Xin Zhai

It was early spring in City Y at this time, and the sea breeze was less harsh and more gentle.On Saturday afternoon, the Horse Association organized a 30k school run.Go north from Xiaoou Road in the east, go south around the North Street of the dormitory area, and run along Jingxiu Road and Pingzhai Road. It is 8 kilometers.

After going through the limit state for a while, Ye Li felt a lot lighter when he ran to the last lap.At five o'clock the radio station started playing music, and Liu Na's voice echoed throughout the campus.

"Play "Don't Cry, My Favorite Person" by Zheng Zhihua, I hope everyone likes it."

Ye Li fell a short distance in the middle section, and caught up a little in the last lap. In short, the first 30k run was smooth, which gave him a lot of confidence.Accompanied by singing and spring scenery, this marathon, which ordinary people feel painful, is a way to relax the body and mind for Ye Li.

Such a training volume of more than 50k a week caused his food intake to increase greatly.Occasionally, when Teacher Xiao didn't have dinner with Tong Yan at night, Ye Li asked him to go to the cafeteria to eat together.Tong Yan laughed that he ate more than pigs, and it turned out that he was for the poor.Not only does he eat a lot, but he also has to pay attention to the combination of his diet and eat enough high-quality protein and carbohydrates.Even though he ate like this, Ye Li lost weight day by day, and gradually became the shape of a typical long-distance runner.

Not to mention Lin Li's lordosis and back curl, her abdomen is flat, and after a strict diet, even the vest line is faintly visible.Sometimes she gets so hot from running that she takes off her top T-shirt and wears only a sports bra and gym shorts.Then everyone's eyes on the playground were glued to her.Originally, Lin Li was very famous in the department, but in the past two months, more boys came to the lab to chat with her.This Lin Li is a generous and forthright girl, with the attitude of not rejecting anyone who comes.

That day Ye Li and Lin Li finished their run and went back to the department building together.As soon as the two stretched their legs on the table, Xue Xu from the optics institute next door came in.

"My God, the room is full of spring."

Lin Li pressed her legs and said, "You came here so often in spring, so you won't leave in summer?"

Xue Xu is also a thick-skinned guy, he grinned: "Hey, that's a good idea, I want to change my tutor, I want to follow Teacher Tong."

"Why are you following me?" Tong Yan just walked to the door and asked into the room.

"Teacher Tong, don't pay attention to him," Lin Li glared at Xue Xu, and asked Tong Yan, "Is there any news about the admission result?"

"No, wait a little longer." Tong Yan said as he walked in, looked at Lin Li and Ye Li, "What's the situation with you two? He's okay, you girl, what are you doing?" As he spoke, he grabbed Lin Li's coat on the table and threw it to her.

Lin Li said while wearing it: "What's the matter, they are all dressed like this! You have never seen runners or fitness people dressed like this."

Ye Li quietly hid aside, without saying a word.Tong Yan turned to look at him: "The information you sent me has to be changed."

Ye Li only wanted to quickly put on his pants, and promised, "Okay, I'll find you later."

"Teacher Tong, you must come to the marathon next Sunday."

"Next Sunday?"

"That's right, our school has registered more than 100 full marathons, and there are more than 40 in the department including half marathons and full marathons."

This marathon is the one with the largest number of applicants in University A.The Department of Automation has registered 9 people for the whole horse, and more than 30 for the half-marathon. In addition, many people participated in the 10k short-distance run.Each department has service personnel to provide logistical support for the contestants. It can be said to be a massive collective activity.

Even so, Ye Li knew that Tong Yan probably wouldn't go.One is that even if there are teachers, most of them are from the logistics or physical education group.The second is that there are many things for children to perform, if their class activities may still be possible.

"Oh," Tong Yan hesitated, "Let me see if there is something wrong."

This year was supposed to be a warm spring, but it turned out to be raining on the day of the competition.The entire city of Y was immersed in misty and cold water vapor.

This kind of weather is the most annoying. Usually after running for two hours, clothes and shoes will be soaked.Ye Li is not afraid of the cold, he hates sunny days full of sunshine.The slightly cool feeling made him a little excited.

The starting point is on one of the largest squares in the center of Y City.Ye Li arrived at the starting point with the participating students.The surrounding crowds were crowded, and the contestants lined up in front of several temporary public toilets waiting to use the toilet.A row of half-drunk Red Bulls stood on the curb.

Because it was cloudy, it was not bright until we set off.The street lights were still on, and there was rain under the lights.

When we set off at 7:[-], there were so many people that Ye Li had to keep his pace.When passing by the sculpture in the center of the square, many contestants stopped to take pictures in front of it.

For the first ten kilometers, Ye Li kept pace with Lin Li and a few horse association runners.When they arrived at the supply station ten kilometers away, Ye Li saw the purple school flag at a glance.

Ten kilometers is the first supply station, which is tens of meters long.The road was lined with crowds watching the game.In addition to the unified supply of the organizing committee, large enterprises, organizations, schools, etc. have their own people guarding here.Small tables are stocked with mineral water, sports drinks, hydrating sponges, and even chocolate-covered bananas.

Ye Li ran close to the supply station and saw a few familiar faces from the department's student union.He just ran to a state of excitement, sweating slightly, and all parts were functioning well, so he picked up a glass of water, took two sips, and threw it away.

After running out of the supply station, there were a lot fewer people.The rain gradually became heavier, Ye Li's hair stuck to his forehead, and the rainwater flowed into his eyes, making him very uncomfortable.He took out a prepared headband from his pocket and put it on his head. At 15 kilometers, Ye Li looked at his watch, it was 10 minutes to nine.

All the people in the Horse Association are trained precisely and run strictly according to their own pace.Ye Li is doing well today.After running about 18 kilometers, Lin Li couldn't keep up with him.

"You go first."

Ye Li has improved at a speed visible to the naked eye since he started running.In the beginning, he fell behind Lin Li, but later on he was at the same speed as her. Unexpectedly, today, Lin Li couldn't keep up with him.

"Then I'll go first, Senior Sister." Ye Li turned around and shouted, "See you at the end."

Lin Li ran the whole marathon last year, but her results were mediocre.This is Ye Li's first time running, whether he can run the whole distance is actually unknown.If you rush too fast at the beginning, there are many people who are weak and give up halfway, not to mention sudden sprains, cramps and other accidents.

In short, for amateur runners, in addition to scientific training, tenacious perseverance, and years of time investment, sometimes a little luck is required to complete a full marathon.

42.195 is a very attractive number.To step on it is enough for a person to be proud for a long time.

As soon as he ran to the 20-kilometer supply station, Ye Li heard Pu Liang calling him from the side of the road.

"Ye Li, drink some water." Pu Liang handed him a bottle of water, "I just saw a lot of people in our school, it's amazing."

Ye Li was a little thirsty, drank half of the bottle, panted and asked, "Who's here?"

Today's marathon school has been advertised for a long time.Because it took a long time and he was not at school, Ye Li was embarrassed to let everyone watch his game.But Pu Liang said long ago that he would come to cheer him on.

"Everyone in the dormitory is here, but they came out later than me. They may be at the supply station at the back. Come on."

"Yeah." Ye Li handed him the remaining bottle, "Let's go."

"I'll wait for you at the finish line?" Pu Liang followed him and slipped forward.

"Well, you go by car."

After running out again, there are only more professional players left on the road.Ye Li was drenched from top to bottom, and he couldn't tell whether it was sweat or rain.

As soon as the 25-kilometer sign passed, Ye Li gradually felt tired.The shoes on the feet have absorbed enough water and become extremely heavy.The socks are also cold and wet at the moment, and it is very uncomfortable to run.

From time to time, there are medical vehicles parked on the side of the road, and there are also shuttle buses provided by the organizing committee, which can directly reach the destination.

There was a slight slope in the next section of the road, and the speed of the players all slowed down.Ye Li didn't dare to stop, so he slowed down and ran forward.Unexpectedly, going forward, there is an overpass with a steep slope, and the players have to climb up to it.

Climbing hills is the thing that long-distance runners fear most, because it consumes too much energy.Originally, during long-distance running, for people with good cardiopulmonary function, fatigue is mostly a slow process of invading the body.But when he climbed the overpass, Ye Li's thighs were already sore, and he had to pull back when going downhill.After running over the overpass, he felt that his blood tank was empty, and all the joints in his body were aching.

The exhaustion came later than expected, but quickly and completely, like a tornado.

He saw the 30-kilometer supply station from a distance, gritted his teeth and ran over to find the school flag.

There is a horse association teacher standing under the banner of the school. Due to physical reasons, he did not participate in the competition today and only does logistics.Seeing Ye Li's appearance, he asked, "Is it okay?"

Ye Li stopped and stretched his waist, he couldn't speak smoothly: "There was a slope just now, but it's gone after a while."

"30 kilometers, the most difficult section, just do your best." He said and handed him water and chocolate.

Ye Li felt that his stomach was completely empty right now, so he ate two pieces of chocolate, drank some water, and dragged forward again.

After running out for a while, his heart skipped a beat, and he found himself out of breath.

This kind of situation usually occurs at the beginning of long-distance running, and it is a slight spasm caused by the body not adapting to the rhythm of long-distance running.This kind of situation would not happen to Ye Li usually, but it did happen at this moment.

Pain in the lower left side of the body.He had no choice but to slow down, breathe as evenly as possible, and slowly wait for his body to adjust itself.

There are distance signs every kilometer along the road.Every time Ye Li came to a sign, he told himself to run another kilometer, so he endured another four kilometers, but he still didn't get better.

After that overpass, people kept stopping on the road.

The idea of ​​giving up appeared in Ye Li's mind.And once it shows up, it won't go away.

The 35-kilometer supply station was right in front of him, so he decided to run there, at least he could drink water and eat after resting.

He ran to the supply station, gasping for breath with his waist thrust in, and he didn't even have the strength to find an acquaintance.

"Ye Li, how are you? You're awesome!" Su Xiaoqian actually ran over at this moment.

"No... I can't run down anymore." Ye Li clutched the lower left side of his body, the place was really painful.

"Then take a break and run again?"

Ye Li thought, he won't be able to run after a while, but he doesn't have the energy to talk to Su Xiaoqian right now.

Su Xiaoqian asked again: "Isn't it only 7 kilometers ahead?"

35 kilometers is the gate of hell for the marathon, and countless people give up here.This final 7km is sometimes the curse of amateurs.

Su Xiaoqian looked around, and many people stopped here.

"Then, then you'd better stop running, it's already great." Su Xiaoqian comforted him seeing his face turned pale.

Ye Li asked, "Did you see Lin Li?"

"No, I saw a few senior brothers passing by."

Ye Li nodded, wondering where Lin Li was behind him, and whether he was still running.

"Let's take a ferry to the finish line? Shi Jingchen is waiting for you at the finish line, and Pu Liang has also gone to the finish line. Teacher Tong is also here."