Kobe Marathon 2023 Friendship Runners
Introducing Friendship Runners
[What is Friendship Runners]
The Kobe Marathon will be held by notable people who support the event, such as actively carrying out publicity activities, and sharing their experiences and lessons learned from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake both domestically and internationally, as well as the appeal of Hyogo and Kobe. We call these people “Friendship Runners”.
On the day of the race, you will run through the streets of Kobe together with the runners to add excitement to the race.
Leanne Szeto / From Hong Kong
Started professional triathlon racing at the age of 13, became a member of the Hong Kong national team, and participated in various Asian Games and World Championships.
Currently, he mainly competes in International Ironman and Marathon races.
My marathon personal record is 2:55.
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The Kobe Marathon will be my first marathon race in Japan, so I'm really looking forward to it. We are looking forward to setting new personal records on this amazing course! This is my first time coming to Kobe, so of course I want to participate in the race, but I also want to learn about the culture of Kobe and enjoy the scenery.
Ingrid Hsu / From Taiwan
After working as a sportscaster, TV announcer, and newspaper reporter, he started his own business together with his peers. As the manager of the sports channel Vamos Sports, he is filming Taiwanese athletes in action and sharing them with the world. Outgoing.
It's been 17 years since I started working in sports media, and in 2012 I started running long distances myself. In addition to events held in Taiwan, she has also experienced marathon events in Guam,
Shanghai, and Tokyo. In order to understand the standpoints and thoughts of the athletes interviewed, he works hard at exercising and training himself.
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After I started running, I once tried a full marathon, but unfortunately I had to retire at the 36km mark due to lack of preparation. It's been 10 years since then, and I've trained in half marathons many times. I want to fully prepare for my first serious full marathon and experience the charm of Kobe with my own feet.
