Takahashi joins city marathon in Saitama Pref.

YOSHIKAWA, Japan - Popular marathon runner Naoko Takahashi runs in a city marathon in Yoshikawa, Saitama Prefecture, on April 4 in her first public appearance since March when she was left off the national team for this summer's Athens Olympics. ''I'd like to enjoy running with many people here,'' Takahashi told some 3,800 participants at the kick-off event, adding she was there to ''directly convey my thanks'' to people who supported her and tried to cheer her up after her disappointment of not making the team.

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