How can a running event be both engaging and impactful? This question that has puzzled Chinese running professionals for years...2016RW...found its answer at the Nanjing International Running Forum.
Keynote speech delivered by David Merlin Willey, Editor-in-Chief of Runner’s World
As the first speaker, David gave a keynote speech titled “RW50Years and the Development of Running in the United States”, where he detailed50Over the years, how the mass marathon and road running movement in the U.S. evolved from an elite sport participated in only by men to a fitness activity accessible to everyone. Following him, Pasa, Zhu Weizhong, and Guo Fengzhou each delivered their own keynote speeches, covering topics such as marathon course design, aerobic exercise and running for health, and the development of ultrarunning in Taiwan.
Mr. Pasa, a world-renowned elite trail runner and top international course designer
Mr. Zhu Weizhong, an American Cooper Aerobics expert
During the open discussion session, the four guests shared their running experiences and insights on industry development. Zhu Weizhong noted during the discussion that if not approached correctly, running can be a double-edged sword — it can promote health but also cause harm. Therefore, professional athletes must find their own “exercise prescription”. Dr. Pasa, who has long resided in Yunnan, China, also shared his views in fluent Chinese, expressing that today’s runners need not obsess over gear or external factors but should focus more on the essence of the sport: running is just running — very simple.
2016RWThe Nanjing International Running Forum is an important component of the“Lead China Charming Jiangsu · Bank of China2016Old Mountain Crossing·Nanjing International Running Festival and theCCTVSports Personality Public Welfare Run Nanjing Stop”. The two-day running festival also includes the23Charming Old Mountain Carnival Night, the selection and announcement ceremony of Jiangsu’s Most Beautiful Running Routes,CCTVthe Sports Personality Charity Sports Book Donation Ceremony,24and a series of running races on the morning of the
The city running festival, now popular worldwide, was initiated by the U.S. edition of Runner’s World. It has been awarded the Silver Medal by the U.S. Sports Committee and offers a fun-filled, fitness-oriented experience, making it a celebration day for runners.2013In China, the Chinese edition of Runner’s World introduced the city running festival. It has been held three times consecutively in Shanghai, and this year marks its first time in Nanjing and Pukou, successfully creating a festive event that combines running with public welfare.