Mariko Takano

The first Japanese woman to complete a marathon on all 7 continents. Mariko has run 30+ marathons and 10 ultramarathon events. Included among the ultras have been the Himalayan 100-Mile Stage race, the Two Oceans ultra in South Africa, the Great Wall 100km race in China and several other 100km events in native Japan. She hopes to become the first Japanese person to join the Grand Slam Club. As it hardly ever snows in Tokyo, Mariko has taken up Pilates and other scientific training instead of running on the snow.