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Nara Marathon 2024 I expected it to be around 3 hours 40 minutes, but an unexpected chance to do sub-3.5 came up and I didn't miss it. This is the first time I've ever exceeded my predicted time by this much. I brought one jelly to eat, but I only needed 0. Persimmon monaka, zenzai, and persimmon leaf sushi were just right. [Basic training menu] Yoshio Koide's book The Fastest Marathon after 30km: Training methods to achieve sub-4 and sub-3 [Planned entries] 2024 Kanazawa Marathon E Block Net 3 hours 44 minutes Matsumoto Marathon B Block Net 3 hours 27 minutes Nara Marathon D Block Net 3 hours 26 minutes Mie Matsusaka Marathon 2025 Kyoto Marathon Fukui Sakura Marathon Nagano Marathon [Running without a watch] From April 24, 2023 After achieving sub-3.5, by not wearing a GPS watch, I will pursue free running without being bound by numbers and focusing on the scenery and sensations. With a desire to improve my personal best, I will aim for further growth by not setting limits on speed or distance. [Flatfoot improvement challenge] From September 7, 2023 I have had flat feet since I was a child. I realized that the pain I feel when running is ultimately caused by flat feet. I want to work every day to improve my flat feet and aim to form an arch in the sole of my foot, so that I can live a healthy running life. I will keep you updated on my efforts and progress. #NaraMarathon #Marathon