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The simple secret to conquering the Bonaqua C3fit Action SPRINT Trail Series
Get fit by integrating exercise into daily life, says elite trail runner Stone Tsang

HONG KONG, Thursday, March 22, 2018 – The ever-popular Bonaqua C3fit Action SPRINT Trail Series, organised by Action Asia Events for 15 years and counting, returns this Saturday March 24 with the first leg flagging off from Repulse Bay Beach at 8.30am. Two distances, 9 kilometres and 14km, will be offered, giving both beginner and expert trail runners the opportunity to explore breathtaking nature trails and challenge themselves.

Covering a mix of sand, trail, catchwater and road over undulating terrain, the course will be a test of fitness, but conquering it isn’t as daunting as it seems. In fact, most of the training you need to complete the race can be incorporated into your daily life, according to Hong Kong elite trail runner Stone Tsang Siu-keung.

Sharing his tips on how to master the Bonaqua C3fit Action SPRINT Trail Series, Tsang said: “Integrate your training into your everyday life. For example, you could run back home after work, or perhaps get off a stop or two before your destination and jog the remainder of the distance home. If you live or work in a tall building, you could do some power hiking on the stairs to get in some hill work.

“On weekends, try to head out to the trails with friends and practise going up and down technical terrain. Enjoy some little adventures. Running three times a week should be enough to prepare you for the race.”

Training for the Bonaqua C3fit Action SPRINT Trail Series will strengthen not only your body, but also your mind, as 16-year-old trail enthusiast Chan Tsz-hin can attest. He has enrolled in two races of the series for the first time.

“Before I got into trail running, I lacked independence, especially when going to places I wasn’t familiar with,” said Chan. “However, I knew that in order to improve, I had to train and run by myself. The desire to improve gave me the motivation to step out of my comfort zone and start training by myself.”

“When I run uphill, I realise that it is surprisingly similar to some of the challenges and difficulties I face throughout my studies and daily life. There is always something to improve on, and with that in mind I have become more determined to improve.”

Melissa Yeung, another local runner registered for the Bonaqua C3fit Action SPRINT Trail Series, is a seasoned participant in Action Asia Events races in Hong Kong. Along with the previous SPRINT Trail Series, she has also done Lantau 2 Peaks and the MSIG HK50 Series.

She said: “The more I compete in these races, the more I desire to keep racing. The main reason I’m participating in the SPRINT Trail Series is that I know I’ll have a lot of fun, even though it’s only a relatively short race.”

The Bonaqua C3fit Action SPRINT Trail Series has been organised for 15 years. Action Asia Events is dedicated to creating diversified and challenging routes, and giving runners the opportunity to set foot on less-trodden trails and explore the suburbs away from the concrete jungle.

For the opening event of the SPRINT Trail Series, runners will set off from Repulse Bay Beach and after a short sprint on the sand, they will head up towards Tai Tam Country Park for a loop around Violet Hill. The 9km participants will then drop back down to Repulse Bay, while the 14km participants will continue on towards Tai Tam Reservoir for another loop before finishing back at the beach.

The event is possible due to the generous support of presenting sponsors Bonaqua and C3fit with supporting partners: Action X Store, Hoka One One, Salonsip, Royale International, Aquarius, OL&N and Action Asia Foundation.

 

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