Yul Kwon shares the secret to running marathons at 80
Age is nothing but a number when it comes to running.
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When it comes to running marathons, Yul Kwon believes that age is nothing but a number. Earlier this year, he placed first in the 80-plus category in the Boston Marathon, completing the 42.2-km race in four hours and 31 minutes.
The 80-year-old marathon runner says it's never too late to lace up your running shoes.
He gives advice to first-time runners on how to get started.