This is a highly competitive Beijing outdoor training project, named Pig Riding. The rules set by the training company are as follows: there are 10 adult pigs brought from a farm to the competition site, each numbered from 1 to 10. Each participant in the Beijing outdoor training first draws lots; whichever number they draw, they must ride the corresponding pig. Participants are required to wear helmets and protective gear on their elbows and knees.
Before the activity begins, participants put on their protective gear and are assisted by staff to mount the pigs, waiting outside an iron fence. When the whistle blows, the iron fence moves aside, and the pigs charge into the field with the participants on their backs. No part of the participant's body can touch the ground. The person who stays on the pig for the longest time is the champion, scored according to the duration of time.
I remember participating in this pig-riding project in Huairou. There were 20 participants signed up, divided into two groups. One group was the current competitors, while the other prepared for the next round. Both groups had to get ready to mount the pigs, taking turns to enter the field.
As soon as the whistle blew, a white pig burst out with a participant on its back, wildly thrashing around in the middle of the field. The participant tightly gripped the rope tied to the pig but was thrown off after less than 10 seconds. The staff quickly herded the pig back outside the field, and participant number one was removed from the arena.
Another whistle sounded, and participant number two was also violently carried to the center of the field by pig number two. This pig ran around the field with the participant almost lying flat on its back. As the pig kept running and rooting, participant number two lost balance and touched the ground with his foot, ending his run at 15 seconds.
The most impressive performance was from participant number twelve, who lasted for 33 seconds. Despite the pig charging out like it was startled, participant number twelve managed to stick to the pig as if glued, lasting a full 33 seconds. His balance and ability to coordinate with the pig’s movements were commendable, making him the participant who stayed on the pig the longest during this training exercise.
This training project may seem funny and bring laughter, but it is also a significant challenge. First, just riding a pig is something many people lack the courage to do. The goal of this training project is to increase our team's courage.
As the saying goes, "Difficulties are like springs; when you're weak, they're strong." Faced with problems under special conditions, we should choose to challenge them tenaciously, enhancing the collective honor of the team.
In terms of Beijing outdoor training, or any such training, the key is finding a sense of coordination and increasing our ability to find a balance point. Relating this to work, it means facing a predicament and finding a way out, solving difficult and irregular problems. It enhances our ability to tackle sudden challenges head-on.
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