Personalized Marathon Training Plan Guide
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wildfire trashy marathon pushing to the limit
As one of the must-run events for mainland runners, the Hong Kong Marathon is not only attractive because Hong Kong is a captivating city, but also because of the deep-seated patriotic feelings of Chinese people. So, I set off...
*Photography: Wildfire Gale, Person: Running Group Speed Star Zhang Meng
Departing from a cold northern night in winter, with snowflakes drifting in the early morning, after a three-hour flight, I arrived at the warm and comfortable Hong Kong. Just like the process for mainland races, it was airport-hotel to drop off luggage-pick up race materials-stroll around. With a blink of an eye, the day was over.
In Hong Kong, there aren't such cumbersome security checks or many procedures to prevent substitute runners. At the open-air Victoria Park Square, a simple inflatable arch marked the beginning of my Hong Kong Marathon journey.
Breathing in the fresh air, I efficiently and orderly picked up my race bib. Fellow runners were all courteous and civilized while visiting the expo. Why use the word 'visit'? Because in capitalism, everything costs money. There wasn't the bustling scene of people grabbing freebies like at mainland expos. If you wanted something, you queued to buy it. If not interested, you just glanced and moved on. So, there's no 'freebie grabbing' here. However, the organizers thoughtfully set up multiple photo spots for everyone to take pictures.
For example, this year's slogan: Together We Run Further~
After the expo, it was time for a shopping spree comparable to a half marathon. I went to Yau Tsim Mong, then to the financial center of Central. Exiting the Central MTR station, I was captivated by the night view.
Then, after navigating through the crowd and enduring the long queue for the tram, I reached the Peak, overlooking Hong Kong.
All the day's sights were edited into the first video.
"Hong Kong Marathon Pre-Race Chapter"
Having experienced dozens of races, whether I rest well or walk a lot the day before, it doesn't affect my condition the next day because, as a mediocre runner, I don't really have a 'condition'.
The first impression of the Hong Kong Marathon was quite average. It was far inferior to the gold-label events in the mainland, with narrow tracks, frugal signage, and few volunteer guides. Although I'm used to the luxurious style of mainland races, this simplicity and conciseness actually felt refreshing.
The starting arch wasn't even as luxurious as the wedding arches used in fourth-tier cities in the mainland:
Moreover, for the first 35 kilometers of the Hong Kong Marathon, there were no spectators. The runners all had serious expressions. In my time slot, mainland runners are usually laughing and having fun, but here, even though everyone had yellow skin, maybe they were from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, or Southeast Asia, they all had a focused and ready-to-fight demeanor.
Perhaps the most challenging course in Asia is a burden for every runner.
But I'm different. Traveling in the name of a marathon is my creed. I take pictures, observe my surroundings, and record every meaningful moment along the way.
Looking around, I indeed spotted Sister Dai. It was an honor to take a photo with her, but unfortunately, the slight drizzle and my sweat blurred the camera.
They say the Hong Kong Marathon's three bridges and three tunnels are tough, but after experiencing the over 30-kilometer uphill race of the Athens Marathon, the Hong Kong Marathon felt like walking on flat ground. Occasionally, some turning bridges, designed to accommodate the center of gravity for fast-moving cars, caused a slight imbalance between the left and right feet, but for a mediocre runner like me, it didn't matter. Walking isn't shameful.
At the finish line, I finally saw cheering crowds, but most of them were just friends and family of certain running groups or runners. They wouldn't cheer continuously, so overall, it was quite quiet.
After finishing the Hong Kong Marathon, I felt that the only and biggest highlight of the entire race, from the race itself to the event organization, was the Chief Executive of Hong Kong arriving at 6:10 to start the elite group. Haha, in the mainland, it's rare to see leaders arrive by 7:30. Even if they do start the race at 7:30, they often say, 'Let me say a few words first...'
After all, this is a serious race with undulating tracks, overcoming loneliness, perseverance, and challenging oneself. The Hong Kong Marathon is a great choice.
So, if you can finish the Hong Kong Marathon, regardless of speed, you can proudly say that you're no longer a mediocre runner!
My 2019 Hong Kong Marathon experience is all in the video.
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