The first volunteer activity in 2020

        I always wanted to take part in road running, and I had a medal for finishing the game, but I just couldn't suck up my strength and I couldn't get my wish. By chance, I came into contact with the volunteer activities of road running. After the first attempt, I couldn't get rid of it. As long as I had time, I would actively participate in it and realize my wish in another way!

In the spring of 2020, I participated in the volunteer activity of "dream of the river and love" of Wuzhong four season cross-country race. In order to be ready in advance, we must arrive 1 or 2 hours ahead of the competitors. In other words, you have to gather at the sports center in the city at 6:30 a.m. to wait for the bus. The earliest bus to the sports center takes about 20 minutes. It takes 20 minutes to get to the bus stop from your residence. You have to reserve the time for washing. You have to get up at 5 o'clock at the latest. I tensed my nerves, set the alarm clock, caught the shuttle bus on time, ate the breakfast prepared by the organizer, and finally got off at about 7:10.

Arrive at the scene of the activity - Dongshan Yuhua scenic spot, only to see the dragon dance and drum beating performance team have been rehearsing repeatedly. Wuzhong winter cross-country is divided into 15km and 10km groups. This time, I am responsible for distributing small gifts after the game in the distribution area of materials after the game. Each contestant can get a medal, a special canvas bag, a bottle of drink, a banana, and a Chinese red short sleeve T-shirt printed with "God of wealth rat" and a very retro seal engraved with the word "winter". Of course, there is also a bonus / extra scene where contestants can have a bowl of Dongshan's low toilet mutton noodles in the activity area.

With the dawn of the day, the active players are also coming to the scene, because it is stipulated that the players must wait for the start of the competition before unpacking and repacking materials, so now for me, it is still relatively idle. Looking at the men and women in front of us, or alone, or husband and wife, or friends, there are many foreign friends among them. We are all equipped with running shoes, backpacks, water replenishing appliances, sportswear, and exposed strong physique, which makes people envious.

Runners slowly gathered in front of the square. Some took photos under the background wall arranged by the organizer. Some came to inquire about the location of toilets and canteens first. Some even "Taobao" in the cultural and creative sales area.

Finally, the conference kicked off. I was looking forward to the dragon dance performance of my uncle and aunt. As the host said, "a dragon dance in the new year is smooth all the year round". Whether it's a dragon dance or a tiger dance, it's all filmed in my mobile phone. Before the official start, the aunts dressed up in red military music were all showy, playing drums outside the barrier line, and cheering the contestants off! When 2 archaize electronic cannons fired colorful fireworks and whistles, the players launched a self-challenge towards Moli peak.

At this time, our task officially begins. We work together to pack bananas, water, seals and bags. We will distribute the gifts to the contestants in an orderly way. We will put all the bags in order to give the returning heroes a warm winter! Before long, the top three 10km runners had come back, including a foreign runner in his 50s, who looked thin, tall and weak. Unexpectedly, he had such physical strength and endurance.

Since there is still some time to return to the peak period, we take this opportunity to take turns to eat lunch in Dongshan low toilet mutton noodles. This bowl of noodles is quite soft and glutinous, and there is no smell of mutton. I can't resist the temptation because I can't accept mutton smell in recent years. I have eliminated a whole bowl of noodles and meat, and there is no soup left. I'm totally warm and full of energy!

While waiting for the contestants, my legs were dancing with the music in the square. Every time I see the contestants come back, I can't help cheering for them. We warmly send our hearts and minds to guide them to take photos after the competition, and have a great sense of satisfaction when they rest and eat. Along the way, they may be supported by husband and wife, or by friends, or even some people running alone, accompanied by beautiful scenery or cheered by strangers A lot of touching, I believe, are collected in their hearts.

Until 2 o'clock in the afternoon, we finally ended our mission and returned to the bus on foot. Walking in the alley around Dongshan mountain, I can not only smell the fragrance of wintersweet, but also see the door decoration of every family and feel the leisurely life taste of Dongshan people, which can be regarded as the multiple enjoyment of vision, taste and soul!

Today, I'm really lucky. Although the weather forecast has a light rain, it only drizzled around 6 o'clock for a while. It's a beautiful day. It's also a great beginning for the new year. In the future, I also want to exercise slowly. I hope to have a handsome cross-country sprint and embellish my life!