When you do everything to the extreme

Chapter 5 5. Running is also a form of practice!
In the nanny's car.

Li Bowen saw Wang Xiao still intently watching a marathon explanation video that explained how to allocate energy for a marathon. He didn't discourage Wang Xiao, but instead said, "Master, we can just run together casually later. The important thing is to participate! By the way, after we finish running, I'll treat you and Little Sister-in-law to dinner tonight."

Wang Xiao looked up at Li Bowen, shook his head and said seriously, "Don't set your sights on my sister. If I hadn't seen you practicing boxing so hard every day for the past year, I would have chased you away long ago."

Li Bowen hurriedly apologized with a smile, "Master, please don't. How could I dare to make a move on Little Nun? I'm just asking! Then let me tell you about this marathon. The Shanghai World Marathon is about to begin in a week. To warm up, the Shanghai authorities held an amateur marathon a week in advance for everyone to participate. The prize money is provided by sponsors."

“The top three automatically qualify for the official World Marathon race next week.”

"I just want to participate and exercise."

Wang Xiao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he asked, "Is there any prize money for the official competition in a week?"

Li Bowen nodded. "Of course we do. Shanghai has never been short of money. This World Marathon is a top-tier, formal competition. To attract top professional athletes, the champion will receive a $50,000 prize, the same for both men and women. If you excel and break the record, there's an additional $50,000 bonus."

"Several well-known domestic professional marathon runners have announced their participation, and it is said that top international professional marathon runners will also participate."

Wang Xiao asked with interest: "How do I participate in this professional competition?"

Li Bowen saw Wang Xiao's expression and knew that he was desperate for money. He said, "Master, this competition is professional-level. Professional athletes can only participate through formal registration channels. Also, as I just said, if you can get into the top three in this afternoon's amateur competition, you will automatically be qualified to participate."

"But, Master, I'm not optimistic about your chances of taking first place! None of our domestic professional marathon runners have much hope of taking first place. This kind of high-prize race will attract top international marathon runners. The gap between domestic athletes and the international elite is quite large, so a top-three finish for a domestic athlete would be considered a success."

"As for you, Master, I'd like to ask, have you ever run a marathon?"

Wang Xiao shook his head: "No! Next time, if you find the question presumptuous, then don't ask it."

Li Bowen smiled and said, "So, Master, I advise you not to hold out hope. If you need money, just tell me. I won't let our gym close."

Wang Xiao waved to Li Bowen, indicating that he should stop talking about borrowing money, and continued to stare at the video on the mobile phone in his hand.

At the same time, he observed his character panel.

After looking for a while, a long-distance running skill appeared on his panel!
Long-distance running: Getting started (1/100.)
Marathon is a long-distance running event.

So, when Wang Xiao watches marathon videos, he is practicing long-distance running.

Running skills are much simpler than complicated traditional martial arts skills. You can get the hang of it after watching for a while.

Running doesn't require much skill.

What’s more important is talent.

Of course, this is true for all sports.

Physical talent outweighs skill and effort.

It is difficult for ordinary people living in big cities to complete a marathon no matter how many skills they learn.

But people who live in Africa and hunt every day can achieve good results in professional marathon competitions after a little professional training. If they receive long-term professional training, they may be able to win medals in world-class competitions.

Wang Xiao took a deep breath. He knew that running is an aerobic exercise, and endurance and explosive power are particularly important. Controlling the running rhythm and effectively controlling physical strength are the key!

but……

Controlling his breathing was something he was good at.

After practicing internal martial arts for more than ten years, internal breathing has gradually become his instinct.

By effectively controlling your breathing, you can effectively control the body's aerobic metabolism, which means controlling the loss of energy in the body!

As for running techniques?
I wonder if the technique of using the spring leg to generate force can be used?

Wang Xiao now hates that this panel came too late and did not give him enough time to develop peacefully.

Otherwise, if you improve your bouncing leg skills, it will definitely be a huge improvement to your running!

Li Bowen saw that Wang Xiao was watching the video very seriously, so he didn't bother him. He took out his own phone and looked at it. After a while, his face suddenly looked strange. He turned to look at Wang Xiao and couldn't help but whispered, "Master, did you beat up Cui Zhenghao from the Taekwondo next door today?"

Wang Xiao didn't take his eyes off the video and nodded without looking up. "Yeah! How did you know? I didn't really fight him, just exchanged three moves and he was gone!"

Li Bowen gave Wang Xiao a thumbs up and said with a smile, "Master, your fighting ability is still awesome! I've joined their Taekwondo member group, as well as the member groups of several other boxing gyms and fitness studios. I know everything that happens. The other member groups are all mocking Cui Zhenghao. I saw in the group that Cui Zhenghao is contacting helpers to get back at his place. You should be careful recently."

Another important reason why Li Bowen did not leave Wang Xiao's Wang's Boxing Gym was that he liked Wang Xiao's temper!

Hard enough!

Enough!

Direct enough!
If you can take action, stop talking nonsense.

Once they start fighting, they beat them to death.

Wang Xiao listened to Li Bowen's words, but still didn't look up. He continued to stare at the video explanation and said indifferently, "Come on! It seems that I haven't taken action for a while, and some people have forgotten my fists."

Thinking about how he had gained a lot of experience points from a brief battle with Cui Zhenghao, Wang Xiao's heart moved.

Can I constantly challenge others and quickly increase my boxing experience through actual combat?
Go back and try it!

Wang Xiao put his thoughts aside and continued to watch the marathon explanation video carefully.

The nanny car also arrived at a huge park in the suburbs of Shanghai.

This marathon race uses the same venue as next week's official race. It involves running around the entire park and then to the Huangpu River. The total distance is more than 42 kilometers, which is the standard international marathon distance.

For such a long distance, it would be very good if most people could finish the run.

Most amateur marathon races held in cities are actually only half marathons, running about 20 kilometers. Even so, only a few people can finish the race.

Wang Xiao had just finished watching the marathon explanation video and closed his eyes to think and digest it.

The long-distance running skills on the panel have also been improved.

Long-Distance Running: Getting Started (80/100)

About to break through to the entry level and reach the proficient level.

The car stopped and Li Bowen said, "Master, let's go. I'll take you to register. It's about to start in half an hour." Wang Xiao nodded, followed Li Bowen out of the car, and said politely, "Thank you for your help, Bowen."

Li Bowen put his arm around Wang Xiao's shoulders, smiled warmly and said, "Master, let's not be so polite."

The two of them arrived at the registration point. Wang Xiao took out his ID card to register and then got a number. That was it. He just had to stick the number on his body while running.

Wang Xiao's number is 1987, and he is the 1987th person to sign up.

There were already dense crowds of people around, chatting in groups. Most people were just there to participate, talking and laughing. It was more like they were there to participate in a social activity than to take part in a sports event.

Li Bowen also greeted a few people he knew.

Wang Xiao put his number on his chest, then jumped back and forth on the ground with his feet, ran, and tried to incorporate the power-generating technique of bouncing legs into his running, so that he could use every bit of strength more efficiently to provide power for running.

"Bounce Kick Experience Points +1!"

"Long-distance running experience +1!"

"Long-distance running experience +1!"

When Wang Xiao tried it, the experience points of both the springy kick and long-distance running skills were improved, but the experience point of the springy kick increased more slowly, while the experience point of the long-distance running increased faster.

Obviously, traditional martial arts leg kicks are much more difficult than long-distance running.

woohoo hoo...

at the same time!

Wang Xiao also practices Liuhequan's internal breathing. While running, he uses internal breathing to control the breath in his body, making it more suitable for long-distance running.

After practicing for a while, I got a message: "Liuhequan experience points +1."

Wang Xiao was a little surprised. Simply practicing the internal breathing of Liuhequan could also increase the experience points of Liuhequan, but it was slower.

However, breathing techniques are also one of the fundamentals of boxing. A more proficient breathing technique can greatly improve the overall boxing skills.

At this moment, Wang Xiao was like a dying man who suddenly grabbed a life-saving straw. He used this life-saving straw madly without wasting a single moment.

Half an hour passed in a flash!

Li Bowen went out to socialize and came back to see Wang Xiao jumping around, occasionally running out for a few steps. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "Master, it's about to start. Come and gather!"

Wang Xiao was immersed in cultivation and research, and for a moment he did not hear Li Bowen's shout.

Li Bowen took two steps forward and called out to Wang Xiao again, "Master, come and gather. Let's begin!"

Wang Xiao finally came to his senses: "Okay, let's go!"

The two walked towards the starting line.

There was a dense crowd of people gathered here, stretching as far as the eye could see.

And in the front, there was a group of people separated from the others, including Chinese, blacks, and whites!
Li Bowen noticed the confusion in Wang Xiao's eyes and explained in a low voice, "Those dozen or so people are professional marathon runners participating in this amateur race. There are both domestic and international runners! The organizers let them start individually to prevent their performance from being affected by the others. The organizers are counting on them to perform well. If they do, the race will be more well-known, and sponsors will benefit from the advertising. The top three will probably be among them."

Wang Xiao asked softly, "Why can't it be me?"

Li Bowen looked around and said in a low voice embarrassedly: "Master, let's keep a low profile!"

After hearing what Wang Xiao said, several people around looked at him, their eyes showing curiosity, amusement, and even ridicule!
boom……

A crisp sound came from the front and went straight into the sky.

The game officially begins.

Li Bowen was just about to tell Wang Xiao that it had begun.

Wang Xiao had already run out and was the first one to rush out among the crowd.

Li Bowen looked at Wang Xiao's back, stretched out his hand and wanted to shout, but there were too many people around, so he held back.

He forced himself to speed up and overtake several people, catching up with Wang Xiao's back. He said breathlessly from behind, "Master, don't run so fast at the beginning. There are still more than 40 kilometers to go. You need to allocate your energy properly."

Wang Xiao did not say anything to explain to Li Bowen, but just controlled his breathing rhythm, not wanting to be affected by talking, and his feet also maintained their own walking frequency.

The technique of springing legs to generate power, the rhythm technique of long-distance running, and the internal breathing method of Liuhequan are demonstrated by Wang Xiao every moment.

Several lines of information appeared on the panel again.

but.

Wang Xiao ignored it!

Run.

It is also a kind of practice and can improve oneself.

Each step is the same distance.

The force applied in each step is the same.

Wang Xiao quickly stood out from a large group of ordinary amateur runners and headed towards the dozen or so professional marathon runners in front.

The referees and organizers on the roadside, as well as the staff accompanying the professional athletes to the competition, all looked sideways at the outstanding Wang Xiao.

"Where is this athlete from? He looks unfamiliar. Does anyone know him?"

A staff member of the organizer asked doubtfully.

No one answered him.

Because they were all staring at Wang Xiao, but none of them knew who he was.

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