Before dawn, when everyone’s still asleep
This woman runs in the dark
It doesn’t make sense
and it also can’t be explained medically
I've never seen any case like this for my 15 years of experience..
Who is she…?
Hello
Production Crew/ Why do you run when it’s dark?
You wouldn’t want to watch an old person running
So I try to run when there’s no one outside
Old? You look like a middle-aged woman…
Production Crew/ May I ask how old you are?
I’m 91
She was born in 1926
Production Crew/ How long do you usually run?
For an hour?
I guess age IS just a number..!
While she was running, the morning came
When I don’t run, I’m itching to run
because my body & mind get fresher after running
She heads home feeling refreshed
This is the room I live in
She lives alone in this house
What are these?
Oldest Person Participation Award
You’ve been to a lot of marathons?
Yes, I have
I collected around 180 medals in total
180 MEDALS?!
Flexin' with (copper) medals~
1987 & 88 were the starts of my marathon journey
In 1987, she participated in her first marathon as a 62-year-old woman.
I won these within a year
You ran this much in 1 year?
Her marathon history
At the age of 86, she conquered the half course
and has started her journey in collecting this much awards & certificates
She traveled all over South Korea for 30 years to participate in marathons
Global proof of her marathon love
At the age of 87, she was invited to run in a marathon in Malaysia
Other people might wonder why I run at such an old age
But I want to live with purpose, and die with it
Yes, we get that…
But is it okay for a 91-year-old grandma to be running like this?
Unexpected Test Result
2 years ago, she had surgery for hallux valgus
and a hip joint surgery 7 years ago
She is not in a state where she can run in a marathon
It doesn’t make sense
And it also can’t be explained medically
As a doctor with 15 years of experience,
I’ve never seen a case like this, even I’m surprised
A 90-year-old person has 69.7 BMD (Bone Mineral Density)
Which means her physical age is about 65 years old, judging by her bone density
I think you can continue exercising
She’s healthy!
Not only is she healthy,
She’s an intellectual grandma
If you don’t make an effort to live a good life, then you’re living poorly
She spends most of her time reading
If I become young again,
I don’t think I’ll ever get married but just study
What’s this place…?
This is her reading discussion club
The book I’ll be introducing today is
She enjoys encountering a new world through books
The next day
[5AM in the Morning]
There’s a marathon held in Onyang
10km marathon is her new goal
This is her 14th marathon for this year
She starts her intense training before the marathon
And prepares her special nutritious meal
Brave production crew gives a try!
(tastes very healthy)
D-Day!!
A 91-year-old grandma is again ready to challenge herself
GO!
But
She falls behind as soon as the marathon starts
and she’s left alone in a trice
Other participants already passed the halfway-point
The journey gets tougher and her leg is getting more aching
I can do it!
Yes, you can!
It’s extremely tiring
So there's frequent temptation to give up
But no, I made a promise to myself
I have to run till the finish line
That’s what keeps me going
This challenge means sth more than a record
The finish line is right in front of her
Grandma! You can do it!
Great grandma! Keep going!
With everyone’s cheering, she passed the finish line
91-year-old marathoner’s another grand record
Running til my death would be the best gift in my life
So as long as I’m capable of it, I’ll continue running