Professional runner Suguru Osako has come to the conclusion that he will not run in the Tokyo Marathon 2025 to be held on March 2nd. After finishing the 2024 Paris race, he took a brief period of recovery and vacation, and ran the half marathon last month as planned. The quality and quantity of training for the March race appeared to be sufficient. So why did Osako decide not to run?
He explains the reason for this in a 15-minute video.
The ability to listen to one’s own current voice, both body and mind, may be an essential quality for top athletes.
Text: Kohei ADachi
Photo：Shota Matsumoto