Marathoner and skier, Li an athlete for all seasons

Li Tao has grown accustomed to every year being separated into two seasons - one for marathon and the other for skiing.

The boundary between them is March.

"My marathon season is March to October, when I participate in races all over the country. My ski season is November to March of the next year, when I start to practice and participate in cross-country events," said the 47-year-old Li, a retired long-distance runner.