He can be considered one of the adventurous young actors who truly loves exercising. Nadech Kugimiya. Recently, he opened up about his experience competing in a grueling trail run over 45 kilometers that took nearly 11 hours, sharing memorable moments and plans to bring close friend Mark Prin into trail running, as well as updates on his supportive girlfriend.
Opening up about the 45-kilometer trail run, he revealed the unique charm of nature compared to road running.
Nadech shared that his latest trail run was his second of the year, covering approximately 46.6 kilometers. He took a group of friends along and finished in 10 hours 57 minutes.
“My goal was just to keep going and finish. But my friends, running a trail for the first time, got excited and wanted to try the 45-kilometer distance. Most of them walked much of the course, so it took longer, but I respect everyone a lot because the trail had steep sections reaching 2,000 meters elevation—it’s definitely not easy.”
Asked about the appeal of trail running, the actor smiled and explained that trail running has less pressure than long-distance road running. The scenery and greenery help rejuvenate the mind and provide great energy, unlike city running surrounded by tall buildings. Plus, the trail running community is kind and always ready to help in emergencies like cramps or slips.
Reflecting on completing 45 kilometers, he said it felt like a leisurely walk despite rubber plantations, high hills, and light rain, making for a rich experience. Afterward, he enjoyed eating without worrying about gaining weight due to high calorie burn. For recovery, he focuses on protein intake, ice baths, physical therapy, yoga, and adequate rest. He also advised beginners to focus on steady walking, keeping their heads down while ascending, and not letting elevation intimidate them because the body can always surpass its limits.
Preparing to entice Mark Prin for his first trail trip this October.
Regarding the rest of his trail running plans this year, Nadech revealed that in October he plans to take close friend Mark Prin and a group of friends to tackle a 20-kilometer trail race, marking Mark’s first such event.
“This trip focuses on fun content, a guys’ getaway style. We’ll raft, swim, and carry food for a tour. It’s Mark’s first time, and I persuaded and insisted he join. He already loves nature and is fit from doing Hyrox, so I’m confident.”
Girlfriend advises against overexertion and hints at plans to compete together.
When asked about his girlfriend’s concerns, Nadech said she reminds him to take care of his health to avoid injury from overexertion. She wants him to rest this year and start fresh next year, and he agrees.
Regarding the possibility of seeing his actress girlfriend join trail running or compete as a pair, Nadech hinted it might happen but probably not this year. He confirmed they will definitely compete together in Hyrox, as she proposed it herself. “For the paired event, we clearly split tasks evenly. No one does more than the other. Although she trains well and is comfortable, the equipment weight standards are based on men. If she struggles, we switch. She leads where she excels; I lead where it’s heavier because we want to enjoy the experience, not compete against anyone. I’ll have to take her running more often from now on.”
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