#248 - Tokyo Marathon Essential Guide 2025

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 2025, 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 21 marathons (5 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!Notes from the episode:Website for Early immigration: Visit Japan WebYimmy's Pre-race Italian Recommendation: Pizza Salvatore Cuomo YotsuyaMeg's Nishishinjuku little Italian Suggestion: Rize MizeFor any Studio Ghibli fans the museum is a must but book weeks early! Tickets go fast!Remember to buy an International Driving Permit (IDP) prior to travelling to Japan if you want to book real life Mario KartTravelling around Japan during your visit? Listen to Meg's Travel Tip episodes hereScared of those pesky Tokyo Marathon cut off times? Listen to this for some reassuranceTrying to tick off all the World Marathon Majors?Check out other Major Marathon Episodes:⁠London Marathon Essential Guide⁠Berlin Marathon Essential Guide⁠Chicago Marathon Essential Guide⁠New York Marathon Essential GuideBoston Marathon Essential GuideAlso look for our top up episodes every year!Enjoyed this episode? Please rate, review, and subscribe to THE MEG METHOD Podcast so you never miss an episode. Book in your free no commitment value coaching call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let’s have a chat about we transform your training in 2025.Host: Coach Meg WalkerInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theadventurefitclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theadventurefitclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Adventure Fit Club Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Adventure Fit Club: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here for coaching⁠⁠⁠Positive Change Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠My Kind of People⁠⁠⁠