20 17 Vancouver Marathon Experience
On the morning of May 7th, local time in Canada, I participated in the 46th Vancouver International Marathon with excitement, and finally finished the race with a score of 5 18, which was considered as PB. ?
The Vancouver Marathon is held on the first Sunday of May every year. On May 7th, around 7: 30 local time, my cousin who lives in Vancouver drove me to the starting point-Elizabeth Queen park.
ElizabethPark, Marvin is the latest time I have arrived since I participated in the marathon. ?
It was a sunny day. Although the temperature was only six degrees, I didn't feel cold. At the beginning, my first impression was that there was no chaos, order and crowding, which may be the reason why I was late. What's more, because the half horse starts at 7: 30, and the starting point of the 8 km race is arranged at Stanley Park at 9: 00, it doesn't affect the whole horse that leaves at Queen Park at 8: 30 at all, so basically all the runners present are ready to participate in the whole horse race.
In fact, the route of Vancouver Marathon is the most representative. No wonder the Vancouver Marathon was named "Top Ten Marathon in the World" by Forbes magazine and "One of the most worthwhile marathons in the world" by CNN. It's no exaggeration. You can only hear these names if you have experienced them yourself. I experienced it and was conquered by the beauty of the track. ?
The track of Vancouver Marathon is connected with many landmarks, 70% of which are seaside parks. Along the way, you can see snow-capped mountains, cherry blossoms, lush ancient forests and endless blue seas. The long coastline with infinite scenery makes people fall in love with running involuntarily, and also makes running a life experience and enjoyment.
Of course, the Vancouver International Marathon Association, Canadian BC Tourism Bureau and Vancouver Tourism Bureau attached great importance to the participation of China runners in such a famous marathon, and held a welcoming ceremony for China runners the day before the race.
Let me review. ?
Marvin overture
On the morning of May 6th, the day before the marathon, a special welcoming ceremony for China runners was held next to the Torch Square in the west wing of Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center, attended by nearly 100 runners from different cities in China.
Before the start, everyone communicated with each other in the square and selected beautiful scenery to take pictures. In addition, some runners took out their national flags and took pictures. Not wanting to lag behind, I also took photos of the five-star red flag prepared in advance. I was very excited when I watched the national flag flying in my hand. ?
After the conference, the representative of Vancouver International Marathon Association gave a welcome speech, and then arranged for priority visit to the Expo, VIP shopping experience and getting the entry number. ?
At the welcoming ceremony, we also invited everyone to get together and communicate, and the runners rushed to take photos with you as a souvenir.
On the bulletin board at one side of the hall, all the contestants' names were pasted in alphabetical order, and soon I found my name and entry number: 8775. ?
On the other side of the hall, wonderful pictures of the 45th Marathon were published. ?
Later, Ambassador Ma Wen explained the track process and the sharing of competition skills, and let everyone know the precautions of the whole event through questions and interactions. ?
In the sharing session, Kyle, a China native runner representing Taiwan Province Province, was specially invited to share his touching story with the marathon.
It turned out that as early as 2007, Kyle had a traffic accident on the expressway after filming Heart Medicine, and the injury was very serious. According to the doctor's diagnosis at that time, he may be paralyzed for life. Later, for treatment, he interrupted his acting work in Taiwan Province Province and made a special trip to Beijing for conservative treatment. In the years of treatment, he walked a few meters and ran a short distance through rehabilitation training with indomitable will and belief. Marvin took part in this race, and was the first all-horse after Kyle recovered. As he said, "I have prepared for this marathon for 10 years". It's no exaggeration. Kyle's spirit and perseverance are really admirable. ?
Now let's go back to the most beautiful track in this race. ?
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Before the game starts, the host will lead everyone to warm up with passionate music, such as stretching. It's time to get the gun running. When the host counted down to one, everyone crossed the starting line and started Marvin's journey of 42.6438+095 km. ?
At first, I happened to meet two Fujian girls passing by, so I was glad to see China's running friends abroad. Because the country is strong, China people who take part in international competitions have traveled all over the world.
The Marvin route has a steep slope of 8 kilometers. Here, I resolutely chose half way up the mountain, because it is too steep, and in order to save my strength, I firmly believe that all the hardships of going up the mountain will be rewarded by going down the mountain. It is said that there is another competition on this steep slope, called climbing competition. The starting point and the ending point are marked on this slope, so as to pass this section of the road as soon as possible and get the title of climbing king. Foreigners just spend more money.
Marvin is really the most beautiful marathon, which makes everyone appreciate the charm of a forest city. ? UBC is really beautiful, with beaches, forests, coastlines, tree-lined roads, sports grounds and libraries.
Residents on the roadside spontaneously cheered for the runners.
I'm wearing a red coat with China letters on it, and I've been hearing China appear on the track.
ON's voice is really exciting, lamenting the pride brought by my motherland, and a foreign audience actually said China.
Come on, it surprises me and brings me warmth and strength. I subconsciously gave him a high five to show my gratitude. Originally, the ordinary sentence "Come on" didn't feel anything, but when English is everywhere in foreign countries, it is particularly loud and inspiring.
The band's performance was very powerful. It is understood that there are 28 music stations along the way, which are distributed throughout the track. Music brings passion to runners and inspires them to move forward.
The clothes storage car is UPS, the toilet is equipped with toilet paper, and there is a toilet specially arranged for men, which is convenient and saves space and waiting time. However, it is a little inconvenient for the arranged medical station to listen to the report from fellow runners that it is not equipped with similar Yunnan Baiyao spray. I said: Brother, this is not China, haha, fortunately, I prepared it myself.
Run from the shade of green trees to the Pacific coast.
Run across the Brad Bridge and follow the track route into Stanley Park, which is the largest city park in the world. ?
Along the long track along the coastline, I saw the Lion Gate Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Canada. It's really infinitely beautiful, all on the road.
After running for 39 kilometers, I saw a spectacular yacht group, and the finish line was not far away.
Before reaching the finish line, take photos as a souvenir and record the time on the display screen.
After crossing the finish line to get medals and food, my cousin waited at the finish line early and took pictures of me running.
Enter the locker room to change clothes after receiving the stored clothes. Get dressed, get something to eat, do some stretching and leave.
As a matter of fact, I didn't encounter any reaction when I was in Marvin this time. Maybe it's because I'm running and filming. It would be a pity if such a beautiful scenery was not photographed. Originally, I planned to finish the race before 450, but my left leg and knee ached a little at about 33 kilometers, which forced me to walk for a while. I didn't finish the race before 500, but it was essential to finish it safely. I don't want to pursue PB as a show off at will. I want to return to rationality in running, which is also the principle I have been running.
When you leave the stadium, you pass by the gate of the Bank of Montreal, the sponsor of the event, and take photos as a souvenir. ?
For a runner, it is a perfect life to have the opportunity to complete such a high-quality marathon abroad, and I will be proud of it. Just like @ Xiao Su, a runner who ran Marvin on 20 16.
Highly praised, after running so many city marathons, Vancouver is probably the only one that can be called "invincible scenery".
Later in Weibo, Kyle, I also know that he finished the race successfully. Congratulations, I see persistence and perseverance from his experience, and I am grateful for my life and my friends.
Grateful for the second whole horse in life-the most beautiful Vancouver Marathon in the world! If you must defeat your opponent, it is undoubtedly your past self. Every run is to bid farewell to the past and meet a better self. I am willing to continue to work hard on the running road of life, and always believe that good things will be in the future!