[Naidheachdan Turasachd]Every year of Oxfam Trailwalker, many new walkers participate This year, one group consists of four female doctors, including Yan Xiaoqing (Kristy), Yang Chuqiao (Miranda), Peng Leyi (Aimee ) and Huang Yunxi (Charmaine). The four are not sports experts, but they have the mindset to challenge themselves. They spent almost four months preparing, hoping to do their best to complete the event: “Trailwalker is not only a physical challenge, but also a friendship challenge. Aimee even said with a smile, “I hope we can continue to be friends after the competition is over!”
From left: Peng Leyi (Aimee), Yan Xiaoqing (Kristy), Yang Chuqiao (Miranda), Huang Yunxi (Charmaine)
Encouraged by Aimee’s mother, she decided to join Trailwalker
The Trailwalker race is in its 40th edition this year and is scheduled to take place from November 15 to 17. The race starts from Beitan Chung in Sai Kung and ends at Harrow Hong Kong International School in Tuen Mun, covering a total distance of about 100 kilometers. There were also many “newcomer” challenges, including a group of four also 28-year-old resident doctors at the public hospital, Kristy, Miranda, Aimee and Charmaine. The four met in college, and although they now work in different hospitals, that doesn’t stop their “little boat of friendship” from moving forward. After knowing each other for almost 10 years, they took part in the Trailwalk together for the first time, and only Aimee has a walking background, while the other three love it other sports, Kristy likes to ride, Miranda likes to launch, and Charmaine likes fitness. Miranda believes that the main reason for the competition comes from the four most active people, and said that Aimee’s mother encouraged them to take part: “Aimee’s mother has been walking for almost 20 years, and this year she also took part in the Path. and take care of children, she encouraged us to compete.”
Thank your colleagues for their understanding of online information to help plan training plans
All four of them were busy with work and even had to work late at night. They all thanked their colleagues for their support.sensitivetheir training arrangement was also taken into account when editing. we also work with us. the competition via online information: “We started training in July, and then the weather started to change. “Liang, we will add about 10 kilometers each time. In addition to walking, we also learn how to train from walking blogs.” Charmaine recalled that she was confused before the training, about the training content. i example over. He said he didn’t understand why weight training was necessary: ”I was confused at first, why do I need weight training when we go on foot?” up the mountain for the first time, I found that walking would make my hands very tired, so I really understand that different body muscles need to be used.”
The four of them thanked their colleagues for their help in preparation so that they could train smoothly.
See Trailwalker as a “Friendly Challenge”
Regarding the goal of the race, Aimee said that she was very happy to finish the 100-kilometer race together, they started laughing immediately. . This time we have to pay attention to physical strength, which is a real test of EQ and trust in each other “I hope that the friendship will become stronger through Trailwalker.” to spend more time together working towards the same goal every week.”
Kristy (right) said she believes Trailwalker not only challenges physical strength, but also tests friendship.
Aimee’s family designed costumes to inspire their foursome
On the day of the trip, the four of them happened to be working on a “team uniform”. Aimee explained the design inspiration from her sister and brother: “My sister is a lawyer and she likes to draw. I asked her if she could design for us, but the four cartoons on the clothes didn’t represent a specific person,” she said. “Whatever we like.” My brother’s design has our features and they are based on the colors we like to wear For example, Kristy likes pink.
Sister Aimee’s design
When it came to the cartoon characters on the clothes, everyone seemed to be excited.
Aimee’s brother encouraged the four of them to design cartoon clothes (photo: provided by the interviewer)
Aimee’s brother’s original design (photo: provided by the interviewer)
Highly recommend the night view of Lion Rock on Section 5 of the MacLean Trail, a must see
The 100km Trailwalker course covers the entire McLehose Way Aimee used to be supportive in going with her mum on part of the Trailwalker she liked the mountain, she also recommended this section of the road to readers: “Lion Rock can see the night view of Hong Kong at night, which is really very beautiful from a high place. Plus, Lion Rock is usually very lively at night, so you don’t have to worry. For safety reasons, there are snack bars nearby.”
Photos and text: Wu Junxi
This article was written by “Sports road“Originally published in”Trailwalker · Exclusive interview｜ Four doctors compete in Trailwalker 100km for the first time, they have known each other for 10 years and hope to complete the “great test of friendship”」
2024-11-08 05:36:00
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