07/04/2024
Paris Marathon Finish time: 3:03:49
For this outcome, I wasn’t actually surprised; I’ll keep working hard, but mostly, I’m moved. Having participated in numerous races, both trail running and marathons, I’ve never shed a tear. But this time, as I left the medical room, my eyes were red... I honestly couldn’t hold back. It wasn’t because I suffered from heatstroke myself, but witnessing so many people collapsing due to their passion, foaming at the mouth, really pained me. As I pushed towards the finish line today, I thought I could control my body, but based on the expression on my face and my gait, the staff forcibly escorted me to the medical room. I was immersed in ice for 10 minutes for emergency cooling. After the soak, my body chilled, blood pressure, body temperature, and blood oxygen levels were measured. I stayed in the medical room for an hour, deeply moved; their service and care were indeed 100%.
The Paris Marathon is truly worth running. Setting aside the climbs and weather conditions, the scale and experience of this event are no less than the six major marathons. (This year’s full marathon had 55,000 participants).In 2019, as a marathon enthusiast, I ran it once, and since then, I couldn’t forget it. The enthusiasm of the Parisians, the atmosphere of the event, the provisions, and the race route, I believe, make it the best marathon I’ve ever run. Mineral water is provided in whole bottles, with the caps already removed. These details are sufficient proof of the dedication behind the Paris Marathon. The variety of food available after the race is also impressive. If you’re considering running a marathon event in Europe, I highly recommend the Paris Marathon; you will love it ❤️