Someone asked me: Why haven't you tried the whole horse before? I think first of all, because of the small circle in the previous two years, no familiar people signed up for the competition. Secondly, horse racing has a lot to do with one's personality. Some people are impulsive and brave, and they have tried the whole horse after running for half a year or a year. And I am a steady and cowardly person, and I dare not try easily without any confidence. However, this year, seeing that the runners around me are constantly surpassing themselves, I can't help but yearn for a new breakthrough-challenging the whole horse.
I have a certain running foundation, because it is close to 6500KM in less than 2 years. However, the usual long distance (LSD) is small, and I ran two and a half horses in the second half of the year. The main reason is that time does not allow. After all, LSD has to run for 3-4 hours, and it is difficult for mothers with babies to squeeze out. When I want to run once two weeks before running, I think of the experience of being injured by LSD before Kunming in March this year. We can't repeat the same mistakes this time, but we should follow the science and start to reduce the amount to ensure that we don't get hurt before the game. But LSD has never been pulled before the whole horse. It's just a thunder buried in my heart, which makes me full of fear and anxiety about Taihu horse.
There are too many precautions before running, such as diet: mainly to supplement energy and carbohydrates; For example, equipment: clothing, shoes and hats should be comfortable; For example, energy supply, preparation of energy glue and salt pills; For example, rest: ensure adequate sleep before the game. I was even more nervous when I saw the reminder provided by the head of the delegation, because I had no experience at all. In contrast, I feel that I am finished, I didn't pay attention to my diet, and I didn't sleep well before the game. It seems that the risk of running on the runway has increased by a few points.
There is no time to prepare breakfast on the day of the game. I ate a few slices of whole wheat bread and worried that I was exhausted. I tasted a bag of sports solid drinks early in the morning, like sweet and thick juice. I ate an energy gel for the first time, which was very sweet; There are only four salt pills. I thought I needed to replenish them on the track, but I didn't want to eat them.
In a word, I didn't make full preparations for all aspects of Malaysia, so I got into Alai's luxury car in such a hurry and rushed to the unknown battlefield with the seven friends of the Happy Tree Running Group.
The subway in the morning is like the exclusive train for horse racing, and it is crowded with people. I am even more excited and excited to see that uncommon but still familiar figure. We chattered and laughed all the way, and unconsciously came to Tayuan Road Station. I got off the bus and followed the crowd to the starting point of the game. I met many acquaintances and caught some lively rabbits. Let's take pictures together as a souvenir.
I was assigned to Area A in this competition, and I am honored to pretend to be a great god. But I have no experience in Malaysia. In order to be with Shaofang, Ayun and Pingjie who are familiar with Area B, we have agreed that I will stand at the end of Area A and they will stand at the front of Area B to prevent them from escaping. Ayun has a little cold and decided not to run fast today. He will finish the race with Shao Fang and me in five hours, and if he is in good condition, he will strive for 430. Sister Ping's goal today is very clear. She will run for four hours. We have full confidence in her and think that she can run into 345.
At 7: 30, the gun rang, and the three of us followed the footsteps in front and moved slowly. We listened to the experience of senior runners: the first half is half a minute slower than the half-horse pace. 1 km pace 64 1, which is slow enough. With some distance between people, everyone's speed becomes faster unconsciously. I looked at my watch and the pace was 5 10. Shao Fang reminded: I haven't run half a horse so fast. Will I be unable to run in the second half of the year? I am also worried that today, the whole horse is not fighting for speed, but finishing the race safely at the finish line, so we all slowed down together. After running 5 kilometers, Ayun said that she felt much more comfortable. It seems that her state is getting better and better. After the supply station, the figure disappeared for a while. Shao Fang also answered the phone several times in the middle, which disrupted the rhythm. She wants to slow down and let me run first. It was only 10KM at this time, and the three of us were separated.
I was running alone, and suddenly I saw the veterans who often ran together, and I felt down to earth. We walked forward together and finally caught a photographer who didn't pose. The photographer said it was too ostentatious, so we had the cheek to return it several times and clean the lens. After the supply station in front, the veteran didn't catch up. I think he may be tired. After all, he has only been running for half a year, and has already run more than 600 kilometers. Although he has been running hard and making rapid progress recently, the whole horse today is really a great challenge for him.
It took two hours to run halfway, and it reached 2 1 km, which was almost the same as expected. I looked up and saw the billboard on the roadside saying "Haha, your half horse has just begun". Yes, the real challenge is yet to come, and I can't help but feel a little nervous. I really don't know what will happen to my body next. But since we have chosen the challenge, we should go forward without hesitation. I'm running. I'll watch the pace for a while and try to keep it at 600. I'll watch the mileage for a while and expect to arrive at 30KM early. Suddenly the wind and rain saw me, and we ran together for a while, but then when we passed the supply station, he wanted to slow down, and I went on my way alone again.
After 30 kilometers, my legs became heavier obviously. For a while, I felt that my right foot was on the verge of cramping. I got cramps when I wasn't careful. I'm very scared. I quickly slowed down, stopped at the supply station to drink water, and walked for a while before running. 32KM, thinking that there is finally the last 10KM left, hoping and hoping, silently counting down the last mileage. 35KM, I saw Huanhuan and eggplant skin about 200 meters in front of me, but I couldn't catch up. Fortunately, they found me back and slowed down for me, so we ran nearly 3KM together.
38KM, after drinking good water at the supply station, my legs became stiff when I wanted to continue running, as if I could not run. I think it's over. Is this the so-called hit a wall? The remaining 4KM, I guess I have to go. I told them to run first, don't wait for me. Seeing the medical staff, I quickly sprayed some Yunnan Baiyao, slowly found a little feeling, and barely ran again. I didn't even dare to stop when I passed the next supply station for fear that what happened just now would happen again. I leaned on a cube of sugar and put it in my mouth, mechanically and painfully, step by step, step by step, step by step, step by step, step by step, step by step, step by step, step by step ... until the end. This 4 km is the longest and most difficult road today. Now I can't help crying when I think about it, because only I know the hardships of the process best, and I really don't know how I got through it.
But at that moment, I completely forgot all the pain and hardships in the process. At last, the score of 4: 17: 04 far exceeded my expectation. I was satisfied and smiled happily. This is the person who loves running, always willing to ask for it, and be silly and happy after running.
This time, the horses in Taihu Lake have the help of God, and the weather is fine. Everyone is satisfied with the supply on the track, the cheerleading lineup and the service after the game. The only regret is that there are too few photographers on the scene, and everyone doesn't take too many photos. However, I was particularly impressed by one detail: after the game, many volunteers lined up in two human walls, and we walked among them, clapping for us and congratulating us on completing the game. It feels like a star walking on the red carpet. That's great.
In addition, among the horses in Taihu Lake, the small partners around them also broke through themselves one by one, achieved their set goals and achieved good results. It is particularly worth mentioning that Ayun, a great god, recently set a personal record for three and a half weeks in a row, with a half-horse score of 140, and successfully squeezed into the top 20 of women; Taihu Lake has achieved a good result of women's 342,21. Sister Ping is also amazing. She is a grandmother. She not only has a girlish figure and mentality, but also has amazing achievements. 10 9 won the second place in Caohu Half Horse Challenge and became a platform player. This time, the whole horse in Taihu Lake also won 347, ranking 27th among women. They are great gods around me and admirable role models. Congratulations! ! !
Life is like a marathon. We are covered in blood, and someone will overtake you on the road. If you blindly follow the footsteps of others, you will disrupt your own rhythm and affect your progress. However, if you keep working hard according to your own goals and plans, you will certainly surpass others and reach the finish line successfully. Run a marathon, experience a life, let us know ourselves and understand life again and again.