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Joseph Live-Streaming the Tokyo Marathon With an iPhone Strapped to His Forehead

Mar 16, ’09 1:47 PM
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dsc00032[update] The video feed will be available at http://www.qik.com/tamegoeswild

It’s the most epic iPhone challenge yet seen in the world (probably).

Joseph Tame, known for his addiction to his iPhone (a.k.a. ‘my baby’) is going to attempt to complete the Tokyo quarter Marathon in record time whilst carrying 30,603 pairs of eyes on his forehead. This epic feat has been made possible by months of training, an Apple iPhone, Qik.com and a new invention of Joseph’s, which he calls ‘A Modified Hat’.

He will be joined by his trainer, Tom Kobayashi.

35,603 people applied to run this epic race across Tokyo – only 5000 got in: Joseph and Tom were two of the lucky few.

Knowing how disappointed the unlucky unfortunates must be feeling, Joseph vowed to make things right. He decided, he’d let them run with him.

The full story of this epic adventure will be featured on the new podcast that Joseph co-produces – Japan Podshow.

To get live alerts via twitter of Joseph’s progress & broadcasts, be sure to follow him @tamegoeswild.

Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of this epic challenge is also available on YouTube.

Be there and submit your comments as he runs to make his iPhone vibrate – he’ll know he’s carrying your eyes and your hopes too.

UPDATE! JOSEPH POSTS VIDEO RESPONSE TO CRITICISM

  • http://www.spindle-movie.com Cailean

    The QiK thing is good – pity it requires that I jailbreak my iPhone. Good luck in the marathon!

  • http://www.hoponbaby.com Hummy

    Good luck for Sunday dude!

  • The Japan iPhoner

    Thanks Hummy!

  • http://drumsplace.co.cc drumthrasher109

    Looks fun :) .

    What’s wrong with jailbreaking (besides nothing)?

  • http://www.iphone-ticker.de/2009/03/16/in-tokyo-mit-dem-iphone-live-video-vom-viertel-marathon/ In Tokyo mit dem iPhone: Live-Video vom Viertel-Marathon

    [...] Tame schreibt auf iphoningjapan, hat sich für den Tokyo Viertel-Marathon angemeldet und hat nun einen der 5000 heißbegehrten [...]

  • http://www.iphoned.nl/volg-de-tokyo-marathon-live/7744/ Volg de Tokyo Marathon live | iPhoned.nl

    [...] iPhoning Japan Stem of voeg toe aan [...]

  • http://www.inloop.se/2009/03/17/folj-tokyo-marathon-live-via-en-iphone/ Följ Tokyo Marathon live, via en iPhone | inLoop

    [...] [iPhoning Japan] Av Ponthus Blomquist | Under: iPhone | Tags: iPhone, Japan, Qik, Tokyo Marathon | [...]

  • amanda

    Are you running the full 42.2 kms or just the 10km ?

  • naotko

    just got the map. You need to run at least 34 km. Apple store ginza is there:) good luck!

  • Chris

    Good luck & nifty idea. I think I’ll do the same at my logo 10K coming up. Sounds like fun…

  • bhavesh

    Sweet! Good luck. What are you doing about the battery life on the iPhone? Will it make it?

  • The Japan iPhoner

    Thanks all for the comments!

    I’ll be using a Mophie Juice pack so battery life won’t be an issue!

  • hecktic

    Dude great idea but running with you iphone…thats just crazy, i see that thing flying off your hat with in minutes if not seconds especially if you got a battery pack on it. great idea but a bit impractical, enjoy your race and put that phone somewhere safe, replacement screens are expensive!!!

  • http://zichi.blogpot.com zichi

    thank you for visiting my blog and good luck on Sun.

  • http://www.japansoc.com/story/5345 www.japansoc.com

    Run the Tokyo Marathon from Home…

    This Sunday morning I’ll be waking up early to virtually run the Tokyo Marathon with Joseph Tame, who will be running with an iPhone stuck to his head, streaming live video and feeling vibrations of support from those sending him comments. Joseph, gan…

  • http://www.japannewbie.com Harvey

    Everything is funnier with a British accent. Seriously though, good luck! It’s a cool thing you’re doing.

    - Harvey

  • http://www.japanisdoomed.com Mike

    Good luck Joseph, make Sheffield proud!!

  • The Japan iPhoner

    Ganbarimasu!

  • The Japan iPhoner

    ha! thanks. Will try not to lose the accent. Took me 31 years to learn it.

  • The Japan iPhoner

    Nothing ventured nothing gained

  • melinda

    hi neighbour.you are so wild :-) hope its contagious.

  • http://tune-in-tokyo.com Billy

    I think it’s a great idea and I wish you luck. I’m curious to see how much vibration you will deal with.

  • Matthew

    I don’t see anything on the Qik website about how I can watch this.
    Do you have a direct link so I can avoid searching around?
    I’d love to cheer you on. Best of luck, mate!

  • http://tamegoeswild.com/words/2009/03/saying-raaaaaa-to-life/ The Daily Mumble

    [...] live-streaming marathon all went very well. I’ll be posting a video review of that once I, er, well, hang on, I think [...]

  • http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/04/japan-tokyo-marathon-2009/ Global Voices Online » Japan: Tokyo Marathon 2009

    [...] only). Cutie-kunipon has a flickr set full of interesting characters who ran the marathon. Joseph Tame provides a live-stream of his run with an iPhone strapped to his head. And last but not least, [...]