What is the essence of gravel running? A handsome view of the Huynem Running Club.
What did the runners feel through this group run? What is the essence of "gravel running" proposed by "Salomon"? On behalf of the participants, the main members of Huynem Running Club ♡ will discuss.
From left, Hiroshi Yamamoto (deputy editor of Huinum), Issei Enomoto (writer), Taijiro Oda (manager of TOTOKEN)
The spirit of gravel running is to enjoy the freedom of any surface.
Enomoto:The literal translation of the word "gravel" is "gravel road. Recently, "gravel bikes" have become popular, and I wonder if "gravel running" is derived from that.
Yamamoto:It is true. I thought, "This is not so different from the runs we usually do, is it? I thought, "This is not so different from what we usually do.
Taijiro:I agree. The course we ran this time was almost the same as the group run held every Wednesday at "Token".
Yamamoto:Yes. Not only in the "Touken" area, but also in other urban areas, there are not only paved roads, but also uneven cobblestone roads and small dirt paths. It is natural for us to run freely on roads with a mixture of different surfaces.
Enomoto:I don't think there's a clear definition of "running here is gravel running." I don't think gravel running is a "way of running," but more like a "style" or "philosophy.
Yamamoto:Exactly. I think the spirit of gravel running is to "enjoy the freedom of any surface."
Taijiro:On the way, we stop at a bakery for a cup of coffee. Our style is to exercise our bodies in a relaxed, yet vigorous manner. It is similar to the concept of gravel running.
Yamamoto:While competitiveness is important, I can sympathize with Salomon's direction as a proposal to expand the fun and freedom of running.
Enomoto:If trail running is a "journey," gravel running is a "walk. I think you should enjoy it at your own pace and in such a casual manner.
Yamamoto:With shoes like the AeroGlide 3 Gravel, I can run comfortably on a variety of surfaces.
Enomoto:They look great and are comfortable to wear. I think their versatility is their appeal, as they can be used as they are in town, in nature, on business trips, and on vacations.
Taijiro:They are also very popular when we try them on at "token". If you wear them, you will understand the goodness of this pair.
Yamamoto:Sneakers tend to get a lot of attention these days, but Salomon was originally a performance-first outdoor brand. It is good to see the essence of this brand spreading through shoes like these.
AeroGlide 3 Gravel ¥17,600
