EPISODE · Dec 1, 2024 · 1H 44M
#1 - Jake Barraclough - The Least Talented Runner Trying To Go Pro
from emulation. · host Robin and William
Jake Barraclough is a 2h17 marathon runner from England who left everything behind to move to Japan and fully commit to his passion for running. Balancing intense training, building a YouTube channel, and learning Japanese, Jake lives a unique life that immediately drew us in.In this episode, we explore what led Jake to make such a daring move, his experience running in local ekidens alongside Olympians who competed in Paris, the reality of being a foreigner in Japan, his thoughts on Western runners, and much more.Whether you’re an athlete, a dreamer, or someone searching for purpose, Jake’s journey offers a raw and unfiltered look at what it truly takes to commit to your dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.-More about Jake here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RanToJapanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rantojapan/Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/41200754?oq=jake-More about emulation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emulation__/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emulation_offJoin our Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1255518Email: [email protected]: none... yet.
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Jake Barraclough is a 2h17 marathon runner from England who left everything behind to move to Japan and fully commit to his passion for running. Balancing intense training, building a YouTube channel, and learning Japanese, Jake lives a unique life that immediately drew us in.In this episode, we explore what led Jake to make such a daring move, his experience running in local ekidens alongside Olympians who competed in Paris, the reality of being a foreigner in Japan, his thoughts on Western runners, and much more.Whether you’re an athlete, a dreamer, or someone searching for purpose, Jake’s journey offers a raw and unfiltered look at what it truly takes to commit to your dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.-More about Jake here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RanToJapanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rantojapan/Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/41200754?oq=jake-More about emulation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emulation__/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emulation_offJoin our Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1255518Email: [email protected]: none... yet.
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