Hi Sandy,

Numazu is at the top of the Izu Penninsula - right at the foot of Fuji-san. I have been to Kamakura and seen the big Budda. Is your photo on your run blog near Endoshima?

Dr. Bernsteins is just a low carb low cal program. It is working well for me and I am looking forward to adding the gym in the next month.

How long have you been in Japan? How are you enjoying it?

My time there was really pre-Internet and I wonder if having access makes it easier or more difficult in a way. There was something really freeing about not being in touch with most of the world when I was there and yet there would have been tons of info (and shopping!) that would have been handy while I was there.

Have a great day. My very best wishes for your marathon!

SF