The Shanghai Marathon 2018

Our company chairman Mr. Zhou Lingfeng started running full marathons in Ningbo, it was the summer of 2015 and he felt very tired running the Marathon – and almost lost his way.  When he finally arrived in the finish line, he made a decision to find out how to overcome this obstacle and excel in running full marathons.

Earlier this week in the Shanghai International Marathon 2018.11.18, running in the rain he managed to get a great time in the over 50s category: 03:44:08. It was the first time he participated in the Shanghai International marathon because its hard to qualify – all applications are checked.  As a reqular marathon runner over the past few years, he managed to get approved.  Another one of our runners, Hark did not get a place.

After running a lot of marathons, he wanted to share his experience with us in running as it could help us in many ways.  He bought 50 books “Das Grosse Laufbuch”, to give to people within our company as a way to encourage us to run more and also understand how to run.

“Das Grosse Laufbuch “allowed him to run and take his running to the next level, he hopes that with these books, it can also help the people within the company that want to run, to learn and also take themselves up to another level in fitness, running and in life.

The Hangzhou Marathon & GH Forwarding

 

Hangzhou is a beautiful city and also the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang Province in East China.  It’s located at the head of Hangzhou Bay which separates Shanghai and Ningbo.

If you ever get the chance, you should definitely visit this beautiful city.  I myself have had the chance to visit on several occasions back when I used to live in Shanghai.  I would compare it to Lake Windermere in northwest, England, but only being around half the size.

However, the surroundings cannot be compared, which is also why it is one of the top ten scenic areas in China.  Its also listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2011.  From the pictures above, I’m sure you can begin to imagine why.

Last weekend, the 32nd Hangzhou Marathon was held – yes it began all the way back in 1987.  It is the second longest marathon race in Chinese history and it’s considered as a world-class Marathon recognised by the Chinese Athletic Association and the Association of International Marathon and Road Races.

We had 3 people registered for the race each in a different race category, 5k couples run, half marathon and the full marathon.

So it started on a cool and foggy morning, but everyone was raring to go!

Hark, our half marathon runner was captured going strong.

Our company chairman, Mr. Zhou Lingfeng, running strong full marathons in his mid-50s.

He was also captured looking pretty relaxed during the run.  Both he and Hark are seasoned marathon runners.  Mr. Zhou this year broke through the sub 4hr full marathon running mark and he also did so this time.

A special mention should go to Elien though, he ran with his wife in what was his 3rd ever competitive 5k run.  Over the years I’ve tried to get him running, even 2 or 3k, but never succeeded.  What he needed wasn’t a push from me, it was a push from his wife 🙂

Well done to everyone!  We continue to try and promote health and fitness within our company and I’m sure there will be another run soon!

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