A run in Akita - Kokochi

06/07/2015

A run in Akita

There was a lot of prep to get kids settled into school and a daily rhythm, but by Wednesday, once I dropped kids off, I had alone time to dust off my running shoes and go for a run. Note...I don't run, and haven't run for years, but this month is about the kids in school so I figured if there was ever a time to get back running, it's now. Akita is flat, beautiful, and the rice paddies are just perfect.

Jun 7, 2015 5:43:47 AM

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