Alisa Vainio's Pace Has Been So Amazing That Most People Can't Understand It – Now the Coach Explains What It's Due To
Finnish marathon runner Alisa Vainio has recently broken the national marathon record three times following her fifth place finish at the Tokyo World Championships, highlighted by a victory in Seville.
The Craze of Marathons in Japan, from Tokyo to Nagoya
Japan has a rich tradition in long-distance athletic races and is currently experiencing a surge in marathon events.
Tokyo Marathon: Suguru Osako Finishes 12th as Top Japanese Runner; Kengo Suzuki Takes 13th
Suguru Osako finished 12th and was the top Japanese runner in the Tokyo Marathon, while Kengo Suzuki placed 13th.
The Title of Japan's Record Holder for the Third Time: Suguru Osako Challenges at the Tokyo Marathon
Suguru Osako, who recently set a new Japanese marathon record, is set to compete in the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, facing off against former record holder Kengo Suzuki.