Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups-Chapter 339 - 230

The sky was just breaking, and Yulong Lake seemed to have just awakened from a dream, shrouded in a layer of mist.

On the shore, willows swayed softly, and silhouettes blurred, as many early risers had already appeared to exercise.

Fang Cheng, dressed in a newly bought blue sports outfit and professional shock-absorbing running shoes, began running along the lakeside path.

The clean and sharp attire made him appear even more agile.

Each step was light yet powerful, as if wind stirred beneath his feet, with the resulting air currents gently brushing the tender green grass by the roadside.

The strands of hair on his forehead swayed slightly with each step.

Fang Cheng’s running speed was not fast.

At least, it was about the same as those running in front of and behind him, with no intention to compete and widen the gap.

His stride was neither too big nor too small, with natural and coordinated body movements.

He focused more on how the force was transmitted smoothly and efficiently between muscles, joints, and bones.

Each arm swing and shoulder sway adjusted his center of gravity just right.

The movements synchronized with his footsteps, like interlocking gears in a precise instrument, full of rhythm.

This allowed him to maintain absolute balance throughout the run, conserving much energy.

He continued running at a steady pace like this.

Gradually, those following behind fell further back, and he overtook each runner ahead.

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He glanced back unintentionally, discovering no other exercisers on the road.

Only an old man sitting by the lake fishing, with a slightly curious gaze, watching the young man passing by.

Fang Cheng then slowed down, transitioning to walking.

Even at this moment, he was calm and composed, breathing evenly, with hardly any sweat on his forehead.

Only his face was slightly flushed, and his body felt a bit hot, as if he had just completed a mild warm-up exercise.

Looking around, the trees were lush and dense.

There were no residential buildings nearby, indicating he was probably at the foot of a mountain.

Fog enveloped the winding path, as if leading to a mysterious world.

Apparently, he had run much further than last time, reaching a more remote place.

Yulong Lake is vast, not only with broad waters but also with a winding lakeshore.

Countless early exercisers like Fang Cheng running around the lake find it difficult to gauge its full extent.

The faint dawn light pierced through the leaves and mist, illuminating the shaded path along the lakeside.

Fang Cheng lifted his wrist, glancing at the sports watch screen.

7:39, 10.24 kilometers.

At this time and distance, it was about enough.

Fang Cheng decided not to run further and began preparing to return.

Lately, except on days with scheduled training sessions, he’s mostly been staying in Wanghu Town, helping to take care of his grandfather and overseeing the house renovation progress.

He wakes up promptly at five every morning when the alarm goes off, heading from the hotel to the park for disciplined exercise.

Then, he runs a lap around this lakeside path, kickstarting an energetic day.

At this moment, he observed the information appearing on the panel.

There were experience points earned from practicing skills according to the daily training plan, and attribute growth.

As well as the progress of newly mastered skill upgrades.

[Running Experience +9]

[Running lv0 (18/100)]

The results weren’t bad.

Through several running practices, Fang Cheng discovered that casual running ordinarily would not increase skill experience points.

Only by striving to meet the standards of professional athletes, with a greater focus on posture and technique, was there a training effect.

Thus, today he deliberately went for an ultra-long-distance run.

Speaking of which, the techniques for long-distance running differ greatly from those of sprinting.

Long-distance running emphasizes endurance and rhythm control, with moderate strides, stable frequency, landing with the whole foot to buffer joint stress, focusing on maintaining efficient performance over time.

Sprinting involves larger strides, high frequency, seeking maximum propulsion and speed with each step, landing on the forefoot to better utilize the elasticity of the ankles and calves, quickly pushing off to shoot the body forward.

In terms of breathing techniques, there is a stark contrast between the two.

Long-distance running requires deep and even breathing to provide ample oxygen to the body, while sprinting involves fast and shallow breaths, mainly to adjust the body’s rhythm and balance.

These insights were gained by Fang Cheng from borrowing relevant sports science books at the library.

Even though he doesn’t have to consider much, and can rely on his far superior physical attributes to achieve running results that professional athletes can only dream of.

However, isn’t the purpose of practicing skills to be able to run faster and further beyond limits, beyond attribute bonuses?

After viewing the panel information, Fang Cheng subtly nodded, gathering his thoughts.

Then he turned around, walking a few steps before continuing to run back.

The path at this moment was faintly visible through the mist, with birds chirping and leaves rustling.

The surroundings were exceedingly quiet, seemingly leaving only the soft and rhythmic sound of running.

In such an atmosphere seemingly belonging to him alone, an unusual sound suddenly mixed in unexpectedly, breaking the silence.

"What sound is that?"

Fang Cheng’s heart skipped a beat, and he couldn’t help but stop, looking back towards the mist-covered forest behind him.

Rustle—

He saw a flock of birds take flight, circling in the air, refusing to land for a long time.

As if disturbed by some unknown beast, they flapped their wings frantically, anxiously seeking a safe place.

Fang Cheng’s brow slightly furrowed, eyes fixed.

The source of the sound, where the birds were startled, was an area of rolling hills.