https://mainichi.jp/articles/20170501/ddl/k07/050/032000c
translated and edited by Brett Larner
川内優輝選手は昨年に続いてゲスト選手。すれ違うとき物凄いスピードだったけどハーフ1時間ちょい…とかスンゴイ。目の前でみても良い人でカッコいいし^^。 pic.twitter.com/dVJhyD0jHp — okarinman あやこ (@okarinman) April 30, 2017
The second running of the Kawauchi no Sato Kaeru Half Marathon took place April 30 in the village of Kawauchi, Fukushima. 1500 runners from across the country traversed the roads through mountains in full spring bloom and enjoyed the villagers' hospitality. The event had its beginnings in a local elementary school student saying, "I want to do something to convey the goodness of our village to the outside world." 1200 people took part in its first running last year.
As a result of the huge response to its success, 300 locals joined the village cheering section this year. The welcome runners receive from every member of the local community is unique to the village of Kawauchi. Along the course local elementary school students performe…
translated and edited by Brett Larner
川内優輝選手は昨年に続いてゲスト選手。すれ違うとき物凄いスピードだったけどハーフ1時間ちょい…とかスンゴイ。目の前でみても良い人でカッコいいし^^。 pic.twitter.com/dVJhyD0jHp — okarinman あやこ (@okarinman) April 30, 2017
The second running of the Kawauchi no Sato Kaeru Half Marathon took place April 30 in the village of Kawauchi, Fukushima. 1500 runners from across the country traversed the roads through mountains in full spring bloom and enjoyed the villagers' hospitality. The event had its beginnings in a local elementary school student saying, "I want to do something to convey the goodness of our village to the outside world." 1200 people took part in its first running last year.
As a result of the huge response to its success, 300 locals joined the village cheering section this year. The welcome runners receive from every member of the local community is unique to the village of Kawauchi. Along the course local elementary school students performe…