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Kiyoko Shimahara Training in Albuquerque to Prepare for Chicago

by Brett Larner

JRN reader John Schrup reports that 2007 Osaka World Championships women`s marathon 6th place finisher and 2006 Asia Games women`s marathon silver medalist Kiyoko Shimahara is in Albuquerque, New Mexico for altitude training with Second Wind AC. Shimahara is a talented heat runner but was not selected for the Beijing Olympics team. Schrup reports that Shimahara is preparing for this year`s Chicago Marathon and came to his running shop during a break in training.
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Ted said…
And they are back in ABQ again after Bay to Breakers.
June 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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