Greece, Year 490 B.C. In one of the most famous battles in world history, the Battle of Marathon, there is an account written by the great historian Herodotus of brave Pheidippides. Sent by his generals to get reinforcements for the scanty Athenian forces against the forthcoming Asiatic incursion, the Athenian messenger ran from Athens to Sparta, covering 250km in just 36 hours.

Ladies, sometimes we don’t want to think too much about our workout outfits because we’re too busy with a long to-do list.

Sunday, 8 March 2015 is a special day for Nagoya, the central city of Japan’s Chubu region. Pumping with adrenaline and high spirits, avid runners of all endurance levels will open the welcomed spring season by pacing through this culturally significant place.

Into its 30th year, the Saromako 100km Ultramarathon will be back at Lake Saroma on Sunday, 28 June 2015. Also known as Saroma Lagoon, the ultra-race’s charming location is Hokkaidō’s largest lake and the third largest one in Japan.

It’s no accident that Yong Pei Lin was born in the Year of the Tiger. She’s physically powerful, brave, independent and courageous. She’s protective of others—especially those seeking answers to fitness, health and weight issues. She is a living example of someone who has conquered mountains. As a chef, she gained more than 10kg, but it wasn’t her career that caused her weight gain.

Enjoy natural greenery and the fresh early summer wind in Kanuma, a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. More than 7,400 runners will be attracted to the city’s warm hospitality as they pass by various supporters browsing roadside stalls. With festive music accompaniment as they run, they may also rub shoulders with Matsuno Akemi, former Olympic runner and guest runner at the 35th Kanuma Satsuki Marathon!