Returning to Ultra – Part I

After completion of Fukuoka Marathon, I spent a week in Kyushu visiting Fukuoka, Yufuin, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Aso and Kurokawa. What a fantastic runcation. People are friendly, foods are super yummy, and the mountains and onsens are just amazing. I seriously think Read the rest of this entry »

Curve Balls

This Tokyo Marathon is approaching and several unexpected twists have taken place, out of my choice and control.

First it started with my travel plan; I have booked my flight with ANA back in early Dec. expecting the convenience of the new route flying out of San Jose to Narita Airport (Tokyo), and most importantly the excitement of being Read the rest of this entry »

2012 Japan Trip, Part II

Finally had a very sound sleep that night since the pressure of the marathon race was lifted from my shoulder, now officially my vacation starting here!! First thing first — we would go for a run!! To most people this must sound crazy, running again after a 26.2ml marathon is a “first“?? But to us it’s just normal, part of what we do :-p This would be Max’s first run in Tokyo and served as Read the rest of this entry »