Many marathons have been postponed again, what is the essential difference between marathon and trai

On May 22, a very serious safety accident occurred in ** City, Gansu Province, which directly led to the loss of 21 people's lives, and the place where these 21 people were killed at that time was in the marathon cross-country race, which is unbelievable. After the accident, this incident aroused the attention of many netizens, and the safety and security of the marathon became a topic of discussion and concern.

After a major safety accident occurred in the marathon cross-country race in Gansu, other cities in China that were about to host marathons also reacted quickly.

Due to the situation of related events, domestic events pressed the pause button again, Zhejiang Marathon announced that it would suspend the holding of middle-distance running and cross-country races, Qingyuan Meilin Lake Marathon, Shandong Zouping Marathon, Yinchuan Marathon have also announced the postponement, and the Lanzhou Marathon, which was originally scheduled to be held on June 13, has also been postponed.

Marathon and trail running are very different In many people's impression, marathon is just running, which does not require too much skill and no difficulty, as long as you can have perseverance and persist in running to the end. In fact, the marathon is not as simple as people think. The marathon seems simple, but in fact, it requires the ability and skill of the participants, not only to reasonably arrange their physical strength in the race, but also to adjust in time according to different emergencies.

Cross-country racing is very different from a marathon. The marathon course is relatively flat and there are no obstacles. Off-road races, on the other hand, are raced in the natural course of nature.

In this case, there is a high chance of complex terrain, steep mountains, and potentially changeable weather. Therefore, cross-country racing requires participants to have rich outdoor experience and be able to deal with and deal with various field conditions. At the same time, the cross-country race is also a very big test for the organizers, who not only have to ensure the personal safety of the participants outdoors, but also have to deal with various unexpected natural environments, which is definitely not an easy competition.

The supply points of the event are different, and the supply points of the marathon are relatively dense, and there is generally a supply station within 5 kilometers. Trail running is a long distance, so bring your own supplies. And it should be noted that the supplies at each supply point in the cross-country race are different, and some event supply points only have water, so you need to pay special attention to the information of the supply station of the event before the race.

The concept is different, the marathon is about pace, while the trail running is about freedom.

In the case of a marathon, it just runs on flat ground. The venue is usually some of the city's main roads. And there are supplies at every stage, as well as medical care.

There will be a good protection for the participants. In the case of trail running, it has to go over mountains and mountains, and the risk factor will be higher. And when you go over to some mountainous terrain.

There will also be few supply stations with weak signals. Rescue will not be able to keep up. Both of these are extreme sports, and you must have a good ability to save yourself.

In the event of physical discomfort, stop the game in time and return to a medical location**.

The key to marathon is pace, and the key to trail running is freedom, what you get in trail running is a kind of inner growth, and trail running will not be required at pace. The training program is also different. Marathons are mostly on flat roads, while trail running is generally selected in high mountains and mountains, with different equipment and different requirements for physical fitness.

Trail running requires a lot of outdoor survival knowledge Marathons are mostly held on urban roads and belong to the category of road running; Trail running is a running activity that takes place in the wilderness and can range from a few kilometres to hundreds of kilometres.

In fact, the tools are different, and they are essentially a relatively difficult to challenge activity, and this kind of activity is outdoors and has a certain degree of danger.

First of all, the distance between the two will be very different, and secondly, the conditions of their race will be more demanding, and cross-country running is better than marathon running, which consumes physical energy.

The goals of these two marathons are different, the equipment for going out to race is different, the specific rewards are not needed, the environment of the race is different, and the conditions for runners to participate in the race are different.

Marathon running is very long, and the running speed is also from the speed forward, but in the case of cross-country running, there is a certain time limit, but everyone belongs to a state of running.

A normal marathon is run on flat ground, so there are very few surprises, while trail running will have a lot of unknown situations that are difficult to predict.

Because of the marathon incident in Gansu, the marathon was on the hot search.

There are also some people who question that the form of this mountain marathon is a bit like trail running, but trail running and mountain marathon are not the same thing, there is still a certain difference between the two, although for us onlookers, there is no difference, but for people who often participate in these two sports, it is still very different. Let's briefly analyze the difference between marathon and trail running.

1. The concept of marathon and trail running is different. First, let's analyze the concept of the marathon. The concept of the marathon can be summed up in one core word: pace.

Because in different stages, there are different paces. From the beginning of running, to one kilometer, five kilometers, ten kilometers, it is not the same, and there is also a term called 10,000 meters. For trail running, it's more free.

People who participate in trail running are more likely to grow their hearts and minds, so they don't demand a strict pace.

Second, there is also a difference between the training items of marathon and trail running. In addition to the different philosophies of marathon and trail running, the training programs of the two are also different. The general daily training of marathons is constant speed running, interval running, and other cross-training.

However, trail running lasts longer, and the intensity of trail running is much higher than that of marathons, and more than 50 kilometers will be selected for the first two weeks of training.

3. The equipment for marathon and trail running is different. Marathons are generally held in relatively open and flat areas, but trail running is much more complicated, not only because the distance is relatively long, but also because the track is very complicated, and there are even night runs. Generally, the trail running venue is in the mountains, so there is too much uncertainty, so there is a lot more equipment to prepare than a regular marathon.

Trekking poles, bandanas, spare clothing, medicines, etc. are all necessary.

A marathon is a type of urban race. The places of choice are generally the main roads of some cities, and there will be some supplies and medical teams at certain places. Like off-roading, it is generally mountain-based.

The higher you run, the farther away the supply station will become, and the paramedics will not be able to keep up.

In recent years, it has gradually become popular in China, compared with the marathon, the first distance is particularly long, the total length of the ordinary marathon is more than 42 kilometers, but the full length of cross-country running is generally more than this distance, and the first ultra-long-distance cross-country event in China is 400 kilometers long. Compared to a marathon on a flat road, cross-country runners need to be aware of the changing road conditions under their feet, choose their route while observing, and constantly change the pace of running, which requires a high level of concentration during the race. The scenery along the trail race is more beautiful and the track is more challenging, which is the most attractive part of the trail race.

The difference between the two is that trail running is more difficult because it is longer and more tiring than a marathon, while a marathon is a little easier.

In fact, the marathon is only a test of a person's endurance, and the running time is relatively long, and cross-country running is to run in some uninhabited areas, which is more difficult, and is a type of running, but it also has a certain degree of danger.

The most obvious difference is that the marathon is in the city, while the trail run is in the mountains, and the environment is very different.

There is a certain difference between the two in essence, because the marathon is considered a sprint, but the trail run is a very long distance.

Marathon is a long and long run or walk on the road, while cross-country is a race in the jungle on mountain trails.

Marathons and trail running seem to be inextricably linked, but in essence their main differences are:

1.Is a marathon smaller and safer than a cross-country race?

2.Cross-country racing requires a strong comprehensive ability, which is more demanding for running;

3.Cross-country racing is longer, more physically demanding, and more prone to injury.

With the continuous upgrading of the Gansu cross-country marathon, this disaster has also brought a lot of reflection to everyone, and many people have begun to seriously understand the difference between marathon and cross-country race, and take sports as an extremely important thing and take it seriously. Marathons and trail running seem to be inextricably linked, but in essence, the difference between them is mainly in the degree of risk safety. Marathons are mainly held in cities, where relatively speaking, the logistics support is more in place, the safety is higher, and the danger of life safety is less; Cross-country races are mainly held outdoors, the venue is more complex, the comprehensive ability requirements for participants are relatively high, relatively dangerous, and easy to get injured, which is the biggest difference between the two.

1. Marathons are basically held in cities, and the safety is very high

With the continuous development of China's economy, more and more people are aware of the importance of health, "comprehensive exercise, comprehensive health" has also become a propaganda slogan, more and more people like running, and marathon has become everyone's favorite way of exercise. The marathon is basically held in the city, and the logistics are very in place, and the probability of safety problems is very low.

Second, cross-country races are held outdoors, and it is relatively risky

Cross-country races are held outdoors, basically have to go over mountains and mountains, face different terrains, and also need to find their own routes, which is a very big test for the players, cross-country races need a high comprehensive ability, otherwise it is easy to have safety problems, cross-country races are relatively high, logistics support is not very in place, relatively speaking, it is more dangerous.

Marathons and cross-country races are both challenges to the limits of human beings, and they all require long-term exercise before they can complete their goals.

The biggest difference between trail running and marathon running is that marathons are generally on relatively gentle roads, while trail running generally goes through a variety of terrains, including complex terrain such as mountains and flat terrain, which is the difference between them in essence They are similar in that they are both long-distance running events.

The biggest difference is that the kilometers run are different, the marathon may run 4 kilometers, but the trail run may run 400 kilometers. The two kilometers run are not the same at all, which is also the biggest difference between the two. One is vigorous exercise and the other is just slight movement.

The difference is still very large.

Like a marathon, it's an urban off-road, mainly on the city's main roads. In the case of cross-country racing, it is mainly mountain-based. The terrain is steep.

There is a gap between the two people from the basic concept, the idea of marathon is to speed up, and the idea of cross-country race is freedom. And the training items are also different, the marathon is mainly to train the constant speed running, while the cross-country race is to exercise the endurance.

The essential difference is that marathons are sprints compared to trail running, and the distance of trail running is difficult for us to imagine, one in the city and one in the wilderness.

On May 22, the 4th Yellow River Stone Forest Mountain Marathon was held due to extreme weather, a total of 172 people participated, and 21 people were unfortunately killed, which is sad.

Mountain marathons are also known as trail running, and they are two completely different concepts from general marathons, so what exactly is the difference between them?

Marathon is a very popular long-distance running event in the world, mostly held on urban roads, with a distance of kilometers, which belongs to the category of road running.

Cross-country running is a sport that takes place in the wilderness, ranging from a few kilometres to hundreds of kilometres.

Road running can be seen as running on a straight road, although there is a slight slope, but there are not many ups and downs, and it is enough to run the whole distance at a steady pace and speed.

Trail running has complex road conditions, large terrain changes, and large ups and downs of the track slope, making it difficult for athletes to maintain a constant pace and speed.

Trail running is more dangerous, and the technical requirements for athletes are also higher, and the high potholes and low lying in the track, climbing hills, or encountering bad weather are great challenges to the runner's body and mind.

In addition to training to strengthen one's physical fitness, in the process of cross-country running, you must maintain a high level of concentration, look at all directions, listen to all directions, and pay attention to everything around you.

Whether a person is a cross-country runner or a marathon can be seen from the equipment, the equipment of the marathon is relatively simple, sports shorts and shorts, waist bags, race bags, etc.

Whereas, trail running requires backpacks, running shoes, compression gear, single jackets, trail walking sticks, and so on.

Trail running is more complex, more difficult, and more dangerous than road running, so don't make the mistake of confusing trail running with road running.

However, whether it is cross-country running or road running, safety must be the first priority.