First attempt at treerunning! Realized the high functionality of the special shoes.
Huynh Nam: By the way, summer is finally in full swing. What are your plans for this summer, Kojima-san?
Kojima: This year marks the 25th anniversary of ATMOS, and I am personally challenging myself to do many new things.
Huynem: What is new, specifically?
Kojima: Just the other day, I tried trail running for the first time in my life. I participated in the "S-Mountain The 4100D Mountain Trail in Nozawa Onsen 2025," a trail running race sponsored by Salomon. The distance of the course is 14 km.
Huynam: Oh! How was your first trek?
Kojima: It was an experience far beyond my ...... imagination. The endless uphill and the steep downhill. It was the first time for me to experience all of this, and to be honest, it was extremely tough.
Huynam: And yet, what about finishing the race?
Kojima: I managed to reach the goal. It was tough, but I felt that I had trained both mentally and physically, and I had a great sense of accomplishment when I reached the goal.
Huynam: By the way, what's on your feet?
Kojima: These are the "S/LAB ULTRA GLIDE" by Salomon. I usually wear the sports-style "XT-6" or "XT-4" skis, but this time I selected the performance model for a serious trek.
Salomon "S/LAB ULTRA GLIDE
Huynh Nam: How was the comfort of the shoes?
Kojima: In addition to the comfortable cushioning, what surprised me the most was the overwhelming grip. Even on steep downhill slopes, the shoes gripped the ground firmly and allowed me to run with peace of mind. If I had been wearing different shoes, I might have slipped and fallen (laughs).
Huynh Nam: In trekking, shoes are life.
Kojima: Yes. This experience was a valuable opportunity for me to experience anew the high performance of .
