The truth about running in Japan
Dave McCaughanMcCann WorldGroup Asia Pacific
The country has always had a strong tradition in distance running. Long before I moved here I noticed when watching the Olympics coverage, the very disciplined Japanese runners among the leading packs in the distance races. Years ago I became fascinated with the uniquely Japanese ekiden(long-distance relay road race) culture, more of which is mentioned below. On my many visits before moving to Tokyo I would join what seemed like hordes of very serious people as they ran laps of the famed 5km run around the...