About me:
I started running annual marathons in 1977 to see if being in shape from skiing was good enough to run 26.2 miles. It was. Triathlons too since 1978. The marathons I used to be able to run in 3:50 or so at the drop of a hat now take six or more hours. Marathon Maniac #209 / Japan 100-Marathon Joyful Running Club #803 running at least one marathon a year since 1977 (137 mary's/10 ultras through 01/07/2012) & at least one triathlon a year (sprint/Olympic/Half&Full IM -Jpn / Hi / CdA) since 1978 on as little training, if any, as possible, for fitness and fun. Barefoot as much as possible or in minimalist thongs, beach shoes, waraji, geta, tabi, jikatabi, ballet thongs, etc..
First barefoot marathon - 1990; . . . .
first barefoot Ironman - 2004. . . . . .
first barefoot ultra - 2007
http://www.marathonmaniacsdb.com/Maniacs/MyMarathons.asp?ManiacId=209 |
Why do I run:
to see if I'm still in good enough shape to run 26.2 miles one or more times a year, barefoot, if possible, on as little training, if any, as possible. So far, so good.
Last training run - 02/14/09
Last marathon - 10/02/11 (Hiratsuka, Japan) |
Why I started running:
1977: Mayor's Marathon in Anchorage, Alaska to see if being in shape from winter skiing was good enough to run 26.2 miles without any training. It was. |