hello everyone.

As I mentioned in my previous blog, as one of the project members of BAMBI100, I was given the opportunity to run 100 miles for the first time, so I completed my mission last weekend!

The date and time is February 18th, 2023, and I wake up at 4am. I arrive at the nearest parking lot just after 5am and start getting ready.

My friends who support my solo project warmed up the atmosphere despite the early morning start.

At 6am, the long 100 mile journey finally begins.

This kind of opportunity doesn't come around often, so we decided to field test a sample of our own product.

First lap: Yutaka was scheduled to be the pacer, but since he had not recovered significantly from a torn ACL, it was decided that he would provide aid support.

The weather was good and I was able to ride lightly, and I returned in 6.5 hours, 30 minutes earlier than planned. I took a 30-minute break. I've supported Doi-san about three times in the past, but this may be the first and last time I'll be supported by him.

They pour water into the bag and take out the trash from the dust pouch...

Second lap: Pacer: Doi-san

The conversation was lively and I was running comfortably in the first half, but...

Although I started to feel discomfort in my knee towards the end of the run, I managed to return to Hiraguri Kita Park in 7 hours, an hour earlier than planned.

Was the pace too fast?

I was exhausted by the end of the second week...sweat

Norio (left) filmed the whole thing to record his first 100-mile run. But there was something fun to be had here. This is what I was looking forward to.

My friend prepared some oden for me, which was given a spicy kick with mustard.

The soup stock is effective and warms both the body and soul.

And the sense of security that everyone is there.

They even changed the batteries in my headlamp and provided me with gels and other nutritional supplements. What wonderful treatment!

He lends me his jacket to keep me warm.

However, I felt a sharp pain in the iliocervical ligament of my right leg. The pain started in the latter half of the second lap, so Doi-san knew better than anyone. After my hunger was satisfied, he prepared some tape for me.

Massage by Doi-san.

Ouch, ouch, ouch!

My muscles relaxed a little and I decided to move forward.

The only time all five project members were able to gather was just before the third lap. We took a commemorative photo here. However, my feet hurt.

Let's pull ourselves together and take a commemorative photo.

Third lap: Fukuyama is the pacer
The third lap was a night run, so I expected it to be the toughest in many ways. I didn't feel sleepy at all, but I had pain in my right iliac tendon, and I couldn't run at all. Even after taking painkillers, the symptoms didn't go away, so I ended up walking the entire lap, which took 10 and a half hours. I took about a 30-minute break.

At Heguri Kita Park, my friends provided aid stations for each lap, and when I came down from Ikoma Tech, Toyo-san was there every lap, giving me a sense of security.

I am also very grateful to the people who provided aid at the facilities along the way. I cannot give up on my 100-mile challenge halfway through.

4th lap: Yoshi is the pacer
My knees were in agonizing pain! At this point, I started to worry about the 40-hour time limit. Would I really make it at this pace? I walked the entire final lap, learning the trick to walking that works around my iliac tendon: power walk on the climbs and slowly descend one step at a time. It was pouring rain and I fell many times on the muddy roads.

My beloved LEKI poles also broke when I fell.

At the finish line were the regular Wednesday Budouzaka practicers and the finishers from the first BAMBI100.

The unofficial mascot character, Bambi Humba, also made an appearance.

Project member Yoshida-san also did a live stream on Instagram. *My family was also watching, and for the first time, everyone said to me, "That's amazing!"

I was the one who ordered this buckle and am in charge of inventory management, but the project members gave me the right to purchase it. This made me really happy. It will be on display at the concept store "milestone TERADACHO" which is scheduled to open in late April!

I did it.

My legs hurt so much that I almost gave up, but the encouragement of everyone involved, including the project members, everyone who provided private aid and gifts, and the other finishers of the first BAMBI100, who came to support me, really encouraged me and I was able to complete the race safely. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for giving me such a valuable opportunity.

Photo: Shingo Yamane


I think the key to being able to complete the race was getting a good night's sleep beforehand, eating well after the start, and maintaining as good a condition as possible. It may seem like basic advice, but looking back, I feel that this was the most effective thing. If you have the mentality to never give up, you will definitely be able to complete the race.

Now, entries for the second BAMBI100 have begun. There are only 5 days left until the entry period. We look forward to seeing you all.

BAMBI100 Project Member / milestone Nishioka Shuhei