This is an episode that has a lot really personal revelations. I felt maybe it was a little too personal, entering TMI zone from my perspective, but Michael's trip to Japan has become so important to his overall worldview & the direction he is beginning to be called to take Atreyu & his own creative journey. It would be remiss to let this episode sit on the cutting room floor, so consider it a Christmas gift from Michael & I to you in this holiday season. We recorded this right after his trip, in mid-November & much of the discussion is devoted to the unique beauty of Japanese running culture. We eventually move on to how travel, journeys & running in on & in country have changed our lives. We hope you enjoy unpacking this audio gift we call, On Japan & Journeys: Personal Reflections on Running Culture. We'll see you again in 2024. Godspeed, my friends, godspeed.