Yuriko Kobayashi (Toyota Wellness) took the bronze medal in 15:42.59 at this weekend’s women’s 5000m at the 19th Asian Championships, held in her hometown of Kobe, Japan. Yuriko was the gold medal winner in the 2009 East Asian Games 5000m, and also finished 11th at the 2009 Berlin IAAF World Championships 5000m.  This coming Friday, Yuriko will travel to Boulder Colorado with her Toyota teammates for three weeks of altitude training.