We Ran 100km from Tokyo to Mt Fuji **HAKONE EKIDEN**

[@laurenmarshall554]

“We’re running into some issues… except the beach. The beach is not an issue”

[@SotaMaehara]

hahahah, coincidental timing with the beach coming up right as we filmed it

[@jenniferporra7289]

Very cool. I am heading to Japan in April for the first time, was only planning on finding a parkrun for the Saturday I was there, although I will definitely be running most days I am there. But I certainly won't be running 100km at a time. You two are very inspirational and I have also listened to you, Sota on Sophie and Lydia's podcast. Well done

[@SotaMaehara]

Thanks for your comment Jennifer! Appreciate all the support :) I highly recommend running the Imperial Palace while you're here. Parkrun is just same old (Sydney ones may even be a tiny bit better/friendlier). You can also search Namban Rengo on Google or Instagram who are an expat running club and you get free access to the running track on Wednesday and train alongside 100's of other Japanese who all cram on one track in the busy city! If you do parkrun, the only one I've done is Futakotamagawa. It's pancake flat so relatively fast. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions

[@digthegrig]

Awesome video footage of Japan, looks amazing! I cycled 105km last year and that was tough; can't imagine how much more brutal running that would be. And for you and Lauren to run that distance is quite an insane and impressive effort!

[@SotaMaehara]

Was good fun! Keen to catch up for a run with ya when I’m back 🤝

[@zsoca31]

Trully inspirational! What a journey! Thanks for taking me along with this video! Quality job! Hope this gets 100000s views!

[@SotaMaehara]

Haha hope it gets picked up by the algorithm! Thanks for the comments as usual legend 🤝

[@noelthatcher1996]

This was frikkin epic viewing guys. I’ve been going to Japan for around 30 years and have always wanted to do this run! Japan is such an amazing place to run!

[@SotaMaehara]

Appreciate you watching! Defs recommend this run at some point! Make sure to use the convenience stores haha

[@joshtraceysurfing]

That was insane! Soo good, well done to both of you

[@SotaMaehara]

Cheers Josh!

[@pheat85]

Amazing guys, well done! 👏

[@SotaMaehara]

Thanks!

[@laurenmarshall554]

I’m still watching this and still laughing at all of these moments

[@andrewm8372]

You're a quarter of the way to Osaka from Tokyo... tempted to keep going? jk ... well done guys. Inspirational stuff. Makes my daily laps of Yoyogi Park a few mths back seem very lame

[@SotaMaehara]

One day we will, we'll do 4 x 100km in 4 days. Idk when but I reckon we are crazy enough to haha

[@withthechiefsrunningpodcas1488]

that was awesome, well done to both of you!

[@SotaMaehara]

Thanks big dogs

[@m.ch4rmaland3r10]

epic. 7Eleven and Lawson should have sponsered it! Great choice with the instant noodle!!! haah

[@SotaMaehara]

Agreed, with the publicity I gave them, they really should be!

[@justinnorrie3594]

The road up to the lake is a favourite of mine, but I do it on a bike. I can't even imagine how punishing it would be to run it -- at the end of a 100km effort no less. Madness. Huge respect.

[@darlanoz3788]

Wow, epic! 😅 Well done to you both!!! 💪 Great video ❤

[@SotaMaehara]

Thanks!

[@AstoriaRunner]

Wow... great job, guys. You are amazing. I ran Tokyo Marathon 2023. It was my greatest running experience so far. One of my dreams is to run stage 5 of Hakone Ekiden. Hopefully, I can do that one day 😊

[@タカツキネオ]

13:38 best part of this video Anyway, congrats and u r smart (delivery stuffs)😅😅😅

[@SotaMaehara]

Niko Oliver the goat

[@robertvesetas8751]

You guys are so amazing and organised to have clothes at the hotel. I stayed at Harkone and did a morning run on a mountain road i recall seeing signs (skulls?l?) Warning not to run in the mountain forest due to hot springs so a bit anxious seeing you on trails on darkness. Beautiful place though.

[@johnhuang6580]

Inspirational (and so dangerous :o), glad you guys pulled through!!

[@SotaMaehara]

Heck yeah!

[@homegrowngnome]

Awesome content

[@SotaMaehara]

Thanks!

[@williamfeller808]

that's very inspiring!

[@SotaMaehara]

Haha good to know you watch the vids sometimes!

[@thechilster1]

Massive! Well done!

[@SotaMaehara]

Thanks!

[@natefearnley8940]

My fav place in the world. Epic video. Well done to you both.

[@SotaMaehara]

Thank you!

[@ianzhou5681]

16:57 - that is when to like the video!

[@SotaMaehara]

100%

[@PeterFerrier-q9l]

Wow! Really enjoyed watching your adventure. Congratulations

[@BenTorode]

I really want to be eating a salmon onigiri while relaxing in a foot bath after watching this

[@SotaMaehara]

Highly recommend 🍣🦶

[@terenceake7957]

Well done

[@eurekadiaz3771]

which leg is the easiest? i read 5th is hardest

[@nikolausoliver7025]

Why KM 6 to 8?

[@SotaMaehara]

Cus we can’t entertain you too much big dog

[@hkim9151]

Ditch the pant! 😂 donate it…. how many pants have you ditch like that? 😮 not even a real competition.

[@SotaMaehara]

I lived in Japan when I was a young kid, the pants were way too tight and small for me, and unfortunately there’s no donation bins in Japan like Australia! At least not specifically on the Hakone Ekiden route

[@thejapanstagram]

you guys are fast 😲😲😲