Witnessing China's Marathon Evolution: From Humble Beginnings to International Stage
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Witnessing China's Marathon Evolution: From Humble Beginnings to International Stage

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Witnessing the evolution of China's marathon over 4 decades, Luo Minqin, one of the earliest women to participate in marathon races, has a dream of returning to the marathon race again as she approaches the age of 70. The article highlights her initial participation in the inaugural Tianjin Marathon in 1981, where she became the champion of the women's group. Despite her initial success, her body had a severe reaction during the race, forcing her to give up after 30 kilometers. Despite the setback, Luo Minqin remains passionate about marathon running and dreams of returning to the race at the age of 70.

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20,000 runners compete in Quzhou Marathon
4 weeks, 1 day ago

20,000 runners compete in Quzhou Marathon

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-11-25 The 2024 Quzhou Marathon kicks off in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, on Nov 24. The 2024 Quzhou Marathon kicked off in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, on Nov 24 and 20,000 runners from around the world gathered in Quzhou to run through this charming ancient city. Statistics show that 74 percent of the marathon and half-marathon participants were from outside …

Female runner discovers joy of marathons
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1 month ago

Female runner discovers joy of marathons

China Daily  

Sun Jiaoqiong participates in the 2024 Nanchang Marathon in Jiangxi province on Nov 10. Sun Jiaoqiong, a 54-year-old runner, just completed her fifth marathon of the year in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, finishing in 4 hours and 14 minutes. "I'm definitely hitting that mark this year," said Sun, adding that her training has suffered in 2024 due to a busy work …

Female runner discovers joy of marathons
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1 month ago

Female runner discovers joy of marathons

China Daily  

Sun Jiaoqiong participates in the 2024 Nanchang Marathon in Jiangxi province on Nov 10. Sun Jiaoqiong, a 54-year-old runner, just completed her fifth marathon of the year in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, finishing in 4 hours and 14 minutes. "I'm definitely hitting that mark this year," said Sun, adding that her training has suffered in 2024 due to a busy work …

Female runner discovers joy of marathons
1 month ago

Female runner discovers joy of marathons

China Daily  

By Zhao Ruinan in Nanchang | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-20 09:27 Sun Jiaoqiong participates in the 2024 Nanchang Marathon in Jiangxi province on Nov 10. Sun Jiaoqiong, a 54-year-old runner, just completed her fifth marathon of the year in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, finishing in 4 hours and 14 minutes. "I'm definitely hitting that mark this year," said Sun, adding …

Female runner discovers joy of marathons
1 month ago

Female runner discovers joy of marathons

China Daily  

By Zhao Ruinan in Nanchang | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-20 09:27 Sun Jiaoqiong participates in the 2024 Nanchang Marathon in Jiangxi province on Nov 10. Sun Jiaoqiong, a 54-year-old runner, just completed her fifth marathon of the year in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, finishing in 4 hours and 14 minutes. "I'm definitely hitting that mark this year," said Sun, adding …

Half marathon athletes race through Chengmai's millennia of history
1 month ago

Half marathon athletes race through Chengmai's millennia of history

China Daily  

Participants join the 2024 Chengmai Half Marathon held on Sunday morning in Hainan's Laocheng Science and Technology New City. In Hainan province's Laocheng Science and Technology New City, the 2024 Chengmai Half Marathon attracted about 10,000 runners on a voyage through Chengmai county, steeped in a thousand years of history. With the crack of the starting gun, runners surged through …

Half marathon athletes race through Chengmai's millennia of history
1 month ago

Half marathon athletes race through Chengmai's millennia of history

China Daily  

Participants join the 2024 Chengmai Half Marathon held on Sunday morning in Hainan's Laocheng Science and Technology New City. In Hainan province's Laocheng Science and Technology New City, the 2024 Chengmai Half Marathon attracted about 10,000 runners on a voyage through Chengmai county, steeped in a thousand years of history. With the crack of the starting gun, runners surged through …

Record Number of Runners Sign Up for 2024 Beijing Marathon
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Record Number of Runners Sign Up for 2024 Beijing Marathon

China Daily  

The 2024 Beijing Marathon has attracted over 180,000 runners from 43 countries and regions, with the overwhelming demand leading to an unprecedented number of signups. The event organizers have unveiled the design for this year's finisher's medal and participant apparel, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Beijing. For first-time runners like Cai, who experienced discomfort in his feet but was …

Pioneer Female Runner's Journey: A 43-Year Retrospective on Her Marathon Success
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pioneer Female Runner's Journey: A 43-Year Retrospective on Her Marathon Success

China Daily  

Pioneer female runner Luo Minqin, who participated in the inaugural Tianjin Marathon in 1981, has become a legend in the Chinese running community. Despite facing severe health challenges due to her initial lack of training and nutrition, she became the first woman to finish the marathon in 1986. Her story highlights the power of determination and the evolution of marathon …

Pioneer Female Runner's 43-Year Journey to Marathon Success
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pioneer Female Runner's 43-Year Journey to Marathon Success

China Daily  

Pioneer female runner Luo Minqin, who participated in the inaugural Tianjin Marathon in 1981, has become a legend in the Chinese running community. Despite facing severe health challenges due to her initial lack of training and nutrition, she became the first woman to finish the marathon in 1986. Her story highlights the transformative power of sports and the enduring spirit …

From Humble Beginnings to Global Phenomenon: The Evolution of China's Marathon in 4 Decades
2 months ago

From Humble Beginnings to Global Phenomenon: The Evolution of China's Marathon in 4 Decades

China Daily  

China's marathon events are experiencing a surge, with over 699 road running events held nationwide in 2023, involving 6 million participants. The sport has evolved significantly since its humble beginnings, becoming a platform for health, fitness, and social interaction. Marathon races have adapted to new situations, offering various options for participants of different abilities and interests.

Witnessing China's Marathon Evolution: From Humble Beginnings to Thriving Legacy
2 months ago

Witnessing China's Marathon Evolution: From Humble Beginnings to Thriving Legacy

China Daily  

Witnessing the evolution of China's marathon over 4 decades, Luo Minqin, one of the earliest women to participate in marathon races, has a dream of returning to the marathon race again as she approaches the age of 70. The inaugural Tianjin Marathon in 1981 saw her become the first woman champion in the women's group, inspiring many to take up …

Witnessing China's Marathon Evolution: From Humble Beginnings to Thriving Legacy
2 months ago

Witnessing China's Marathon Evolution: From Humble Beginnings to Thriving Legacy

China Daily  

Witnessing the evolution of China's marathon over 4 decades, Luo Minqin, one of the earliest women to participate in marathon races, has a dream of returning to the marathon race again as she approaches the age of 70. The article highlights her initial participation in the inaugural Tianjin Marathon in 1981, where she became the champion of the women's group. …

From Humble Beginnings to Global Phenomenon: The Evolution of China's Marathon in 4 Decades
2 months ago

From Humble Beginnings to Global Phenomenon: The Evolution of China's Marathon in 4 Decades

China Daily  

China's marathon scene is experiencing a remarkable evolution, with the number of participants and events steadily increasing. From a few hundred to tens of thousands, the marathons have become a microcosm of the country's growing health consciousness. The sport has also become a platform for performance art, providing a way for people to release stress and socialize. The marathons continue …

Shanghai Maqiao International Half Marathon kicks off
8 months ago

Shanghai Maqiao International Half Marathon kicks off

China Daily  

The 2024 Shanghai Maqiao International Half Marathon kicked off on Sunday at Qizhong Tennis Center in Minhang district's Maqiao town. The 2024 Shanghai Maqiao International Half Marathon kicked off on Sunday at Qizhong Tennis Center in Minhang district's Maqiao town, attracting 4,000 domestic and foreign runners to participate. The Shanghai Maqiao International Half Marathon, specially organized for ordinary runners who …

Chinese runner, 3 pacers in marathon disqualified
8 months ago

Chinese runner, 3 pacers in marathon disqualified

China Daily  

Chinese runner He Jie finishes the Beijing Half Marathon 2024 in Beijing, the capital of China, on April 14, 2024. The organizing committee of the Beijing Half Marathon announced on Friday that it has disqualified the results of Chinese runner He Jie, who won gold, and three African runners who were contracted to run as pacers for him to help …

Beijing half marathon under investigation after runners deliberately allow China's He Jie to win
8 months, 1 week ago

Beijing half marathon under investigation after runners deliberately allow China's He Jie to win

Hindustan Times  

Beijing half marathon organisers said Monday they were investigating after footage shared widely online appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China's He Jie to win. The event's organiser -- the Beijing Sports Competition Management and International Exchange Center -- also said an investigation had been launched | Image for representation The three African runners can be seen pointing …

Fitness sector picks up the pace
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Fitness sector picks up the pace

China Daily  

The surging popularity of outdoor sports and an increasing demand for personalized services were among the main consumer trends in China’s fitness industry in 2023. The Beijing Marathon, considered the country's flagship marathon, attracted over 130,000 applicants hoping to bag one of the 30,000 places on offer in the race ballot. "Hosting marathon races has become a key driving force …

Shanghai, Xiamen marathon runners eligible for 2023 world championships
2 years ago

Shanghai, Xiamen marathon runners eligible for 2023 world championships

China Daily  

Runners in action during the 2022 Shanghai Marathon on Nov 27, 2022. The Shanghai International Marathon, an annual event held in late autumn since 1996, became the country's first Platinum Label Road Race of World Athletics, formerly known as the International Amateur Athletic Federation and International Association of Athletics Federations, in 2020. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, the 2022 …

Marathon runners put endurance to the test again
2 years, 1 month ago

Marathon runners put endurance to the test again

China Daily  

Participants pose for a photograph before the start of a half-marathon in Beijing on April 24 last year. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY Shanghai announcement On Nov 3, three days before the Beijing Marathon, the Shanghai Marathon Organizing Committee announced that this year's race would be held at 7 am on Nov 27. Competitors must be Shanghai permanent residents — those taking …

Marathon runners put endurance to the test again
2 years, 1 month ago

Marathon runners put endurance to the test again

China Daily  

Beijing Marathon competitors line up on Nov 3 to get their race packages. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY Beijing event heralds return of long-distance challenges nationwide Participants consider the Beijing Marathon to be the highest level of such competition in China. The Beijing Marathon, along with those in Paris and Sydney, has been classed as a World Athletics Elite Road Race, with …

Marathon runners put endurance to the test again
2 years, 1 month ago

Marathon runners put endurance to the test again

China Daily  

Beijing Marathon competitors line up on Nov 3 to get their race packages. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY Beijing event heralds return of long-distance challenges nationwide Participants consider the Beijing Marathon to be the highest level of such competition in China. The Beijing Marathon, along with those in Paris and Sydney, has been classed as a World Athletics Elite Road Race, with …

China's first marathon runner dies at 95
2 years, 1 month ago

China's first marathon runner dies at 95

China Daily  

Zhang Liangyou points to the certificates he got from marathon races in Huainan, Anhui province, Nov 6, 2014. Zhang Liangyou, who initiated China's first marathon race, passed away in Yizheng county, East China's Jiangsu province on Monday, the Jianghuai Morning Post reported citing Wei Pulong, director of the Hefei marathon association. In 1956, the 29-year-old Zhang wrote to China's top …

Annual Qingdao Marathon scheduled for November
2 years, 3 months ago

Annual Qingdao Marathon scheduled for November

China Daily  

The Qingdao Marathon will get underway on Nov 5, with about 25,000 runners set to pound the streets of the iconic coastal city. Around 25,000 runners will take part in the race, including 7,000 running the full marathon, 12,000 in the half-marathon, and 6,000 braving the mini marathon. The race route includes almost all the scenic spots of the coastal …

China calls off over 60 marathons, cross country races after extreme weather causes deaths of 21 runners
3 years, 6 months ago

China calls off over 60 marathons, cross country races after extreme weather causes deaths of 21 runners

Firstpost  

Long-distance running in booming in China but concern is rising over poorly regulated races that have sprung up across the country. Shanghai: At least 60 marathons and cross-country races have been cancelled or postponed in China after 21 runners died when extreme weather hit an ultramarathon last weekend, state media said Thursday. A 100-kilometre cross-country mountain race in the northwestern …

Marathon, other fitness activities showcase region's natural beauty
3 years, 6 months ago

Marathon, other fitness activities showcase region's natural beauty

China Daily  

Participants start the Qingdao marathon. This year's Qingdao marathon, broadcast on CCTV-5 as a part of the Running China series, is not only a wonderful interpretation of the new image of the city and a display of Qingdao people's hospitality, but also an important measure for the city to promote the construction of an open, modern, dynamic and fashionable international …

Thousands of runners compete in Qingdao Marathon
3 years, 7 months ago

Thousands of runners compete in Qingdao Marathon

China Daily  

The 2021 Qingdao Marathon kicked off on May 4 in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province, with about 25,000 runners competing in the full marathon, half marathon, and the five-kilometer mini-marathon. Runners rush out from the starting line of the 2021 Qingdao Marathon on May 4 in Qingdao, Shandong province. Running enthusiasts compete in the 2021 Qingdao Marathon …

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