Racing, Racing!

Hey all, finally back in business!

I just found out that I got a place in the 2013 Kobe marathon!  The best part, Natsuko is running as well!  Her first marathon, very exciting.

Also, I've started running with a friend who's preparing for a 100k in Hong Kong.  He has a strong marathon background but hasn't run for years.  So, we're working together to bring back his running fitness.  A very nice project :)

In preparation for his 100k, we'll be running/ jogging/ walking the Rokko-Juso Trail Race, also in Kobe.  This is a 50k trail run through Mt. Rokko which sits just north of Kobe city (check the mountain in the picture above and trail below).

Funnily enough, Rokko-Juso is 6 days after the Kobe marathon, so needless to say, I don't have any dreams of pushing it hard, just take it as it comes.

Anyway, time to scheme up some training plans.  Be back soon with ideas.