Professional group - Nord Stream Run
Zhangzhou, Southeast Net, April 21 (Reporter Zhong Shuyun Correspondent Liu Qinci Text/Picture) "I usually exercise regularly, running two or three times a week, running 5 kilometers each time, and I am still more confident in today's race." In addition, there are more than 100 members of our West Lake Running Group, and 40 of us have come to participate today!" said Guo Congchong, the leader of the West Lake Running Group and a teacher at Beidou Middle School. At 7:30 a.m. on April 21, the "2024 Beixi Run, Punan Rural Revitalization, Xiangcheng District, Zhangzhou City" started in Shuangxi Village, Punan Town. 1,500 contestants gathered from the Sungai Lawn in Punan, the route connects the north and south of Punan, wandering in the spring light, birds and flowers in Punan, running between the green mountains and green shades, enjoying the beautiful scenery of spring, and feeling the colorful charm of the harmonious development of ecology and culture.
It is reported that there are two groups in this event: the professional group - Nord Stream Run (15 km) and the creative group - Rainbow Run (3.7 km). A total of 100 awards will be awarded, including 30 winners in the Mass Young Men's Group and 30 Mass Young Women's Category, 15 winners in the Mass Middle-aged Men's Group and 15 Mass Middle-aged Women's Category, and 5 winners in the Mass Senior Men's Group and 5 Mass Elderly Women's Category. A total of $38,600 in bonuses was distributed.
Contestants take the stage to receive their awards
After fierce competition, Li Zhengyue won the championship of the professional group-Nord Stream run youth men's group with a gunshot score of 00:51:17, Chen Yirong won the championship of the professional group-Nord Stream run youth women's group with a gunshot score of 01:06:31, Huang Bin won the championship of the professional group-Nord Stream run middle-aged men's group with a gunshot score of 00:54:47, and the champion of the professional group-Nord Stream run middle-aged women's group was won by Chen Shuding with a gunshot score of 0109:55, Yuan Mingsheng won the championship of the senior men's group of the professional group, the gun score was 01:08:02, and the championship of the senior women's group of the professional group-Nord Stream run was won by He Xiaoying, the gun time was 01:51:58. "In order to participate in the race, I set off from Zhangping Vinh Phuc at 5 o'clock this morning, and the race result was quite satisfactory, finishing in 1 hour and 7 minutes!" said Chen Liguang, 56, while wiping sweat from his face.
During the event, local villagers spontaneously organized to cheer for the runners on the course along the course, and the activity route passed through the Punan Rural Road and passed by Songzhou Academy, allowing the runners to have a glimpse of the beautiful scenery. By excavating Punan's cultural elements, the local area integrates the diversified development of "sports + tourism + culture + ecology". "You can enjoy the scenery all the way while running. Guo Congchong exclaimed.
In order to reduce the physical discomfort of the participants after the race, post-run stretching and rehabilitation support services were also provided on site. "Today, 20 students from our school came to escort the contestants, and the contestants can come here to relax and stretch after the competition. Zhong Ziruo, a student from Zhangzhou Health Vocational College, introduced.
In addition, this event also set up a creative group - Rainbow Run, aiming to create a happy atmosphere for all people to participate in and share sports, and to convey a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are a professional runner, a fitness enthusiast or a family group, participating in the Rainbow Run not only appreciates the beautiful spring scenery of Punan, but also harvests a unique experience and enjoys the joy of running in the beautiful countryside.
Food specialties at village fairs
At the same time, Punan's delicacies will be included in the village market, where runners from all over the world can eat special delicacies such as mochi, salted chicken, and preserved bean cakes.
The rural track in Punan not only allows runners from afar to appreciate the idyllic rural scenery of Zhangzhou and taste the fruits of rural revitalization, but also allows local villagers and the masses to participate in it, feel the charm of sports competition, promote the development of rural sports, and set off a national fitness upsurge. With activities as the link and characteristic rural culture as the filling, we will further strengthen the cultural exchanges between Punan and the outside world, give full play to the advantages of the back garden of Xiangcheng District, and help rural revitalization through various and colorful activities.
The event was hosted by the People's Government of Xiangcheng District, Zhangzhou City, co-organized by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of Xiangcheng District, Zhangzhou City, the People's Government of Punan Town, Zhangzhou Xiangcheng District, the Communist Youth League Zhangzhou Xiangcheng District Committee, Zhangzhou Marathon Association, Zhangzhou Xiangcheng Lisheng Development Co., Ltd., Fujian Spring Ecological Technology Co., Ltd., and co-organized by Zhangzhou Xiangcheng District Pushangxing Development Co., Ltd.