tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506887802174553845.post4701049667343844181..comments2024-03-12T06:26:20.751+09:00Comments on japan running news: Kawauchi Ties Sub-2:20 World Record, Kato Crushes Course Record In Hofu Yomiuri Marathon WinsBrett Larnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13416317533206849280noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506887802174553845.post-61892721402105829832017-12-18T20:39:10.691+09:002017-12-18T20:39:10.691+09:00Always amazed at the amateur depth and quality in ...Always amazed at the amateur depth and quality in Japan. I think most of the big marathons are around 2% of the total field which are sub 3. This one around 36%. I know its apples and oranges, because of the emphasis on high quality running in Japan, but there were only around 575 sub 3's in all, in my present country of residence in 2016.Mettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065599585180038625noreply@blogger.com