310km journey to break the limit on the 45th birthday of "Crazy School"

(NLDO) - "Crazy School" celebrated his 45th birthday with a 310km challenge, about half a million steps, and spread the "Support" message with the 5:30 community.

For 3 days, from October 1 to October 3, 2025, the Vietnamese running community will follow the special journey of amateur athlete Nguyen Dinh Truong - nicknamed "Truong Crazy", when he chose to welcome his 45th birthday with an extraordinary challenge: conquering a distance of 310km continuously.

This number not only has a meaning associated with birthdays but also symbolizes about half a million steps, showing perseverance and the desire to break through personal limits.

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Truong with his "huge collection" set a Vietnamese Record: completing 42 marathons and 5 ultra marathons in one year (Photo: VietKings)

Athlete Nguyen Dinh Truong is a familiar face in the marathon community. In June 2025, he was officially honored by the Vietnam Record Organization for a rare achievement: completing 47 marathons and ultra marathons in one year.

This achievement has made his name a symbol of perseverance, "daring to be crazy" to pursue his passion for running to the end. And this 310km challenge once again affirms that spirit, at the same time opening a new story about determination and kindness.

What is special is that the journey is not only Nguyen Dinh Truong's alone. He received companionship and support from close friends, including the "freak" Nguyen Van Long - who has run across Vietnam 3 times, as well as the support and encouragement of the 5:30 running community and athletes from many other clubs across the country.

Many members directly participated, supported or ran alongside to encourage "Crazy Truong" on the challenging route at the "running mecca Sala" in Ho Chi Minh City.

The companionship, support and encouragement of the runners helped Nguyen Dinh Truong overcome the 310 km challenge limit (Photo: Phan Dai)

In addition, the presence, companionship and support of "veteran" members/managers such as journalists Ngo Cong Quang, Nguyen Van Tinh, Trieu Tien Luyen, Vo Tien Thanh... from the 5h30 community, turned Nguyen Dinh Truong's 310km journey into a more meaningful event: it is not only a personal mark but also a convergence of community spirit, of people who are always ready to encourage each other to overcome limits.

In each step, Nguyen Dinh Truong also sent a humane message: "Giving strength" to a special situation - Ms. LNP (living in Ho Chi Minh City, treated at Binh Duong General Hospital) had to have her hand transplanted to her leg to continue her journey of life.

By linking his personal journey with an inspirational story, he wants to spread positive energy, encourage the community to share, accompany and motivate those who are facing harsh challenges.

The result was recorded on the watch: "Crazy Truong" completed exactly 310km in more than 56 hours and 31 minutes - including rest time (Photo: Le Duy)

Ms. Vo Hanh, wife of Mr. Nguyen Dinh Truong, said: "As a wife, when I heard that Mr. Truong set a goal of running 310km, I initially did not agree. But knowing his personality, I supported and accompanied Mr. Truong throughout the time he conquered this super long journey. And I am very happy and proud that Mr. Truong has completed his goal."

Nguyen Dinh Truong's wife and eldest son, along with "mutant" Nguyen Van Long, presented him with flowers and a cake to congratulate him on his 45th birthday and special achievement (Photo: Le Duy)

At the age of 45, instead of a normal birthday party, Nguyen Dinh Truong chose to write a "milestone in his life" with the 310km challenge. Starting at exactly 3:00 p.m. on October 1, Nguyen Dinh Truong completed his goal of reaching 310km at 11:33 p.m. on October 3, 2025, on his 45th birthday.

The running community and relatives, brothers, friends, runners... congratulate "Crazy Truong" on completing his 310km goal on the night of October 3, 2025.

This is not only a testament to willpower and physical strength, but also a reminder to everyone: limits only exist when we stop trying.

The journey of "Crazy Truong" thanks to the companionship of friends and the community, has become a special spiritual gift - not only for him, but for all those who are eager to overcome their limits to live more fully every day.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hanh-trinh-310km-but-pha-gioi-han-trong-sinh-nhat-lan-thu-45-cua-truong-crazy-19625100319194596.htm