Labeled an Ultra Skymarathon by the International Skyrunning Federation, the MSIG Taiwan Action Asia 50 returns to Shihmen Reservoir, Taoyuan County for its fourth edition on Nov. 11.
Taiwan News
Date: 2017/11/08
By: George Liao, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News)–Labeled an Ultra Skymarathon by the International Skyrunning
Runners will start running from the picturesque tourist spot Shihmen Reservoir and wind their way through the forest of the Shihmen Mountain area.
Federation, the MSIG Taiwan Action Asia 50 returns to Shihmen Reservoir, Taoyuan County for its fourth edition on Nov. 11 (Saturday).
Among the race favorites include elite local runner Chou Ching, who finished a narrow second at the MSIG HK50 on Hong Kong Island in October. He is excited about his first participation in the MSIG Taiwan Action Asia 50 and has been training very hard, running 130 to 150 kilometers per week to get in shape for the race.
“I have been wishing to join this race for two years already. I think I am now in my best condition. I’m really looking forward to the race and will definitely try my best on the course,” said Chou. [FULL STORY]
