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What I blog about when I blog about Japanese running
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
Fairytales Rarely Come True — Hakone Ekiden 2025 Day One Review
Stage one of the Hakone Ekiden 2025 in Otemachi Tokyo. (Photo by Haruka Miki) Day one of the 2025 Hakone Ekiden was a stark reminder that...
jeremy kuhles
Jan 33 min read
Pushing It to the (VO2) Max — First-Time Altitude Training in Japan
The lung-busting challenge of high-altitude training in Japan with the Reto Running Club.
jeremy kuhles
Jun 13, 20243 min read
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