Tool/Kit: Trail Running in Tennessee with the G-SHOCK Rangeman GPRH1000-9
We went out on the trail with Adam Gaskill, a Tennessee trail runner and competitor to test out the newest G-SHOCK Rangeman GPRH1000-9. Built with G-SHOCK’s classic toughness in mind, we wanted to test the newest features and capabilities by hitting the trails in the wet southern winter conditions. We asked Adam a few questions about his love of trail running and the importance of having the right tool for the job.
Tell us a little bit about your trekking and running experiences. Do you have any competitions you train for specifically?
Running and hiking are a weekly activity for me. It’s about keeping the body strong in a very natural way. I do not consistently compete but that is because I gravitate towards 24 and 48 hour races and that can take a toll on your body. That being said, I do strive to keep my body fit so I don’t have to sit out on any activity should a competition pop up I want to participate in. If a group of friends says they want to run 20 miles in the woods, well I can do that. The ability to say yes to any strenuous activity, is a great feeling to have.
What are some of the challenges you’ve faced with these competitions?
With the 24/48 hr competitions, there is a stack of challenges the body and mind face in these events. You often find yourself alone on the trail and have to keep the motivation strong and the mind clear as it’s very easy to make simple mistakes that can result in injury out there. When you’ve been up for 20 hours and want to give up, it comes down to telling yourself “yes I can” and shutting up that part of you that wants to be comfortable. When it’s 3 AM, pitch black, in the freezing rain; your limping, your knees and ankles feel like hell, it’s really easy to say no. The challenge isn’t the miles anymore, it’s with yourself.
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