#138 - Tokyo Marathon 2024: Your Essential Guide

This episode of THE MEG METHOD Podcast is a Tokyo Marathon Special! In this episode, Coach Meg Walker and Six Star Finisher David Yim discuss all things Tokyo Marathon, from the clean and efficient organisation to the dreaded cutoffs and the flat, switch back filled course. We'll also share some tips and advice for first-time runners, including culture differences, travel and what to expect at the expo!David has run all six of the World Marathon Majors and Meg has run 20 marathons (4 World Marathon Majors), an ironman and has 2x Guinness World Records. Between them, it's fair to say they know a a thing or two about completing challenging races. They'll be sharing their insights and experiences, and will be answering your questions.So whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting, this episode is for you. We'll give you everything you need to know to help make Tokyo a trip to remember!Episode Timestamps:[00:00:15] Intro and overview of Yimmy’s challenge[00:01:20] Introduction to Young Lives vs. Cancer[00:06:53] Describe the Tokyo Marathon in three words[00:09:20] Marathon's start time and strategy for the race[00:15:25] Ways to get a place in Tokyo Marathon[00:20:43] Practical advice on travel and pre-race prep[00:23:00] Review of the Tokyo Marathon Expo[00:38:47] How to approach the course switchbacks[00:45:50] Strategies for dealing with race congestion[00:50:19] Course littering rules[00:57:30] Tokyo Course Toilets[01:14:31] The Finish line Experience[01:21:45] Japanese Culture and Tourism Tips[01:25:40] Tips on Travel Money[01:27:30] Japanese Charge Cards [01:28:15] Don't Tip in Japan [01:28:55] Sightseeing recommendations[01:30:11] Golden Tip for Medal Monday Photo[01:31:57] Yimmy's Marathon Challenge and Redemption Race[01:35:35] Thank you for listening and why we do make these podcasts[01:35:55] Say Hello to Meg in Tokyo and let us know your episode feedbackNotes from the episode:Yimmy's Pre-race Italian Recommendation: Pizza Salvatore Cuomo YotsuyaRace time: 7 hours (9:10 a.m - Start, 4:10 p.m. - Finish) (FROM START GUN TIME)Race Cut Off Times 2024: (The race time limit is 7 hours from the GUN START TIME) 4.9km - 10.25, 11.1km - 11:10, 15.4km - 11.55am, 20.9km - 12.45, 24.7km - 13.20, 29.2km - 14.00, 33.5km - 14.35, 37.8km - 15.15, 42.195km - 16.10Trying to tick off all the World Marathon Majors?Check out other Major Marathon Episodes:London Marathon 2023Berlin Marathon 2023Chicago Marathon 2023New York Marathon 2023Enjoyed this episode? Please rate, review, and subscribe to The Adventure Fit Club Podcast so you never miss an episode. Book in your free discovery coaching call via www.theadventurefitclub.com and access free resources that will help you achieve your goals and unlock your full potential. Speak soon!Host: Coach Meg WalkerInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theadventurefitclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theadventurefitclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Adventure Fit Club Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Adventure Fit Club: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here for coaching⁠⁠⁠Positive Change Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠My Kind of People⁠⁠⁠Producer: Alicia Navarro