This week with TTR: Summer plans and new ideas!

Hi friends,

As the rainy season slowly turns into summer, we turn to our typical plans for the season: local runs with shade/rivers/waterfalls or larger trips to the higher ridges 😄

But there's also something new, with our first event designed with younger runners in mind. And you can expect a few more experiments in the coming weeks!

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Start	Takaosanguchi station - Friday 19th from 19:30
End	Takaosanguchi station - ~22:30
Beginners run	night run - 12 km +627m ~3h
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Let's enjoy a fresh night-time run!

The route is 12 km long with 627 meters of climbing and 20% paved. There are no technical challenges, but be prepared for stairs and climbs.

From Takaosanguchi station we'll steadily climb through Trail 3. After reaching the summit of Mt. Takao, we will continue until Kobotoke-shiroyama.

We'll stop there for a quick break until the sun sets, before taking the way back through Takao's iconic Trail 1, with its shrines and vistas (but without the crowds!)

FAQ
-THIS IS A NIGHT RUN. You MUST bring a headlamp (or at least a strong torch light)
-Bring your food and drinks to share if you can. We will bring a dessert and a drink for everyone. Please bring your own cup if you can.
-Bring a mask/buff
-Bring a 0.5L water bottle. There are vending machines, water fountains and one water source along the way
-Grippy running shoes are enough, since we will be on easy ground
-No technical skill required. The road is steep at the end, but you can walk it
-You can stop running at any time and continue alone with the map.
-Lockers are available in Takao station and cost 400/500 JPY. You may share them with others.

Start	Takahatafudo station - Saturday 20th from 09:30
End	Roten Garden onsen / Tamasakai station - ~11:30
Beginners run	easy pace - 16 km. +430m ~2.5h
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Let's train and relax an beautiful local trails, leading to a huge (and cheap!) onsen.
After starting at the spectacular Takahatafudo-son shrine, we will steadily climb along Tama zoo and up to the ridge, with a few open views on mt. Fuji (weather permitting!)
After crossing Naganuma park and the (supposedly!) cursed hill of Kinu no michi, we will descend down to the runnable trails of Machida and our final destination of Roten garden onsen. Those who want can enjoy a bath here and then take the free hourly shuttle to Hashimoto or Hachioji. The others can continue running straight to Tamasakai station (about 30 minutes away)

FAQ
-We will be on easy ground (paved road and easy trails), grippy running shoes are sufficient
-This is an all-levels event. No technical skill required beyond being able to jog over 15km with breaks
-You can stop running at any time, take a bus or continue alone with the map.
-Bring a 0.5L water bottle, there are vending machines at the start and water mid-way
-We will start and end in different stations, please bring everything with you

Start	Takao station - Saturday 27th from 09:00
End	Takao station - ~11:30
Beginners run	steep climbs - 10 km +200m ~2.5h
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A fresh summer run to a cute little river gorge.

Distance: 10 km (~2.5h)
Climb: 200 m
Start: JR Takao Station North Exit at 9.30!
End: JR Takao Station around 11.30

The run is a flat, shaded 10 km with 200 meters of climbing and 80% paved, great for stretching your legs after a hard training or a long rest.

From Takao station (NOT Takaosanguchi) we'll take a flat, riverside trail before turning North and reaching a fresh torrent area.

We will take a long break there in order to enjoy the fresh water and savor some tasty snacks. Bring waterproof shoes/swimming suits/towels/beach balls for fun and comfort if you want.

After that, we will simply take our way back to the station.

(Optional onsen at Takaosanguchi https://www.takaosan-onsen.jp/ )

LEAD
Alain Dellepiane (https://www.facebook.com/aran4649)

LEVEL
All levels. There are no speed expectations beyond slow jogging on easy ground.

FAQ
-Feel free to bring kids. Three aged 12-14 will participate
-Bring your favorite snacks and drinks!
-Bring waterproof shoe/swimming suits/towels/beach balls for fun and comfort if you want.
-Bring a mask/buff
-Bring a 0.5L water bottle. There are vending machines and water fountains along the way
-Grippy running shoes are enough, since we will be on easy ground
-No technical skill required
-You can stop running at any time and continue alone with the map
-Lockers are available in Takao station and cost 400/500 JPY. You may share them with others.

Start	Mitake station - Sunday 28th from 09:00
End	Musashi Itsukaichi station - ~13:30
Lower intermediate run	long distance - 22 km +700m ~3.5h
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Let's enjoy a fun, smooth run from Mitake, through its beautiful "rock garden" and down a wide, runnable ridge all the way down to Musashi Itsukaichi.

Starting from Mitake station, we will take a wide easy trail next to the cable car (which is also an option, for those who want!)
After reaching the top of Mitake, we will climb up the temple in order to loop around the "rock garden" area.

After which, we will take the long, smooth descent to Musashi Itsukaichi, where we can take a bus to Seotonoyu and/or enjoy pizza in a local restaurant

Start: Mitake station from 9:00
End: ~13:20
Lower intermediate run, long distance (22 km, +700 m)
Map: https://www.strava.com/activities/11717743809
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FAQ:
-Bring a 1L water bottle or buy it from vending machines
-Trailrunning shoes are recommended for comfort and safety
-We will start and end in different stations, pack everything with you
-Remember that the Holiday Rapid train splits in Haijima station in order to reach both Musashi Itsukaichi and Okutama. You want to be in the OKUTAMA half for the start.