Jake Barraclough is a 2h17 marathon runner from England who left everything behind to move to Japan and fully commit to his passion for running. Balancing intense training, building a YouTube channel, and learning Japanese, Jake lives a unique life that immediately drew us in.
In this episode, we explore what led Jake to make such a daring move, his experience running in local ekidens alongside Olympians who competed in Paris, the reality of being a foreigner in Japan, his thoughts on Western runners, and much more.
Whether you’re an athlete, a dreamer, or someone searching for purpose, Jake’s journey offers a raw and unfiltered look at what it truly takes to commit to your dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.
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More about Jake here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RanToJapan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rantojapan/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/41200754?oq=jake
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