FEATURE: Japan's ekiden relay tradition takes root in Britain

A Japanese running tradition, the ekiden relay, is putting down roots in Britain, where runners are embracing the teamwork and sense of responsibility at its heart.Ekiden is a long-distance relay race in which team members complete different sections of a course, passing a sash from runner to runner. Inspired by the Hakone Ekiden, the biggest of such relays in Japan, a British ekiden has been held three times so far.The third edition of the UK Ekiden was held on June 12, with 17 universities competing over a 112-kilometer course along the River Thames from Windsor, home to a royal castle.Un…READ FULL ARTICLE