2017 Vancouver Marathon is definitely a very tempting program for many people who like running, especially long-distance running, and everyone can have the long-distance running race of their life in Canada, where the air environment is fresh, and the following is to share with you the 2017 Vancouver Marathon Race Experience.
The morning of May 7, local time in Canada, I participated in the 46th Vancouver International Marathon full-marathon race with excitement, and finally finished with 518, which is also considered a PB.?
The Vancouver Marathon is held on the first Sunday of May every year, and on May 7, my cousin who lives in Vancouver drove me to the starting point, Queen
Elizabeth Park, at about 7:30 local time. The Winnipeg Marathon was the latest I've ever arrived at a marathon.
The weather was sunny and although it was only six degrees, I didn't feel the chill. When I arrived at the start, my first impression was that there was no chaos, no order and no crowding, probably because I arrived later, and also because the half-marathon started at 7:30, and the start of the 8km race was scheduled for 9:00 at Stanley Park, which didn't affect the full-marathon that started at 8:30 at Queen's Park, so basically all the people there were runners who were ready to take part in the full-marathon.
In fact, the Vancouver Marathon full-marathon route is the most representative of the Vancouver Marathon, no wonder the Vancouver Marathon was Forbes Magazine awarded the "world's top ten marathons", CNN also called it "the world's most worthy of participation in the marathon" one of the title, it is not exaggerated. It's not an exaggeration to say that only if you've experienced it, you'll be able to relate to these titles. I did, and I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the course.
The Vancouver Marathon's course connects numerous landmarks, 70% of which are waterfront parks, and along the way, you can see mountains capped with snow and ice, cherry blossoms raining down on you, verdant old-growth forests, and endless turquoise seas. The long coastline with unlimited scenery makes people fall in love with running and makes running a life experience and enjoyment.
Such a famous marathon, of course, without the participation of Chinese runners, and the Vancouver International Marathon Association, Tourism B.C., Tourism Vancouver attached great importance to the event, the day before the event held a welcome ceremony for Chinese runners.
Let me recap...?
Prelude to the Vancouver Marathon
The day before the marathon started, the morning of May 6, a unique welcome ceremony for Chinese runners was held in the west wing of the Vancouver Convention Center, next to Torch Plaza, with nearly a hundred runners from different cities in China attending.
Prior to the start of the ceremony, we exchanged ideas and took pictures of the beautiful scenery in the plaza, and there were also runners who took out their national flags for a group photo, so I didn't want to be lagging behind, and I also took a picture of the pre-prepared five-starred red flag in its classic shape. When I saw the flag flying in my hands, I was very excited.
When the gathering was completed, a representative of the Vancouver International Marathon Association gave a welcome speech, followed by a priority tour of the expo, a VIP shopping experience and the collection of race numbers.
The welcome ceremony also invited the running dagas to gather and exchange ideas, and the runners competed to take photos with them.
The names of all the runners were pasted on a bulletin board at one side of the hall, arranged alphabetically, and I soon found my name and number: 8775.
On the other side of the hall, there were pictures of the 45 previous marathons.
Then the Warmblood ambassador explained the course flow and shared race tips, and asked questions to make it clear what to expect throughout the race.?
The local Chinese runner representative, Mr. Chen Zhen, a Taiwanese actor, was also invited to share his touching story with the marathon during the sharing session.
It turns out that as early as 2007, Chen Zhen after filming "Medicine for the Heart" by car on the highway in a traffic accident, the injury is very serious, according to the doctor at the time diagnosis, may be paralyzed for life, and then in order to treat, interrupt the acting work in Taiwan, made a special trip to Beijing to do conservative treatment, in the treatment of those years, he went through the rehabilitation training, by virtue of the unconvincing will and conviction, from walking a few meters are difficult to can run a small section, along the way, so that the body slowly recovered. Participating in the WENMA is Chen Zhen's first full marathon after rehabilitation, and as he said, "I've been preparing for this marathon for 10 years". It's not an exaggeration at all, Chen Zhen showed this kind of spirit and perseverance is really admirable.
Now let's get back to the most beautiful course of the race.
The most beautiful Wenma
Before the start of the race, the hosts led the crowd, stretching and other warm-up moves in time with the rousing music. When it was time for the gun to start, the host counted down to ONE, and everyone rushed across the starting line to begin the 42.195-kilometer journey.
When we started running, we just met two girls from Fujian passing by, and we were just happy to see Chinese runners abroad. Because the country is strong, the footprints of the Chinese who participate in international races are all over the world.
Wenma route in 8 kilometers there is a big steep slope, where I ran half of the resolute choice to go up, because it is too steep, but also in order to save energy, firmly believe that all the hardships of the uphill, there will be a return to the downhill. It is said that in this steep slope also engaged in a race within a race, called the climbing competition, in this slope marked out the starting point and end point, to the fastest through this section of the give climbing king of the title, foreigners is to spend more money.
Wenma really deserves to be the most beautiful marathon, let everyone appreciate the charm of the forest city. UBC (Columbia University) inside is really too beautiful, beach, forest, coastline, boulevard, sports field, library, really want what scenery has what scenery.
Roadside residents spontaneously cheered for the runners.
I wore a red shirt with the letters CHINA printed on it, and I kept hearing the sound of CHINACOME
ON on the track, which was really exciting, and I marveled at the pride that my country had brought to me, and there was also a foreigner who actually said CHINA
cheer, which was a surprise to me, and it also brought me warmth and strength, and I subconsciously high-fived him to show my appreciation. I subconsciously gave him a high-five to show my appreciation. It's not a big deal to say "cheers", but being abroad, in an English-speaking atmosphere, it's very loud and inspiring.
The bands were very strong, and it is understood that 28 music stations were arranged along the entire course. The music brought passion and motivation to the runners.
Arrangement of the clothes storage cart is UPS, the bathroom is equipped with hand towels, there is a special arrangement for men's slots, convenient and save space, but also save waiting time. But the arrangement of the medical station to listen to fellow runners reflect not equipped with similar Yunnan Baiyao spray, a little inconvenience. I said: brother, this is not domestic ah, haha, okay, I prepared myself.
Running from the greenery to the Pacific coast.
Running across the Bullard Bridge and along the track route into Stanley Park, the world's largest urban park.?
The long course along the coastline was a great way to see the Lions Gate Bridge, Canada's longest suspension bridge - it's a truly limitless view.
Running up to 39 kilometers and seeing the spectacular cluster of yachts, the finish is not far away.?
Reaching the finish line, immediately take photos to record the display time.
Passed the finish gate and collected my medal and food, it turned out that my cousin was waiting at the finish line early and took photos of me running.
Picked up my bag and went into the locker room to change. After changing clothes, I had a bite to eat and did some stretching to leave.
In fact, in the process of this Wenma did not meet the reaction of the wall, may be the edge of the run and shoot it, if there is no such a beautiful scenery to shoot down really will be a little regret. Originally planned to 450 before the completion of the race, but to 33 kilometers or so left leg knee a little pain, forced to choose to walk a section, and ultimately did not finish before 500, but the safety of the race is fundamental, not randomly to the pursuit of the PB as a kind of bragging rights to run back to rationality, which I have been running the principle of.
When I left the race course, I passed by the gate of the Bank of Montreal, the sponsor bank of the race, and took a photo as a souvenir.
For a runner, having the opportunity to be able to complete a marathon of such high quality abroad counts as a perfect life and something to be proud of. As a runner who ran the Vancouver Marathon in 2016,
highly praised Vancouver as the only city marathon with "unbeatable scenery".
Later in Chen Zhen microblogging also know that he also successfully completed the race, congratulations to him, from his experience to see the perseverance and perseverance, but also thanks to life, thanks to friends.
Grateful for my second full marathon in my life - the most beautiful Vancouver Marathon in the world! If I have to beat my opponent, it is undoubtedly my past self. Every time I run, I say goodbye to the past and go to meet a better self. May the road of life in running continue to work hard, always believe that the good things will be in the future!