马拉松比赛

mǎlāsōng bǐsài · Marathon Running · HSK 4

Pinyin English

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Marathon is a very popular long-distance running sport.
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Every year, many marathons are held all over the world.
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People who participate in marathons come from different ages and backgrounds.
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To prepare for the race, runners usually train for several months.
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Training includes long-distance running, strength training, and diet adjustment.
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On the day of the race, runners will gather early in the morning.
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As the starting gun sounds, everyone starts running.
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The marathon is 42.195 kilometers long, which is a great challenge to physical strength.
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During the race, runners will pass through the city's streets and parks.
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There are many spectators along the way cheering them on.
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After finishing the race, runners will feel an incomparable sense of accomplishment.
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The marathon not only tests physical strength but also exercises one's willpower.
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Many people change their lifestyle through marathons.
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If you want to try, you can start with short-distance running and gradually increase the distance.
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Remember, safety first, health is the most important.
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In addition to professional runners, more and more people are starting to participate in half marathons.
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The half marathon is 21.0975 kilometers, which is relatively easier to complete.
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For beginners, this is a great starting point.
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Many cities also hold family marathons, encouraging the whole family to participate.
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In such activities, children can also feel the joy of sports.
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In addition, there are also themed marathons, such as color runs and music runs.
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These activities make running more fun and diverse.
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No matter which form you choose, running can bring health and happiness.
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So, take the first step bravely!

Vocabulary

马拉松 mǎlāsōng · marathon
我每年都参加马拉松比赛。 — I participate in the marathon every year.
长跑 chángpǎo · long-distance running
长跑需要很好的耐力。 — Long-distance running requires good endurance.
训练 xùnliàn · training
他每天坚持训练。 — He insists on training every day.
选手 xuǎnshǒu · athlete
选手们在比赛中表现出色。 — The athletes performed well in the race.
发令枪 fālìngqiāng · starting gun
发令枪声一响，比赛就开始了。 — As soon as the starting gun sounds, the race begins.
观众 guānzhòng · spectator
观众们为选手们加油。 — The spectators cheered for the runners.
成就感 chéngjiùgǎn · sense of accomplishment
完成工作后，我感到很有成就感。 — After finishing the work, I felt a great sense of accomplishment.
意志力 yìzhìlì · willpower
他靠坚强的意志力完成了比赛。 — He relied on strong willpower to finish the race.
生活方式 shēnghuó fāngshì · lifestyle
健康的生活方式很重要。 — A healthy lifestyle is very important.

Grammar notes

通过...，...可以...
This pattern means 'by doing something, one can...' It is used to indicate that an action leads to a certain result or possibility.
通过训练，他提高了自己的速度。 — By training, he improved his speed.
不仅...，也...
This pattern means 'not only... but also...' It is used to connect two related ideas, indicating that both are true.
马拉松不仅考验体力，也锻炼意志力。 — The marathon not only tests physical strength but also exercises willpower.
如果...，可以...
This pattern means 'if..., one can...' It is used to suggest a possible action based on a condition.
如果你想参加马拉松，可以先从短跑开始。 — If you want to participate in the marathon, you can start with short-distance running.

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