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This time, I would like to introduce a course that is easy for beginners.

Distance: Approximately 4.2km (approximately 5km in 2 laps of additional running course in Hamacho Park)
Route: Round trip between the vicinity of water level station on Reigishi Island and Hamacho Park (mainly Sumida River Terrace)
Rating: Sukuname (with some stairs)

(Us the running app "Runtastic")

The reason why we recommend this course is that there are many benches and rest spaces for beginners!
If you feel hard and painful from the beginning, running will not continue easily.
Until you get used to it, you need to walk along the way to adjust your breathing, take a break and see the surrounding scenery, so that you can continue happily.♪

Let's take a closer look at this course.
This is the scenery near water level station, Reigishi Island, where the starting point is.
There is not only a bench where you can take a break while looking at the Sumida River before you start running, but also the spirit Kishi Shimashin dot and cross name I introduced earlier are nearby.

If you go a little north on the Sumida River Terrace, you will see Eitai Bridge.
Here, go a little up the stairs, pass between the shops, cross Toyomi Bridge, and return to Sumida River Terrace.
Toyomi Bridge was under construction for a while, but now some traffic is now possible!

(The design looks like a ladder is lying down. At the time of the wooden bridge bridge in 1698, it was also called "Otome Bridge". )

After this, we will follow the path for a while.
Because I often pass each other from those who are running and walking early in the morning, my motivation naturally increases, saying, "I have to do my best!"
Normally, running can be completed only on the Sumida River Terrace, but stop by Hamacho Park so that even beginners can enjoy it, also serving as switching to the second half.

There are plenty of greenery and benches in the park, so it's good to sit down and take a break.
It is a good idea to switch to walking and visit Kiyomasa Koji Temple, which enshrines Kato Kiyomasa.

In the park located at the turning point of this course, there is also a running course of about 390m per lap.
Although it is not included in the map in this article, it will be a course of about 5 km by running 2 laps here, so it is a nice point to be able to adjust according to the distance you want to run!

In the park, there is the Chuo Ward General Sports Center, which is equipped with various facilities such as a pool, golf driving range, and training room.
This is also the official practice venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games "3x3 Basketball"!
As I mentioned earlier, you can use the training room (with showers in the changing room) for 200 yen per hour early in the morning of weekdays, so it is also recommended for those who want to exercise before going to work.♪

When you leave Hamacho Park, just go back on the way you came.
By going back and forth on the same road, you can grasp the sense of distance to the goal, and it will be a little easier for beginners.

The course I introduced this time is an example of what I thought about.
You can take a walk at first, so try to find a course that suits you ^^

If you are planning to start running or marathons, or if you are a beginner, why not listen to professionals to increase your motivation?
At the end of this month, an interesting lecture will be held at Chuo-ku government office.

Lecture on the 1st Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2019-Enjoy the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Marathon-
Date and time: Wednesday, July 24 18: 00-19: 30 (open: 17:30)
Venue: Large conference room on the 8th floor of the ward office
Target: Residents, working, or studying in the city
Lecturer: Megumi Oshima
Contents of the lecture: “How to enjoy marathon competitions” and “Building a body that survives the hot summer”
Capacity: 100 people (first come, first served)
Costs: Free of charge
How to apply: Telephone, fax or electronic application from Monday, June 24
※For more information about the event, please click here.

In the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games marathon, Chuo-ku is also included in the course.
Why don't you take this opportunity to exercise in the morning?