A celebratory seafood buffet at the Yantai Marathon finish line dissolved into a scrum as runners grabbed scallops and packed bags, with one table collapsing. Organizers apologized and pledged to stagger cooking batches.
A former nurse named Zhang Shuihua has become a viral running sensation in China after clocking a marathon time of two hours and 29 minutes, close to Asian Games podium pace. Her unlikely career change is sparking debate about talent, amateur sport and the price of chasing a dream.
A Chinese tech blog explains why post-run stretching and recovery decide whether you keep running or quit. The advice is simple, cheap and aimed at beginners who gasp after two minutes.
Zhao Liang, a well-known amateur runner in Liaoning province, died on September 18 at age 43. His death has sparked discussion across China about whether daily running truly guarantees heart health.
Once a nation of cyclists, China has embraced running marathons with unprecedented enthusiasm, creating one of the world's largest and most vibrant running communities.
From mega-city marathons with lottery entry to trail races in the mountains, tens of millions of Chinese runners have turned weekend racing into a national pastime.
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