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Chapter 74: Warm Up for an Hour First; The Instructor's Backpack Comes in Very Useful

The guests, who were completely unaware of this, began to gradually increase their speed after leaving the base.

Li Chengxiao ran alongside the group with his bag on his back, speaking calmly as he ran: "You've just had breakfast, so you can't start running at full speed right away. For the first hour, slow down and jog slowly, about the pace of a brisk walk, just as a warm-up."

Running for an hour, and that's just a warm-up?

A one-hour jog covers about five or six kilometers, which is only a warm-up compared to the remaining forty-plus kilometers.

It's 6:30 in the morning now. I calculated that if I run five kilometers per hour, I can finish in ten hours, which is 4:30 in the afternoon, before it gets dark.

[Pfft, this is the first time I've ever seen someone calculate time like this. It's like a primary school student doing math problems. Anyone who can run at a constant speed of five kilometers per hour for ten hours straight isn't human, they're a robot.]

Even robots can overload, you know.

[We'll probably have to stop and rest during the hottest hours of midday, otherwise even the instructors would get heatstroke in this heat.]

Believe it or not, after an hour, some of the guests will struggle to even maintain their original pace, let alone speed up!

The road started out flat.

The guests, who practice long-distance running every morning, found it relatively easy to run.

But after an hour, the guests' increasingly heavy breathing could be clearly heard in the live stream.

Facing the rising sun, the image of sweat streaming down their faces is exceptionally clear in the lens.

Just then, the instructor's words rang out, "Prepare to increase speed."

Upon hearing this, several people in the group staggered.

Li Chengxiao looked at them and said, "Try not to mess up your steps. If your steps are messed up, your breathing will also become messed up. Keep running for another hour, and then you can stop and rest for a while."

[Speed ​​up and run for another hour...]

Although the instructors placed hooks that allowed for a rest after an hour, it didn't seem to have much effect.

I dare say, even lifting a leg would be difficult for a normal person after running this far, let alone running at an accelerated pace for another hour.

People are starting to fall behind.

The comment in the live chat proved prophetic.

After accelerating for only ten minutes, Gao Juyao was the first to wave his hand to indicate that he wanted to stop. He didn't care that the ground was dirty, so he took off his weights and threw them on the ground. He then supported himself on his knees and gasped for breath, with sweat dripping down his face.

The guest running ahead couldn't help but look back, only to be reminded by the instructor not to stop and to keep running.

Once Yao Ge stops, it will be difficult for him to lift his foot again in a short time.

[His back was completely soaked.]

Li Chengxiao ran back to Gao Juyao, took out a bottle of electrolyte water from his backpack and handed it to him. He then glanced at the recovery vehicle following behind and gestured, "Can you still run?"

Gao Juyao took two sips of water, almost choking. After struggling for a couple of seconds, he nodded heavily, "Yes."

“The recovery vehicle is right behind you. If you feel like you can’t go on, just wave it over and get on for a rest.” Li Chengxiao said, tossing him another bottle of oral liquid. “If you show any signs of heatstroke, drink it right away.”

"Thank you, instructor."

Li Chengxiao waved to him and then turned to chase after the guests in front of him.

Gao Juyao was left sitting on his luggage, watching him run away with an envious look on his face.

[I'd been guessing what was in the instructor's backpack for a while, and now I finally know.]

[We already know about electrolyte water and medication to prevent heatstroke. Guess what else is included?]

[This backpack is so big, it must contain more than just these two items.]

[Running for so long while constantly monitoring all the guests' conditions, and yet only slightly flushed and sweaty—that stamina is truly enviable!]

Judging from Yao Ge's expression, he's probably incredibly envious.

[After getting on the recovery vehicle and walking for a while, you can still run after getting off, right?]

[It's possible, but I definitely won't let you rest in the car for too long, otherwise it would be unfair to the other guests.]

You can only get on if you absolutely can't hold on any longer; you can't just get on the recovery vehicle whenever you want.

Half an hour later, a gentle slope appeared ahead.

The slope wasn't steep, but for the guests who were already exhausted from running, just looking at it was enough to make them feel hopeless.

Halfway up the gentle slope, three more people fell behind. Two were too exhausted to continue and stopped to catch their breath, while one's luggage came undone, forcing them to stop and re-tie it.

However, even the guests who managed to keep up with the formation weren't much better off.

My luggage was already crooked and I wished I could just put it on the ground and drag it along.

Some even had blisters on their feet, and couldn't help but grimace every time they took a step.

The clothes on their bodies all had more or less marks from being damp with sweat, and their backs were completely wet.

Fortunately, they all persevered and climbed up the gentle slope.

Upon reaching a large, lush tree, we finally heard the instructor call for a halt.

Some people who aren't particular simply plop down on the ground, leaning against their luggage, not wanting to move at all.

Those who were more particular first moved to the shade of a tree, took off their luggage to use as cushions, and rested against the tree trunk.

After using the water and energy bars delivered by the supply truck, everyone watched in disbelief as their instructor unzipped his backpack and took out a dozen... socks and insoles!

There were also needles, and a bottle of alcohol swabs for disinfection...

The guests and audience members were all immediately shocked.

So, a backpack = a treasure chest?
Li Chengxiao gestured to the items in his hand, "If anyone has blisters on their feet, prick them with a needle, squeeze out the fluid, and then disinfect them with cotton balls. Everyone should change their socks and insoles; don't worry, they're all brand new."

[Haha, the last sentence doesn't actually need explanation.]

[The instructor is so thoughtful; he even brought socks and insoles.]

[The instructors were very experienced; after all, the most suffering was in our feet, and this backpack was incredibly useful!]

Jiang Hanying took the socks and insoles handed to her, put them aside, and began to untie her shoelaces decisively.

After taking off her shoes, she took off her already damp socks, revealing her feet, which were already turning a bit pale.

Fortunately, no blisters have formed yet.

Let them air out a bit more, put on the new socks, and then start changing the insoles while sticking your toes up.

The others were initially a little embarrassed in front of the live broadcast camera, but seeing Jiang Hanying take the lead, they all gritted their teeth and went all out.

Of course, those who sensed there might be a smell moved to the downwind side.

Even the act of carrying water bubbles can be entertaining.

[These blisters, ouch, they look so painful.]

Don't be afraid to squeeze it out; you have to squeeze all the water out.

The male guest's socks were almost completely soaked; the instructor was right after all.

[I can almost smell it through the screen!]

[By the way, do I need to take the socks and insoles I took off with me?]

The recovery trucks behind should also be responsible for collecting the trash.

After the blisters were removed, the shoes were disinfected, and the guests changed into dry, new socks and insoles, they immediately felt much more comfortable, which was evident from their expressions.

At this time, the guests who had fallen behind and the rescue vehicle also arrived.

Gao Juyao got out of the car, waved to everyone, and rejoined the group.

The guests who just arrived also went through a whole process of drinking water, eating energy bars, removing blisters, and changing socks and insoles.

After everyone had finished their work and about half an hour had passed, seeing that everyone had recovered, Li Chengxiao announced that they would continue their journey.

"We'll run for two hours straight without a break. The supply truck will stop at the 20-kilometer mark, where we can have lunch. After lunch, we can rest a bit longer and then set off again when the sun isn't so strong in the afternoon."

I told you I'd take a lunch break, and I was right! Hehe!

But then I have to run for two hours straight. Will I be able to eat lunch at the end of this stretch?

It's hard to say about others, but Jiang Hanying would definitely be able to eat it.

Wait, has Jiang Hanying sped up again?

[Goal: Lunch, let's go!]

(End of this chapter)