Jin Seon-gyu, only had back surgery twice… Is running okay?

Entertainment industry ‘running mania’ Jin Seon-gyu
“After back surgery, I started running and my back pain decreased.”

/Photo = Jin Seon-gyu Instagram Actor Jin Seon-gyu is attracting attention by revealing that he is managing his health through running after undergoing back surgery.

Recently, singer Sean posted a video of him running with Jin Seon-gyu on his YouTube channel ‘With Sean’.

Jin Seon-gyu started running at the recommendation of actor Go Han-min, who appeared with him in the movie ‘War of the Dogs’ and Netflix’s ‘Jeon, Ran’ and became a representative ‘running enthusiast’ in the entertainment industry. He posts his records as a runner on social media.

Regarding the reason why he started running, Jin Seon-gyu explained, “I had back surgery twice. After that, one of my legs (leg) was not recovering well. I thought about walking a little bit, but I also did a lot of grounding (barefoot walking) as if I was rehabilitating.” did it

He said, “Go Han-min runs every day. I thought, ‘Why does he run like that when his knees are bad?’ I also thought about running after just walking. I ran 100m, ran 200m, and walked repeatedly, and then I was able to run 5km.” .

After the video was released, Jin Seon-gyu and Sean continued to talk leisurely while running non-stop, garnering attention.

In an interview with Hankyung.com, Jin Seon-gyu said, “Once you find your own pace, you will be able to talk while running. There are people who try to set records like crazy, but I talk slowly and run far.”

He continued, “Some people say that running at that age will hurt your knees and back. But I am living proof. My hamstrings and back muscles have become stronger, so my back pain has decreased compared to before, and my back is also stronger.”

When asked whether it would help those suffering from back pain, he said, “It definitely helps.” He added, “I don’t have the muscles to lift the front of my left foot, so I get ‘foot drop’ (a condition where certain muscles in the foot are weak or paralyzed and dragging), which creates an imbalance. “I used to get injured when I run long distances, but as I continued to run, my hamstrings and muscles gradually recovered, and I was able to run like I do now.”

/Photo=Jin Seon-gyu’s Instagram When I first started running, even my doctor dissuaded me. Jin Seon-gyu said, “I’ve had back surgery twice and I’m older, so I thought it would be right to focus on walking rather than running.” He added, “The worry is true. If you run too much thinking you can do it like you did in the past, you’ll get injured again.” “If I check my body and pace well, I’m much healthier now,” he said.

Jin Seon-gyu confidently said that running is also helpful in his main profession, acting. He said, “I was working and acting while overloaded with all my daily life, but now my performance is better than before. When running, I only have to pay attention to my footsteps, posture, and breathing. I don’t have time to worry about anything else, so I focus on everything.” “When I focus on my body and nature, all the stress seems to disappear,” he said, expressing satisfaction.

Lee Dae-young, director of Saegil Hospital, said, “Elderly people or those with low cardiorespiratory endurance may have no choice but to walk, but for the vast majority of people in their 40s to 60s without major chronic diseases, running is much more effective in maintaining health than walking.” He said.

He then emphasized, “It is wise for only those who find it difficult to run to walk,” and warned, “However, if you run and do not walk with the right posture, your body will break down. Overpacing can put a strain on your heart and lungs.”

Running coach Kim Young-bok advised, “For those who are sick, even walking hurts. Running for 3 to 4 minutes is more effective than walking for 10 minutes. It’s better to get into the habit of running because it’s better to walk after running.”

Kim Ye-rang, Hankyung.com reporter yesrang@hankyung.com