The roster that Heisei Mountaineering put together for this year's race raised eyebrows among everyone familiar with the Japanese trail running scene.
Akasaki turned up in person to run on the course at its opening. "To be honest it's a bit embarrassing," Akasaki said, "but I'd be very happy if someday another Olympian appeared from off Akasaki Road."
England also added to its medal tally through Kevin Santos, who won bronze in the men’s 100m T47. The 24-year-old arrived in Glasgow targeting gold but was forced to settle for third place despite a strong performance.
Be patient with yourself. Not every season will be your strongest. Not every run will feel profound. But over time, these seasons build something larger than any single performance. They build you.
Although there is minimal elevation change overall, there are some undulations in front of Nagoya City Hall, a key section of the Nagoya Women's Marathon, that are sure to play a critical role in how the Asian Games races unfold.
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