US Lawyer Runs Taipei Marathon, Secures Second Place
U.S. Lawyer Runs too Second place in Taipei Marathon
Taipei, Taiwan – Zhang Jian, a practicing lawyer from Washington, D.C., made an notable showing at the Taipei Marathon on December 15th, securing second place among Taiwanese women and finishing 12th overall wiht a time of 2 hours, 51 minutes, and 54 seconds.
Zhang, who only began running in 2021, has quickly become a force in the marathon world. Earlier this year, she completed the Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 57 minutes, and 15 seconds, followed by the Berlin Marathon in an impressive 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 08 seconds, a time that ranked her first among Taiwanese women.
This Taipei Marathon marked Zhang’s first race in Asia and her first time participating in the event. “The track is really cozy and stunning, and the people cheering along the road are also very happy,” she shared in an interview with the Central News Agency.
Zhang praised the optimized route, which took runners through the streets of taipei and even onto a highway. “It’s a special experience to be able to run on the streets of Taipei city,” she said. “What’s more interesting is that you can also run on the highway, but the wind is really strong on the viaduct.”
For Zhang, running is more than just a sport; it’s a way to de-stress from her demanding legal career. “Being a lawyer in the United States is stressful,so I rely on running to relieve stress,” she explained. “I usually practice running at 7 in the morning.At this time,I don’t have to answer calls from the boss or read messages on my phone. I start my day with [a run].”
Despite not engaging in high-intensity training since the berlin Marathon, Zhang expressed satisfaction with her Taipei Marathon performance. Looking ahead,she plans to focus on the Chicago Marathon next year,aiming to break her personal best of 2 hours and 48 minutes.
From Courtroom to Course: An Interview with Marathon Runner Zhang Jian
Newsdirect3.com – Zhang Jian, a Washington D.C.-based lawyer, surprised the running world with her remarkable second place finish at the Taipei Marathon. Clocking in at an impressive 2 hours, 51 minutes, and 54 seconds, she secured the second spot among Taiwanese women and came in 12th overall.
This remarkable achievement comes just a short time after Zhang started running in 2021. She has as taken the marathon scene by storm, nabbing first place for Taiwanese women at the Berlin Marathon earlier this year with a remarkable time of 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 08 seconds.
Zhang described her experience at the Taipei Marathon as “cozy and stunning,” praising the excited crowds and the optimized route.
“It’s a special experience to be able to run on the streets of Taipei city,” she shared.”what’s more fascinating is that you can also run on the highway, but the wind is realy strong on the viaduct.”
For Zhang, running isn’t just about competition; it’s a vital stress reliever.
“Being a lawyer in the United States is stressful, so I rely on running to relieve stress,” she explained.”I usually practice running at 7 in the morning. At this time, I don’t have to answer calls from the boss or read messages on my phone.I start my day with [a run].”
Looking forward, Zhang has her sights set on the Chicago Marathon, aiming to surpass her personal best time of 2 hours and 48 minutes.