VM Hanoi Midnight running track meets AIMS
In early November, Kim Vivian - AIMS expert came to Vietnam to measure the running track of MetaSports Marathon Hanoi Midnight. On November 14, AIMS officially certified 4 races. This means that athletes can use the results of the MetaSports Marathon Hanoi Midnight as a condition when applying for the most prestigious races on the planet such as Boston Marathon, Chicago Marathon, New York City Marathon.
In 2022, all tournaments of the year under the MetaSports Marathon system will meet AIMS standards. Many elite runners such as Dong Dinh, Thu Trang, Hoang Huy, Dinh Linh, Minh Duc have used the results of the MetaSports Marathon tournaments to apply for the Boston Marathon successfully.
When measuring the MetaSports Marathon Hanoi Midnight route, Mr. Kim Vivian evaluated the tournament as having an interesting route as "a tour" around famous places in Hanoi such as Hoan Kiem lake, West lake, Presidential mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh, old town. The track is flat and less challenging plus the ideal weather is favorable conditions for athletes to aim for personal records. With this route, the runner does not need to use the "negative splits" strategy - spend strength in the first half. Instead, the running legs can completely follow the pace. The only note is that athletes need to keep warm and rehydrate when running in cold weather.
Mr. Kim also believes that MetaSports Marathon, notably the Hanoi night run, has all the elements to become a major running event, attracting many international runners. "The previous provinces have very beautiful coastline. Hanoi alone has ancient history and many historical attractions. I believe this place will become a priority destination for international runners in the future," Mr. Kim affirmed. determined.
Expert Kim Vivian is the one who directly measured the route of all MetaSports Marathons in 2022. He was impressed with the track design team and said that this is a marathon system with a beautiful and complete track. "When going to each locality to measure, I always believe that the route has been prepared the best, and in fact, I have never been disappointed in the quality of the route as well as the organization," AIMS expert shared.
MetaSports Marathon Hanoi Midnight 2022 will take place on the night of November 26 and early morning of November 27. The tournament was organized by MetaSports newspaper in collaboration with the Hanoi People's Committee, attracting more than 8,000 domestic and international athletes to participate. Aqua Vietnam is the main sponsor of the tournament.
Two weeks before the competition day, the preparations were almost complete. The last tournament of the year promises to bring special experiences for runners, with a historic run through the iconic streets of the capital. The medal evokes a feeling of nostalgia with its postage stamp design.
