EKIDEN E6 - Ruy Ueda - Japan's #1 Trail Runner | 上田瑠偉

[@brianmessemer2973]

This series is so phenomenal, and this episode featuring Ruy Ueda took it to yet another level. Absolutely top shelf!!! I lived in Japan in my twenties and my wife is from Tochigi Prefecture and we spend our summers there every year. Running culture is so huge there, but so is hiking and mountaineering culture, and Japan is absolutely full of mountains. This video really added that dimension into the picture. The biggest reason trail running isn't already bigger there is that hiking and mountain climbing is already so well entrenched in the culture that trail running is different, and different is slow to be accepted in Japan. However trail running is certainly on the rise in Japan. Thank you thank you thank you for showing the English speaking world the depth and talent of Japanese runners, both on the road and on the trails and mountains!

[@ChrisDrysdale16]

He looks frighteningly smooth going up and coming down the hills. A monster!! Great episode yet again

[@100milesandrunnin]

He’s the real deal! He was so ahead of everyone. I was at the same race but I did the Kosci50. It was such pleasure to have him down in Australia showing what he’s capable of! Very inspiring

[@zacharygarner9425]

When people say “hill reps” they are usually mistaking them with hill sprints. An ultra distance trail runner might be doing 3-5 mile long mountain ascents on repeat

[@etienneblumstein-jones9838]

That was really really good, I don't know how doable but I'd love to see more content with trail runners

[@conoracutt]

Would love more trail running content Matt and team. The sport is booming and there are so many great personalities to follow!

[@mattphan1622]

Impressive effort from the cameraman!

[@m.ch4rmaland3r10]

I love trails. Would be great to see this sport coverage. I know it is hard though.

[@woojaelee4864]

17% gradient 😮 that’s next level hill reps training

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

Very cool to see his roots and know a bit more about his story. Glad he is back in full health and wishing him a good year 2024 ahead.

[@runzization]

Thank you for this trail running coverage and this great athlete feature, Rui Ueda! I hope to see more trail,/training/racing coverage!!

[@davidtlam]

Awesome that Ruy made it to this series. He's an absolute beast.

[@olinjohnson4152]

Yoooo!!! Great video. I love watching Ruy's FKT videos.

[@garyutopia]

Running aside, look at the scenery!

[@TundeEszlari]

Nice video.

[@EnvyTraxus]

he was very friendly and jovial

[@darthjohn0]

I watched this video because I was curious how "Ruy" is pronounced. Ruy's first name (瑠偉) is typically romanized as "Rui."

[@___butter_coffee]

The professional soccer player Ruy Ramos is "Ruy," so that's where I got my inspiration from.

[@tk98jd]

Interesting that he was injured frequently under the training regime of competitive high school track and found success in training at (what I assume is) a lower volume and intensity.

[@khaliqrosman2206]

do kilian jornet or zach miller next!!!