Kian84 aims for sub 4 marathon goal after running 600km monthly

Kian84 revealed his running obsession, covering approximately 600km per month while driving only 100km. After visiting Hwadam Forest in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, he returned to the Gangbuk area to run with a pace of 4 minutes and 45 seconds, aiming to achieve a sub 4 marathon in the first half of next year.

Stating that a YouTuber's role is to find new things within the ordinary, Kian84 shared his recent life immersed in running. He has become so closely tied to the sport that he wears running shoes for daily outings as well as official occasions, such as wearing suits or attending film premieres.

"A runner who runs more than he drives"... Running addiction with 600km monthly mileage

Kian84 revealed that he is so deeply into running that he runs consistently three to four days a week. He demonstrated a lifestyle centered on running, covering approximately 600km in a month while driving a car for only about 100km per month. He explained that even his purpose for driving is merely a means to reach a destination to run. Despite having started running less than three years ago, he has shown significant growth, recording a time of 2 hours and 36 minutes.

His passion for running is reflected in his fashion and overall lifestyle. Kian84 has been wearing running shoes all week, prioritizing comfort and functionality to the extent that he wears them even when dressed in a suit or attending a premiere. While modestly describing himself as "just an average runner who hasn't even achieved Sub 4 (completing a marathon in under 4 hours)," he expressed a specific goal to achieve Sub 4 in the first half of next year.

Nature and variations of pine trees encountered at Hwadam Forest

Kian84, who enjoys running, visited Hwadam Forest in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, with an acquaintance. At Hwadam Forest, a popular destination that is difficult to reserve during the autumn foliage season, he took a monorail to admire the forest scenery. While touring the forest, he showed interest in the natural law where fern-like plants were deposited to become the coal of today.

He showed particular interest in observing pine trees of various shapes in the pine tree garden within Hwadam Forest. Projecting life onto the sight of pine trees winding and bending to survive, he enjoyed nature by giving them witty names based on their shapes, such as "Back-breaker Pine," "Joseon Baobab Pine," and "Pine Tree Resembling a Stock Market Crash." He also expressed surprise at the fact that some high-priced pine trees can cost tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of won.

A sprint starting 7 hours later, "I will achieve Sub 4 next year"

The relaxing outing at Hwadam Forest led to an unexpected flow. Due to an unplanned schedule, he spent time touring the forest and eating, resulting in his intended run starting only 7 hours after the day began. After fighting off drowsiness following the meal, he eventually tightened his running shoes again in the Gangbuk area.

Running through the Gangbuk area, he showed the side of an experienced runner by recording a pace of 4 minutes and 45 seconds. He reiterated his determination to challenge himself to achieve Sub 4 in a marathon in the first half of next year. He showed a serious yet playful attitude toward his goal, jokingly promising to live as a "quiet runner" if he fails this challenge.

Source: original video (YouTube)