Run > Race

Rained heavily throughout and was soaking and shaking from before the start after standing for 40 mins at the start line; my arms and legs were numb and swollen from the rain and wind. But I really enjoyed it! I know this city inside out! It was great going past places where all sorts of things have happened at various times over the past few years, bringing back memories, and I loved running in the middle of the street in Shinjuku and Ginza! I've run along most of the course many times before too! Support was great despite the terrible conditions and thanks to them, the last stretch didn't feel long, as it did when I ran the 1st Tokyo Marathon, in 2007. I ran the last bit for my brother, waiting at the finish line with LD for me, so kind and caring! She was sleeping contentedly! And the sun even came out, afterwards! Oh, and a new post-baby PB to boot!