The champion club of the Hanoi night running tournament actively recruits troops

Three months after the first team racing championship at the Hanoi 2022 night race, the alliance of Binh Duong Running Club (BDRC) and T-Coaching continues to upgrade their team with the only goal - to defend the throne. . The club recruited more troops, the quality of the new and old runners was quite uniform and experienced. They are rated as "the number one seed" for this season.

This year's lineup still retains the pillar frame of last season, including: Truong Van Tam, Huynh Thai Loc, Vo Kinh, Vo Cao Thien Nghia, Akane Nemoto, Le Hoang Gia, ... at a distance of 42km. Truong Van Tam shined when he finished in the top 5, while Thien Nghia finished in the top 9. At a distance of 21km, Truong Hong Huu, Nguyen Hoang Hung, Dinh Thanh Hue achieved good results. Even Hoang Hung was the final runner-up.

Prominent among the newly added staff are Kha Ly (42km), Pham Thi Thuy Hanh (21km),... Last season, female athletes were evaluated unevenly by Mr. Huynh Thai Loc - BDRC's chairman and a point. need to improve. This year, with the appearance of Kha Ly (FM achievement is sub3:10) and Thuy Hanh (HM achievement sub 1:30), the group hopes to create a balance in all members. Besides, other rookies like Thanh Huynh, Nguyen Duc Thanh, Tran Quoc Anh Hao all have FM sub3, HM sub1:30 achievements.

"We want to improve the overall performance from 47 hours 4 minutes down to 46 hours," Huynh Thai Loc said.

BDRC sets clear performance criteria to decide on personnel selection. Improving last season's weakness is the most important thing. The expansion of the Hanoi night run to 25 members also makes it easier for the alliance to make decisions. "This year's lineup is equal in both official and reserve and is much stronger than last season. We confidently aim for the championship," said Mr. Loc.

Although the goal is clear, the BDRC chairman believes that the championship will still be harder to win than last year. This statement has a basis because the BDRC - T-Coaching Alliance becomes a target for the groups to overcome. Many other clubs have planned long-term training and competition. Personnel are selected more rigorously, at least in terms of performance. Some groups last season joined for the purpose of rubbing, now have experience, so they also want to compete for rankings.

What worries the champion is the emergence of more alliances. Teams shake hands to gather good athletes. "I see there is an alliance of groups in the North, an alliance of teams in Binh - Tri - Thien. Ultrain's neighbors are also formidable. This year's season is unpredictable and will be fiercely competitive", Mr. Loc said.

After last season, the club's board of directors said that the victory partly came from favorable weather. The day of the MetaSports Marathon Hanoi Midnight 2022 is hot, the humidity is high, contrary to the prediction, it will be cold. This type of weather is favorable for southern athletes.

In order to help the new squad match up and achieve good form, 25 members maintain a weekly training schedule, the intensity fluctuates more than 100km. Everyone joins the tournaments in 2023 under the MetaSports Marathon system. The most important thing when playing as a team, according to Mr. Thai Loc, is the solidarity and determination of each person. All for the common good. The nine-month preparation period is long enough for athletes to form a bond.

Team competition is an attractive highlight, unique to MetaSports Marathon Hanoi Midnight. This is where all the strongest clubs in the country compete and show their position. Last year, the BDRC - T-Coaching Alliance won the championship with a record of 47 hours 4 minutes 55 seconds, receiving a prize of 79 million VND. The second ranked team is Ultrain (HCMC) with a result of 47 hours 27 minutes 44 seconds. HTR - Ha Tinh Runner 3 ranked next with 49 hours 14 minutes 38 seconds.

This year, it is expected that the team category will have about 50 participating groups, increasing both in quantity and quality. The registration portal for this category is open. Clubs who want to join need to buy Bib for members during the Super Early Bird period (ends on March 15). The group list will be completed by March 20.