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Five years ago, I asked you what a marathon is, you might say it is a long-distance running competition; if you ask you again, will the answer be that simple?
no! Now, marathons have almost become the most popular national sport, synonymous with running, photos posted by friends in the circle of friends, and a symbol of a high-end, atmospheric and high-end life!
Haven't you started running a marathon yet? But who doesn’t have two pairs of running shoes at home? Who else doesn’t need the running app yet? Who else has never run around the park twice and then take a selfie or a Weibo post? Have you never eaten pork and you haven't seen pigs running? Hey, wait, this statement doesn't seem to be appropriate here.
In short, you must have two friends around you, either running a marathon or preparing to run a marathon. So, for a tall bigger, for the boat of friendship not to capsize, and for the chatting happily, you should know these:
How far is a marathon? How did the marathon come about?
Although many people may have heard of the following short story, do you know that the marathon is a place name in Greece? Do you know that the marathon is not 42 kilometers, but an exact distance of 42.193?
Let’s start from 490 BC. (High school history teacher speaks seriously)
At that time, Persians and Athenians fought on the seashore of marathon in ancient Greece, which is the legendary Hippolar War. In the end, the Athenians won the victory in anti-aggression, and soldier Fidipitz couldn't wait to tell the good news to the people of his hometown.
But there was no car at that time, so he ran back desperately. When he arrived at Athens, he was exhausted, but he still shouted excitedly: "Happy, Athenians, we won!" After that, he fell to the ground, exhausted.
, and the total distance Fidipitz has traveled is 42.193 kilometers.
1896, 120 years ago, the first Olympic Games was held. In order to commemorate Fidipitz, the Games set up the marathon event and used 42.193 as the distance for marathon racing.
What is the World Marathon Grand Slam? What is the most popular place to go?
World Marathon Grand Slam currently includes the Boston Marathon, London Marathon, Berlin Marathon, Chicago Marathon, New York Marathon, and Tokyo Marathon, which is a tour event.
Once you jump into the "horse-running" pit, running a Grand Slam will become a top pursuit.
Boston Marathon is the first city marathon in history. It is famous for its strict BQ (standard results) and ranks first in the Slam event. It is usually held on the 3rd Monday in April.
Tokyo Marathon is the only Grand Slam event in Asia. The time is usually on the third Sunday in February.
London Marathon, ranked the best in the Grand Slam with a one-sixth probability, and is the most difficult marathon to register for. It is usually held in late April.
Berlin Marathon, due to its flat track and extremely suitable weather and temperature, ranked first among the Grand Slam PB (personal best results) events, and has always maintained the fastest results record of the six Grand Slams. Usually you go in late September.
The track of the Chicago Marathon is a circular route, building its position in the world marathon with excellent event management and thoughtful care for ordinary athletes. It is usually held in mid-October.
The final Grand Slam event of the New York Marathon every year is like a world marathon annual party. The competition process is rich, the track is beautiful, the people are having fun together, and equality and freedom, allowing people to experience the whole of the marathon here. It is usually held in early November.
How to participate in a marathon, especially when going abroad?
First of all, you have to know what competitions are there. In addition to the marathon grand slam mentioned above, many places will hold marathons with their own characteristics, enjoying the scenery while running. The two-in-one sports and tourism cannot be better.
If you want to know more global marathon events, please click the link ↓↓
If you still don’t have fun, you will also have two websites for reference:
One is the “Official Website of the International Marathon and Long-distance Running Association” that AIMS has 350 long-distance running events in more than 100 countries and regions registered in this organization, basically covering all marathons around the world.
The website of the event page is:
http://aimsworldrunning.org/Calendar.htm#currenttml3
The other is the official website of the IAAF. The event information is also rich. The website is: http://www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-label-road-races
What should I pay attention to when participating in a marathon?
a. Don't miss the registration time. The registration time for marathons is usually long in advance, especially for Grand Slam events. The registration date is often one year in advance and requires a lottery draw. It is recommended to log in to the official website regularly to check it out and do not miss the date.
b. Plan your itinerary in advance. After registering successfully, you must book air tickets and hotels in advance. Not to mention the shortage of air tickets and hotel rooms during the event. If you are traveling far away countries, booking in advance can save a lot of money.
c Of course, you need a visa to go abroad. Because the time it takes to apply for a visa in different countries is different, it is recommended that runners go to the embassy at least one month in advance to apply for it. If you have not applied for a passport, you need to apply for it in advance. The process is not complicated.
d. Simple sports equipment. It is best to bring two pairs of running shoes to prevent rainy days or emergencies from being used. It is best to carry the competition shoes on your back to avoid being lost or crushed during shipping. Bring the competition T-shirts you are used to wearing, not every competition will be given a competition uniform.
e. Enough energy. Prepare supplies for energy glue, salt pills and other competitions. Of course, most foreign competitions will be sufficient.
f. Do your homework more on the map. Check the location and starting and ending location of the equipment, as well as traffic information. The starting point and end point of the horse racing may not be the same place. After running a race, maybe the whole city will be out of the city!
g. Plan your play plan. After all, you have to run dozens of kilometers and don’t be too tired. It is recommended to play as much as you want after the race. Although experienced runners say that they can’t play anymore.
h. Don’t forget to post to Moments! It is best to learn about the local humanities and history in advance and practice selfie postures more. The runner said that the photos taken when running are ugly, and some have to pay to download them, so it’s better to use a selfie stick to take a Chinese selfie before running!
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