Pacemaker Page #3

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See?

What are you doing?

It feels more comfortable

without the right insole.

You're a freak.

Not as much as an athlete

who smokes.

It's none of your business.

You got your own problems to deal with.

They may have problems with me.

But I got no problems.

This is perfect.

Try that for real races.

You were fantastic today, Man-ho.

No. I almost had a heart attack

trying to catch up to you.

Haha, you're pulling my leg.

Let's go.

Go ahead.

I'll take the next one.

Hello?

I wired this month's interest

in the morning.

Hey, I was only late

a couple of times.

Since I'm back

in the training center,

there's no late payment.

So, don't call me again.

All right?

We'll go over the final strategy

for tomorrow's race.

Firstly,

- Gyeong-sun.

- Sir.

Put on a spurt at 15km and

lead the pack to 30km mark.

I've been training

for negative split.

Are you telling me to be

Yun-gi's pacemaker?

Just do it this time.

I'll just do it...

No, run on your pace this time

and make the entry time.

Do not overpace.

You don't care if I overpace

and f*** up my race?

This is a qualifying race

for the Olympic entry.

Are you telling me

to give up this race?

Federation and I put a lot of

thought into this decision.

This isn't going to be

your last marathon.

We need to survive as a whole

for individuals to survive.

Just do as you're told.

- How about now?

- That's better.

You're not feeling

comfortable some place?

Must be a temporary cramp.

But the tape won't hold.

I'll get you a fresh tape.

Don't worry about it.

Tell me if you need anything.

You're a national team member, too.

Sure.

100 out of 100!

He has a bad fever.

It could be pyelitis.

- What?

- Take him to the hospital.

No! I'll die running

if I have to.

Coach! Bro! Man-ho!

Don't be ridiculous.

Shut up.

Coach!

What's wrong with him?

At every major race?

Stomach flu, pyelitis...

What next? Appendicitis?

No way.

I'll follow from here.

It's the first day of April.

We have clear sky with sunny spells.

Temperature 10.9C, 42% humidity,

it's an ideal condition for a marathon.

The runners are passing Jungmun

which is the 10km mark.

They are running

at a pretty fast pace

and are about to enter

an uphill section.

The slope is gentle here

so it's not too bad.

Gyeong-sun, you're at 15km.

Man, we're at 15km.

I' m not gonna be

a Third Leg.

You can take the job

if you want.

Gyeong-sun!

What's wrong with you, man?

You gotta take the lead now.

Hey!

Sh*t... I'm moving up front.

Follow me, Yun-gi.

Korean runners have started

coming to the front.

Park Gyeong-sun!

To the front! Now!

It's a good strategy

to push forward like this.

Gyeong-sun! Do you hear me?

Put on a spurt!

Spurt! Now!

Min Yun-gi looks calm

and in control.

His strength is the speed.

His style can be described

as final spurt.

Ju Man-ho has lead a good race so far

providing a perfect assistant

for Yun-gi.

Man-ho!

You still need to make

the qualifying time.

You gotta make it

no matter what.

Show me what you got!

Pose for the camera.

Look here, please.

Over here!

Have you gone nuts?

Why didn't you do

as you were told?

I really wasn't feeling well.

What am I supposed to do?

Ju dropped out at 38km.

He had a problem in his right leg

so I sent him to hospital

and contacted Dr. Choi.

I'm sorry, sir.

Gyeong-sun, you are not to do anything

until a decision is made on you.

Do not come to trainings.

Do not leave the camp.

And do not show your face to me.

Lie down on your back.

Okay.

Now keep still.

Got it.

- Dismissed.

- Thank you, Coach Lee.

Man-ho is released from the hospital

and you made the entry time.

Go to coach and

ask for forgiveness.

You missed training for 10 days.

Are you gonna end

your career like this?

He's right you don't want to leave

the wrong impression on the coach.

Man-ho's medical examination

showed a severe spinal curvature.

But the real problem is

a prolonged strain on the right leg

which resulted in bowing of the tibia.

How long does it take to rehab?

Rehabilitation can only take place

after the problem is corrected.

In Man-ho's case, the cause is

his left tibia being shorter.

Even if he goes through an extensive rehab

following corrective surgery,

it is highly unlikely that

he'll run as an athlete again.

I thought you were well

aware of his condition.

I guess not.

It's not important whether

anyone knew about his state.

As long as his muscles can

hold out to the Olympics,

he may be able to run 30km

needed for Yun-gi.

But, if he runs more than that,

the damage may be irreversible.

In the worst case, he may

never be able to run again.

Sacrifice is inevitable

to get what you want.

Director, if you want that gold medal

put Man-ho on the final entry.

From there on it's my responsibility.

One more thing.

Records don't count

in the Olympics,

only the color of the medals matter.

Please take care of any media play

on Yun-gi.

From today on,

all my tactics and trainings

will be tailored for the Olympic victory.

Why did you want to see me?

You got something

to talk to me about?

You want to apologize.

Is that it?

There is no need for that.

We're teammates.

- Man-ho...

- Yeah.

- Quit marathon.

- What?

Get lost! Don't get in my way

and blow my chances, damn it!

You take me for a piece of sh*t

because I've been nice to you?

I've been a runner

long before you were

and have run in a lot more

races than you.

You little piece of sh*t!

What's wrong?

It's not me.

It's your leg.

My leg?

An athlete's body is like

a walking general hospital.

It could get damaged

beyond recovery.

I've been horrible to you

because I was scared.

Running is the only thing

I can do.

New young runners keep

threatening my position.

I was scared that

I would end up like...

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry, bro.

Seong-ho, it's me.

Nothing's happened.

I just wanted to hear your voice.

I wanted to have a drink

with my little brother.

If you have the time...

I could come to you.

Just you and me...

If it's not urgent, call me later.

I gotta go.

Playing a sorry ass?

I want it back, washed and dried.

You got a cigarette?

You're confusing me.

You can't even finish it.

What a waste!

Pay me back with a whole packet.

What's the matter?

Are you enjoying your life?

Where did that come from?

The pole vaulting...

What changes after you

accomplish your goal?

It doesn't change anything.

I just like it.

Just want to do it.

If you had to choose between

what you love and what you're good at

What's it going to be?

I never thought about that.

What I can do well, I guess.

Which is...?

Being the center of attention.

Being called a beauty.

Getting my private life pried into.

Ignoring terrible things

people write about me.

Considering a life

in entertainment.

It's more fun than you'd think.

People love you and you can

easily get what you want.

It's so simple for you, isn't it?

What about you?

Which would you choose?

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