"Hashirundagaya" tem joined Tatyama Wakashio Marathon race since 1998. We at last met him at the race in 2000.
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Members of "Hashirundagaya" team found his name in booklet we received in the morning of the race. Some of them started to run with him. Mr. Tango ran with Haruki-san and finished with him. Picture of Haruki-san (left) and Mr. Tango (right) running at 40 Km point. |
Mr. Hozaki and I ran at 10 Km race and finished before goal of Full Marathon race. We took pictures of "Hashirundagaya" members at goal point. My wife, Hisako, finished with best time among "Hashirundagaya" team in this race. Haruki-san usually finished with time of 3 hours and 30 minutes, or 3 hours and 50 minutes at most. We worried after 3 hours and 50 minutes. He finished the race within 4 hours as shown in the following picture.
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I was looking for Hisako to inform Hisako about Haruki-san's goal. She was speaking with Haruki-san. This is a replay of their conversation.
Hisako: Mr. MURAKAMI Haruki? (He turned.) I am your fan. May I chat with
you?
Haruki-san: Yes.
Hisako: I am also running. My dream is to run like you.
Haruki-san: Today, it was so hard. I almost quited the race. I had a moving.
Hisako: Yes, moving. May I ask you one more question? Are you going to run at New York City Marathon?
Haruki-san: Ah, yes, I will run.
(I joined them)
Hisako: This is my hasband. Can we take a photo with you?
Haruki-san: Yes, if it's not business.
me: Me too.
Mr. Hozaki took our picture. It is our treasure.
