Father and son from India come to Quy Nhon to run VnExpress Marathon

Taking advantage of the summer vacation, Mr. Anjan Sengupta M took his son to Vietnam to travel and participate in the VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon, distance 42km.

Having just landed from New Delhi to Hanoi on June 8, the next day, Mr. Anjan Sengupta M. and his son, 50 years old, flew to Quy Nhon to participate in the VnExpress Marathon. After just a few minutes of checking the QR code, they completed the procedure to receive the Bib and race-kit bag with full items such as shirts, hats, gloves, drinking water, food... for runners in the 42km distance.

Mr. Anjan said he has been running for 6 years. He learned about VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon when searching for information about a vacation in Vietnam and was immediately impressed by the wonderful running route here. "The atmosphere is really fun, the weather is cool, not too sunny like in India. I was given detailed instructions when getting my Bib," the Indian runner said.

Mr. Anjan Sengupta M and his son received their Bib on the afternoon of June 9. Photo: Anh Ngoc

Dhruv Aryan Sengupta M - Anjan's son - is on summer vacation in his third year of college. After five years of running and participating in competitions at school, this will be his first time competing in an international 42km race.

While his father set a goal of finishing in 4 hours and 30 minutes, the 21-year-old man is confident that he can conquer the full marathon in less than 3 hours. "I think with the flat, wide running route, I will have no difficulty achieving sub 3," said Dhruv Aryan.

After the race, the father and son plan to stay in Vietnam for four days and visit some famous landmarks such as Hanoi and Ha Long Bay.

Mr. Eddy Sobiera takes a photo with volunteers of VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon. Photo: Anh Ngoc

Also registering for the 42km is Mr. Eddy Sobiera, 63 years old, from Belgium. He has lived in Vietnam for 6 years and is participating in the VnExpress Marathon for the third time.

He has been running since he was 20 years old and regularly participates in long-distance races of 55, 70, and 80km. Therefore, Eddy does not feel pressured in the full marathon. In recent days, he has spent time traveling, enjoying beer and Vietnamese food. The hot, sunny air makes him feel more comfortable than the weather in Europe.

"I think I will finish the race in 4 hours and 30 minutes. I love sports, I love running and it doesn't matter what the result is," he said.

Edson Francisco Sanches loves the atmosphere at VM Quy Nhon. Photo: Anh Ngoc

Among the first foreign runners to receive his Bib on June 9, Edson Francisco Sanches, 40, said that since coming to live and work in Vietnam five years ago, he has participated in about 10 races. "This is one of the most professionally organized and highest quality marathons in Vietnam," Edson said.

The Brazilian engineer wants to spend all his time before the race resting in Quy Nhon to have the best physical and mental strength. His goal is to break his personal record for the 21km distance in 1 hour 45 minutes. Edson has also registered to participate in the VnExpress Marathon Ha Long in September.

VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon season 4 attracts 10,000 participants, including hundreds of international runners. The race will start at 3am on June 11 when the 42km runners start. The 21, 10, and 5km distances start at 4am, 4:30am, and 4:45am, respectively. On the way, runners will have the opportunity to explore famous landmarks such as Xuan Dieu "crescent moon" beach, Thi Nai bridge, and Phuong Mai sand dunes.

This season brings many innovations in the organization, including the application of a system of continuous utility stations on the race track to ensure the athletes' support. A completely new sign system is used for navigation and announcements.

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