Why Are Japanese Runners SO MUCH FASTER Than Us?!

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Jake Barraclough, aka "Ran To Japan"
⚠️ Train Harder, Not Smarter.
🇬🇧 Documenting my life ‘on the run’ in Japan!
In this video, I’m returning to the race where last year I ran my half marathon pb of 65:27 - a time fast enough to podium in most races in the UK… but in Japan? Ha - dream on buddy! I was left trailing behind in 135th place, which begs the question: Why are Japanese runners so much faster than Westerners?! Let’s delve into the secrets of these marathon machines 🎌