We would like to warmly congratulate our customer Ethan on an outstanding achievement in two of Japan’s most competitive road races.

At the Kobe Marathon, Ethan finished in an incredible 2nd place overall, standing on the podium.

Only some months later, at the Osaka Marathon, he placed 14th overall with a time of 2hrs, 07min. 14sec. — and what makes this result particularly remarkable is that every athlete ahead of him was a professional runner. Ethan was the first non-professional across the line.

From Strong Amateur to Potential Professional

Ethan currently lives and trains in Japan. Over the past years, his discipline, structured preparation, and commitment to recovery have elevated his performance to a new level. These recent results are not only personal victories — they place him at the threshold of elite competition.

Finishing second in Kobe demonstrates podium-level competitiveness. Finishing 14th in Osaka among a field dominated by professionals signals something even bigger: he is already operating at near-professional standard.

Performance Is More Than Speed

Behind such performances lie more than mileage and intervals. High-level endurance racing requires:

• Efficient biomechanics

• Strategic pacing

• Mental resilience

• Intelligent recovery

• Long-term load management

As physiotherapists and recovery specialists, we know that consistent performance at this level depends heavily on how well the body regenerates between training blocks and races. Progress reflects not only talent and discipline, but also a clear understanding that recovery is performance.

A Well-Deserved Congratulations

Ethan, your dedication, humility, and relentless work ethic are inspiring. To reach the podium in Kobe and compete shoulder-to-shoulder with professionals in Osaka is a major milestone.

We are proud to support you on this journey and look forward to seeing where the next chapter leads — possibly into the professional ranks.

Congratulations on an exceptional achievement.