Kasai Runners 14-28km Run:Hofu/Beppu/Tokyo 受付中

[Kasai Runners Marathon Training Program]
Aim for your PB, Sub-3, Sub-2:50, or Sub-2:30 this season! Building solid endurance through long runs is key to success. Let’s train together so you can run with confidence on race day! Whether you want to reset your training or challenge yourself, all motivated runners are welcome. Since this practice is held one week before the Mito, Kanazawa, and Yokohama Marathons, we will run a slightly shorter distance.

[Date & Schedule]
Date: Sunday, October 18 7:50 AM - Meeting 8:00 AM - Start

[Course & Distance]
Location: Rinkai Park Special 7.03km Loop Course x 2 laps + extra (up to 3 laps / max ~21km-28km). Pace: Gradual buildup starting from 6:00/km down to 5:00/km (6:00 -> 5:30 -> 5:20 -> 5:10 -> 5:00-4:50/km). All runners start together for the 1st lap. From the 2nd lap onward, feel free to adjust your distance and pace to fit your own goals!

[Meeting Location & Facilities]
Location: President Nakazawa's House Running Station (8-1-22 Nishi-Kasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo / You can also meet directly at the start point. Facilities include luggage storage, changing area, and shower.

[Water & Hydration]
A water station will be available on each lap. Please bring your own water, sports drinks, and energy gels.

[Non-Members Welcome]
Runners who are not members of Kasai Runners are very welcome to join!

[Contact Information]
Event Coordinator: Oikawa / Mail: savana.oikawa@gmail.com)

[About Kasai Runners - Member Recruitment]
Kasai Runners is a friendly yet passionate running club established over 45 years ago, based at Edogawa Athletic Stadium. While many members aim for Sub-3 or Sub-2:50, runners aiming for Sub-4, personal bests, or simply enjoying running are all warmly welcomed (ages 18-65). Attendance is completely flexible to fit your busy schedule.

[Participation Fee]
First-time trial participation: 300 yen. No entrance fee or monthly fee (pay-per-session system).

[Regular Practice Sessions]
Every Thursday 19:30-: Interval training at Edogawa Athletic Stadium (e.g., 1000m x 6, 400m x 15, 5000m Time Trial). Every Sunday 8:00-: Long runs at Kasai Rinkai Park.

[Special Events & Tours]
Sugadaira summer camp, Komazawa Park 30km run, Tsukuba Marathon trial run, Kemigawa Cross-Country, and New Year 1000m x 30 intervals.

[Club Management & Coaches]
President: Nakazawa (Beppu-Oita Marathon PB: 2:37:15) Organizer/Coach: Oikawa (5000m: 14:27, 10000m: 29:47, Full Marathon: 2:36:24. Experience in Hakone Ekiden, Corporate Team Head Coach, and Prefectural Long-Distance Director).

[Welcome Message]
Whether you want to push your limits or just enjoy running with great teammates, come join us! Beginners and foreign residents in Japan who speak basic Japanese are very welcome. (日本語が少し話せれば大丈夫です！お気軽にご参加ください。) First trial is only 300 yen. We look forward to running with you!