[Concurrent] Adam McWitt
"Claws" (Chongqing dialect)
"Claw" (Sichuan dialect)
"What to do" (Wuhan dialect)
[Explanation] The person in front of me who is saying "what are you doing" in various dialects is Canadian Adam McWhirter (Adam McWhirter).
Now 43 years old, Adam from Canada has lived in China for 16 years.
In 2007, after graduating from University, Adam settled down because of his love for Asian history and culture, and because he was optimistic about Chongqing's development potential.
The following year, he joined a friend's entrepreneurial project and became the general manager of a real estate brokerage company.
[Concurrent] Adam McWitt
The culture of the company and the dynamism of the company attracted me from the very beginning.
What we do is global mobile relocation, we cooperate with multinational companies, consulates, we help foreigners come to China.
We help them settle down, find schools, (help with) medical care, shopping, living, and culture.
[Explanation] In the summer of 2021, Adam joined the social platform and became a blogger who loves to record life in China.
Adam told reporters that from a work perspective, he wants to let everyone know about life in China through various means; from a personal perspective, he is also happy to pass on the life attitude he has always insisted on to more people.
[Concurrent] Adam McWitt
Because our company works with global flows, we are obviously a natural bridge between (global) and China.
So, I made these videos, especially in terms of real estate, to show Chongqing; as a runner, I think Chongqing is cool.
So if I could show people outside of Chongqing what I saw (would be a great thing), because I think Chongqing is very unique.
If I can inspire people (through video) to live a healthier life, visit Chongqing or see Chongqing through my eyes (would be a great thing).
Because what I do is global mobility (related work), I have to let people know what it's like to live in China.
[Explanation] Adam, who loves sports, extends the fitness and sports he is good at from online sharing to offline, planning and organizing Chongqing community runs, and building an outdoor fitness base "The Hub" to drive more people to pay attention to work and health. Balance and discover a different Chongqing while running.
[Concurrent] Adam McWitt
It should be around the summer of 2009. I remember running past the Yellow Garden Bridge. At that time, there was no Qiansimen Bridge.
I remember running in Jiangbeizui, where there was nothing but empty roads, really empty roads, except for the Chongqing Grand Theater, the whole Jiangbeizui was empty.
I can remember what it was like to run there, so when I (now) pass by where I used to run, I look up and I'm like, wow, none of these (buildings) were there before.
When I run, I do notice a difference (in Chongqing), and even in the short term, even if I've been back (in Chongqing) for three years, I'll notice something.
When you're in the car, you don't always see (the changes), you see the road, but you don't notice your surroundings because the car is going so fast.
When you are running, you can notice more things.
So, when you run in the city, you can 100% feel the changes in the city.
[Explanation] Adam told reporters that the club run is more like an "experiment" to explore how to better motivate participants to fall in love with sports in the context of free, inclusive, relaxed and friendly social attributes.
At present, the community run has been held for eight sessions, attracting more than 700 people from home and abroad to join the team, mostly between the ages of 20 and 40.
[Concurrent] Adam McWitt
The reason I started the Chongqing Community Running Group is to make it very inclusive, any fitness level, any age (people can participate in the running group).
I've seen a lot of people change in the past two years since they've been running with me, getting stronger, healthier, and more confident.
So, no matter what fitness level (I hope) there is a group and a society, something to connect with each other, grow and motivate them to be a healthier person.
[Concurrent] Club Run participant Liu Weiwei
(Chongqing) "running laps" itself is relatively small. For foreigners to organize (running groups), it may be easier and more comfortable than other existing running groups in Chongqing.
The most important thing is that after we are done, there will be some entertainment, such as chatting (activities), so overall, I think this is different from other running groups.
[Concurrent] Leigh Hallam Community Run Organizer
I think the community run is very good, because it brings everyone together (running) by the beautiful riverside in Chongqing.
It doesn't matter how long you've been running or how well you've been running, just come and have a little fun and enjoy socializing with other people.
Jing Shiyan reports from Chongqing
Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]