Tokyo Marathon

I still have so much to prepare for. I am not talking about the running, it is far too late for that. My thoughts are over what to wear. What is a good colour ? What doesnt clash with the white marathon T-shirt and will still look fashionable from inside of an ambulance ?

It is going to be cold tomorrow so the marathon provided shirt will not be enough. Knowing my running technique, ie slow slow slow, I will be exposed to the elements for 6 or 7 hours. Do we have to display the number throughout the race ? Does that mean we cannot cover it up ? I did think about dressing up in a huge daruma costume but there are huge restrictions on costumes so as not to display the Tokyo residents who may be upset by the fun loving side of the marathon.

I had my question answered yesterday regarding the clothes transport. Apparently there is no need to run back to the start when you finish. You put your clothes in a bag provided by the organisers. This bag will then be sent over to the finish point where it will be waiting for you. In short, you have started so you have to finish in order to get your wallet back.

So what to wear for the marathon in order to stay warm, comfortable and avoid hyperthermia.

Here it is ..

The marathon

Gents the time has come!  I ran 28 k on the 6th of Feb, and since then ive been resting & thinking positive!! 

I got some new skids after the half marathon & they really feel good.  The 28k was the first long run I didnt have blisters afterward, so im hoping the new shoes help keep me fresh on Sundays journey.

good luck to everyone… ; -) 

I’ve just checked and registration is still open for the Nagano Marathon (actually until Feb 28th). I must admit I’m very tempted to apply. I may wait until after the 18th thou’. Is anyone else interested ? It takes place in Sunday April 15th, nearly 2 months after our big day at Tokyo Big Sight !

http://www.naganomarathon.gr.jp/contents/english/index.htm

I was hoping to run 30K tonight but ran out of energy after 25K. Simply put I had to stop then and limp back to the office. Sadly it was not one of my better runs. Yes its a dissapointment but thats my last long run before the 18th. I’m going to stick to 5 and 10K runs max for the next 11 days.

One of the reasons (excuses) why my training schedule went to pot was because I was spending a great deal of time studying for an exam.

The exam was the ISACA CISA – Certified information systems auditor. It lasted for 4 hours and was made up of 200 questions. A pass mark was 75.

Well all the study time and work paid off. My result came through with a passing grade. I can now apply to be a ISACA qualified system auditor.

This will be a great comfort when they shove me in the back of an ambulance during the marathon.