This week with TTR: Community!

Hi friends,

"Community" is a a really overused word isn't it? Put three people online and they'll call themselves a community. But how else would you describe last Saturday?

Up in Saitama, Brian lapped the Hanno 105 course for the seventh time while a little squad of TTR veterans (Angela, Chisato, Derin, Hajime and Kino) coordinated to pace him, motivate him and bring him snacks through his 24-hours ordeal.

Meanwhile, a troop of 20 runners ran across the gentle hills around Akabokko. Some for the first time, some for the umpteenth in a row, some returning to TTR (and Japan!) after years of absence. One even casually mentioned they'll get married this week!

And we've just begun, of course. This weekend we'll have another big group through the climbs and leaves of Ogi and Momokura. And for December we already have three events lined up, some sportier and some... more seasonal!

From the simplest of acquientances to the closest of friends, thank you for crossing our paths and for running on our side. You make this special. Don't think, run!

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Start	Torisawa Station station - Sunday the 24th from 9.20
End	Saruhashi Station station - ~13.50
INTERMEDIATE run	16 km +1200m ~4.5h
Contact	https://m.me/yoshimasa.suzukicowboy

Max 20 runners. Ogi and Momokura are the two large mountains between Jimba and Daibosatsu, and they are an interesting day run in themselves. A bit more vertical than Takao-Jimba, with superb views of Mt. Fuji, should the weather cooperate. This is an excellent Autumn run. Hopefully the maples are still red (no guarantees)

Start is at Torisawa Station, but finish is the next station down the line, Saruhashi. So pack everything you need.

There are no services, so bring lunch and enough water to finish. Most runners beyond elementary level are OK, though the two climbs are hard work (cumulative elevation gain is about 1,100-1,200m) and not suitable for beginning runners. Total distance is 15-16K or so, but it may feel a bit longer due to the two climbs.

Honestly the finish is a bit sad. There is a 7/11, but no onsen or other sites.....unless you like old abandoned buildings. There are onsen and restaurant options some stations down the line in Fujino.

Start	Takaosanguchi station station - Sunday the 8th from 7.30
End	Takaosanguchi station station - ~16.30
UPPER INTERMEDIATE run	44 km +2400m ~9h
Contact	https://m.me/aran4649

日本語は以下

Let's enjoy a sporty challenge on close, familiar ground! We will start in Takaosanguchi station station at 7.30 and end in Takaosanguchi station station around 16.30. This UPPER INTERMEDIATE course is 44km long, with an elevation gain of 2400 m, and is open to 8 participants.

Bring a headlamp, although we will try to keep the pace high to keep night running as short as possible.

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1WI_w7GaYCR-YW3Zp68Oz0rHDDkOBs7k&usp=sharing

便利だが挑戦的を走ってみませんか？ Takaosanguchi station駅を7.30に出発し、Takaosanguchi station駅16.30頃にゴールを目指します。 全長44km、標高差2400mのUPPER INTERMEDIATEコースで8人の方にもご参加いただけます。

ヘッドランプを持参でください。ただし、夜間走りをできるだけ短くするため、ハイペースを保つようにする。

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1WI_w7GaYCR-YW3Zp68Oz0rHDDkOBs7k&usp=sharing

Start	Keio-Yomiuriland-station station - Saturday the 21st from 20.00
End	Keio-Yomiuriland-station station - ~22.00
Beginners run	9 km +391m ~2h
Contact	https://m.me/aran4649

日本語は以下

Let's enjoy pretty local trails, fun theme park views and a tasty cake! We will start in Keio-Yomiuriland-station station at 20.00 and end in Keio-Yomiuriland-station station around 22.00. This Beginners course is 9km long, with an elevation gain of 391 m, and is open to 20 participants.

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=10kxCBnI0ZHH8VVZ94OSEXo_3_hjjXVc&usp=sharing

💧 Bring at least 1 liter of water (there are vending machines along the way).
🗄 The run starts and ends at the same station, which has lockers you may use and share.
♨ If you wish, you can use a nearby hot spring after the finish.
🔦 This is a night run and you will need a headlamp to join. Contact the organizer if needed, he might have one to lend you.
🥛🍬 There will be a break with food and drinks. Please bring a cup and your snacks.

地元の美しいトレイル、楽しいテーマパークの眺め、おいしいケーキを楽しく走ってみませんか？ Keio-Yomiuriland-station駅を20.00に出発し、Keio-Yomiuriland-station駅22.00頃にゴールを目指します。 全長9km、標高差391mのBeginnersコースで20人の方にもご参加いただけます。

地図: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=10kxCBnI0ZHH8VVZ94OSEXo_3_hjjXVc&usp=sharing
💧 水を最低1リットルは持って来て下さい(途中に自販機もあります)。
🗄 スタートとゴールは同じ駅なのでコインロッカーを使えます。
♨ 希望者はゴール後近くの温泉を利用できます何人か行くと思います。
🔦 ナイトランなので、参加にはヘッドランプが必要です。主催者に連絡すれば、貸してくれるかもしれない。
🥛🍬 軽食と飲み物で休憩あり。カップとお菓子をご持参ください。

Start	Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta. exit 3 station - Saturday the 28th from 9.00
End	Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta. exit 3 station - ~11.00
Beginners run	13 km +104m ~2h
Contact	https://m.me/aran4649

日本語は以下

Let's enjoy a fun morning run with cute GPS art! We will start in Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta. exit 3 station at 9.00 and end in Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta. exit 3 station around 11.00. This Beginners course is 13km long, with an elevation gain of 104 m, and is open to 20 participants.

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=15GZjL3cLV5cfHHlno86TvX8m3r61KL8&usp=sharing

💧 Bring at least 1 liter of water (there are vending machines along the way).
🗄 The run starts and ends at the same station, which has lockers you may use and share.
♨ If you wish, you can use a nearby hot spring after the finish.
⚠ To avoid startling hikers on the course, do not run straight through, but stop to greet and pass them. Greet other trail runners as well.
🥛🍬 There will be a break with food and drinks. Please bring a cup and your snacks.

かわいいGPSアートを楽しく走ってみませんか？ Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta. exit 3駅を9.00に出発し、Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta. exit 3駅11.00頃にゴールを目指します。 全長13km、標高差104mのBeginnersコースで20人の方にもご参加いただけます。

地図: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=15GZjL3cLV5cfHHlno86TvX8m3r61KL8&usp=sharing

💧 水を最低1リットルは持って来て下さい(途中に自販機もあります)。
🗄 スタートとゴールは同じ駅なのでコインロッカーを使えます。
♨ 希望者はゴール後近くの温泉を利用できます何人か行くと思います。
⚠ コース上のハイカーを驚かせないよう、そのまま走り抜けず止まって挨拶して抜きましょう。他のトレイルランナーにも挨拶しましょう。
🔦 ナイトランなので、参加にはヘッドランプが必要です。主催者に連絡すれば、貸してくれるかもしれない。
🥛🍬 軽食と飲み物で休憩あり。カップとお菓子をご持参ください。