PORTALFIELD editorial department
Since the XNUM X's"Japan Mountain Endurance Race (commonly known as Hasetsune)"It has been a long time since trail running competitions such as the above have become popular, and it seems that the field of trail running has already become recognized and established by those who are outdoors-oriented.
From 2012, a super-endurance race of 1km, which is a precursor to the foot of Mt. Fuji for a week"UTMF (Ultra Trail Mount Fuji)"Has been held on a large scale and is becoming a representative of domestic competitions along with Hasetsune.
The hardest thing is to trace the total length of about 400km from Toyama Bay in the Sea of Japan to Suruga Bay in the Pacific Ocean, tracing the ridgeline of the Northern Alps, Central Alps, and Southern Alps main vein 3000m class, which is also called the roof of Japan, with a time limit of 7 days. Aiming to run"TJAR (Trans Japan Alps Race)"There are also ultra-ultra-ultra races such as.
From the typical hard races mentioned above to the relatively small trail races held in each region, there are now races of various sizes, and trail runners can participate according to their abilities and tastes. ..
Of course, it is a great pleasure to participate in such races and set the goal of completing the race and winning the top prize.
It's also nice to ride on a comfortable trail freely, surrounded by forest trees and stunning scenery, breathing in the delicious air without having to compete with others.
Generally speaking, climbing is heavy with heavy luggage and equipment, and it slows down your actions.
Trail running can be styled lightly by switching to high-performance and extremely lightweight equipment, and you can enjoy the physical satisfaction and achievement of marathon and running at the same time as the charm of mountain climbing. It's a new genre.
Trail running can achieve mountains and vertical tracks that have been climbed for hours and days many times faster.
Above all, it's a very fun genre!
