Dear Friends, Over the past 19 months, many around the globe have become less active. As we head toward winter with fewer hours of light, the hibernation mode will make the trend toward inactivity even worse. As such, it is my pleasure to invite you to join a free program with ASICS, a virtual marathon called an Ekiden. Traditionally held in Japan, the Ekiden, a team marathon, is made up of 6 runners who each run a leg of the race. These events encourage teamwork over individual accomplishment and, in Japan, they are as popular as individual marathons. This is the second year that ASICS has put together a virtual Ekiden. Using up to 6 runners/walkers, teams can be named and assembled between all parts of the world. Once your team is entered, you have two weeks between November 11 and November 22 to complete the event. The legs of the race do not need to be done in order and a team can be comprised of runners, walkers or joggers. The distances of each leg vary between 5k and 10k, totaling 42km (26.2 miles). Link in bio to register! The Runkeeper app downloads to your phone and will track your movement. As we continue to move forward, I hope this team marathon is something you will enjoy with your friends, colleagues, and families. We’ll join hundreds of thousands of runners and walkers around the globe all moving to promote health. With best wishes! Dr Jordan Metzl #asics #ekiden #fitness #health #ironstrength 🏃🏃‍♀️