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What I blog about when I blog about Japanese running


Running a Local Marathon in Japan — Big Energy and Incredible Support
That finish-line feeling Climbing the final hill, I entered the stadium and saw the clock ticking at 3 hours 13 minutes and change. Wait,...

jeremy kuhles
Feb 266 min read


Like Falling Headfirst into a Large Tub of Quality Street — Japan's National Men’s Ekiden
Held annually in Hiroshima, this seven-stage, 48-kilometer vibrant race is a spectacle that brings together runners of all levels.

jeremy kuhles
Jan 253 min read


Hakone and Aoyama — The Secrets of an Unorthodox Coach and a Mountain God
Understanding Aoyama Gakuin's dominance in the iconic Hakone Ekiden with insight from current coach and a past legend.

jeremy kuhles
Jan 43 min read


My Running Wrapped — Top Five Lessons from 2024
In 2024, I learned that numbers alone don't tell the whole story. Running is as much about mindset as it is about results.

jeremy kuhles
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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