Results tagged “greatwallmarathon”

• China youth market blog enoVation labs went to the Antidote Electronic Music Fest in Zhujiajiao over the weekend... and they loved it! [enoVation]
• The former VP of mega-conglomerate Shanghai Huayi Group is now on trial in Shanghai on charges that he embezzled 57 million RMB, took 8.35 million RMB in bribes and illegally acquired 17.25 million RMB in assets. [Shanghai Daily]
• Several artists teamed up to paint a partially demolished building near the Moganshan Road art district. Unfortunately, as soon as it was done, it got peed on. [56minus1]

Back in 2007 Shanghaiist's Hélène survived the Great Wall Marathon. Following in her footsteps, we decided to give it a try. But we decided that running 21 k (the half marathon) was plenty exercise for us on a Saturday morning.

• How much did it cost Chinese online gaming giant Shanda to turn the Jinmao tower into a huge game advertisement? $50,000. Phew! [Interfax China]
• One Shanghai resident finds the real reason to train for the Great Wall Marathon: it helps you get your wallet back from pickpockets. [China Travel.net]
• Speaking of marathons, the 2009 women's international road cycling race will be starting up this Friday in Shanghai. The five day race will cover 400km and is the first to be held in Asia. [Xinhua]

Some of us here have decided to pony up and start training for the Great Wall Half Marathon, which takes place on May 16. We are pleased to say that on Monday, we survived 4 kilometers on the treadmill and yesterday it was an 8 kilometer run around the French Concession.