Trinh Quoc Luong set a target to top 3 VM Quy Nhon

At VnExpress Hanoi Midnight Midnight 2020, Trinh Quoc Luong is considered “unknown” when he has never appeared in a tournament of VnExpress Marathon before. However, he soon demonstrated his ability with the final championship after 2 hours 31 minutes 6 seconds. Strongly impressed with VM since then, Luong chose VnExpress Marathon Sparkling which took place on 6/6 to be the next prize to conquer.

Share with VnExpressHe said setting for himself was to complete the race with the best possible performance and be in the top 3 while creating a chance to compete for the SEA Games. At a tournament held at the end of March 2021, he did not achieve the desired result because he ran on steep terrain, which was not forte. During the run, he gradually lost control of his breathing and could not follow the planned strategy.

Learning from the previous race, Trinh Quoc Luong is more prepared. He started the training lesson from the end of March with many diverse exercises, from fitness, strength training to speed exercises, climbing stairs to adapt and get acquainted with some types of terrain in Quy Nhon. .

“The first time to attend, I am very excited and looking forward to quickly experience the road with blue sea, white clouds -” specialty “of VM Quy Nhon. adding more articles up and down the slope, “he said.

Trinh Quoc Luong said that the biggest challenge in Quy Nhon road is the sea breeze and the sun. The sea breeze will affect the breathing because it makes it difficult to breathe, and it is easy to lack oxygen. So, he spent some training sessions on Nhat Tan bridge to get used to the steep terrain and strong winds. This is also a step to prepare for the exciting but challenging experience of Quy Nhon – the sunrise on Thi Nai Bridge.

One of the experiences Quoc Luong learned after many years of competition is to actively practice for long runs, try before the experiences of eating, sleeping, and activities like in a race to form a habit. From there the body will be more adaptive when entering “real battle”.

“Three weeks before the race is a very important time,” said Luong. During this period, each person often exercises more stress and concentration. Quick, project-based exercises are very important to fit your goals. After that time, one final week will be time for your body to gradually recover, reducing the lesson plan. “My body seemed tired at the time, but it was actually very fit, I would have to hold back so that when I play I can fully release my strength,” said Luong.

With the characteristics of the hot weather in Quy Nhon, it is important not to let the body lose too much water and salt, because it is easy to cramp or faint. Depending on each person’s body, when passing the water station, they must drink, but only a little to click their lips to avoid dry throat and maintain alertness.

In addition, on the track a recharge of an energy gel is also necessary. Trinh Quoc Luong usually uses at least 4 energy gel bars, distributed into pre-run stages, after completing every 10 km. The road is from 10 km to 42 km, you use one bar for every 5 km because energy is dissipated quickly, so you have to recharge more.

40 days before the tournament started, Trinh Quoc Luong showed his excitement to VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon. He said this is a special opportunity to experience a beautiful run, while improving his own achievements, towards the regional tournament.

Pham An

VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon 3rd year will take place on 6/6, organized by VnExpress newspaper in collaboration with Binh Dinh Provincial People’s Committee, with the participation of sponsor companion Hung Thinh Group. The tournament has become one of the biggest sporting events in Binh Dinh. Readers can find out and register to participate in the tournament here. From now to May 2, all 4 VnExpress Marathon prizes have discounts on the occasion of the holiday. Athletes can refer to the following prizes with Bib prices. Runs VM Hanoi VM Ha Long VM Quy Nhon VM Nha Trang Day run November 21 1/8 6/6 September 19 Ticket closing date October 28 7/7 May 20 August 26 5 kilometres 430,000 400,000 400,000 250,000 10 km 865,000 800,000 800,000 500,000 21 km 1,025,000 950,000 950,000 600,000 42 km 1,190,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 750,000