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What I blog about when I blog about Japanese running


Five Learnings from One Year in a Japanese Running Club
Running on Halloween (I guess no one else got the memo) For years, running was something I did alone. Early morning solo jogs, treadmill...

jeremy kuhles
Feb 33 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


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


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


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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