Many people choose to run because of its simplicity and purity. With just a good pair of shoes, an open road, or a quiet trail, everyone can set their own goals and have the freedom to explore and enjoy the fun and sense of accomplishment that running brings. This purity makes running one of the most direct ways to experience nature and exercise the will.
However, even such a simple and straightforward movement cannot be completely separated from the influence of complex social relationships and business atmosphere. There are also some unknown "romantic affairs" and "embarrassing things" hidden.
Today I will tell you a few stories of running laps that are hard to describe, some of which happened in people I know, and some of which are narrated by running friends. The characters in the story are pseudonyms, and if there are similarities, it is a coincidence.
Story 1: Forbidden emotions hidden in the runway
In the city, a quiet track has become a paradise for many runners. Among them, there are two runners, whose stories hide a hidden taboo.
The woman's name is Wan'er, an elegant and intellectual thirty-five-year-old woman, who is already the backbone of the family, but always longs for more colors of life. And the young Xiao Lu, twenty-five years old, young and promising, full of energy, his appearance has brought a touch of color to Wan'er's life.
The two met because of their running and got closer because of their common interests. However, as the relationship deepened, the affection between them gradually transcended the boundaries of friendship. Wan'er felt the throbbing that she hadn't seen for a long time, and Xiao Lu fell into a deep infatuation with Wan'er.
This relationship has quietly grown on the runway, but the age gap and family identity between the two have become the dark side of this relationship. However, they are addicted to the sweetness of this taboo and cannot extricate themselves.
As time went on, more and more runners saw the relationship. People are starting to talk about it, and their lives are troubled. The relationship between Wan'er and her husband is becoming increasingly strained, while Xiao Lu is burdened with a heavy psychological burden and is unable to face her own moral dilemma.
Story 2: The commercial invasion of the running group
Xiao Min is the marketing manager of an emerging sports brand. In order to expand her business, she decided to adopt a new and challenging way to use running groups and running groups as a promotional platform to sell her sports products to more potential consumers.
She began to actively look for opportunities to join the running circle and running group. Through various channels such as online searches, social media, and offline activities, I got to know some well-known people in the running circle and running group organizers. She took the initiative to communicate with them and won their trust and favor.
After successfully joining several running groups, Min began to use her appearance and charm to connect with the male members of the running group. She often attracts their attention with her ambiguous words and mannerisms, while at the same time losing no time in showing off her sexy outfit.
When she runs, she dresses up and invites the men to run with her, taking the opportunity to sell her sports goods.
Xiao Min's sales skills are very superb. She doesn't sell the product directly, but chats with the other person about running first, sharing some running tips and tricks.
After the other party became interested, she cleverly introduced her own products, and eventually there were always people willing to spend a lot of money to buy them.
She actively participates in the social circle of multiple running groups, not only joining many groups, but also actively sending friend requests to group members, and cleverly launching her own marketing campaigns by casting a wide net.
Some people like it, and some people are very disgusted by her behavior. They originally thought it was a pure running community where people came together for health and happiness rather than commercial gain. However, Xiaomin's appearance makes them feel that the community is polluted, and the originally relaxed and happy atmosphere becomes oppressive and awkward.
However, this is not uncommon, and there are always people who join the running community not out of love for running, but for other purposes. They are keen to post all kinds of marketing links in group chats, turning what was originally used to share running experience and fun into their personal sales platform.
Story 3: Confusing disdainful relationships
In the midst of the marathon craze, the running club "Wind Walker" organized a training camp. The training camp was not held in the city's gymnasium, but in the beautiful mountain resort of Qingquan Valley, which is far away from the hustle and bustle.
At this event, there was a man named Zhao Yan, who is a veteran marathon enthusiast and a businessman at the same time. Another striking woman is Li Lan, a young working woman who is also an amateur runner.
After arriving at the training camp, the two lived in the same room, which did not attract too much attention at first. Everyone glanced at each other hurriedly, simply thinking that they were a couple or a couple, as such arrangements were not uncommon on such occasions. Their communication with each other is also very natural, and it feels like a pair of lovers.
However, as time went on, some gossip began to spread, causing speculation about their real relationship.
Finally, one day, the truth was revealed. It turned out that both of them were married, and their families were very happy. This fact shocked and puzzled everyone because they acted completely beyond people's expectations. It's unbelievable to take advantage of the opportunity to go out for a run and do something out of the ordinary.
The incident quickly spread across the running groups, and people were debating whether the behavior was appropriate. Some have even begun to question the ethics of the running circle as a whole.
Soon, this rumor spread outside the circle, attracting more people's attention and discussion. Many people have said: Is the running circle so chaotic?
The incident ended up in a very awkward way. The two are told the truth by their respective families, and they have to face a lot of pressure from their families and society.
In the above stories, we see that the running circle is not only sweat and laughter, but also the complexity of human nature and the impact of business.
Some people may think that this kind of thing is not uncommon in the running circle, but you just don't notice it. Whether it's running or other sports, similar stories are happening all the time. It's not weird it's hot!
However, what we should pursue is to get rid of these distracting impurities and regain the pure spirit of running.
As runners who love running, we should keep a clear head, resolutely abandon all behaviors that tarnish the innocence of running, and always maintain the pure love and deep awe for running.
Have you ever encountered something similar? Let's talk in the comment area!