"Long-legged lawyer" Zhang Jiaen, challenged for the first time in the Taipei Marathon and won the second place in the country! (ft. The running counterattack story of a top Stanford student)

Zhang Jiaen, a top student at Stanford, competed in the Taipei Marathon for the first time and won the second place among domestic women! Learn how she found balance in the high-stress life of a lawyer and made magic happen in the marathon world.

1. Zhang Jiaen: Transformation from highly educated lawyer to marathon runner

Zhang Jiaen is an outstanding representative of Taiwan. He graduated with a master's degree from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom and a doctorate in law from Stanford University in the United States. He is now a practicing lawyer in Washington, the United States. However, this professional with excellent academic qualifications entered the running world in 2021 and quickly showed his extraordinary talent. In just three years, she has become a dazzling star in the marathon world, achieving great results in international events.

Her story not only shows how to find a balance between major and interest, but also illustrates the sense of accomplishment that comes from constantly challenging oneself. Especially in this year's 2024 Taipei Marathon, she challenged this race for the first time and won the second place in the domestic women's group, setting a new record for herself again.

2. Taipei Marathon’s outstanding results

The 2024 Taipei Marathon is of great significance to Zhang Jiaen. This is the first time in her life to participate in an Asian marathon. She completed the full marathon in 2 hours, 51 minutes and 54 seconds, ranking second in the domestic women's group and 12th overall. During the race, she led the women's group until the last kilometer before being overtaken.

In addition to this result, her performance in other international competitions is also noteworthy:

▪️2023 Boston Marathon: 2 hours, 57 minutes and 15 seconds
▪️2023 Berlin Marathon: 2 hours, 48 ​​minutes and 08 seconds (11th in Taiwanese women’s history)

In just a few years, she has risen to prominence in the marathon field and has become a model for Taiwanese runners.

3. Lawyer’s daily life and running philosophy

As a lawyer practicing in the United States, Zhang Jiaen's life is full of pressure. She regards running as an important way to relieve stress. She said with a smile, "The running time at 7 o'clock in the morning is the most free time of my day. I don't have to answer the phone or read messages. This allows me to focus on myself." Such daily training , not only allowed her to maintain physical and mental balance, but also brought her stable performance improvement.

Additionally, she loves interacting with the running community. During the preparation for this Taipei Marathon, she met many running partners in Taipei and expressed her hope to include the Taipei Marathon in her regular entry list in the future.

4. The unique charm of Taipei Marathon

The Taipei Marathon is one of Taiwan's most representative annual events. Its track runs through the core of Taipei City, giving participants the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the city while running. Zhang Jiaen said: "It is very special to be able to run on the roads in Taipei City, especially the experience of running on the highway. Although the strong wind on the bridge is very challenging, the overall track is very comfortable."

In addition, she was also deeply impressed by the enthusiasm of Taipei citizens. "The cheers from the audience filled me with strength, and I didn't want to give up no matter how tired I was." She said that the atmosphere of this race was one of the most touching events she has ever run.

5. Zhang Jiaen’s future plans

Zhang Jiaen's next goal is to participate in the 2025 Chicago Marathon, and hopes to break his personal best record of 2 hours and 48 minutes in the race. She also plans to continue participating in running community activities in Taiwan, communicate with more local runners, and jointly promote marathon culture.

She said: "I hope that through my experience, I can inspire more people to challenge themselves and discover the fun and sense of accomplishment in running." This vision not only makes her an excellent runner, but also a person who can drive the group forward. Leaders who move forward.

Conclusion: A model of both academics and sports

Zhang Jiaen’s story shows how to pursue excellence in different fields. Whether it is a brilliant achievement in academics or a breakthrough on the sports field, she always puts challenging herself at the core. Her experience inspired countless people and made Taiwan even more glorious on the international stage. We look forward to seeing more of her success and exciting stories in the future.

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