Winter Running: A Unique Experience at Dangjin
In the heart of winter, with the outside air bitterly cold and temperatures plummeting below zero, there exists a remarkable space at the Dangjin Gode Sports Complex where sweat, breaths, and footsteps are ever-present.
This is the vinyl greenhouse athletics track.
Even in -7 degrees Celsius, running is possible all year round.
On this day, the temperature reached a staggering -7 degrees.
While most would typically postpone exercise in such weather, the atmosphere inside the vinyl greenhouse track was entirely different.
Thanks to its design, which blocks cold air and minimizes wind impact, the track provided a focused environment where one could nearly forget it was winter.
A shared future, a vibrant Dangjin.
This is not just a grand statement; it reflects the everyday lives of the people living in Dangjin at this very moment.
Creating spaces that enable all movements, and fostering environments for health and activity, is a future made possible by togetherness.
With administration leading from the front, citizens filling in the gaps, and children nurturing their dreams, this is Dangjin.
Access to the track is regulated, with lanes 1-4 reserved for elite athletes, while lanes 5-8 are designed for walkers and wheelchair users, ensuring everyone, regardless of age or ability, can make use of the track.
Inline skates, drones, scooters, and bicycles are prohibited, and the track will not be open during adverse weather conditions.
This year, the Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Sports Festival will finally take place from September 3rd to 6th!
One of the most impressive sights was the seniors walking the track, counting their laps with their fingers.
Slowly but steadily, they walked, often asking, “How many laps have I completed?” Their determination was heartwarming and inspiring.
By exercising at their own pace without pushing themselves too hard, these seniors transformed the track into a health sanctuary beyond just a sports facility.
In the same space, a different scene unfolded with young people passionately running in short sleeves, seemingly unfazed by the cold.
As they pushed themselves harder, gasping for breath but refusing to stop, it was evident that “there is no season for exercise.”
The presence of the vinyl greenhouse athletics track allows for continuous training even in winter, making it possible to pursue personal goals.
What truly warmed my heart was witnessing the training of the young athletes from the local track and field club.
Despite their small stature, their serious expressions and vigorous running under the coach's direction were a testament to the passion of the future stars of Dangjin sports.
The stable training environment provided in winter offers children opportunities for skill improvement and reassurance for parents.
Thank you to Dangjin City for making it possible to run even in the depths of winter.
The establishment of the vinyl greenhouse athletics track goes beyond mere facility installation; it embodies the city’s careful consideration for citizens' health, the growth of young athletes, and the promotion of recreational sports.
In this place, seniors can maintain their health, young people can chase their goals, and children can nurture their dreams.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dangjin City for enabling all these scenes.
If you have been postponing exercise due to the cold this winter, we highly recommend you visit the vinyl greenhouse athletics track at the Dangjin Gode Sports Complex and get moving, both physically and mentally.
Winter in Dangjin is much warmer than you think.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/dangjin2030/224155755657
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