Starting from the first half-marathon of completing the Xiamen marathon in 2014, running has become an important way to connect with Shi Hongxia with yourself and the world.
Through running, she motivates herself to become a better person in her own way; through running, she gains precious friendships and becomes a powerful support for the darkest moments of life; through running, she understands more clearly that the only way to fight the passage of time is to move forward bravely on the road.
How much energy is the awakened by running?
Maybe in her, you can get the answer.
021 Ningbo 00 champion; Ge 16A+ women's runner-up; 2016-2019 Hong Kong 100-two-winning Little Golden Man and two-winning Little Silver Man; 2017 Shenzhen Dapeng Marathon and Taiwan Sun Moon Lake International Marathon Championship; 2015-2016 Guizhou Ziyungetuhe Jungle Challenge-two-women's champion; 2016 Gaoligong Hundred Mile Cross-Country Challenge-women's runner-up; 2016 Gaoligong Hundred Mile Cross-Country Challenge-women's runner-up; 10A team member, Sha Qi A team member, and leads the team leader of the Ge 15 Shanghai Jiaotong University Antai. In 2017, the "UTMB French Mont Blanc Supercross Race" is known as one of the most difficult events in Europe.
Judging from her outstanding record, she is a "champion harvester", but she is more willing to claim to be a "champion expert". Because: "The players on the field are all very strong, but in fact, I have very few opportunities to win the championship. Many times, there are still some lucky factors."
. Before all this happened, she was just an ordinary teacher at Zhejiang Textile and Clothing College . In her own words:
may be the same as a friend you are familiar with, and I seem to be more clumsy. I am a people's teacher who has worked in colleges and universities for more than ten years and has no slash talent. The slightly noble literary spirit seems to be the only way to make you feel decent. The life of middle-aged people seems to be just step by step and unstoppable. It’s like seeing your head at first glance, neither dim nor bright. At that time, I often comforted myself not to think too much. The quiet years are indeed a good life. This idea always numbs myself under the ice, and she is sleeping.
while on a business trip in 2013, which ignited her determination to regain her running, and change happened.
By participating in Xiamen, I unexpectedly woke up my true self in my life. This is not a scene in a costume drama (laugh). Simply put, it is a time point in realizing self-transcendence in difficulties after experiencing various difficulties, problems, challenges and temptations. Meeting running, choosing between Jiaotong University, and becoming a connection with Gesai, I found that I could not just be a bag of books that I had lost while I was waiting for my years to pass away, nor did I want to just keep the comfort in front of me. I want to have a true self, a self with a soul and inner motivation. It is self-driven, self-stimulated, has vivid vitality, and can discover its most primitive life motivation!
When I was a child, Shi Hongxia was a person with a particularly lack of value and a very low self-evaluation. The initial running was to find that running could be linked to the body and awaken the numb self because the heart was eager for change.
"I will use the method of trying my best and being sore all over my body to wake up my body, because in my subconscious mind, I want to reduce self-blame, self-crime, and self-loathing through this method. What's very magical is that once has experienced arduous struggles and finally achieved a certain goal or achieved victory, the self-confirmation bursting out from the heart immediately makes me feel that the world is worth it, and there are so many beautiful things waiting for us to explore! "
She believes that experiencing suffering is indeed the best way to find one's own confidence and passion tension. " Now I have been taking the initiative to explore the unknown, explore the world, and explore myself through various methods. And find the mission of life: guided by love and inspired by spirit, and do my best to do what I want to do in my heart."
In the process of communicating with Shi Hongxia, she could clearly feel that her exploration of the meaning of life and philosophy run through the whole process. She believed that each of us is a floating iceberg, and physical changes in the physical sense are easy to achieve, but spiritual tempering is a subtle expression that is integrated into the bones and blood and then swells. It is the change in thinking, concepts, awareness and character, and the origin of all changes. She no longer ignores her weak parts just because she looks stronger than before. She will stand up to fight fate while accepting weakness, and while thanking the past, she will complete a new transformation.
"Self-discipline" is a recognized impression of Shi Hongxia in the running circle.
Li Shuhua said to her: "The personality is gentle, she looks like the image of a little girl, but she is determined to do things. No matter what emergencies, she can always stick to running, maintain her own rhythm, and be very self-disciplined. Even in normal competitions, she will run very hard."
On this point, Yang Ping also feels the same: "She is usually gentle and humble, but she is domineering when she goes to the arena. As the saying goes: Miss Wen, General of the Warrior! What impressed me most is that in 2018, we met at 20 kilometers and ran 30 kilometers side by side, but when we reached the 50 kilometers supply point, we disappeared. She had already flew over from afar. This year's Ge 16A+ won the runner-up because of poor condition, but she always had a crown Military morale."
Qian Qian was surprised by the contrast shown by her: "She was a very quiet person, but suddenly became a domineering figure in the women's off-road industry. It is said that she ran 100 kilometers, in less than 10 hours, and it was difficult for boys to run to such a level. She breathed in one breath, and there was no pause in the middle."
Yang Liu directly calls her a god-like existence: "Girls who can participate in long-distance cross-country races and can also stand on the platform to win awards are all very cruel roles to themselves. Anyway, I can't do it, and I may not even imagine how she overcomes these, so I can only admire her and give her a knee."
Running made Shi Hongxia successful, allowing her to be seen, and also allowing her to complete the transformation of "self-confirmation". To this end, she also made efforts that ordinary people could not imagine.
In order to achieve her goal, she survived the "wall-hit period" encountered in running training, insomnia, fever, sweating, and heart discomfort; she jumped out of her comfort zone and forced herself to get up early, she actually signed up for another 24-hour online English learning course, got up at 4:00, went to class 4:15-5:15, and went out to run at 5:20, with the purpose of giving herself a chance to save the once frustrated child in her heart. She said that learning English was once the most desperate thing in her heart, and she would be disappointed when she thought about it. She believed that learning English was also an expression of self-affirmation. So with the belief that "everything is rewarding" I believe that running is OK and learning English is OK. So when doing these two things at the same time, the difficulties seemed to double, but she was braver.
Running gave Shi Hongxia courage, confidence and friendship. This courage is her fearful but more awake when she was alone in the darkness and accompanied by the monkey's cry; she said: "I am not afraid of darkness, not afraid of difficulties, not afraid of pain! I just want to do my best, just want to enjoy the euphoria when my body is used to the extreme!" This confidence is when Hong Kong BBQ met the great god I have admired for a long time at the CP point and firmly believed that I was getting closer to my dream; it was a sentence from a runner on the road: Strong girl! This friendship is the last CP point of Ge 16A+. When she passed by the Antai Camp of Jiaotong University, the headlights shot towards her running direction and the cheers of cheering with all her strength! "I think this scene will never be forgotten in my life.”
Below is the transcript of the interview with Mr. Shi Hongxia from Jiu Ahui. About running, growth, Gesai, and each other's achievements, let's take a look:
1. From a young age to a master of running around the world, how did you do it? Is there any special story?
Shi Hongxia: From a mentality point of view, once a novice wins a championship, her heart will double her confidence, such as a super affirmation of her behavior. From then on, she planted the dream of a championship in her life, and she will constantly fight and break through, and work hard to reach the highest podium.
If "winning the championship" is a necessary goal set by people in the competition (people may have many goals set by themselves when participating), personally, as long as the goals are confirmed, I will make extremely serious and serious preparations for the system.
First of all, sow yourself a belief in winning, and aim-oriented will strengthen your action. Next, I will ask outstanding runners who have won the championship for some questions that confuses me, combine their suggestions and guidance, and combine their own characteristics to complete targeted training plans: on the one hand, the specific training content and goals, and on the other hand, make full preparations in terms of mentality, diet and equipment. There is the power of role models to motivate and suggest yourself, and there is strict execution training, always linking with the body, listening to the body's voice, and monitoring the body's state, so that you can reach the best state before the game. I always believe that only by good methods, self-discipline, hard work and consistent can we achieve set goals.
Before participating in the competition, take setbacks and suffering as tests, fight head-on, and work hard sincerely. In the competition, enjoy my moments of luck and happiness, and play well without asking about the results (laughs). If you tell a story, I have read a book called "The Distant Savior". Through running, I found that I was motivating myself to be a better person in my own way. The "unfortunate" in the eyes of ordinary people is often the "luck" that opens the door to fate. During my running training, I was moved by the natural adaptation of my body. As Buddhism says, I learned to observe myself and be grateful to life. It is so powerful that it continuously outputs energy. I have not consumed my will because of pain. I always set out optimistically and always feel that there is still a lot of energy being opened. Just run, just do it, never give up.
2, G15 was appointed as the leader of the Antago 15 of Shanghai Jiaotong University, leading the team members to train and finish the competition. Why did you take on this difficult task at that time? Can you share your thoughts at that time and some impressive details during the process?
Shi Hongxia: The person who walked into the Gobi may have appeared in front of him at some point: on the difficult journey to the west, he had no horses, only strong will, clear belief, unyielding personality and profound knowledge. In order to let more people know about this spirit of unremitting efforts to obtain the true scriptures and never giving up, later generations have provided the protagonist with team members with different personalities to travel west together in the novel, which not only enriches the fun and expression of the story, but also allows people to see more connotations, such as: excellent team consciousness, leadership art, etc. These are the keys to his perfect life, and he is Xuanzang. Gosai is the inheritance and expression of this spirit.
I went to Gesai, and was initially influenced and inspired by our Jiaoda Gesai team leader. "I would rather die in one step to the west than to live in one step!" Once I understand Xuanzang's spirit, the significance of Gosai was clarified. When a person's heart is consistent with the whole team's heart, this matter becomes meaningful! In the Ge Ten game, our goal is to win the championship Red Vest. No matter how many difficulties we encounter, no matter how difficult this road is, we will never waver!
As the leader of Ge 15, I would like to thank the school for its trust and the trust of the Ge team members. This is indeed a challenge to my higher level of personal comprehensive abilities.All the twists and turns experienced during the preparation process of Ge15 have become opportunities for my growth, and I have also gained precious friendship from it, and the saved friendship has become a powerful support for the darkest moments of life.
3. Year after year, you go to the Gobi again and again. For you, what does the Gobi exist? How do you understand Gobi and Gosai?
Shi Hongxia: When facing nature, humans are weak. When facing the Gobi Desert, the harsh environment is still tense, but it is no longer the endless fear caused by ignorance. If we look up at the starry sky, we will be shocked by the vast dark, faint but beautiful starlight, which is a realm that we know very little. Our brain and mind are also in this field. Consciousness is something we can see and make decisions. It is like a slim beam of light hitting the dark and empty unconscious. Where it can be seen is no longer so terrible and out of control.
Walking into the Gobi Desert and participating in the Gospel allowed me, the once weak nerd, to grow up quickly and gain a lot. I often feel my whole body shining and full of vitality! We must not forget the comrades who "walking through the vast Gobi Desert, they are all sisters and brothers" together, and the teamwork that works hard for a dream together. Absolute trust and trust are the most precious insights in life!
If, please ask more about what else can you gain? What else is there besides the arduous journey of 130KM that allows us to see our fighting spirit and passion? My answer must be: In the arduous competition, I became more real, more honest and brave when facing myself! Putting down your mask and being the real one is a kind of courage; facing inner fear and anxiety calmly, and giving full trust to those who are not good at dealing with it is also a kind of courage! Why become brave? In addition to gradually becoming more resolute and courageous, it is closely related to the absolute tolerance and sense of security given by this outstanding team. Under the combined effect of the two factors, I have the courage to face the harsh environment, numbness and lack of inner self!
Shi Hongxia: After Gesai comes back, he may suddenly ask himself one day: Is this still the same me as before? If there is room for dream creation in this world, the Gobi Desert is indeed one. Who doesn't dream? No. With enough time and full space, our feet and souls trample on the same land. With teamwork and mutual encouragement, we no longer avoid or escape from suffering, face our cowardice and laziness bravely, and complete our original aspirations and mission together. People who want to understand themselves have learned to take their dreams seriously!
In the unpredictable wind and rain Gobi, you will feel insignificant and in awe! At the same time, you will also be grateful for the beauty of our daily lives and the preciousness of our current experience! Such discoveries allow us to focus on excellence and perfection without distraction. From behavior to cognition, from body to soul, there is a transformation. It seems that a long time of distress has broken through at this moment, turning into a cocoon into a butterfly, flying bravely. We are our own kings, "Just do it!" I truly feel that hard work will bring joy.
Some people say that meeting sex or love is not uncommon. What is commendable is meeting understanding. Here, we may meet like-minded friends, souls as independent and interesting as you, and inadvertently lit up each other's darkest nights and become a spark that warms others' shiny and heats up. Your energy is beyond your imagination.
There is no narrow generalization on the road of Gosai. I believe that exists is reasonable ; there is no absolute requirement, sincerely accept everyone's true status and expression. Through practice and correct cognition, everyone's teammates who share the joys and sorrows along the way are also your most important partner in your future life. By working with others, we have learned to trust and feel the most sincere and beautiful feelings and links between people.The understanding of the meaning of life is deeper, allowing us to try various different things and have a colorful life with more confidence.
When after experiencing transformation, who doesn’t want to share all this and make more people better? The unity of knowledge and action lies in every inch of land you step on.
5. You have always been a serious runner who insists on scientific training. How do you view running? What does running mean to you?
Shi Hongxia: "Let me leave my heart outside the world and get the energy among the mountains and rivers" can describe my happy mood when I run. In recent years, I have become increasingly aware that the process of training and competition can give you a glimpse of life. Highs and lows, good times and setbacks allow people to experience the taste of life in a short period of time, expand their knowledge and accumulate themselves. Running is becoming an indispensable habit in more and more people's lives.
With continuous growth and progress, we may feel an all-round feeling: we firmly believe that if we desire a dream from the bottom of our hearts, it will definitely come true! Running is a process of achieving results entirely on one's own perseverance and down-to-earth. This feature has extraordinary significance for everyone who participates seriously. The fairness and transparency it represents makes people's desire for dreams accessible, makes people understand that through hard work, build self-confidence in their mentality, and a positive cycle! This is not only a recognition of your choices and efforts, but also a proof of gradually becoming stronger in the process of striving for your dreams!
I always think of myself as a positive lonely person. Loneliness is not a negative concept, but a positive experience. In my opinion, the lonely man is a real warrior, alone but bravely moving towards the distance. When you are alone, you will always feel ashamed, retreat and cultivate virtue, and think about your mistakes in your door. No matter how busy you are, give yourself time to think about the direction of life and then take action. Tolerate what others cannot tolerate, and to do what others cannot do. The work of others is the beauty of adults. Running is my way of practicing, and I learn to be responsible for my life through running. I like this simple lifestyle.
Shi Hongxia: No respect for nature and life will make me scared; worrying about hardship and being unable to improve will make me scared; rising a false mind and forgetting the original will make me scared.
Because of running, I have been to many places, including bustling cities and vast mountains and rivers. A painting I always remember reading was a poem drawn by Mr. Feng Zikai under the pseudonym of a school child. There is a sentence that is deeply memorable, and I share it with you, "Waiting and gargling insects and ants is also protecting life." I think green mountains and clear waters are not only gold and silver mountains, but also our home where we are happy to live. Everyone should protect it well.
The living environment of these people when we were young was too hard, and we were always running around to live a good life. There is always a voice in our hearts: you shouldn’t just stay in your comfort zone, you should run and challenge, experience your own struggles, and don’t be afraid of the harsh and harsh environment. This is the life you should have! The turbulence seemed to be brought from my bones and blood. I feel very ashamed and always think that only enduring hardships is a normal day to fight against my laziness. I am also lazy and hate labor, but this is too terrible. This makes me feel no sense of landing and no real sense of security.
The age of simplicity makes me often sigh at the preciousness of time. After experiencing various stages of life, I understand more clearly that the only way to fight the passage of time is to move forward bravely on the road. Don’t be greedy for fame, do things differently, and don’t be attached to gaining and losing, just be yourself.
7. If you want to say something to the majority of runners, what do you want to share most?
Shi Hongxia: We can't live as a movie, but at least it's worth the trip.
"Tenderness and violence, loyalty and betrayal are often awe, even faith in extreme sports.That is to say, the point where you will die if you lose balance in extreme challenges, and it also means that you will seek your own meaning of survival in your life. Maybe not everyone uses the courage to explore the world, but there are always people who see themselves in the world. ”
——" The Extreme Thieves "
May more people observe the world truthfully and achieve true freedom and peace.
Source: Jiu Ahui
