Trail running can exercise your body and shape your mind, and it can also help you overcome other difficulties and obstacles in life.

During cross-country running, you will run long distances at higher altitudes and need to use techniques such as hiking and cross-country running. Daily training must not be ignored. In mountain sports, physical strength is consumed very quickly, and it is also a test of human endurance and will. Through basic exercises "specially designed" for cross-country running, you can exercise the abdominal, lung, leg and shoulder muscles suitable for the mountains. In particular, it can greatly improve the strength of the core muscle group, giving you greater confidence when running. .

Because the mountains are there

The Englishman George Mallory was a great pioneer in the Himalayan climbing period. In 1924, Mallory came to the north slope of Mount Everest for the third time with the British mountaineering team. A reporter accompanying the team asked Mallory at the camp why he climbed Mount Everest again. In order to dismiss the reporter, the impatient Mallory casually left He wrote his famous saying: "Because it is there." Then he turned around and left.

Benefits of cross-country running

The wide outdoor space, especially the beautiful view of the mountains on the top of the mountain, is a competitive stage for many cross-country running enthusiasts.

Trail runners can truly test their physical fitness and satisfy their adventurous spirit.

Master the skills of how to deal with some thrilling situations.

Understand the environment

First of all, you need to understand the terrain, climate and ultraviolet exposure of the training and competition locations. These factors determine what you need to bring. The key is to bring everything you need and nothing you don't need.

Make good supplies

Trail runners should carry sufficient water and food during exercise, preferably high-calorie and high-energy foods, to meet the needs of getting lost and injured. Basic supplement. During exercise, you need to replenish water and eat regularly. You can drink pure water or functional drinks, the latter containing more electrolytes, salt and sugar. At the same time, energy bars and dried fruits can also be consumed.

Make sure you don’t lose your way

No matter how long your trip is, always carry your steering wheel and map with you when you go out. Since the weather at the top is always in a state of flux, it's easy for trail runners to get lost after a long day on the trail because the surrounding terrain always looks so similar. Before climbing a mountain, be sure to tell your relatives and friends where you plan to go and how long you will go. Necessary tools also include: breathable tape, lighter, emergency blanket.