Rebirth 2004: I can make money by writing.

"Brother Qiang, come on!"

"Hao Qiang, come on!"

April 1, 2023, happens to be a Sunday.

Yuecheng welcomed the annual half marathon event.

The starting and ending points of the race are both located at Tianhe Sports Center. The registration fee is 100 yuan. The track offers beautiful views of the Pearl River, attracting the participation of many running enthusiasts.

After Hao Qiang learned that many employees were willing to participate in the competition, he decisively instructed the Human Resources Department to contact the organizer and secured 100 places at one time. He also participated in the competition himself.

Early that morning, nearly 20,000 athletes gathered at the stadium.

At the beginning of the game, Hao Qiang maintained a steady pace and gradually increased his speed after his body had fully adapted.

Although he insists on exercising on weekdays, he does not do special training for long-distance running.

However, Hao Qiang has some professional knowledge and made sufficient preparations before the game, including sufficient warm-up and energy replenishment.

Hao Qiang participated in the competition wearing a T-shirt specially made by the company, with the slogan of the future motorcycle printed on the back, "Control the future, enjoy the present", which was obviously intended to promote the company's products.

When Hao Qiang's classmates and employees knew that he was participating in the half marathon, they all came to support him or participate together, thinking that "participation is the most important thing."

The competition has been going on for two minutes, and the cheers are constantly motivating the players to move forward.

On both sides of the track, student volunteers from Sun Yat-sen University were full of enthusiasm. When they saw Hao Qiang participating in the competition, they cheered even more enthusiastically.

After running three kilometers, Hao Qiang noticed that the number of runners around him was gradually decreasing, so he seized the opportunity and started to speed up.

His endurance attribute value reached 20, which was much higher than that of an ordinary adult and was already at a professional level.

However, even if the attributes are reached, without special training, how much one can perform depends on one's personal level.

The half marathon distance is 21.0975 kilometers, and the men's world record is 58 minutes and 18 seconds.

Unfortunately, no one in Asia ran under an hour.

In the industry, men who can finish a race between 1 hour and 1 hour and 3 minutes are considered professional masters and often win championships in open tournaments.

However, if the prize money of the event is generous, it will often attract professional foreign players to participate, and domestic professional players often find it difficult to catch up.

1 hour and 3 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes is the entry-level professional level.

If you can run under 1 hour and 5 minutes in the open competition, you have a chance of finishing in the top ten.

1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes is an amateur god level. Even if you are not a professional athlete, it is very impressive to reach this level through training.

1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes is the amateur talent level, which is quite difficult.

1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 6 minutes is the entry-level amateur level, which is also the level of most amateur runners.

For office workers, it is quite difficult to finish the race within two hours.

After five kilometers, Hao Qiang had jumped into the top 100.

At the beginning of the competition, he found it difficult to break through quickly due to the large number of participants.

The media reporters keenly captured Hao Qiang's figure and immediately instructed the photographer to point the camera at him.

As the race progressed, especially as there were fewer people around, it was easier to break through. Hao Qiang ran more easily and gradually entered his best form.

Sweat slid down his forehead, and the surrounding scenery seemed to be rapidly receding, but Hao Qiang's eyes were always firmly looking forward.

At 10 kilometers, Hao Qiang was already in the top 20, but he began to feel a little tired and his thigh muscles were slightly sore.

When passing by the supply station, Hao Qiang quickly grabbed a glass of water and drank it while running.

The cool liquid slid down his throat, and he threw the empty cup accurately into a trash can on the side of the road.

After 15 kilometers, the test really began.

Hao Qiang could feel his steps becoming heavier and his breathing becoming a little faster.

He himself doesn't know what place he is currently in, but he can see that there are still a few players ahead of him.

Further away, there seemed to be two foreign players.

"Hao Qiang, come on!"

"Boss Hao, come on!"

"Holy crap, it's Hao Qiang, he runs really fast, he's at a professional level!"

The audience along the way were surprised to find that Hao Qiang was running in the front at an amazing speed, and they all cheered for him.

Those young women, seeing such a handsome, muscular, and enduring man, just wonder what his endurance is like in some aspects.

Well, the staying power and punch are certainly great.

Hao Qiang didn't know what others were thinking. He continued to maintain a steady pace. In the last kilometer sprint, he gritted his teeth, mobilized all his strength, and rushed past two players before the finish line.

"1 hour, 05 minutes, and 35 seconds!"

Hao Qiang bent down tiredly, supported his hands on his knees, and gasped for breath. He glanced at his watch.

He was very satisfied with this result.

People around him congratulated him one after another. A female college student volunteer said excitedly:

"Brother Qiang, that's amazing! You're ninth."

At the finish line, Hao Qiang took the medal from the staff.

At the same time, he learned the results of other players: the first and second places were both won by Kenyan players, and the fastest time was an astonishing 1 hour 02 minutes 45 seconds.

The results of the fourth to eighth place were almost the same, all between 1 hour 04 minutes and 1 hour 05 minutes.

Hao Qiang secretly calculated that if he wanted to run under 1 hour and 03 minutes, his physical attribute might need to be increased to 23.

However, if you increase your endurance training, maybe 22 will be enough.

But if he wants to win an international long-distance running competition, he estimates that his physical attribute must reach 25 or above.

This competition not only gave Hao Qiang a clearer understanding of his own endurance, but also made him feel that this kind of endurance competition was quite exciting.

It’s great to be young, because when you get old you can’t run anymore.

As soon as Hao Qiang received the medal, a sharp media reporter quickly approached and started an interview.

"Mr. Hao, congratulations on winning ninth place!

Do you have a regular exercise habit?" the reporter asked enthusiastically.

Hao Qiang smiled slightly, took a big sip of water, recalled the time when he exercised with Qiu Yuqing and Han Qingying, and nodded slightly.

"So, how long do you usually exercise?" the reporter asked.

"About an hour each time." Hao Qiang answered truthfully.

The reporter continued, "Oh, that's quite a long time. Do you think you're a talented player?"

“I don’t think I’m a natural talent.

In fact, those who run faster may not even bother to participate.

As for my performance…” Hao Qiang added humorously, “As long as I keep exercising for a few years, I’ll have legs.”

"Oh? Just having legs is enough?

Are you referring to long legs?" The reporter made a joke.

Hao Qiang chuckled and said, "Haha, that's what you said."

Then, his expression turned serious, "But honestly, I always believe in one thing: the harder you work, the luckier you will be.

Of course, the ultimate goal of exercise is to maintain good health.”

Hao Qiang answered a few questions and then said he was too tired to answer any more.

At this time, his exclusive bodyguards Wang Kun and Chen Gang were waiting not far away in a Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Hao Qiang slid gracefully into the back seat, then stretched his body and closed his eyes to rest.

Wang Kun couldn't help but exclaimed in admiration: "Boss, you are amazing. You actually came in ninth!"

Chen Gang also agreed: "Yes, if I were to participate in the race, I would be lucky if I could finish it within two hours."

Hao Qiang smiled slightly and signaled A Kun to set off.

After a while, the Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly drove away from the scene.

Two hours later, the report of the media reporter who interviewed Hao Qiang appeared on the Wangyi platform.

Top 10 in the Half Marathon: Hao Qiang Says All You Need Is Legs

The report said: "In the Yuecheng Half Marathon held today, well-known entrepreneur Hao Qiang, with his long legs, won ninth place with an amazing time of 1 hour 05 minutes 35 seconds.

For those familiar with long-distance running, this result has reached the level of professional athletes.

You know, even professional players may not be able to run under this time.

Hao Qiang stood out from the amateur runners with his superior physique and extraordinary perseverance, which was truly impressive... When the author interviewed Hao Qiang at that time, he said humorously: "To win awards for running a half marathon, all you need to do is keep exercising for a few years and have good legs."

Admittedly, this is easier said than done.

It is not easy to persist in doing something for several years.

But as Hao Qiang said, the harder you work, the luckier you will be.

This sentence not only reveals the secret of his success, but also points us in the direction of pursuing excellence.

His experience is undoubtedly an inspiration and encouragement to all those who seek progress.”

This report quickly sparked heated discussions on the Internet platform. No one expected that Hao Qiang was so good at long-distance running.

I originally thought that he was more "literary".

"Hao Qiang is awesome! It's true that the more successful a person is, the harder they work."

"He's so successful, yet he still works so hard. How can ordinary people survive?"

“It seems difficult, but it’s actually not easy at all.”

"He said as long as I keep practicing for a few years, I think I'll be lucky if I can stick with it for a few days. Sure enough, his success is not accidental."

"It's not that difficult to stick to one thing. I already insist on getting up at nine o'clock every day to eat breakfast."

"Yeah, it's not that hard to stick to one thing. I insist on going to bed after midnight every night."

……

In this report, netizens talked a lot and expressed their sincere admiration for Hao Qiang's perseverance.

Hao Qiang's business achievements may arouse the jealousy of some people, but his achievements in the half marathon are convincing.

Thinking about the hard training day after day, it is hard to feel jealous.

Indeed, it is difficult for ordinary people to be so persistent.

If you really stick to long-distance running for a few years, you may not be able to make it into the top ten in a half marathon, but it is still possible to be in the top 100.

Hao Qiang's experience is not only an inspirational story, but also a spur and encouragement to everyone, allowing people to understand him more clearly and admire him more.

Hao Qiang didn't expect that just by running a half marathon, netizens changed their views on his success.