In the emotional race, Yang Jun-hyuk, Lee Jang-jun, Han Sang-bo, Yul-hee, and Bae Yoon-jung participated.
The final marathon full course began on the MBN entertainment show that ended on the 21st. The participants, who have gradually grown over a long three-month journey, hesitated at the tremendous distance of 42.195 km, but 12 challengers stepped up to the task.
Leading the elderly giant, Yang Jun-hyuk said, "Am I the only one who has run the full course here?" Yang Se-hyung asked, "Don't you know by running?" Yang Jun-hyung replied, "It's tough, really," and added, "I have trained tremendously now, and since I have challenged the 10 km, half, and full marathons, my mindset is different this time."
Additionally, Yang Jun-hyuk set a goal of completing the race in 7 hours, making a promise that was not really a promise.
Lee Jang-jun, competing for 1st and 2nd place, said, "We have to take on the challenge. I never dreamed about it when I first started, but after running the half, I feel confident," while Han Sang-bo said, "There is an irresistible charm. Since I ran the half, I thought, let's run the full course too," with a bright smile.
Their marathon, which started at the APT. course, showed signs of exhaustion as the sun rose high in the sky. Yang Se-hyung expressed concern about Lee Jang-jun, saying, "I don't know if Lee Jang-jun is running at my pace or if he is in a daze from the pace."
Lee Jang-jun noted, "I had foot surgery when I was a trainee. I rested for half a year then. The company even thought about cutting me from debuting at that time. That thought came back to me," as he began to show warning signals in the 20 km range. He was participating in the marathon solely thinking of the revival of Gold Child. He gritted his teeth, stating, "I have the will and the intention to do it, but like almost not being able to debut because of my foot, what if I can't run the full marathon this time? I was in mental turmoil," but still maintained his pace and achieved 1st place.
Han Sang-bo, who could be described as not tiring while smiling brightly, achieved 2nd place. Meanwhile, Bae Yoon-jung, who was running while crying at the voice of her mother and son, ultimately withdrew in the middle due to a knee injury. Bae Yoon-jung said, "It was already heartbreaking, but watching that video made me feel sad for my mother while I love my son," and added, "I wasn't the kind of daughter who was caring like others. When my brain is pushed to its limits, I think of my son, but I thought of my mom too," as she cried profusely.
Yul-hee, who was noted for her tenacity, faced challenges as well. However, Yul-hee was persistent. Supported by her younger sibling and mother, she maintained her pace with Han Sang-bo’s pacing, even if her speed slowed down slightly, during the last lap. She ultimately finished in 5th place, claiming two medals.
Yul-hee expressed her feelings, stating, "I will get through this somehow!" and added, "Since it's the last, I ran with all my might, squeezing out the final strength," sharing her impressions. Yul-hee conveyed that she felt she had learned how to feel happiness, saying, "I feel like I have graduated from the struggles of life."
[Photo] MBN entertainment show "We Must Run"
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