The Athlete · Ren · Tokyo
Imperial Palace Running Course
I've run this loop more times than I can count. It never gets boring. The stone walls and morning light earn their reputation.
The 5 km perimeter loop around the palace. Flat, lit, and packed with pace groups every morning. Tokyo's canonical run.
— Ren, The Athlete
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