Trail running beats new path to Phuket
Phuket will gets its first taste of off-road running on May 6 with episode two of the Columbia Trail Masters, 2012 Thailand Trail Running Championship.
Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club will play host as Khao Phra Taew National Park provides three distances for participants to choose from: a 21.5km half marathon, a 10km trail run and a 3km fun run/walk for all the family.
Trail running is a relatively new and rapidly growing sport that integrates adventure in the great outdoors with both physical and mental endurance.
Running is often imagined as a pursuit using roads or synthetic tracks. But a lot of runners opt to run on hiking trails in natural settings.
Trail running combines the benefits of hiking through beautiful outdoor scenery with the physical challenges of running.
As well as improving fitness levels, trail running can be less damaging to the body’s joints than its road-borne counterpart. People who suffer from ailments like shin-splints and knee problems often report that they don’t experience these problems after trail running.
The event will also feature an expo village for sponsors to promote their products and services, while a post-race lunch will follow the trophy presentation ceremony.
