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Tokyo Marathon 2017, which assumes 2020.

[Koedo Itabashi] March 2, 2017 16:00

"Is the current running shoes so colorful? And it's cool."

If you pay attention again, you will be surprised at the variety of colors that are more than expected.

Not only color, but also the function of the shoes itself is growing rapidly.

On Sunday, February 26, the 11th Tokyo Marathon was held.

I joined as a volunteer member and took care of my baggage.

The location is where heavy trucks blocked the road in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in Shinjuku line.

The role is to receive the baggage and at the same time confirm the match between the player's bib and the luggage display.

Then, check whether the "timekeeping chip" that automatically measures the recording is properly attached to the shoes.

In other words, my gaze tends to go to wear, but due to the flow of chip confirmation work, my eyes naturally go to the shoes.

 

At 9:10, 36,000 runners started to move with the gun signal.

From my position, I can see the noise on the pedestrian bridge and the sun rising up the windows of the building reflect glitteringly.

And the heavy truck, which had finished loading baggage, ran one after another on the street before the release of the lockdown.

It's as powerful as a scene that starts all at once from a secret base.

It is said that heavy trucks are gathered from all over the country for today.

"Dear the driver, please. Do your best."

Drivers heading to the delivery area around the goal also receive cheers and shake their hands.

 

By the way, when the work is over and the baggage group is dissolved, they take off the volunteer wear and return to the general supporters.

Looking at the runner on the other side of outer moat, the destination by train is Nihonbashi.

This year, the course has been changed to a new course, and the Nihonbashi intersection can be seen both on the outbound route to Asakusa and on the return route to Shinagawa.

A large vision is also installed so that you can grasp the movement of the entire race.

It is a great support point along with the Kuramae 1-chome intersection divided into Ryogoku and Monzennakacho.

It is said that the course around downtown was adopted as a measure to promote the appeal of Tokyo with a view to 2020.

In addition, Nihonbashi is also the finishing point for the 10-kilometer marathon.

Complete the race, spread the finish towel on your shoulders, and proud of the runner with medals.

I want a towel, too.

 

Hashigami in Nihonbashi has a runway full of two-way roads.

That's why you can also run the central part of Hashigami.

Oh, after all.

It is running on the Japanese road mark.

I want to run too.

 

We were also able to see doctor runners and running polices that support the runners.

Around the choledo Nihonbashi area, Eisa folk dance's dance and kids dance performances are powering players.

Recently, just by watching and listening to cheering dances and music, tears ooze.

Is the change to an impressive constitution also a technique that can be achieved by accumulated experience?

Do your best too!

  

 

 
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