How I Became the UK’s NUMBER 1 Marathoner! *unofficial*

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Jake Barraclough, aka "Ran To Japan"
⚠️ Train Harder, Not Smarter.
🇬🇧 Documenting my life ‘on the run’ in Japan!

So currently, the quickest marathon time any Brit has run this year is 2:18:33, but in today’s video I’ll be attempting to DEMIMATE that record to cement myself as the "undisputed king of England"… well... *unofficially* 😵

[RanToJapan]

Let’s turn that OFFICIAL next week then! 👊
Also in case anyone missed it:
I’ll be doing a little shakeout run the day before Tokyo Marathon, anyone’s welcome!
📆 March 1, 7:30am @Yoyogi Park, Rose Garden

[crazy_karo]

Thank you! I'll do my best at Western States!

[LightitUpYeah]

Hands down the best running YouTube there is. The pace is great but it’s the personality and vibe that makes it so so good. The fact you’re absolutely rapid is just a great bonus as it is so cool to see your approach totally. The Japanese language skills are off the charts too, such a brilliant thing to learn. Credit to you, representing UK so amazingly.

[BenTorode]

It's so cool to follow the journey of a guy who still hasn't reached full potential and is pulling out world-class PBs on a cheeky training run. With the taper ahead of Tokyo, a sub 2:10 is so on the cards, especially if you slide into a nice group. You are also PB-ing your Japanese skills every video, brilliant. 応援してます！

[SotaMaehara]

'Ashi chotto shinda' is vibes for the train harder not smarter philosophy

For those that don't know, it translates to 'my legs have kinda died'

[joejackson]

i love the chill vibe, not trying to be crazy hype or motivational, just bringing us into your training life

[hazimmohamad]

first 5k is gonna be downhill in Tokyo too! 2:09:53 incoming. love the attitude always. so positive.

says his legs are dead and goes on to run 2:16. will follow your tokyo race live. all the best Jake!

[merovekh]

You're a beast, Jake - I can't wait to see where your career will go. Olympics? Sincere question - if you're ever in Europe again - would you sign a running shirt? I collect gear of people I admire. It's a very small collection.

[tadhgosullivan]

Absolutely animal, love this man!

Recently ran 70:57 in Barcelona half, hoping to break 2:30 in London, current pb is 2:33. You’ve been a massive inspiration. And sound like an absolute top lad too 🤣🤣

[JT-tzef]

Good luck at the marathon!!!

Side note - I think it would be super interesting for you to share your background/history with running in detail so people like me try to put your incredible performances into context.

[TheMassif]

“The heat gets me so badly” … anything over 5 degrees 😂Love your channel, good luck on the Tokyo marathon, you are in great shape!

[doing_hard_things]

Bro's gonna end up king of running YouTube and running in the 2028 Olympics at this rate

[jwtfpv]

Best part of the week when your video drops. Love being on the journey. 🏃

[vivpm]

Smashing it Jake. If not 2:09 in Tokyo, surely it has to be the next target! The marathon Bible has spoken!

[owendavies]

Incredible training man and as has been said, you're putting out some of the best YT running content. Please don't let those sessions go to your head though. I know this seems to go against the WHNS ethos but better to negative split Tokyo, e.g. first half at 2:12 pace and then just like you did here in the park, ramp up the pace if you're feeling good. You're young and you've got a lot of improvement to come, don't get too greedy and don't rush the process.

[michaellynch]

Huge mate! So inspiring! Will be cheering you on here from Aus.

[joakimlandhage]

Do the opposite Kamikaze pacing and run 2:12 pace for 30k then hammer the last 12k as hard as you can if you feeling good. Good luck in Tokyo!

[JJR-Running]

A solid 2:08:51 incoming 💪 the fitness, the crowd, the vibes and the increased energy that race day brings, you're going sub-2:09 🔥

[philipniddrie]

An elite runner AND elite YouTuber. A rare and great combo! Best of luck with the last couple of weeks of training and the race!

[zacsborntorunrunningadvent]

2:09 coming up bro...youre killing it.