42.195 km, for many people, the marathon is the antidote to life, the most difficult thing is to persevere, to achieve the extreme challenge of physical fitness.
In 2008, Huang Xinchen ran the full horse of the Zhengkai Marathon for the first time in 3 hours and 18 minutes, and as an honorary runner on the Zhengkai Marathon track, he witnessed the process of Zheng Kai from the beginning to the "gold medal event".
On April 16, the 2023 Zhengkai Marathon is about to start shooting, and Huang Xinchen is still running on the road.
feel
From "whole bottle water supply" to professional supply stations, the service is becoming more and more professional
For Huang Xinchen, the biggest feeling over the years is that "the event service has become more and more professional".
"When participating in the first Zhengkai Marathon, when handing supplies to the athletes, water and drinks were given in whole bottles." Huang Xinchen said in an interview with Top News, "It's easy to waste if you can't drink so much, and it's difficult for the athletes behind to get supplies." ”
"Now, there are professional supply stations at intervals, with hydration, drinks, snacks, fruits and energy gels. The location is also marked on the brochure, and with the booklet, the runner can do it in his mind. ”
variation
Urban transportation is more developed, and there are more and more runners
According to data released by the Chinese Athletic Association, in recent years, domestic marathon and trail running have shown a spurt development trend. The number of national marathons and related road running events increased from 51 in 2014 to 1,828 in 2019, an increase of more than 30 times in five years.
Huang Xinchen felt deeply about the explosive growth of the marathon.
"The number of participants is increasing, on the one hand, more and more people have been running fitness over the years, on the other hand, it is also related to our service improvement, and our transportation in Zhengzhou is becoming more and more developed." The subway is also open, so you can take the subway to the departure point on the same day, which is very convenient. ”
breakthrough
3 hours, 7 minutes and 18 seconds, not "breaking three" is still a warrior
In March 2010, at the fourth Zhengkai Marathon, Huang Xinchen was very close to his dream - to "break three" (complete the full marathon in less than 3 hours).
Huang Xinchen recalled the competition scene to the top news reporter at that time "About 28 kilometers, caught up with a female runner, reached the 30 kilometers card, looked at the following table, 2 hours, wow! Surprise in my heart, if you can keep it like this, it will break 3! For amateur athletes, running for three hours is indeed a dream. ”
On the way to the south, Huang Xinchen began to gradually feel a little strenuous, and the female athlete who maintained his pace still walked steadily and gradually opened the distance. The familiar runway, the shouts of the crowd, Huang Xinchen adjusted slightly on the road, replenished water and energy and continued to sprint to the finish line, 3 hours, 7 minutes and 18 seconds! Huang Xinchen finally won the first place in the 2010 Zhengkai Marathon of the Zheng Chang Running Club.
"At that time, I only remembered that the inside of the shoes was hot and painful, tired and hungry, and I just wanted to get to the finish line quickly, maybe there was still a gap between the amount of training and the intensity." When it comes to the 2010 competition, Huang Xinchen is both a little proud and a little regretful.
Number plate 815
Reunite with runners from all over the country
Huang Xinchen's Zhengkai honorary runner number plate chose "815", and in an interview with Top News, he shared the meaning behind the number.
"The 15th of August in the lunar calendar is the Mid-Autumn Festival, which means reunion and happiness. I work in the production line, often have night shifts, and I can't participate in running races. Running a marathon for me is like reuniting and reuniting with unfamiliar runners and familiar runners. ”
"At that time, I chose the number 815, hoping to run the Zhengkai Marathon every year when I could run, reunite with runners all over the country, and transmit positive energy."
Finally, Huang Xinchen passed on advice to novice runners: "Training should be scientific and moderate, and find a balance between running, work and family, so that you can run healthier and longer."
Running is a struggle with oneself and a constant test of how one handles difficult situations. As many people give up easily when they run to exhaustion, how many people grit their teeth and persevere. There are few sports in the world that are purely your own like a marathon, and there is always a road under your feet when you raise your legs and start. In the 15th Zhengkai International Marathon, Huang Xinchen was still running on his way to chase the stars. (Li Yingxuan)