JAPAN TWOLAPS Introductory Training Camp

Why This Course?

For years, most Taiwanese runners have focused mainly on mileage and pace, often neglecting the structural foundation that truly supports speed. Coach Meng-Hsin Lai of Luminous Running Club found that many performance issues stem not from poor stamina but from imbalances such as weak core stability, disrupted kinetic chains, and poor body control. In contrast, Japanese long-distance runners consistently perform at a high level internationally thanks to their dedication to movement quality and core control.

They believe: "Speed comes not from effort, but from control."

Coach Lai has spent years studying with Masato Yokota and Toshi Wada of the elite Japanese track club TWOLAPS. This year, he brings back a world-class training system that combines core control and kinetic chain development giving runners in Taiwan the opportunity to transform their posture and pace.

👤 About Coach: Toshi Wada

Background:

• Oregon State University, Kinesiology (2013–2015)
• University of Oregon, Human Physiology (2015–2018)
• ALTIS Assistant Coaching Internship (2018)
• Strength Coach, Japan Women's Rugby Sevens National Team (2019–2021)
• Strength Coach, TWOLAPS TC (2022–Present)

Athletes & Achievements:

• Hitomi Niiya: 2:19 marathon, 66:38 half marathon (Japanese record), 30:20 10K (Japanese record)
• Koji Tanezawa: 1500m in 3:36 (Top 5 all-time in Japan)
• Yuka Kimura: 1500m in 4:09 (6th all-time in Japan), 2025 World Champs Rep
• Ran Urabe: 1500m in 4:07 (3rd all-time in Japan), 800m in 2:02 (8th all-time), 2020 Tokyo Olympic Rep

As TWOLAPS TC's strength coach, Wada integrates the “FIRSTTRACK” system into athletics and multi-sport development. He continues to promote the value of track & field training across disciplines.

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