Running Blog 04: Suwako Ultramarathon / 諏訪湖ウルトラマラソン!

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I ran the Lake Suwa Ultramarathon in Nagano this weekend!

この週末、諏訪湖ウルトラマラソンしていました!

I signed up for the 80km race (5 laps), but finished after just three hard laps around the lake of about 10 miles each (48km in total).

ウルトラマラソンの中で、コースが三種類でした。僕は5周の80キロのレースに参加していたんですが、3周終わったら、リタイアをしました。

The sun was very close there in the highlands of Nagano, and it got very hot. The water the event provided tasted like disgusting chlorine and plastic, and the time limit was strict. Because of this I was pushing my body hard to complete the 5 laps on time, short on water, and sweating like a madman. I pushed it a bit much, and couldn't finish the full run.

長野の標高が高いので、太陽が近いでした。ちなみに天気がすぐ暑くなって来た。イベントの不味い水を飲みながら、タイムリミット厳しくて、僕が僕の体いつもよりチャレンジをしました。そごい汗書いたよ。筋肉が硬くなった。それで、フールレースできなくてなってしまった。

Still, I was happy that I ran the first two laps so hard. I think I set a new pacing record for myself across 14 miles. And felt a feeling of accomplishment for driving myself to complete a third time around for good measure. I noticed even the more fit runners were also throwing in the towel after that. Nevertheless, I made myself run the last 1.5 miles with no breaks and rubber legs —tears shrink wrapping my eyes now and then.

最初の2周でそんなに頑張った事は嬉しいです。14マイルの中で僕の新しいペーシングレーコード出来たと思う。僕より早いランナーさんも3周終わった時リタイヤをしましたね。それでも、最後の1.5マイルで、ずっと走っていた、俺。足が痛くて、泣きそうの状態で、メンタルパワーだけぐらいで3周を完成。

After the run, where I met some wonderful people and a great event organizer, it was time for beer, and a trip to the hot springs. Please enjoy the pics!

とても親切な人達で合って諏訪湖ウルトラマラソンが終わって、ビールと温泉の時間になったよ!写真楽しんで見てて下さいね!

Can you see Mt. Fuji?

富士山見えますか?

We visited this fantastic restaurant and onsen in the Suwa region called Yūtoron. I highly recommend!

諏訪の近くにある温泉「ゆーとろん」に行って見た。オススメです!露天風呂もいいし、食べ物が最高です!!!

また!

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These are wonderful photos, I'm glad you had fun. The swan-shaped boat catches my attention, I had never seen one before.

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Yeah, I love it :)

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So nice to see your progress in running pace of two rounds. Mount Fuji looking morvolus behind the lake. All the snaps are awesome especially last one with bear can in hand . More success to you !!

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Thanks!

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