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Tanigawa Mari Halfmarathon

Thanks to Gerard for the post in Japanese! Well, it was windy and the course was a bit difficult, so, let's hope for a bit faster times at the Kanagawa race in February! After supporting the runners I got on my "Volcano" shopping bike to ride back, fortunately, I had pumped up the tyres yesterday! Soon after getting to the river, I was passed by four Pinarello riders in identical dress. They quickly moved

away, but I suddenly decided to follow. I… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on January 13, 2009 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

Ota-Ku 10k

Frank-Arnaud Mehl was the one bright spot on an otherwise underperforming Namban team, finishing the 10k in a PB of 38:18. An out-of-shape Mutsumi ran 48:24, Juergen was happy with a 39:41, not too bad after recovering from a long-lasting cold.
Unfortunately, Kiki and Daniel had to cancel, so the team was a bit small this year...

Added by juergen wittstock on December 22, 2008 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Renard Gregoire meets Tokyo's most waterproof running club!

On Dec. 17., in heavy rain, Namban Rengo as usually had the biggest group on an otherwise almost deserted track. One reason may have been Renard's presence, as he had moved to South Africa a few months ago and was just back for one track work-out! Good to see you again, Renard!

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Added by juergen wittstock on December 18, 2008 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

Mara Yamauchi visits Oda Field!

Today Olympian Mara Yamauchi, who came in 3rd in Sunday's Tokyo International Women's Marathon in a PB of 2:25:03, visited Namban Rengo at Oda Field!

I felt really honored when she said that her running career in Japan started with Namban Rengo. For those who do not know, some Sunday in early 1998 (if I recall correctly) Siu-Fong Ma and myself ran a time-trial in Enoshima. Ma raced agains a young British lady named Emma. She lost the… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on November 19, 2008 at 11:30pm — 3 Comments

Shibuya Ekiden 2009

Here are the application forms and information for the Shibuya Ekiden 2009.

Date: 18/01

Deadline: 3/12/2008

Fee: 4000 per team

Distance: 2.9kx4

Shibueki4.jpg Shibueki3.jpg Shibueki2.jpg… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on November 9, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Odawara Houtoku 5/10k

This is just the best little semi-inaka race in the area!

All race-officials should be trained there!

Results:

Gerard - 34:48 Stuart - 37:29 Mutsumi - 46:00 Daniel - 56:09 Juergen - 18:29 (5k)

Not much to add to Daniel's praise, well, the soba-shop and the onsen were also great!

I was happy to run 18:29, considering I had not practiced for the 5k, and place 4th - just too bad I didn't have the 8 seconds to catch the… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on November 3, 2008 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments

Namsan Friendship Marathon (12k)

Three Nambanners and one Korean friend took part in this race on a demanding course at Mt. Namsan in downtown Seoul. Fortunatly, it was only 15min walk from Fabrizio's hotel. The people were very friendly, and every participant got a lot of presents, including Korean 'Nori', but there was nothing for the winners, as it was considered a 'friendship' race. It was fun though, to be mentioned by the announcer and be on the pics with the… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on September 14, 2008 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Goyang 10k/Korea

Today four Nambanners ran the Goyang Marathon (10k) in Daehwa near Seoul. The two women did well, with Mutsumi placing 5th in 45:09, and Satoe (Michael Tandler's girlfriend) finishing the 5k.

BUT! The men's race was a mess! Michael and I ran in a group in 6-9 place, after 3k we ran into the slow half-runners, and when the 5k came, nobody told us where to turn!! I dropped out at nine and made friends… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on September 7, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

10k in Hungen/15k in Nidda (Germany)

Last Sunday I ran 10k in a small town near my hometown and easily won my age-group (by more than 3min). So, I completed the feat of winning all 10k's in my first year in Germany. Yesterday I ran a 15k, on an easier course, and it was a bit cooler, and placed third in 58:55. Was fastest in my club, followed by a friend who ran a 59:19 PB, too bad we didn't have a third guy for a team, we could have placed top… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on August 10, 2008 at 8:36pm — 1 Comment

10k in Hausen/Germany

It was a hot day in Hesse State, with up to 32 degrees, and thunderstorms. As most of my friends know, I hate getting up early and run badly if races start to early, but in this heat, an 8:50am start is unavoidable.

I ran a steady sub4min pace, following a guy I thought to be in my age-group. I passed him when we entered the stadium, ran a 3:43 last k. Turned out he was 60! Well, by passing him I ended up the fastest guy over 45 in a race more… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on July 27, 2008 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

10k in Oberursel/Germany

As many of you know, this was my first race in a new age-group. I had talked to my stongest opponent before the race, his name is Michael, we warmed up together, then went to the start. I followed the leaders, he stayed back, following my usual strategy. The first two k's were downhill, but with a few sharp turns, then a long climb started. Michael and one more guy passed me, and I thought I was never going to catch up with them. Shoot, stupid me had… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on July 21, 2008 at 1:00am — 3 Comments

Gasubashi 8k

Today, Admiral Paddy in his black suit opened the ports of glory in a way reminiscent of the glory days of the Tokyo Irish Harriers, days that are not mine to remember, as they were before my time with the club, but have been well preserved in the myth of Namban history. Paddy placed 5th in the 30's in 29:50, unexpectedly joined by Frank Mehl, who had kept his participation a secret, but finished in a respectable 32:55 for 14th.

Yours truly… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on June 15, 2008 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Shiki Long Run

Thanks to everybody who came to Shiki for the inaugural Shiki Long Run, looking forward to next time!

Next Sunday we will run an LSD-run from my home, followed by a dip into the nearby Hot Spring which has discount day (also for beer)! Pace and distance will accomodate all levels. See my runs on map-my-run for details!

From station to my home:…

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Added by juergen wittstock on June 2, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Kamakura Trails

Today a considerable group of Nambanners ran the trails around Kamakura. As usual, it started at leisurely pace with a lot of sightseeing, but in the end a group of runners including Kiyo, Paddy, Jay, Joachim and myself picked up the pace.

The main organiser this time was Satohi, assisted by Kamakura veteran Jay and local Joachim, and they managed to find an onsen as well as a restaurant with a nice sea-view. Great job!

Only disadvantage, it… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on June 1, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Kintaro Marathon/Kanagawa (10/15k)

In this charming little countryside event not far from Shin-Matsuda Station, they give certificates or trophies to the first eight of each age-group which was a big advantage for the Namban Ladies. 18 runners in the women's 20's versus 170 in the men's 40's in the 15k. But I had been in bed until the day before the race, trying to get over a bad cold, so my 1:00:03 finish was more than I hoped for.

Rie won the women's 10k (over-all!!) in 42:10,… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on May 19, 2008 at 9:30am — 5 Comments

Saku 10k (Nagano)

While most Namban stayed in Tokyo to run Inagi or Tell, we risked a longer trip to Nagano to run the 10k in Saku. A nice place, friendly people, but the heat and probably the altitude (700m) slowed me down to a 40:33 for 10k.

I have to complain about one thing: An Ojisan was conducting a call just before the start, he realised that he was not going to get through his numbers - the 40's were higher numbers, so I was still waiting - so he ran to the starting line to tell another Ojisan to… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on May 7, 2008 at 4:04pm — No Comments

Kamogawa Marathon/Kyoto

Five Nambaners were the core group of the volunteers organising the first Kamogawa Marathon (10k).

Compared to the Tengu Trails in Takao which I started four years ago, much more money went to the NPO which was supposed to benefit from the race, a great success.

Thanks a lot to Chika, Hitomi, Mutsumi and Gerard!

Some results:

Over-all-winner: 33:32

40's: 35:35

50's: 36:31

60's: 42:15

Women:… Continue

Added by juergen wittstock on May 2, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

第一回　鴨川マラソン　in midori-no-miyako Result

この度は、第一回鴨川マラソンにご参加いただきまことにありがとうございました。

今回開催されました鴨川マラソンには、520名のrunnetによる申込者、39名の当日申し込みがありました。

このような大会を事故なく無事開催できましたのは、当日または前日までのすべての参加者と協力者の皆様のおかげです。大会運営に当たっては、第一回目の大会ということもあり、不慣れな部分・至らない点があり、ご迷惑をおかけしましたことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。

今後ともご指導ご鞭撻のほどよろしくお願い申し上げます。

大会結果が、出揃いましたのでご報告させていただきます。なお、以下の点、ご了承ください。

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Added by juergen wittstock on May 2, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

加茂川マラソンコース・Course Map Kamogawa 10k

Added by juergen wittstock on April 20, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Juergen's Honmonji

Not much to say but that I ran really well! 38:25 on this hilly course, and a podium finish! Congrats to Gerard and Ed! Next year, we will have podium finishers in all divisions!

Added by juergen wittstock on April 14, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments