原文出處來自部落格 'Zeal - Fervently running to infinity.' : http://raineriosumarathon.blogspot.tw/2013/02/2013-2-24-north-face-bewildering-sakura.html 連結 Link : http://www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw/ActivityDetail.aspx?KeyID=f92dff96-b209-45cf-8e17-8ab401a00677 地點 Location : Sun Moon Lake, Nantou County 距離 Distance : 22 Kilometers 紀錄 Record : 2 hour 42 mins 43 secs 報名費 Entry Fee : NTD$ 800 路線 Route : 櫻花 !!!!! 還記得一月初的某天上完課的下午， 半放空地在運動筆記網站上搜尋比賽報名訊息 ...... 唔 ~ ! 看到這個關鍵字 雙眼馬上為之一亮 ! 前陣子不知為何 開始對於有關春天的任何單字都感到非常的敏感 大概是因為最近飛往日本的廉價航空越來越盛行所帶來的刺激 因此還衝動地遊說朋友們訂了機票 在三月底四月初的時候要跟著關西櫻前線的節奏衝一發自助浪漫單車春假休日輕旅行 哈哈 ! 所以就著想要搶鮮預習美景的節奏， 毫不考慮地立馬按下了報名鍵。 過了一陣子 某天下午收到了報到物資 ~ 挖 這次的衣服也藍地太美麗了吧 也許因為這次的贊助商是北方的臉 感覺材質穿起來也是十分地舒適 ~ 心情也莫名地越來越期待前往日月潭那天的到來。 因為隔天要早起 所以前晚早早地就上床睡覺了 。。。 甚麼 ! ？要起床了 !？ ... 好像才睡了三秒鐘欸 好吧 雖然不願意 快速地下床拿了包包就走到宿舍門外等待好有把我從中興大學載到台中火車站 準備搭上通往南投日月潭的直達車 噗噗 --- 由於甚至記不清自己上回去日月潭玩是甚麼時候的事 一路上其實一直興奮莫名 ! 回想最近這幾個月參加許多路跑賽事下來所發生各式各樣的事情 ~ 好像也是因為馬拉松， 才能在跟朋友出遊之外更加驅使平常懶懶散散的我前往台灣各地探險遊玩。 真的是一種很棒的慢旅行方式呢 ! 看起來巴士快要抵達日月潭了 看到清晨沿路上滿滿的車潮跟人群就知道 哈哈 打了電話給前陣子知道也會來參加十二公里組的建銘學長 他們好像也在努力地尋找停車位中 哈哈 好吧 暫時放棄會合的念頭 下了遊覽車 便順著人龍 悠閒地朝著向山遊客中心前進 準備慢慢享受在火車站附近事先買好的早餐 再做好充足的準備 迎接不久後的二十九公里 大家漸漸地在出發拱門周圍靠攏 準備開始了 ! 真的蠻期待的 從來沒有繞著那麼大的湖跑玩過整整一圈 因此這次還難得的帶著相機夥伴出發 ! 美麗的小白 Nikon P310 ! 砰 ! 就如同預先期望的一般 前幾公里賽道的風景就讓人驚艷不已 緩緩上升下降的坡道 沿路沁人心脾的樹蔭 橫跨湖面的開闊大橋配上剛升起的朝陽 每每都是俯拾即是的美麗景象 ! 嗯 ! 這次就不勉強自己 順著平穩的呼吸走 就慢慢地欣賞風景吧 ~ ! 不過雖然名為櫻舞飛揚 沿路上確只散見零星的幾株剛綻放的櫻花樹 也許如果真的要追逐美麗的粉色浪漫 還是應該在比賽後利用鄰近九族文化村或遊湖券來做更深度的探訪才是 接著陸陸續續也出現了各種不同的景觀 一個又一個的隧道 一處處零星的村落 隨著環繞湖邊角度的不同日月潭也有著不同的姿色 雖然這麼長的距離跑起來實在撐不上輕鬆 但還稱的上蠻愜意的 不過 ! 很快的我們就會體會到這路線最後五公里的厲害之處 ... 連續下坡二點五公里再連續上坡二點五公里 嗚 不過這種時候也只能放慢腳步穩步向前 試著不要對膝蓋造成太大傷害 好不容易 在極限坡道之後迎面而來的是幾個輕鬆美好的轉角 ~ 終點到啦 ! 接過了完賽毛巾和獎牌之後 不得不說這次的贈品設計都還蠻漂亮的 讓好不容易完賽的我們心裡更是大加分 再加上滿滿的成就感跟舒適的天氣 我想 跟這個比賽絕對不會緣盡於此。 Sakura !!!!! I still could recall the reaction and how large my eyes stretched on an afternoon in January. Was just so absent-minded searching for intriguing races on the site SPORTS NOTE, yet soon my sight was captured by this keyword. It's been a while, Not knowing exactly why, I was becoming extremely sensitive to any words related to the season spring, Probably thanks to recently springing-up LCC (Low-cost Carriers) companies which offer flight alternatives to Japan, Seems lots of Taiwanese were so spurred by this option, so did I. Even persuaded my friends into a graduation trip riding bikes under cherry blossom in Kyoto ! So this way some practices are needed right？ Immediately I pressed the mouse to register for it ! After being a while, I received the package from the postman ~ Wow ! See how beautiful was the shirt provided by the sponsor this time ! THE NORTH FACE ! Also the quality was well-noticed ! I nearly want to take a splint to the Sun Moon Lake now ! Needed to get up early tomorrow, so I soon pushed myself into bed. ....... Whooat! ？It's right the time I need to be waken up !？ It's like just 3 seconds ... Alright, though reluctantly, I quickly grabbed my bag and walked out to the entrance of our dorm and wait for my friend to carry me from NCHU to the Taichung Railway Station, to be prepared to hop on the direct bus bound for Sun Moon Lake. Booop --- I was in a totally excited state of mind along the way, also trying to be a little nostalgic ... seems like it's all because of marathons, I started to have other reasons to push me out, to myriads of destinations around Taiwan, without a doubt it's a great way to enjoy life while being local to the spot ! We were so arriving our destination, Everyone could tell from jammed traffic and peoples along the route heading toward the lake at dawn I called my senior in NCHU Photo Club who mentioned his participation also this time yet they were also look'n for a rare lot hahah. Fine ~ ! I gave up the possibility meeting up once, and walking to the Xiang-shan Tourists Center following the throng, get prepared for the upcoming 29K. Everyone were gathering around the starting arch, the race was now readied to commence ! Was awfully expecting it, It's my very first experience circumnavigating an enormous lake by just my feet, so due to the rare chance I got, I also brought a lovely pal : Gorgeous Nikon P310 DC borrowed from my friend ! Boom ! as what I anticipated before, the scenery was far more ideal and awe-inspiring than I imagined, Slowly ascending and descending slopes， Revitalizing shades under trees alongside, plus the wide-visioned bridge across the surface of lake adding a little spice from the rising sun, everywhere were pieces of brilliant scenes you could easily steal away So I won't push myself too hard to chase record this time, just slowly digesting beauties around with smooth breathes ! But even the race was named after cherry blossoms, along the way available themes related to it were scarce, perhaps we just need to explore further more around this site after the race if our goals was the pinky storm under Sakura trees. Passing more kilometers, bunches of various landscapes started to find their traces, a tunnel following another tunnel, fragments of small villages scattered, as the angles of lake varied, so as the looks, although the distance this time couldn't be described as easy, but I still felt great ! Yet ! Soon we would realized the real challenge included in this journey ... the last 5 kilometers inclusive of continuous 2.5KM down then another continuous 2.5KM up ! Wooops ! But all I could do is to slow down my pace, tried being not too harsh to my knees. It was a real deal. but after that the only things we got before the goal were couples of light corners, the end ! Receiving the gorgeous complementing gift towel and medals, the challengers were all smiles on our faces, because of the comforting weather and sense of achievement. Thought it couldn't be the last time I'm here.