My First 21.0975km

On May 10th, I successfully finished my first half marathon in life. This was actually a result of a chain of coincidences. And I’m completely not well-prepared for this ordeal. But finally I made it!

I used to be not interested in running at all. But after coming to Takamura Lab and participating in the rally called Ekiden I was inspired by all my labmates. Though it seems impossible for an over-90-kg running rookie to finish a half marathon. I decided to through myself (and over 6000yen) into that.

I was lucky, for my friend Tai-chan can’t run because of the draw. I was also unlucky for there is actually only one student in the lab who would run for the Sendai Half.

In the running I got support from the volunteers, lovely Sendai citizens and my friends (They are watching my live running report~). I really appreciate that. Thank you very much!!!

I do feel like trying the full marathon in the future! With more practice and preparation~

Before Start

After Finsh

Official Certificate

Running is now my new hobby!

Siyu "Simon" Wu