Dragon Horse Spirit

The true dragon has no form, but takes the form of a horse. ------《True Interpretation of Journey to the West》 The true form of the Little White Dragon is a dragon, but his virtues were not yet perfected. Therefore, he joined Tang Xuanzang's team and transformed into a horse. After successfully obtaining the scriptures, he was sent to the Dragon Transformation Pool and became a golden dragon.

2016 Shenzhen Longgang Half Marathon

Thinking back to the last time I ran a marathon in Longgang, it was in 2016. Longma, I've been waiting for you for a long time. See you at the Universiade in 2019.

Zhongti Sports

Events operated by Zhongti Sports, a reputable event company in the Guangdong running circle, are guaranteed to be of high quality.

By the way, I learned from a Zhongti employee yesterday that they really do give money to employees who finish a marathon! They give money!! They give money!!!

And if you don't run at least 80km a month, you get fined...

March 31, 2019, the start of the domestic marathon spring season. Hello to the runners from Chongqing, Zhaoqing, Hengyang, and Zhengkai!

On the afternoon of March 30, Saturday, I went to the Longgang Universiade Center Gymnasium to pick up my race materials. The 'Universiade Gymnasium' is also known as the Crystal Stone, a product of the 26th Summer Universiade in Shenzhen. It's a new generation landmark. The Universiade's impact on Shenzhen is: Once you come, you are a Shenzhen person; once you come, you become a volunteer.

A big thumbs up to all the volunteers in Shenzhen!

For the Longgang Half Marathon, there's no need to print a material pick-up slip. Speaking of pick-up slips, I had a ridiculous experience at the xx marathon.After getting off the high-speed train and taking a car to the pick-up site, I took out my ID card and said to the volunteer:

Me: Sorry, sorry, I'm late. You guys have worked hard. I didn't print the pick-up slip. Here is my ID card and electronic pick-up slip.

xx Marathon Volunteer: You need to go out and print a pick-up slip and then come back.

Me: I'm really sorry. It's my first time in this city, and I don't know where to print it. I have my ID card and a screenshot of the pick-up slip. Can this work?

xx Marathon Volunteer: No, without the pick-up slip, we can't prove that you came to pick up the race pack. Who will be responsible if something goes wrong?

Me: Uh... I can show my ID card and high-speed train ticket to prove my identity. Or is there a backup plan for those without a pick-up slip that requires a signature? I can sign.

xx Volunteer: Without the pick-up slip, we can't prove you are the person.

... I really felt both angry and amused. In the end, I went out and found a place to print the pick-up slip.(Do any fellow runners have similar experiences? Feel free to vent, but we must admit, the fault lies with us.)

ID card + facial recognition, just like WeChat Pay

Beep, 3 seconds, next!

The weather was great, and the official photographers from 'iYundong' were everywhere in the square, capturing one moment after another, including our teacher Duoji.

Duoji often posts this photo on his Moments, though I don't know what's so special about it.

Same city + half marathon = running with a camera.

Warning         

The following article contains many pictures and many beauties. Be careful!!!

Picking up materials within one minute is like cash payment without change.

My partner PANDA

A woman who was suddenly pulled in for an interview

Next, let's look at the running circle's Zhang Ruonan

Sasa QiuqiuLu Xun said he never said: The good-looking girls are all running marathons.

Longgang Half Marathon finish photo area

Thank heaven and earth, it finally didn't rain. The temperature was very comfortable. As a back-of-the-pack runner, carrying sunscreen and applying it quickly is an essential skill.

The sun is about to rise

Official pacer team group photo

Longma pacing 145-300, with a pacer every 15 minutes. I remember there were too many runners ahead of the 145 pacer today. Should we add a 130 pacer tomorrow?

No invited runners

It's said that if you take a photo with an iYundong photographer before the race, you'll have many photos after the race. I personally tested this, and it's effective!

An 8000-person half marathon and a 3000-person mini run. The gun goes off at 8 AM Beijing time. Beat yourself from yesterday! I feel like a wild horse (Gou) off the leash.

Starting this flying life marathon. Ah! No! Worried about hindering the runners behind, I started too fast, and my bunny ears and balloons flew off.

Fortunately, a kind runner picked them up and returned them to me. Thank you.

At 4km, the mini run splits off. Around me were many first-time half marathon runners. It's clear that the entry rate for this race is quite high. The running atmosphere in Shenzhen is strong, and more races like this are needed to give everyone a taste.

From 6km to 10km, there's a section with a turnaround and some ups and downs. The total elevation gain for the race is 82m, relatively gentle, perfect for a first half marathon!

One partner is an old classmate, PANDA, and the other is an English teacher from Wuyi University in Jiangmen. I remember being influenced by Professor Xie's marathon articles from Shenzhen Polytechnic, which inspired my own marathon attempts. Our student running club, Shenzhen Polytechnic I RUN - CLUB, aims to complete a marathon during our university years.

The volunteers at the aid stations were high school students. Shenzhen is a city of volunteers. Every aid station I passed as a back-of-the-pack runner never ran out of water. Great logistics support.

Thumbs up for the human-shaped Dragon Horse

A fellow runner followed us for 12km at a steady pace. He said he participated in the first Longgang Half Marathon in 2016 but hasn't run since being diagnosed with cancer. After undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he couldn't imagine being on the track today. But knowing his limits, he knew he couldn't finish today.

I also advised him not to push too hard. Health is the foundation of life. We exchanged WeChat contacts and agreed to meet again at the 2020 Longgang Half Marathon!

The closer we got to the end, the more walkers there were. The Universiade Gymnasium was right in front of us. 'Keep going,' 'Just a bit more.''Run with me to the finish,' using encouraging words and continuous steps to guide everyone.

Reached the finish line at the cut-off time, cheering and jumping for joy. Goodbye to all the hitting-the-wall moments, goodbye to all the cramps and soreness!

After crossing the finish line, we held hands and bowed together, thanking everyone who contributed to the Dragon Horse!

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    <strong>2019 Dragon Horse medal front and back</strong>
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    <strong>The official pacers led the precise pacing to the finish, once again winning the committee's trophy</strong>
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    <strong>Running group finish photo (tonight's Shenzhen running circle Oscar ceremony)</strong>
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    Let me kiss you once more, Shenzhen Longgang Universiade Stadium.
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    Then my personal complaints about this Dragon Horse:
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    1. No shuttle bus after the race. If you can understand having to walk a few kilometers to the subway after finishing a marathon, then you can forgive my small dissatisfaction.
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    2. Insufficient guidance in the underground parking lot. I believe many runners who drove to the Universiade Gymnasium to pick up their materials got lost inside.
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    Sincerely thank you for reading. Maybe we'll meet at some marathon. Please tap my shoulder; I'm the back-of-the-pack guide.
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