Comments for Kristen Abroad

Comment on Marathon in Japan is Achievable, and isn’t always 26.2 miles by JON

JON — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:41:23 +0000

In reply to Pete. Hey Pete. I am super late. Runnet.jp has a list and registration for almost every race in Japan. Its in Japanese but I Think itd be easy to navigate if you used google translate. I jsu read it in Japanese. I am also on the run for the continents now. I still need 4 more =P so pretty far behind. Hope that helps and good luck.

Comment on Marathon in Japan is Achievable, and isn’t always 26.2 miles by JON

JON — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:38:25 +0000

In reply to Kristen.

Its been a minute, but I am now officially at 83 races with only Kumamoto left to finish to complete the zenkokuseiha. Should be able to back to back zenokokuseihas 2024 and 2025.

I wonder if we have ever run at the same time. I imagine we probably have.

Take care and keep running!

Comment on 12 Original Japanese Castles: Conquer These Masterpieces Now by Karina

Karina — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:37:56 +0000

Love this article! I personally haven’t been to Japan yet but saw a few vlogs and they really got me intrigued to plan our trip there! I would absolutely love some good old road trip over to explore all the castles you mention that I’m not going to try to even pronounce! 😅 Btw love your website and how easy it is to navigate around too! 🙂

Comment on Marathon in Japan is Achievable, and isn’t always 26.2 miles by Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 23:47:04 +0000

In reply to Jon. That's amazing! I hope you meet your goal :).

Comment on Marathon in Japan is Achievable, and isn’t always 26.2 miles by Jon

Jon — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 03:15:10 +0000

Ive run about 53 fulls+ultras in Japan (only 3 outside japan) and hoping to tag off at least 62 (64 of my legs hold up) by yhe end of the year. So,glad that races are back.

I find it annoying that I have to specify to coworkers that it was 42.195km lol. Corona hurt the scebe bad. I was meant to be at 70+ and zenkoku seiha by the end of 2020 and than corona promptly shut running down until this year

Comment on Marathon in Japan is Achievable, and isn’t always 26.2 miles by Pete

Pete — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:47:41 +0000

Hi Kristen, good article. I’m trying to do the 7 continents, and given I live in San Diego, Japan seems the best option as it’s a relatively short (and direct) flight from LA. I’m just finding it really tough to get detailed info on when and where they are. I’m hoping to do one on February or March next year – any ideas on marathons on then?
Thanks!

Comment on Add 7 Odd Years Quick with Hakone Black Eggs in Owakudani by Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 17:10:27 +0000

In reply to Margo Wonge. Good question, while there are hot springs in America, I haven't been to any so am not sure if they have something similar. A fun thing to research for the future!

Comment on Using Gas Stations in Japan: What to expect by Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 17:06:32 +0000

In reply to Univac1107. Dyslexic strikes! Thanks for pointing out the swap, it's fixed now :).

Comment on Using Gas Stations in Japan: What to expect by Univac1107

Univac1107 — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:47:58 +0000

Gallons to Liters conversion is wrong:

1 US Gallon = 3.78 Liters.

Comment on Add 7 Odd Years Quick with Hakone Black Eggs in Owakudani by Margo Wonge

Margo Wonge — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 15:08:57 +0000

Is there anywhere in USA that I can find these eggs instead of trying to come to Japan to get them. I live in NYC? Thanks.