Rust Belt Running

Summary Jonathan Greenwald shares his experience running the Tokyo Marathon, including the challenges of traveling to Tokyo, finding food options, and navigating COVID-19 protocols. He discusses the underwhelming expo experience and the logistics of race day, including getting to the start and dealing with congestion. Jonathan also highlights the unique porta potty setup on the course. Jonathan shares his experience running the Tokyo Marathon, discussing race logistics, water stops, crowd support, course organization, and the finish line experience. He also reflects on running after the pandemic and offers words of encouragement to fellow runners. Takeaways Traveling to Tokyo for the marathon can be challenging, with multiple deferrals and uncertainty due to COVID-19. Finding food options in Tokyo is not a problem, with convenience stores offering high-quality meals and a variety of cuisines available. The Tokyo Marathon expo can be underwhelming compared to other major marathons, with limited merchand