It's a marathon; it's not just about running.
It's a challenge.
"I am 59 years old, I took the challenge and completed my first half marathon today, it's good. The event is very well organized, very efficient. I will continue to run half marathons and try to see what will happen when I run a longer marathon," said Craig Whitaker from Texas, USA, who started to run under the influence of his friend Don Kenny.
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Craig Whitaker(B13926) runs in the Lihu Lake half marathon in Wuxi on Nov 19.[Photo/m.yundong.runnerbar.com] |
It brings you closer as a couple.
"Running this half marathon was something that we really wanted to do together. We really enjoyed training together and encouraging one another along the way", said Stephanie Six from the US.
Encouraged by their Chinese friends, Stephanie and her husband Benoit Fichepain started their first marathon on Nov 19 and they enjoyed it.
Talking about their first marathon race, Benoit said proudly: "I am done. It's very pretty around the Lihu Lake. We've prepared for four months. It is very well organized. And we will come back".
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Encouraged by their Chinese friends, Stephanie and her husband Benoit Fichepain started their first marathon on Nov 19 and they enjoyed it.[Photo/m.yundong.runnerbar.com] |
It's how you fall in love with a city.
It's the first marathon for Huang Chenkuang, a girl from Jiangxi province, and she couldn't help but fall in love with Wuxi at the event:
"I was a little afraid that I would be left behind in my first half marathon, but the supplies are at your hand every 2km, the cheers supported me along the route, and the beautiful landscape refreshing my eyes. Every detail touches my heart and I've fallen in love with the city. The moment of seeing my friend waiting for me at the finish line makes me happy and grateful. I am very glad that I chose to run this year and will keep it up in the future."
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Huang Chenkuang(B21403) runs in the Lihu Lake half marathon in Wuxi on Nov 19. [Photo/m.yundong.runnerbar.com] |
