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Tuesday 13th December 2011 – I’d be lying if I said that running your first marathon won’t be one of the hardest, grueling physical activities that you’ll ever encounter. Shot of childbirth, I have little idea as to what could possibly be a more masochistic idea to put one’s body through. With so many variables in play from even before the gun sounds, getting to the start line is an accomplishment in itself, let alone crossing the finish. Here are some snaps from the night before and the morning of race day; a 1:30am wake to prep for the 5:00am gun start. There’s not much to caption – there was an eerie silence throughout the GIRA House. [...]

Last night our guy Frank Liew sat down with Jun Takahashi and Yasu of Team Gira to get their pre-marathon sentiments. The following are excepts from their conversation.

Please wish them luck!!! [...]

Day 2 of the GIRA 2011 Honolulu Marathon campaign, and time to get a bit more serious. Today’s the final 45 minute training run before the marathon on Sunday, with only a light jog left to go on Saturday morning to keep the muscles and joints warm. Up and off to an early start; as much mischief the team gets up to, there’s a strict no-party policy for the last 72 hours leading up to the marathon. Early bed time, early rises. No drinking. No late nights. So instead we sit around a table and crack inappropriate comments at each other into the night. [...]

Our friend Jun Takahashi (Undercover/Gyakusou) along with the members of Team Gira have been arduously training over the past few months to participate in this weekends 2011 Honolulu Marathon. We have asked Frank Liew, one of the Team Gira members to provide us a glimpse into the team’s experience of preparing for the big day. Please stay tuned for more! [...]