champion just a thousand yuan 20 black men come to snatch the prize what do you think
On April 7th, the Heze Half Marathon, the first marathon event in the Heze region, had only about 2,000 participants. The top three prizes were 6,000, 3,000, and 2,000 yuan respectively. Despite the surprisingly low prize money, it attracted more than 20 African runners to compete for the prizes.
It must be said that as the popularity of marathons in China continues to rise, more and more people are participating in these races. In fact, marathons, as a collective competitive sport, are very beneficial for promoting a city's image and showcasing its culture. However, have you noticed that in recent years, more and more African runners are participating in marathons in China? It's not an exaggeration to say they come in groups. Due to their athletic talent, they often dominate other competitors. Some even win easily while wearing sandals...
This has given rise to an industry where African athletes form teams to earn prize money from these races. Generally, the prize money won by an African runner is equivalent to a month's salary for a middle-class worker in Africa, which means they've already broken even. Any subsequent races they participate in are pure profit. It's clear that their motivation for participating is very straightforward: to make money.
Most marathons lean towards being more of a game, but does this undermine the true meaning of a marathon? Nowadays, no matter which city hosts a marathon, the top spots are always taken by them. While the prize money should indeed go to the champions, a game where the outcome can be predicted before it even starts loses its fun, doesn't it?
What do you think about this phenomenon?
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Recently, many friends have been asking me how to arrange a training plan for amateur running. Here are some small suggestions for you:
There are no shortcuts to improving in sports, but there are patterns to follow.
*Please make appropriate adjustments based on your personal environment, time, and physical condition.
*It is recommended to train 3-5 times a week (principle: no more than three consecutive days of training, and no more than three consecutive days of rest).
1.Run at a comfortable pace for a distance you are accustomed to at least twice;
2.Do interval and speed training once (pace: 80-95% of your maximum speed);
3.Do strength training once, focusing on calf muscles, front thighs, waist and abdomen, and coordination training;
4.It is recommended to do 3-5 full-speed 200m sprints about 2 minutes after each training session (when your heart rate is around 130), no matter how tired you are. *Unlock your maximum speed potential;
5.Try to schedule your training sessions in the afternoon (many people know that the body's state is at its best in the afternoon);
6.If possible, quit smoking and drinking!
7.If you have an injury, don't rush! Rest! (You can also do some indoor auxiliary training, as long as it doesn't worsen the injury.);
8.Maintaining a good mindset is very important. Don't be impatient. For runners who land on the forefoot, the average improvement every three weeks should not exceed 20%. For runners who land on the full foot or heel, the average improvement every three months should not exceed 30%;
9.Always listen to your body. If something feels off, find the cause and solve it. Never endure pain;
10.You can do a long-distance training session once a month (it is not recommended to exceed 120% of your previous longest run);
11.Actively understand the meaning of training and learn to be your own coach. Even the best coach can't be with you every day;
12Note: Always warm up and cool down before and after each training session.
Warm-up: includes slow jogging until you sweat, dynamic stretching, and some rhythmic short-distance runs;
Cool down: slow jogging, stretching (joints, ligaments, muscles), and if you have a partner, you can also do some appropriate massage relaxation (I personally prefer mutual thigh stepping for relaxation).