On March 29, over 50 runners took to the trails in Anhui. The Yepao weekend, which is held at Wild Homestay twice a year, for the last 5 years!, offered runners two options: 13km & 27km with nearly 2,000 meters of elevation! Supported not only by UP, but also lululemon and On, it was a fun weekend experience!

Check-in began from 8am, and after a brief announcement the racers were led by our resident UP FIT  star Jason to ensure they were ready to go. The longer distance runners set out from 9am, ready for a full day out in nature.

By noon, the weather reached over 20 degrees and made the race all the more difficult.  But thanks to the support of Wild Homestay and the volunteers, there was several aid stations for hydration and fuel, including their delicious homemade granola bars.

Once the racers returned to Wild Homestay they were able to recover not just with hydration, but also with the help from UP!

Jason ensured everyone was able to get the support they needed to help them perform well and feel better afterwards. Also supported by physical therapist Cory from UP Clinic, the duo worked together to give the runners the treatment they needed.

Both UP Clinic & UP Fit can be fitting services for pre- and post- race depending on the training experience and how the body feels afterwards. While UP Clinic supports those who might need more support for performance or pain and injury-related experiences [Are you performance ready?], UP Fit works to support those who need recovery in their daily life with stretching, myofascial release and more.

Wild Homestay is a great location for both sport-enthusiasts and nature-lovers alike. With terrain that supports multiple activities, especially cycling, hiking and trail running, they also offer several events per year, to include those disciplines.