ANCHOR KOBE Running Circle 'X15' to Hold Marathon Challenge Run on May 30, a 4th Collaborative Event with ASICS - Participants Wanted

The running circle 'X15 (Cross Fifteen)' of ANCHOR KOBE (hereinafter Anchor), operated by Kobe Shimbun, will hold a running event on Saturday, May 30th from 9:30 AM, touring the Kobe Marathon course and other areas within the city. This is the fourth collaborative event with ASICS, and on the day, ASICS running coaches will also participate, providing a rare opportunity to receive running form guidance.

After gathering at Anchor and receiving a stretching lecture from the coach, participants will be divided into beginners and intermediate/advanced groups to run about 5 km from the starting point in front of the city hall. The intermediate/advanced group will also perform interval training at Minato no Mori Park. After the run, there will be business networking, such as exchanging business cards. Anyone 18 years or older can participate, even non-Anchor members, so please take this opportunity to join us.

Theme: Discover the joy of running in the city of Kobe and challenge a marathon!

Date & Time: Saturday, May 30, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: ANCHOR KOBE ~ Kobe Marathon Course

Content: Stretching, running, training, networking event

Running will be divided into two groups: beginners and intermediate/advanced.

Courses: ① Challenge your first marathon, approx. 5km (Beginner)

② Challenge your personal best (Intermediate/Advanced)

Running Coaches: Mr. Hiroshi Kotani, Mr. Tomohiro Takagi

(Mr. Hiroshi Kotani's Profile) Leveraging his track and field experience from the prestigious Ekiden school, Nishiwaki Industrial High School, through to university, he supports a wide range of runners from beginners to advanced. He has experience participating in many races, including domestic and international marathons. He also has extensive experience as a personal coach, a pacer for the Tokyo Marathon, and as a guide runner. He conveys the charm and fun of running, a sport where you can 'feel your own growth' regardless of experience, gender, or age. Qualifications / JASA Certified Sports Leader, JAAF Certified Junior Coach, Certified Plogging Leader, Health and Exercise Practice Instructor

(Mr. Tomohiro Takagi's Profile) Fascinated by 'running that allows you to feel the growth of mind and body,' he has extensive race experience, participating in events across Japan like the Tokyo and Osaka Marathons. After joining ASICS, he was in charge of customer service at ASICS Tokyo Ginza, coaching at running events, and measurements at the ASICS Running Lab. He supports many runners from beginners to competitors with advice based on his own experience plus professional measurements and scientific knowledge.

Marathon Challenge Run Application

[About X15]

- Regular running practice sessions held twice a month (weekday evenings, holiday mornings) - Let's feel uplifted by running for 15 minutes or more. 15 minutes is also the origin of the circle's name (*'X' has the meaning of 'exceeding,' and in a technology context, it often suggests future orientation and advanced technology, evoking Anchor's image of 'innovative' and 'advanced.' The shape of 'X' also brings to mind 'exchange' and 'dividing a clock into four parts.' It also includes the wish for 'deepening exchange through about 15 minutes of running.') - Business networking events, seminars, etc., are held irregularly before or after running practice. Sometimes there are social gatherings with alcohol. - In addition to circle activities, we also plan participation in competitions and events for those who are interested. - Participants will be asked to use 'ASICS Runkeeper' to visualize member activities. - Anchor members can change clothes within Anchor. Non-members should use facilities like running stations. - Communication among members is done through a Facebook group or official LINE.

*About the 15 minutes and 9 seconds study (from ASICS press release)

*About the relationship between exercise and mental health (from ASICS press release)

Not only Anchor members but anyone 18 years or older interested in business networking or health promotion can participate.

We look forward to your participation.

[Contact] ANCHOR KOBE Management Office contact@anchorkobe.com

[ANCHOR KOBE]

Opened April 26, 2021

Establishment, Facility Maintenance: Kobe City

Operation: Kobe Shimbun, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC Joint Venture

Membership: 7 types for corporations (Special, Regular, Startup) and individuals (Regular, Student, Morning, Evening/Saturday/Holiday).

Monthly Fee: 5,500 JPY to 165,000 JPY (Separate admission fee required. Admission fee is non-refundable upon withdrawal.)

Corporate regular membership is 27,500 JPY (discount for economic organizations available), individual regular membership is 16,500 JPY (all prices include tax).

Event spaces and meeting rooms (both paid) are available for non-members as well.

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