http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/110122/gnj1101220508017-n1.htm
translated by Brett Larner
On Jan. 21 comedian Kanpei Hazama, 61, completed his round-the-world solo running and sailing "Earth Marathon," crossing the finish line onstage at Osaka's Nanba Grand Kagetsu auditorium. Greeted by his wife Mitsuyo, 53, and a large crowd of his fellow celebrities, Hazama, who was diagnosed with cancer partway through his run, wept openly before leading a group cheer of "Thank you!" The 41,000 km journey around the world took 766 days and passed through 18 countries including Japan.
Translator's note: Hazama's Youtube channel includes hundreds of videos documenting his trip.
2 comments:
Actually, this was quite an incredible feat. He really did run the whole way (no walking, no driving). The only break he took was to have an operation for cancer, so I guess that was excusable. I saw a TV show about it when he returned to Japan (before running to Osaka) and he really made a lot of friends for Japan. He was in China during the China-Japan troubles, and they loved him! They loved him in Iraq (running in 40+C temperatures). I guess they loved him everywhere (he is a lovable guy).
You are lovable too Bob ;)
I went out to Osaka Castle park to see him finish the other night with the family. Thought it important that I show support for such an achievement. It's a great story and a lesson I thought my kids would benefit from.
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