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榮獲明台產物保險贊助的「MSIG 台灣動感亞洲50 」再次邀請到越野達人鄧維富出戰今屆50公里賽事， 鍾情於越野跑同時也以家庭為先的他經常帶着家人到各地參加越野賽， 每逢比賽場地， 都能見到他們一家三口的溫馨埸面。現在動感亞洲就和這位慈父進行賽前訪問。

1.  為甚麼會再次挑戰「MSIG 台灣動感亞洲50 」? 覺得賽事的吸引之處是?

 2014年我參加了第一屆的台灣賽事後，2015年原本已經規劃再次回到賽事中，但是因為入選了IAU卡達世界盃50km的比賽而錯過 了，所以我一直期待自己能夠再次的回到這個曾經讓我很感動的台灣站賽道，當然會吸引我繼續挑戰這場賽事最主要的原因，是因為賽道會圍繞在北台灣著名的石門水庫周邊山徑，爬升高度及許多山林秘境都是很吸引我的地方。

2.  對於第二次參加「MSIG 台灣動感亞洲50 」的你，有沒有給自己設立什麼目標？對於賽道的印象（難度/喜愛之處/風景…)

對於二年前的賽道記憶事實上已經有些模糊，總是透過片段的記憶及相片來拼湊自己曾經跑過的山徑路段，記得清晨在一片黑夜中帶著不停閃爍的頭燈起跑，然後在破曉時分鳥瞰到整個風景秀麗的石門水庫大壩是我對賽道最深的記憶，今年能夠第二次回到「MSIG 台 灣動感亞洲50」的賽道上奔跑，也因為9月初膝蓋有些傷勢困擾著，一直沒辦法有效率的練習，所以這場沒有給自己太多的壓力及目標期許，希望自己能夠平安的完賽，然後放鬆心情好好的享受這場國際越野賽饗宴!

3.  是什麼激勵你開始越野跑呢？有啟蒙教練嗎？

 我很享受在山林中自在地奔跑，以及能夠探索不同的山林秘境及山徑路線，平時的我會跟著自己所屬的「南天樂跑」、「愛跑部」一起團練，當然其中山徑越野的練習佔了比較高的比例，大家在一起練習及一起參加賽事培養情感，從中互相學習各種跑步、越野的知識及技巧，大家一起的進步，接觸跑步以來我並沒有受過專業的競賽訓練，因為每個隊員都是我學習的好榜樣。

4.  你堅持了越野跑多久？它對你的生活帶來了什麼改變嗎？你是如何平衡生活、工作和跑步？

開始接觸越野跑大概有4年多的時間了，接觸了之後不管比賽及練習，越野跑已經成為我生活中的一部分，我帶著老婆、女兒到台灣的各地去參加越野跑比賽，當然也全家一起出席了2015年「MSIG動感亞洲新加坡」的賽事，家庭始終是我的第一優先，工作是第二，然後才是第三跑步，我始終相信能夠全家人一起投入這項運動並走向戶外，會比在賽事中拿到任何的好成績及獎金來的還要重要!

5.  請問你對台灣越野跑的發展有任何期許和願景嗎？

 台灣的越野跑活動受限於不健全的法令及政府相關單位的漠視，推展上有其困難性，雖然近幾年有愈來愈多的越野跑愛好者投入這項運動，但是要普及性的推廣及訓練還有很多的可能性，因為這包含了個人的安全觀念及政府單位的支持，期望能夠從最基本的訓練及進入山林的安全觀念建立後，讓越野跑在台灣有很好的發展環境。

6. 作為一名有經驗的跑手，有什麼建議給參加「MSIG 台灣動感亞洲50 」越野跑新手？

對於初次或是已經有經驗的越野跑參賽者，建議在剩下將近還有充裕的四週時間內，持續的增加二週的長距離跑步移動能力，尤其是在山路及山徑爬升的訓練上，剩下的二週則是要慢慢的減低訓練量，避免過多的肌肉深層疲勞累積在身上，另外就是裝備的重要性，參賽當日需要用到的鞋子衣物裝備(包含水袋)，要融入到平時的訓練中，提早的發現裝備可能在賽事中發生的不適應問題，最後希望大家都能在賽事當日放鬆心情好好的享受台灣的山林美景，我們11月12日石門水庫見!

Taiwanese elite runner Deng Wei-fu is back again for the 2016 MSIG TAIWAN Action Asia 50 . As a runner who is fascinated by trail running as well as a man who values family a lot, Deng often takes his family with him to participate in trail races. Thus, there is always a warm scene of Deng’s family on the race course.  Action Asia did a pre-race interview with the elite runner and loving father.

 1. Why do you challenge the MSIG TAIWAN Action Asia 50 again? What attract you?

After participating the 1^st TAIWAN Action Asia 50 trail race in 2014, I already decided to come back to the race again, but I missed the opportunity because of attending IAU 50km World Trophy Race. I’ve been hoping that I could return to the course which impressed me a lot. The course embracing Shimen Reservoir is the reason for me to participant in the race again. The altitude and mountain forest are quite attractive.

2. Have you set any goal for 2016 MSIG TAIWAN Action Asia 50? What is your impression of the race?

My memory for the race 2 years ago is a little bit vague, but I can still recall the scene through pieces of memories. I remembered the feeling when I was running on the course, carrying a flashing light. It’s amazing to overlook the Shimen Reservoir in the morning glory at dawn.

I could not practice very effectively due to my knee injury since early September, so I am not making high expectation for the second-time participation in TAIWAN MSIG Action Asia 50 or pushing myself too hard. I just want to complete the race safely, and enjoy the great international race.

3. What encouraged you to start trail running? Do you have a mentor at the first place?

I enjoyed a lot running freely in the mountain forest, where I could explore the forest and trail. I usually practice my teams - the Marathon’s World and Love Running. Of course, trail running takes a high percentage of the training. The group members practiced and took part in races together, and in the process we became closer. We learned various trail running skills and knowledge from each other, and we got progress together. I have not got professional race training since I started running, but I have learned a lot from my team members who were all good role models for me.

4. How long have you been doing trail running? Does it change anything in your life? And how do you balance daily life, work and running?

I have been doing trail running for more than 4 years. Trail running has already become part of my life, no matter in races or practices. I took my wife and daughter to take part in lots of trail running races with me, including the 2015 MSIG Singapore Action Asia 50. For me, family is always the priority, work is the second, and then the third is running. I believe that bringing the family to the sport together and going outdoors are far more important than having good results and prizes.

5. What expectation do you have on the development of Taiwan trail running?

Taiwan trail running is limited by the imperfect laws and indifference from the authorities, which brought some difficulties to the promotion. Although there are more and more running enthusiasts joining in the sport, there are still many possibilities in the development of popularization and promotion, because it includes personal safety consciousness and the support from authorities. I wish there is a good development environment of cross-country races in Taiwan after giving the most basic training and building up the safety consciousness for runners to enter the forest.   

6. As an experienced runner, do you have any suggestion for those new comers in MSIG TAIWAN Action Asia 50?

For those the-first-time or experienced participants, I suggest to continuingly enhance long-distance running for 2 weeks, especially the uphill on mountain paths and trails. And then they should slowly reduce practice to avoid excessive muscle pressure and fatigue in the next 2 weeks. In addition to the importance of running equipment required in race day (including shoes, clothing, and water bag) should be well prepared in daily practice, so that equipment problems can be discovered early. All in all, I hope everyone can be relax and enjoy the scenery of Taiwan, and look forward to see you guys in Shimen Reservoir on November 12^th.