Runners crossing Sydney Harbour with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House in view

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Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road is home to the ‘Eight Scenic Views of Jadani’, a series of scenic valleys and beautiful waterfalls appearing one after another. These amidst the remarkable lush greenery are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated at the foot of Mt. Haku-san in northwest Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Over a hundred traditional thatched roof houses stand together in this quiet mountain village surrounded by rice fields.

Not every man I know pays attention to fashion trends, but as a runner who’s always seeking a new personal best at the finish line, I am discriminating about my running shoes because I count on them to keep my feet safe and healthy when competing in marathons, ultras and triathlons. When the time came to replace my well-worn running shoes, I had heard about the Z Pump design that Reebok engineers invented and thought I’d just try a pair. Frankly, they felt terrific. I walked out the door with a pair of Z Pump Fusions in black/red rush/and white. I know what you’re thinking: Red for a guy’s shoe? What can I say? I’m a little bit fashion conscious after all!

Running into its 15th year, this international event is expecting 4,000 avid runners to take on the 100km and 60km ultra challenges on Sunday, 20 September 2015. Unlike other races set in the culturally rich city of Kyoto, the silver IAU-certified ultramarathon is set along northern mountain paths, presenting runners with glorious sea views and serenity away from the usual bustling tourist sites.