8)What made you start running and try to become a professional runner? Did you have any idols as a child or teenager?
I was a naughty boy in my childhood. I started running because I did not like sitting down in the classroom all day. Since I have become a professional runner, I have not really had any idols. I just admire and respect some people and I hope I will be better than them in the future.
9)You have won the Tsaigu Tangsi Plus 58k race and the Dalian 50k race, so you have a high place in the Asia Trail Master ranking. Are you keen to take part in a 3rd race of the Asia Trail Master series to try and become the 2015 champion?
If I have enough time, I will try for sure.
10)What do you think about the Asia Trail Master series? Could this be a goal for the 2016 year?
The more quality races the better. But together with my sponsors I have to negotiate and select races for my international calendar.
11)What have you learnt from your races outside of China, such as Gran Canaria and Australia?
Running abroad has made me more mature than before. I can feel my own growth in thinking. I have learnt a lot about oversea races and have had more opportunities to communicate with and study from elite runners all over the world.
12)Your more experienced compatriot Yun Yanqiao finished ahead of you in TNF Australia. Does that bother you? Do you think you can beat him next time?
I think no one is perfect and will be invincible forever. Most important is to remain humble to be able to enjoy the races.
13)You have won Vibram Hong Kong 100 in a new record time (9:52:42), will you defend your title there or rather try to win the 170km Ultra Trail Hong Kong on 19 February?
I will again run the Vibram HK100 in 2016. I fear races longer than 100 km are too long for me at this stage of my career.
14)How long do you need to recover after a 100km race?
I need around two months for full recovery.
15)What should be improved in the organisation of trail running races?
I think it is vital to understand the needs and demands of trail runners. For example, what do runners need specifically in a given race?
16)There are more and more trail running races in China, some better organised than others. Do you have any tips for organizers in China?
I hope the trail running scene in China can keep on developing and attracting more people to come and enjoy the trails and open nature. I support any endeavor which is good for our sport.