“Mastering this professional sport through rigorous training has been incredibly fulfilling,” said Yushuai Luan, a courier at JD.com. He is one of the 40,048 international runners to participate in the #Paris2024MassParticipationMarathon. From Beijing streets to the Paris Olympic, Yushuai is eager to showcase his running prowess on this global stage.
Hailing from the chilly hills of Jilin province in Northeast China, he grew up running in demanding conditions, though he never envisioned competing in a marathon. In 2017, when JD Logistics sponsored the Beijing International Marathon and formed a team from its staff, Yushuai was hesitant to participate due to fears of impacting his work, potential injury, or not finishing. However, he completed his first marathon in an impressive 4:23:23, without any formal training, and returned to work the following day.
From there, he never looked back. Yushuai’s marathon times have improved remarkably since then, with his personal best now standing at 2:25:55.
Yushuai is now diligently preparing for the August race, running nearly 400 kilometers every month. In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, he penned a thank-you letter to the Paris 2024 organizing team, which was sent using JD Logistics’ international express delivery service.
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