chongqing marathon memo keep running and you will always meet
Reignite the passion, let dreams be your steed.
Chongqing, a city that lingers in my thoughts;
Chongqing Marathon, a long-planned journey.
Here, towering skyscrapers and dazzling lights rival those of Shanghai. People say Shanghai has a certain magic, but to me, Chongqing has its own enchantment—it's surreal!
I did my homework for the Chongqing trip. In this 8D city, the most frequent advice I received was: Don't think you can just walk the stairs because you're a runner! The elevator might take you to the 2nd floor, but the stairs could be 8 floors! I truly understood this after the race (the map showed 300 meters in a straight line, but it turned out to be 300 meters of steps).
After the 2017 Shanghai Marathon, I basically went into hibernation, mixed with various holidays. For the Chongqing Marathon, besides enjoying the food, I had no performance goals.
The day before the race, I visited Bai Mansion, Zhazidong, Yangtze River Cableway, Ciqikou, Jiefangbei, People's Square, and the Three Gorges Museum, climbing up and down all around Chongqing. I also tried hotpot, spicy blood curd, chicken giblets, skewers, and fried dough twists. The day's itinerary was as intense as a half marathon, leaving me physically exhausted. Thankfully, my good digestion allowed me to enjoy various foods that replenished my energy, and the spicy chili reinvigorated me for the next day's race.
It rained that day, but luckily, after the race started, the post-rain gloom was swept away. The refreshing temperature and the suitable river breeze motivated everyone. Some runners focused on their pace; others aimed for their finish time. But I wasn't a serious runner; my travel run was about eating, drinking, and having fun. I took photos and admired the scenery along the course and the cheering Chongqing beauties.
In the 8D Chongqing, there was actually a flat course. The nearby Yangtze River, the tall buildings on the opposite bank, the distant mountains, the famous cableway in the sky, and the occasional bridges, along with the empowering local dialect 'Xiongqi' from the spectators, made this marathon unique.
Chongqing in spring,Springrain nourishes,spring forests begin to flourish, spring breeze for miles, but none compare to you.
In my heart, it's summer,summer rivers start to overflow, summer trees begin to thicken, summer nights with countless stars, but none compare to you..
As long as we keep running, we will meet. Perfectly missed for three years, perfectly 'reunited after a long time'!
Reignite the passion,Persevere to the end: You said you didn't train enough, and neither did I. Maybe we were just dragging ourselves to the finish, but with your companionship and encouragement, I unexpectedly gained the most wonderful memories.
Let dreams be your steed,Don't waste youryouth:Running together, reflecting on our own running journeys, no need for excessive embellishment, returning to the essence of running, running towards the best version of ourselves.
Chongqing Marathon,a beautiful journey in life, Chongqing, please guide me~!
I am a wild fire and a fierce wind; I will run through life in my own way~!