Long distance relationship

She joined a local running club in 2021, where she met her future partner, Chen.

One day, Huang offered a pair of new running shoes that didn't fit on the running club's WeChat group, asking if anyone needed them. Chen, who happened to wear the same size, and had just begun running, noticed the message and contacted Huang.

Their shared interest led to frequent running sessions together, and their relationship blossomed.

They soon became a couple and married earlier this year.

Now, the pair run over 500km per month. Chen, whose marathon PB is 2:32:30, helps work out their training plans.

To prepare for the public marathon in Paris, they began training in May. Although Chen did not compete, he ran alongside Huang in the summer heat as her dedicated pace setter.

"We both keep each other accountable for our training plans. She has a remarkable quality of not giving up," Chen said.

When asked what running has taught them, they both emphasized the importance of persistence.

The couple insist that their shared passion for running has kept them going and continues to push them further than they could have imagined.

"It's incredibly rewarding," Huang said.