More than 1000 residents participated in a running competition held in Nanxiang, Jiading district of shanghai on June 19. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
More than 1000 residents participated in a running competition held in Nanxiang, Jiading district of shanghai on June 19, according to local media.
The participants included professional and amateur runners, white-collar workers, and children.
Part of the Shanghai Citizen Sports Meet, the competition was aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.
One participant, Tao Ran said that he fell in love with running five years ago and that it has become an indispensible part of his life. Another, Miss Xia, noted that running enables her to gain a better understanding of Nanxiang and helps her to blend in with the local community.
As Nanxiang focuses on urban development, more public facilities for exercise have become available, giving people new choices to keep fit.
Many running teams have emerged in Nanxiang in recent years and a growing number of citizens have joined the running fitness campaign in a bid to have a healthy life.