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台灣越野精靈郭婉婷期待首次迎戰MSIG新加坡動感亞洲50

 

1. 對於首次參加MSIG新加坡動感亞50﹐心情如何?

我覺得很興奮！對於MSIG新加坡動感亞50的賽道，我已經先在官網瀏覽過去的賽事照片。還有朋友們的提醒，告訴我新加坡天氣很熱，要我好好準備，所以我非常期待。

 

2. 對於今次比賽是在新加坡進行，地形，天氣，環境等等都跟香港不同，你如何為這次比賽進行一些不同的訓練?

我知道新加坡天氣很熱，也對於台灣的天氣氣候比較潮濕，因此在訓練上有一定的相似度，我都會特別透過在沒有冷氣的室內環境進行耐熱訓練，或利用中午時間去海拔約200～300公尺的山坡進行訓練。

 

3. 出國參加比賽的心態會不會跟參加本地賽事不一樣?

當然不一樣啊！就過去經驗，在國外比賽面對的是不同的越野地形，要去適應的地方也很多，例如：美食，人文啊！與氣候環境等等啊…都是會在心態上完全不一樣的感受。

 

4. 對今屆賽事有甚麼個人目標或期望?

有喔！我的目標是希望能達成自己設定的時間內完賽，另外期望自己能再次站上舞台，與大家一起分享MSIG新加坡動感亞50有多好玩，越野跑有多有趣。

 

5. 與台灣的越野賽相比，你期待MSIG新加坡動感亞50會帶給你怎樣的賽事感受呢?

歡樂，享受，風景一定很不一樣；畢竟是MSIG新加坡動感亞50，相信一定有世界各國的越野跑強者一同參加，願除了與大家一起參賽以外，更希望能互相交流，再者是享受，既然出國比賽了，就要好好享受。新加坡的天氣多麼的熱情，也要感受新加坡越賽的不同地形與環境，最後就是期待新加坡越野賽道的風景，相信一定跟台灣不一樣，回國後一定要好好地分享給台灣越野跑手們，期待大家有機會一起出國參賽。

 

6. 有什麼越野路線或距離建議給越野跑新手? 如何應付炎熱的比賽環境?

想在台灣找類似MSIG新加坡動感亞50賽道的話，我建議可以選擇台北陽明大學後山的軍艦岩，軍艦岩是一個在台北容易到達的地方，因為海拔也不高，又有樹蔭，尤其利用中午時段去越野跑的話，最適合應付炎熱的天氣。同時也能幫助自己去訓練越野跑，那裡的地形是最安全也是最適合越野跑新手！

 

1.  What is your feeling for racing the very first time at MSIG Singapore Action Asia 50?

I'm very excited about the race. For the course, I’ve already looked through photos from the past editions and my friends reminded me that the weather in Singapore is very hot. They told me to be prepared. I can't wait to experience it.

 

2. Since the race is in Singapore, the environment and the weather will be very different from Taiwan. Have you done any special training sessions to help you accommodate to the Singapore environment?

Yes, I know that the weather in Singapore is very hot, and comparing to the weather in Taiwan, it is relatively humid. Training could be similar. I train in a heat-resistant indoor environment without air conditioning or run uphill on a slope with 200 to 300 meters height at noon. Therefore, it would be relatively easier for me to adapt.

 

3. Is there any difference between competing in Taiwan and competing in Singapore in terms of moods and mentality?

I would expect a big difference for sure. As far as my past experiences, the competitions I have participated in foreign countries are very different from Taiwan. I need to adapt to many things including food, humidity, etc. They all have the influence on me mentally. The race atmosphere and scenery must be very different and exciting in Singapore. I believe there will be trail runners from all over the world participating in this race and I hope to interact with them. I look forward to experiencing Singapore's heat, terrain and trails, and just as importantly the scenery along the race course.

 

4. What are your personal or team goals for the race? 

My goal is to finish the race within the time I set for myself. I definitely hope that I can stand on the podium again and share my exciting experience from the MSIG Singapore Action Asia 50.

  

5. What is your ideal trail running course and distance for beginners? How to deal with the heat? Any other advice for them?

In Taiwan, suggestions I have will be the Junjianyan that locates at the back mountain of Yangming University in Taipei. This has a similar form of the trail. The Junjianyan is easy to reach in Taipei and the altitude is not very high and there are many trees for shading. Because it is shaded, especially when you use the noon time to do trail running, it is best for you to cope with the hot weather. It can also help you to get the safest and most suitable trail running taste when you first start out! MSIG Singapore Action Asia 50 also provides a 5km race which is very suitable for beginners too.