I conquered the Great Wall of China Marathon!!!

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I conquered the Great Wall of China Marathon!!!

Postby CdnMarathonGirl » Sun May 18, 2008 4:40 am

Greetings from Beijing. Yesterday I ran the Great Wall of China marathon. It was the most difficult and AMAZING marathon that I have ever run. The wall was killer on the quads, but running through the small villages in the countryside made up for the pain. The villagers were extremely friendly and supportive. If you ever get the chance, you absolutely must do this marathon!

Have spend every other day on tours and have seen many great things. (except for the "squat toilets" which are very hard to use the day after the marathon :shock: )

Full marathon and trip report to follow when I return.
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Postby RA. » Sun May 18, 2008 4:54 am

Awesome! Ouch, never thought about the squatters after a race!
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Postby purdy65 » Sun May 18, 2008 5:40 am

Wow!

Congrats! I knew that would be a killer marathon. All uphill (well alot anyway).

Glad you are enjoying your trip, and since you sound in one piece, I'm glad you weren't affected by the earthquake!

I spent some time in Shanghai in February, and really enjoyed it!

Have fun on the rest of your trip!

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Postby runcherylrun » Sun May 18, 2008 6:34 am

Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to hear your full report !!!

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Postby braveheart » Sun May 18, 2008 6:40 am

Congratulations~!!! I cannot wait to read your race report and hopefully see some photos
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Postby scrumhalfgirl » Sun May 18, 2008 7:29 am

Thanks for checking in! Congrats - looking forward to the full report.
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Postby waynerdog » Sun May 18, 2008 7:38 am

Sounds very cool. Looking forward to the full race report. :D
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Postby trixiee » Sun May 18, 2008 7:41 am

Amazing marathon, I'm sure! Look forward to an extensive RR! :D

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Postby Agent Provocateur » Sun May 18, 2008 7:55 am

Congratulations! I'd love to run this marathon some day.
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Postby Dr. S » Sun May 18, 2008 7:59 am

Congrats! That's a tough one but looks awesome! I would think twice before going to the toilet! lol
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Postby Kelodie » Sun May 18, 2008 8:01 am

Congratulations! i'm looking forward to the race report.
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Postby Nicholas » Sun May 18, 2008 8:51 am

Nice one!!
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Postby Stephan » Sun May 18, 2008 9:03 am

Cool, it's on my must do list!!!

Congrats!!
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Postby drghfx » Sun May 18, 2008 10:15 am

Great job! CONGRATULATIONS
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Postby Sir Crashalot » Sun May 18, 2008 1:01 pm

Woo! Hoo!
Can't wait for the pics!
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Postby lisaannr » Sun May 18, 2008 1:20 pm

Congratulations!!! I cannot wait to read the race report!! Enjoy the rest of your trip!!
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Postby waddlingduo » Sun May 18, 2008 1:30 pm

I am so freaking jealous. Wish I was there to experience what sounds like an amazing race. I wish you well on the rest of your journey. Have a safe trip back to the great white north: the land of sit down toilets. Oh, and who says running is not a life transforming sport?
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Postby ultraslacker » Sun May 18, 2008 1:30 pm

that's incredible--congrats! It's definitely on my list (though the stairs scare me away!).

Can't wait to see pics!
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Postby bunsontherun » Sun May 18, 2008 1:33 pm

Congratulations on your marathon in such a unique place.
Hope you got a picture of you wearing your running mania shirt on the Great Wall.
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Postby IronColl » Sun May 18, 2008 4:27 pm

Looking forward to the report and hearing all about your trip.
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soo cool

Postby tamaswing » Sun May 18, 2008 10:03 pm

Congratulation!!
My fiancee has wanted to d that marathon for a few years now. Were planning on signing up for next year.

I've hear that not much of the marathon actually takes place on the wall it self. Is this true?
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Postby seuss » Sun May 18, 2008 10:34 pm

awesome! can't wait for the full report. enjoy the rest of your visit.
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Postby runningman » Sun May 18, 2008 11:46 pm

That sounds like such a great experience, one you'll never forget. Congrats!
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Postby Tori » Mon May 19, 2008 12:28 pm

Congrats I can't wait to hear more! :D
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