Race Diary | Measuring the Journey with My Feet

Race Diary | Measuring the Journey with My Feet

Meizhou Marathon (Selected by the First Track) Original Article by Li Shaoyan

      Many years from now, when I am too old to step onto a marathon course, I might recall the last weekend of 2020 when I spent time with my family in Meizhou, the land of longevity, by running. By the Meijiang River, the warm sun was shining, the breeze was pleasant, the weeping willows were newly green, and the cherry blossoms were in full bloom.

      It was purely by chance that I came to run the Meizhou Marathon. I had registered for the Xiamen, Huangpu, and Hengqin marathons, but only Meizhou opened a door for me; the others did not select me. Meizhou left me with particularly profound and beautiful memories and also marked the beginning of my first marathon journey.

      In my student days, I had a talent for running. Every year, my physical education teacher would enter me in track and field competitions in the Nanyang district, where I often ranked in the top three in the 800/1500 meters. I loved the drenching sweat of running, the unrestrained and rapid breathing, the thrill of overtaking opponents, the smooth joy of sprinting, and even more, the cheers.

      After entering society, due to the busyness of work and the trivialities of life, my running ability almost atrophied. Occasional running became a way to let troubles flow out like sweat and to let the wind gently blow the passion for work and the fighting spirit of life into my mind.

      The 2020 pandemic disrupted my life and work rhythm and sounded the alarm for strengthening my body. So, I started running in May. If at first running was to alleviate the pressure of life and work, then for the rest of my life, running became my passion. The sports center is not far from home, and as long as I have time, I go to the track to sweat it out. One morning in November, while running, I met the runners from the Pingshan Feiyue Running Group, and I finally found my organization.

      I am grateful to Brother Guang, who is both a teacher and a friend, for the well-designed training plan and scheme. I appreciate Brother Tao's companionship and corrections during the regular runs, Brother Bo's experience sharing and reminders, Brother Guo's encouragements, and Brother Da Bing's warm support.

      With a heart full of gratitude, I thank the brothers of Feiyue. Although we have known each other for a short time, their friendly smiles and the little bits of friendship have made a deep impression on me. The first thing I did after returning was to cook green plum wine with the brothers and discuss heroes. Without your guidance, supervision, and encouragement, I would not have achieved such satisfactory results. From meeting everyone to participating in the competition was only a month, and the effect was very obvious. I was particularly eager to condense the sweat I had shed from May to December onto the 21.0975KM half marathon course.

      It is said that for the general amateur female runners, a half marathon time of 1:30 is like a mountain. From here, I finally conquered this mountain. I entered the first time I ran a marathon with a time that qualified me directly. I ranked 71st among female runners, but my goal is to be in the top 20 next time. So, I took screenshots of the top 20 results and kept them to remind myself to train hard to achieve my goal. One must have goals!

      It was the first time I felt such an exciting moment, and I was so nervous that I couldn't sleep all night. I got up at more than 4 o'clock in the morning, packed my competition bag, ate some bread, and left the hotel. My family was still sleeping, and I didn't want to disturb them, so I quietly closed the door and came to the track with a nervous heart. It was my first time competing, and I was in area C.

      Many runners had already arrived at the check-in area, each orderly storing their bags and warming up. At this moment, there was no one I knew around me, but my heart was full of strength. At this time, I was a female warrior walking the ends of the earth. But it's not a big deal, people still have to rely on themselves and run at their own pace, and I can only comfort myself like this.

      On the day of the start, the sunny weather forecasted by the meteorological station arrived as scheduled. I had prepared sunglasses in advance, which turned out to be an extremely wise decision. However, in order to more clearly enjoy the scenery along the way in Meizhou, I was reluctant to put it on all the way and hung it on my head.

      After the starting gun sounded, I moved with the crowd to the arch gate, and it had already been three minutes. I turned on my watch to start timing. I got into the state. All the way, I was catching up with passers-by, and the atmosphere on the scene was very warm. My state was not bad, and the feeling of overtaking all the way was like a flying person floating up. The first 10 kilometers were particularly easy. The people of Meizhou were enthusiastic and hospitable. I ran all the way while enjoying the green mountains and clear waters of Meizhou and the clean and tidy streets, with a fresh and curious mood, and when I saw a camera, I would go over and keep a smiling face. I love life!

      Due to the lack of competition experience, my speed dropped in the last 5 kilometers. The encouragement and support from the people along the way and the players who overtook me gave me stronger motivation and warmth, enough to make me persist until the end. Thank you for the enthusiasm of the people of Meizhou.

      Life is like a marathon. If you hesitate and slacken, your opponent will easily surpass you. If you can rush to the finish line regardless of everything and hold firm beliefs, then the distance to success will be very close. In fact, the process of running is the process of continuous advancement in life. In the new year, I, a child without an umbrella, will run hard! Thank you for my patience, persistence, self-discipline, beliefs, and dreams. Thank you for running, thank you for the marathon.

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