Japan's fastest amateur runner! Training using sports science!

Shunsuke Matsui

Japan's fastest amateur runner, Shunsuke Matsui!

Personal best

1500m 3 minutes 51 seconds
5000m 14 minutes 4 seconds
10,000m 29 minutes 18 seconds Half marathon 63 minutes 36 seconds
2025 Tokyo Marathon 2 hours 15 minutes 48 seconds

Yachiyo Shoin High School ⇒ Tokai University, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Competitive Sports

He started athletics when he was in junior high school and is still active as a citizen runner today!

He plans and trains his own practice, applying the training, conditioning theory, and mental management he developed during his student days.

The main training is commuting! Generally speaking, commuting is mostly jogging, but Matsui incorporates various things into his training, such as distance running, intervals, and build-ups. As a result, he is currently breaking his personal best!

Matsui, the commuter runner, is still pushing forward, with future goals of 13 minutes for 5000m, 28 minutes for 10,000m, and a full marathon in under 2 hours 13 minutes!

Saint Japan will be supporting Matsui, Japan's fastest commuter runner, who is also a full-time worker and father of two!