Chapter 467: Chapter 219: The 1.88 Million-Yuan Koi and the 5 Million-Yuan Strawberry! (Part 2)

On his feet is a pair of green Li Ning Feidian 4 ULTRA.

He’s wearing [Cool Sunglasses] on his face.

It felt a bit cold when he first stepped out, but after running less than 500 meters, he started to warm up.

"At normal speed, the speed boost from Cool Sunglasses isn’t obvious, but the vision boost is very nice."

After wearing [Cool Sunglasses], Jiang Tao’s vision increased by 100%.

In his vision, the clarity of the entire world switched suddenly from standard definition to high definition.

This visual experience is hard to describe with words.

Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap... 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Jiang Tao jogged all the way after leaving the house.

The pace soon increased to around 3 minutes, and his heart rate was only 135, staying within the aerobic heart rate zone.

Although he doesn’t have much running experience.

In his 31 years of life, his total running distance so far hasn’t exceeded 100 kilometers.

This running volume wouldn’t even count as rookie level within the running community.

Some professional top runners cover this poor 100 kilometers in just two or three days.

But under the boost of an extraordinarily strong constitution, Jiang Tao can handle the sport of running with ease.

Constitution, or strength in other words, also plays a crucial role in the sport of running.

Professional marathon runners, besides maintaining aerobic volume through running every day, also emphasize strength training greatly.

They practice gluteal and leg strength, core strength, foot strength, and more.

According to the strict scoring standards of the system, ordinary people would have constitutions around 30 to 40 points at most.

Those who reach the passing line of 60 points are the ones who exercise regularly.

Even professional athletes only have around 70 points.

With the addition of the [Body Building Treadmill] and the physical boosts from various special task rewards.

Jiang Tao now has a constitution of 98 points, already surpassing professional athletes!

Plus, the speed boost from [Cool Sunglasses].

His current pace could enter the lead pack in top global marathon events.

However...

Jiang Tao had tried several times before.

He now can only maintain his top pace for 15 kilometers at most.

Beyond this distance, as his stamina wanes, it’s hard for him to sustain his top speed, and his pace will drop.

There are still many areas he needs to strengthen and train for future running.

Even though a super-strong constitution can greatly enhance performance in the sport of running.

Running techniques are also indispensable.

Optimizing running posture, improving cardio capacity, increasing cadence, stride, etc., etc...

Only by perfecting every detail in running can one achieve good results in marathon events.

As strong as the god of marathon, Kipchoge, he trains intensely every day.

Not to mention Jiang Tao, a newcomer just entering the running circle.

Fortunately, Shan Yang is also a runner with over a decade of experience.

He is very knowledgeable about all kinds of running knowledge and techniques.

While serving as Jiang Tao’s full-time photographer, he can also part-time as Jiang Tao’s running coach.

Jiang Tao’s current constitution has reached an astounding level.

Combined with scientific training, he will achieve results much faster than ordinary people.

...

Meanwhile.

On the banks of Qisan Reservoir.

A group of seventy to eighty vividly dressed dry-fit runner enthusiasts gathered in an open space.

Among this group are running enthusiasts from villages around Qisan Reservoir.

There are also many who have come by car or bike from the county seat of Ping County.

The crowd gathered in groups of three to five.

While chatting and laughing, they followed a slender, tall girl wearing a baseball cap in pre-run warm-ups.

A drone continuously searched for the right angle to capture footage over the crowd.

The atmosphere on-site was quite lively.

Today is Monday, April 7, and it also marks the 6th anniversary of Ping County Running Club.

Even on a weekday, the enthusiasm of many running enthusiasts isn’t deterred.

For running aficionados who have insisted on long-term running, getting up at five or six for a morning run has become a habit.

After running, there’s enough time to go home, change clothes, and it doesn’t affect the normal work life at all.

"Sister Bai, you’re here too!"

"Sister Bai, long time no see."

"Sister Bai, have you signed up for this year’s Shi Marathon?"

"Sister Bai..."

In the crowd, Bai Yulan, dressed in all-white sportswear, evidently holds a high position in the running club.

Everyone who sees her greets her proactively.

Regardless of whether they’re older or younger than her, they all uniformly call her "Sister Bai."

"Sister Bai" as a title doesn’t relate to age; it feels like a kind of status symbol.

Of course, Bai Yulan’s role as "Sister Bai" wasn’t earned for nothing.

She often gifts energy gels or dry-fit tank tops to members of the club.

Sometimes, for events where the club registers participants collectively, Bai Yulan even waves her hand and covers the registration fees for everyone.

She is beautiful, powerful, generous to the club members.

Bai Yulan holds more prestige in Ping County Running Club than the club president, Huo Chenyang, and is more authoritative.

Even the club’s president and vice-president, Huo Chenyang and Peng Xiaotong, treat her with great respect.

Because they understand the significance of "Sister Bai" in Ping County better than other members!

"Sister Bai, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to join our anniversary weekly run."

Even Huo Chenyang appeared respectful in front of Bai Yulan, not daring to display the demeanor of a club president.

While pressing down on her left leg for a warm-up, Bai Yulan looked at Huo Chenyang and smiled:

"Xiao Huo, you’re too kind. I’m also a member of our club; there’s no need to treat me differently."

"Sister Bai, long time no see, you’re still so beautiful and charming, I envy you so much!"

After registering members for the run event, Peng Xiaotong also came forward to greet Bai Yulan.

Bai Yulan smiled and said, "Xiao Peng, you’re too flattering; it’s you young people with the better skin. I’m indeed getting old."

"Sister Bai is in better shape than people in their 20s or 30s; if you didn’t mention it, no one would guess your age."

"Absolutely! Sister Bai’s figure outshines those girls in their twenties~"

Huo Chenyang and Peng Xiaotong chatted and laughed with Bai Yulan, standing by her side.

Bai Yulan also chatted with them happily.

Occasionally, she would greet and respond warmly to others saying hello to her.

People naturally feel a fondness for others who share the same interests.

In Ping County Running Club, members include construction workers who work on sites daily, store clerks, supermarket cashiers, individual business owners, teachers, doctors, police officers, and businesses owners like Bai Yulan.

When gathered for a club run, they might split into different circles, but they hold goodwill towards each other.

Under the management of Huo Chenyang and Peng Xiaotong, the atmosphere in Ping County Running Club is quite good.

This is one of the important reasons why Bai Yulan attends the club run.

Soon, the warm-up time ended.

All the club members split into two teams and started the club run led by their leaders.

Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap...

The unified footsteps broke the morning stillness.

Everyone was chatting and laughing while running, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

"Eh? Is that person coming from over there also a fellow runner from our club?"

Huo Chenyang, holding a club flag as the lead runner, suddenly spotted a tall figure in black sportswear with black sunglasses running from a side path.

"He’s running really fast! At least below 3:30, aside from you, President, do we have anyone of that level in our club?"

Running alongside Huo Chenyang in the front row, Peng Xiaotong also noticed the figure and observed the fast pace!

"Look over there! That person is running so fast!"

"Wow, they must be running under 3 minutes!"

"A master! Are they from our club?"

"Doesn’t seem like it! In our club, besides the president, no one else can manage a pace under 3:30!"

"Such a cool running form!"

"Looks like a handsome guy! Totally my type!"

"Eh, he seems to be coming toward us, could he really be from our club?"

Hearing the discussion between Huo Chenyang and Peng Xiaotong.

More and more club members noticed the black figure running from the side path.