Health · Fitness & Nutrition · 19 hrs ago
Yuchami says running has become enjoyable after starting out as a beginner
Yuchami, a Japanese model and TV personality, used to feel that running was impossible for her.
After taking it up, she says it has become enjoyable and brought changes to her mind and body.
She is a beginner runner from Osaka, Japan.
In a special program, she trained with Mizuki Noguchi, who won Olympic marathon gold in 2004.
Together, they took on Yuchami’s longest run so far, 13 kilometers.
The program explores how her view of long-distance running and her approach to health have changed.
The television version will be available to stream on TVer from October 14 through November 11, 2026.
Yuchami says running has become enjoyable after she began as a beginner runner.
She previously felt that running was something she could not do.
She says running has brought changes to her mind and body.
With guidance from marathon gold medalist Mizuki Noguchi, she attempted her longest run yet, covering 13 kilometres.
The special podcast episode was published on October 11, 2026.
- Who
- Yuchami, a talent and beginner runner, and Mizuki Noguchi, who coached her.
- What
- Yuchami tried her longest run yet, 13 kilometres, and discussed how running has changed her outlook and health.
- When
- The special episode was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Yuchami took up running and says it has become enjoyable; the episode explores changes she has experienced through running.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Running is fun
Running is seriously impossible for me
Yuchami began to experience changes in her mind and body and came to enjoy running.
With Mizuki Noguchi's guidance, Yuchami attempted a 13-kilometre run, her longest distance yet.
Nikkei published the special podcast episode featuring Yuchami.
- Longest run attempted
- 13 kilometres
- Running coach
- Mizuki Noguchi, 2004 Athens Olympic marathon gold medalist
- Podcast episode published
- October 11, 2026
- TV catch-up availability
- October 14 to November 11
Sources
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