namban Rengo runners take to the streets of Tokyo for the 3rd Tokyo Marathon. The race was moved back a month this year, but the shift […]
February 15, 2009

Carol churns out 30 for charity

Ever thought of doing 30 running races in one year? And not just for the immense challenge of it all, but for charity? Well this is exactly what the popular […]
February 5, 2009

2009 Kanagawa 10k and Half Marathon

Fifteen club-members made the trip down to Isogo for the races this year. The quaint coastal town, just south of Yokohama, looked as stunning as ever on a crisp, cool […]