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The allure of Kaga Spa, a 100km trail race through the mountains.

The two hosts have decided to participate again this year in Kaga Spa, a 100km trail race held in Ishikawa Prefecture. From discussing the intensity of the race and finish rates, they delve into their thoughts on the event, with some classic middle-aged tangents—including, for some reason, a conversation about kidney stones. They specifically explore the unique rule requiring stones for the race's lottery system and the new trial of a nighttime start.

Collecting stones to win the lottery decides your fate.

It seems that finishers of the race are awarded special stones, which are then used to enter the lottery for future entry. Both hosts are enthusiastic about the opportunity reserved only for finishers, and their passionate discussion about the rarity and difficulty of collecting these stones is well worth a listen. Faced with the strict rule that you cannot even enter the lottery without a stone, they even have a moment where they find themselves yearning for more power.

Preparing for the race with a bit of anxiety over a tight itinerary.

Shirane-san expresses a premonition of a grueling schedule, worrying about accommodation, race-day nutrition, and transportation. While they maintain a stance of focusing on the race rather than sightseeing, they anticipate the hardships and unexpected events that come with such a rushed journey. They share one of their plans halfway through, but please enjoy the full episode to hear how it ends.