Have you ever been to Republic Plaza situated at Raffles Place? Can you imagine climbing to the top of it through the stairway? We had made it in a race called National Vertical Marathon.
The time is 8 February, Sunday. According to the office of NVM, more than 1300 people were up at that day, to take part in the challenge climbing 60 floors up the Republic Plaza. Among them there were five excited Chinese face. That is us, five as a team. Frankly speaking, none of us had ever climbing a building so tall. Seeing so many people much stronger than us, we were a bit nervous before the race in the holding area.
To my experience, the race was really a challenge of physical strength and also the will. During the first 10 floors, I run as the head of our team. However, I got tired very fast and slowed down after the 10th floor. After the15th floor, I began panting and I used my arms to push me up. When I saw a sign of the 25th floor, I felt my lag was so heavy and was just moving automatically. Through, I was still continuing with 2 steps at a time, as it was the easiest way for me to climb faster. On the 40th floor or so, I had a view of the whole stairway through the gap in the middle. I looked down, nothing but handrails; I looked up, nothing but handrails. The stairway seemed to be endless. I felt to be caught by a ghost and was struggling to get out of his control. There was nothing in my mind but the desire to
complete the race. I did not know how I got the 57th floor. All I know is that when the number came to my eyes, I was so encouraged that I run to the finishing-line. It was the end of the stairway! I made it!
Then my friends appeared one by one excitedly. We shared our experience at the top of the building and after a short rest, we went down.
We got a mystic package after the race. There were many a things in it, among them there was a blue T-shirt which bring a huge amazement to us later on Valentine.
Are you eager to know what happened to us then?
Go to the blog of Yuan Ye (group 8, the title is “Infinite Embarrassment, Infinite Pride”) and Tian Gengxin (group 5, the title is “go out, challenge, and have fun!”) for a further reading!
I’m sure you will be shocked by our bravery and good luck!
The time is 8 February, Sunday. According to the office of NVM, more than 1300 people were up at that day, to take part in the challenge climbing 60 floors up the Republic Plaza. Among them there were five excited Chinese face. That is us, five as a team. Frankly speaking, none of us had ever climbing a building so tall. Seeing so many people much stronger than us, we were a bit nervous before the race in the holding area.
To my experience, the race was really a challenge of physical strength and also the will. During the first 10 floors, I run as the head of our team. However, I got tired very fast and slowed down after the 10th floor. After the15th floor, I began panting and I used my arms to push me up. When I saw a sign of the 25th floor, I felt my lag was so heavy and was just moving automatically. Through, I was still continuing with 2 steps at a time, as it was the easiest way for me to climb faster. On the 40th floor or so, I had a view of the whole stairway through the gap in the middle. I looked down, nothing but handrails; I looked up, nothing but handrails. The stairway seemed to be endless. I felt to be caught by a ghost and was struggling to get out of his control. There was nothing in my mind but the desire to
complete the race. I did not know how I got the 57th floor. All I know is that when the number came to my eyes, I was so encouraged that I run to the finishing-line. It was the end of the stairway! I made it!Then my friends appeared one by one excitedly. We shared our experience at the top of the building and after a short rest, we went down.
We got a mystic package after the race. There were many a things in it, among them there was a blue T-shirt which bring a huge amazement to us later on Valentine.
Are you eager to know what happened to us then?
Go to the blog of Yuan Ye (group 8, the title is “Infinite Embarrassment, Infinite Pride”) and Tian Gengxin (group 5, the title is “go out, challenge, and have fun!”) for a further reading!
I’m sure you will be shocked by our bravery and good luck!
The whole thing sounded a little crazy at first, but now I have to say I really admire the courage of you five and I begin to feel rather regret that I was not one of you!
ReplyDeleteWhat impressed me most was your confident smile on the photo, which was exactly the one on the face of a person who was always determined enough to fulfill his dreams.
Besides, NVM is surely a strong evidence that you are in great physical health.
Hahahaha, only 60 storeys,too low to climb lah.
ReplyDeleteHow about climbing the Empire State Building next time?^^ And comrade Han, see, you regret now.So, next time just release your passion and join us without hesitation,hohohohoho!
"Empire State" is too short as well!!! How about "Burj Dubai"! It is reported that the total number of habitable floors stands at around 160, and the total hight when it is completed will be 810m or so. more exciting, isn't it? haha...
ReplyDeleteWe should notice the finish time of the tower and the price of the ticket for flying to Dubai now.
Am I serious?
centainly no!!
Or I will be dead very soon...