Tokyo Marathon: A First-Timer’s Account

My first World Marathon Majors star. Thank you, Tokyo!

Happy to share that I’ve completed my first marathon during this year’s Tokyo Marathon! Rain, sweat, thoughts, and feels coming right up. Distance 42.195 KM 1st Marathon Yes Chip Time 5:25:32 Gun Time 5:50:18 Training 14 out of 18 weeks, Hal Higdon Novice 1 Block Block L Weather Average 6º C, very rainy Highlights Asakusa… Continue reading Tokyo Marathon: A First-Timer’s Account

Final weeks of Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 11 to 18

Hal Higdon marathon training

Final training weeks 11 to 18 in a nutshell Half-marathon race More long runs and endurance training Nutrition and hydration Finalizing my travel plans: I’m going to Tokyo! Worst of all: getting sick 🙁 Week 11: back in training after a holiday/travel break I didn’t do the short runs or the mid-week long run while… Continue reading Final weeks of Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 11 to 18