“大众选手”（amateur runners）指没有在中国田径协会注册过、未参加过国家队或省队专业训练的运动员（those who have never registered with the CAA for professional training with provincial and national teams）。
　　
　　Aimed at triggering greater interest in long-distance running, the Chinese Athletics Association unveiled a plan to offer entries to amateur runners if they meet qualifying standards in domestic trials.
　　为了进一步激发民众对长跑的热情，中国田径协会推出一项选拔活动，能够达到国内选拔标准的大众选手将获得（大赛）参赛资格。