According to Hong Kong media reports on January 21, 68-year-old Chow Yun-fat participated in the marathon in the morning and finally completed the half marathon (about 21 kilometers).
Fa Ge’s number that day was h7157. He appeared wearing a black vest and sunglasses. His figure was getting stronger and stronger, and his appearance was much stronger than before.
According to sources, Chow Yun-fat started at about 8:30 and completed 21 kilometers before 11 a.m. in 2 hours, 26 minutes and 8 seconds. However, Fa Ge later corrected the time to 2 hours and 19 minutes, setting a new personal score.
Fa Ge was in great condition. When he reached the finish line, he blew kisses to the people at the scene. He didn't look like a 68-year-old man at all. Fa Ge was very excited after completing the competition. He smiled cutely at the citizens and took selfies all the way.
However, Fa Ge expressed in an interview that he was not satisfied with this result because the time was 4 minutes slower than expected, but he always had an explanation for himself. There were runners who helped clear the way along the way. He took pictures while running, which was very satisfying. easy.
was asked whether he would participate in the full marathon next year. Fa Ge laughed and said that if the half marathon ran less than 2 hours, he would not participate. He would continue to exercise and might be able to run when he is 90 years old. He humorously said that everyone should wait. wait.
In 2025, Fa Ge will continue to run half marathon, hoping to control it within 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Fa Ge joked that he would be Hong Kong's "Forrest Gump" and travel all over the world, but when it came to his performance this time, he said that his sister-in-law would deduct money. If he was late for a minute, he would deduct NT$100. He did not meet the standard today and could only eat bowls. wing.
The marathon held on the 21st was very lively, with Guo Jingjing and Huo Qigang both attending.
This is the second time Chow Yun-fat has participated in the half marathon. He participated in the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Half Marathon in November last year and crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 27 minutes and 56 seconds. Fa Ge’s pace was maintained at 6 to 8 minutes, which was very comfortable to run at.
In February last year, Chow Yun-fat participated in a 10-kilometer marathon in Hong Kong, thus starting his marathon journey. Fa Ge said in an interview at the Busan Film Festival that the first part of his life is over. He started running marathons after the age of 60 and has been training for 7 years now.
Fa Ge was very thin when he participated in the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Marathon. Everyone was worried about his health. He revealed that he has diabetes and needs to control his food intake. He can only eat one meal a day. It is inevitable to lose weight.
The 68-year-old Fa Ge is very persistent. He runs in the morning basically every day. He once fell and fractured his bones during the process, but did not follow the doctor's instructions. He quickly resumed his running habit, which was worrying for a time. Now he successfully completed 21 kilometers and proved himself with his strength. physical condition.
