BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- 29-year-old You Jia is a nurse working in operating rooms of Peking Union Medical College Hospital.
She began running in 2015 after she was introduced to an online marathon app. She was motivated by the various medals of marathons and cross-country races at first. But as she took part in more events, she has gradually improved her running performance.
You Jia runs near the Forbidden City after work in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 13, 2020. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)
You Jia runs by the ancient wall of the Forbidden City after work in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 13, 2020. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)
You Jia warms up as she waits for running friends before a morning run near the watchtower of the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Photo taken on Aug. 13, 2020 shows the medals that You Jia has won at her home in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
In 2018, You Jia made some achievements by finishing Beijing Marathon race in 3 hours 45 minutes, finishing in OCC group of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) in 9 hours 47 minutes and 22 seconds.
Her friends suggested her to get some professional training to achieve more, but she slowed down her pace to enjoy what running really brings to her.
"Running makes me feel happy and confident, and also earns me respect from others. The stunning sceneries along the road and self-fulfillment I felt when I hit the road make me insist on running. I'm proud of myself every time I cross over the finishing line," You Jia said.
You Jia (5th R) takes a morning run with running friends by the ancient wall of the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
You Jia (2nd R) takes a morning run with running friends by the ancient wall of the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
You Jia takes a morning run around the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
You Jia (5th L) takes a morning run with running friends by the ancient wall of the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
You Jia (1st L) takes a morning run with running friends near the watchtower of the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
You Jia poses for photograph after taking a morning run in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
You Jia looks in the mirror during making up at her home in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 13, 2020. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
The combo photo shows You Jia in nurse uniform (L) and You Jia in sportswear in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 13, 2020. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
