The 32nd National Junior High School Ekiden took place Sunday at Kibogaoka Bunka Koen in Shiga. In the girls’ race, Okayama’s Kyoyama J.H.S. scored back-to-back titles with a 41:18 for the 5-leg, 12.0 km course. After a slow start from lead runner Wakana Minami, the Kyoyama girls moved up steadily, third runner Mei Iwasaki taking the lead with a stage win and fourth runner Chisato Shimoda setting
At the Yodogawa Kanpei Half Marathon in Hirakata, Osaka on Dec. 15, Kaede Hagitani, 24, took over 10 minutes off the women’s course record to win in 1:10:37. Hagitani ran the 5000 m at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and is targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Men’s winner Koki Hosokawa, 31, broke his own CR with a 1:08:03 to win for the 2nd year in a row.In 5˚ temperatures the race set off along the
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By: Greg KochToday’s 12 Days of 5Ks spotlight shines on Nathan Schwab—a steadfast supporter of 605 Running Company and a cornerstone of the Sioux Falls running community.I can’t exactly recall when I first met Nate, but I’m so glad I did. Over the years, he’s been one of the most loyal and involved members of our community. From being part of our race team, run crew, and pace team to volunteering at events and cheering on others, Nate has truly done it all. […]
Margaret Akidor made it three in a row at the Sanyo Ladies Road Race half marathon, breaking the course record with a PB 1:07:45 for the win. Akidor was part of a lead quartet with Shiori Yoshizono, Nanaka Izawa and the debuting Tabitha Njeri Kamau that went through 5 km together in 15:55. Yoshizono and Izawa dropped back over the next 5 km, falling 12 seconds behind as Akidor and Kamau hit 10 km
