The Standard Chartered Marathon 2022 was postponed from October last year to today (12th) due to the new crown epidemic. 37,000 runners signed up to participate, and many of them arrived more than an hour earlier to warm up.
Some participants pointed out that although the relative humidity is close to 100% today, the breeze has a hint of coolness, so he thinks today's weather is suitable for long-distance running.
Some runners interviewed were happy about the resumption of the race this year. Mr. Lin, who has participated in the Standard Chartered Marathon for the 19th time, said that he had participated in marathons in Japan and Taiwan before, but he always liked the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. It should be supported."
▼February 12 Standard Chartered Marathon Runners Warm Up▼
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The Standard Chartered Marathon 10km race starts at 5:45 in the morning, with the Eastern District Corridor as the starting point and the finishing point at Victoria Park. There is also a public cheering area nearby.
The night was quiet and the sky was still dark. After a large number of athletes arrived in Victoria Park, they immediately raced against time to stretch and warm up. Some of them even prepared transparent raincoats.
The Observatory's weather report shows that the temperature at the Observatory's headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui this morning is 18.8 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity is 95%.
The astronomical forecast has a maximum temperature of 24 degrees today, mostly cloudy and foggy.
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middle aged runner's warm pack
However, in February, the weather in Hong Kong is humid and warm, and some players interviewed said that the temperature is quite comfortable.
Among them, Mr. Zheng, who is over 50 years old, participated in Zama for the third time. Although the relative humidity is close to 100% today, the breeze is slightly cool, so he thinks the weather today is suitable for long-distance running.
"It's comfortable for me, better than the heat of the year before last."
But he said that due to his growing age, he is only participating today to get a taste of running in the Eastern Corridor.
However, he pointed out that due to the early game time, which affected the biological clock, he said frankly, "I will not run to the end."
"If you warm up enough, the rain won't be a problem!"
He said that he has been looking forward to the resumption of the event for a long time. He thinks it is a rare event in Hong Kong, and he hopes to participate in it every year in the future.
Last year, the Western Harbor Crossing route was more strenuous and the 10km runner aimed to complete it in 43 minutes
Mr. Li, who has been running for nine years, participated in the sixth time to participate in Zama. His wife and son also came to the scene to accompany and cheer.
He said that today's weather is humid and cool, which is suitable for the 10-kilometer race. He thinks it was more difficult to pass through the Western Crossing last year.
Although Zama was closed during the epidemic, he still insisted on practicing once a week, and his goal was increased from 45 minutes to 43 minutes. "I challenge myself every year."
Mr. Li, who has been running for nine years, participated in the 10-kilometer race for the sixth time, and his goal was raised from 45 minutes to 43 minutes.
(Photo by Ouyang Dehao)
The 19th time to participate in the runner: Hong Kong racing department should support
Although the half-marathon and full-marathon start time is at 5:45 and 6:00, but before 4:30, runners have arrived at the starting point from Nathan Road Middle Road to Praya Road to warm up. By 5:00 am The warm-up area is already full of runners.
Runner Mr. Lin has participated in the Standard Chartered Marathon for the 19th time, and this year he also participated in the whole marathon.
He is very happy to finally hold a marathon in Hong Kong after more than a year. He said that he has participated in marathons in Japan and Taiwan in the past, but he always prefers the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon.
Hong Kong people should support the competitions in Hong Kong, expecting that their continuous improvement will be more attractive than other overseas competitions.
Mr. Lin, the runner who participated in the Standard Chartered Marathon for the 19th time
He thinks that the weather is relatively humid today, which is a big challenge for previous runners. In addition, there is a certain degree of inconvenience because there is no luggage storage arrangement, because there are many things to carry with you. "If you go out wearing a jacket, you can put it in Go online first after storing your luggage, and it’s freezing when you walk out along the road.”
It is the 19th time for Mr. Lim to participate in the Standard Chartered Marathon, and this year he will also participate in the whole marathon.
(Photo by Xia Jialang)
"Accidentally" entered the half-size challenge group Ms. Cai: It's so fun to run together as a group
Ms. Cai, who participated in the marathon for the second time, described that she "accidentally" entered the half-size challenge group this time, "I never thought about it, and I can't run fast." However, she also expressed confidence in today's competition "Be careful, practice drinking more water and you'll be fine." She was happy that Zama could do it again, "I'm so happy to be able to run this route together as a group."
Ms. Cai from the half-size challenge group is very happy that Zama can resume.
(Photo by Ma Weijie)
▼The Standard Chartered Marathon will resume on October 24, 2021▼
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