Kiyo Yoshida's Blog (8)

I run Beppu-Oita Marahon yesterday.

Finish time was 2:44:58. I tried t break my PB(2:43:40)

and I couldn't do it.  But,I think it was good time for me.

I am very happy.

Weather condition was bit warmer for marathon.

 It was a good sunny day. So,I enjoyed  a scenic beautiful

seaside course.

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The60th BEPPU-OITA MAINICHI MARATHON…

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My first Fukuoka International Marathon was stopped at 40km point.

I was eliminated by timeover. Official staff stopped me at 40km line, when I had just reached at 40km line. The time limit of 40km was 2:37:30. My watch displayed 2:37:33. I was so chgrined at elimination. It's only a few seconds. If I could pass at 40km, I must cut the finish line. I couln't sleep after the race day night.



Now, I think my performanchi was not enough to finish Fukuoka. I need to increase my… Continue

I run Chicago Marathon on last Sunday. Finish time was 2:56. It was good sunny day. But, it was bit a cold for Marathon.

So, Summy couldn't break world record. But,he established new course record.

He got a big money. $75000 of 1st prize and $100000 of extra bonus for course record. His time was just 1 second fater than previous one. Just 1 second! He got $10000.



I think the organization was good. The Course was flat and… Continue

I run Naha Marathon in Okinawa on 7th Dec.

Naha marathon is 2nd largest marathon in Japan. There are over 30000

entry. Last Sunday was a good sunny day. Nice weather for marathon.

My finish time was 2:53:16. I think it was good time for me.

Because,the course was very tough. It was not easy to run by even pace.

It was almost flat by 10km point. 10km to 20km was going up to 90m.

20km to 25km was down hill. 25km to 37km was almost flat. But,the soft

wind was… Continue

I made 2 PB within this 3 days holiday. I thought they were so amazing!



On 22nd Saturday, I run 5000m of Nittaidai Time Trial.

My goal time was 17m04s41. It was 8 seconds faster than the previous PB.

On 23rd Sunday, I went to my university to take an examination.

After the examination, I moved to Nagoya.

On 24rd Monday, I run half marathon of Nagoya City Marathon.

My goal time was 1h16m57s. It was 68 seconds faster than the previous PB.

The half marathon… Continue

I run New York City Marathon. Goal time was 2:58:23. This was may first time NYCM. I had enjoyed it.

I felt a bit tired before start. I though I had damage that I had 100km marathon and full marathon 3weeks ago. My condition was not perfect. But, I did own my best. I am very happy that I finished under 3 hours.

I thought New York City Marathon was very… Continue

I am happy to won the Shibuya Ekiden Masters division. I was 2nd runner. It was the most important position for Ekiden. So, I had been bit nervous before I started. I was received the tasuki by starter Fab. He came back 1st place. But,2nd runner came just behind him. I was lucky,because 2nd placed team runner was not so fast. I could managed my own pace. I run easily and relaxed. I run 9min36sec for 2.9km. I made an advantage about 1minute and hand the…

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I run Ohta-ku Road Race 10km yesterday. My goal time was 35min19sec. It is the 2nd best for 10K. It's only 8seconds slower than my PB which I marked 4years ago. And, I won the championship in masters division. I have been very very happy! Good 2007 final race.