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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