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- We can do it. - Do it.

- If we try. - We can do it.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

(The oldest and the youngest members are very excited.)

We've gotten used to meeting in our suits.

Hello.

- Hello. - Me too.

- Hello. - Hello.

- It's me again. - Hello.

We're seeing you often, Coach Heo.

Are you officially on our team?

After joining you guys a few times...

including the Jeju Island training camp,

I grew responsibility for Iron Girls.

I decided to stick with you all the way to Tongyeong.

I'll become your pacemaker and take part...

- in the competition with you. - Thank you!

- He'll accompany you from now on. - Really?

- That's amazing. - I suddenly feel reassured.

- Me too. - Looking at him after Captain Kim.

(Goodness)

But he can't look after all four alone.

So I'll be in charge of Uie's cycling.

I'll become your pacemaker.

- So what if I can swim and run? - You need to get up yourself.

In the middle section, I keep...

Oh, and you swim faster than me,

so you need to wait for me.

- This is so funny. - Okay? Wait for me.

You need to get up yourself even if you fall off while cycling.

- Are you talking to me? - What?

- Me? - Yes.

- It's me. - Yes.

If you're good at cycling too, you might not meet me.

- Yes, so... - You're right.

Uie, get a grip.

Anyway, we need to continue with our training.

How did you train to swim so far?

- We did our best. - You did your best?

We just kept swimming.

- We just kept doing it. - That's true.

They trained as hard as...

- professional swimmers. - Really?

- I see. - I'm serious.

(For the past two months)

(To improve her poor stamina, )

(just like how she decided two months ago!)

(She made up for it with the impossible amount of training.)

(She wakes up at 5am.)

(She runs for 90 minutes.)

(The same day, in the afternoon)

(She swims for 120 minutes.)

(She trains for more than 3 hours per day.)

(Then how long does the ace Uie train per day?)

(She runs for 30 minutes.)

(She cycles for 60 minutes.)

(She swims for 90 minutes.)

(Uie trains for 3 hours per day too.)

(In Ah and Ju Hyun)

(None of them slacked off, and they all worked hard.)

(Cycling)

(Running)

(Swimming)

(More than 3 hours for 3 sports combined)

(They did their best for the past two months.)

(They did their best for the past two months.)

(They have 60 days left until the Tongyeong competition.)

(The upcoming two months will be spent...)

(on real-life practical training!)

They trained really hard.

Actually,

in a way, the most important thing now is how much Seo Yeon trained.

How did it go?

But my fear of water...

isn't easy to overcome.

So I have a training session for you today, Seo Yeon.

To get rid of your fear of water,

we came to the diving pool.

- Where is the diving pool? - "Diving pool?"

"Diving pool?"

How deep is it?

Let's get moving first.

(They enter the room with the diving pool.)

(Eyes shaking)

Gosh, Seo Yeon...

(Her smile is wiped off of her face.)

What's this? My goodness.

(An overwhelming sight)

(A scarily deep pool that looks like it will suck you in)

(You can even feel the darkness...)

(of the deep sea.)

(Today's training to prepare for the open water swimming...)

(takes place at the diving pool.)

(Seo Yeon's expression darkens quickly.)

(Glancing)

Isn't this too deep?

A buoy...

(She wraps her arm around Seo Yeon and tries to calm her down.)

- Goodness. - It's so deep.

How can Seo Yeon do this?

Seo Yeon, don't look.

Look at the ceiling. Even the ceiling is high up.

(Looking serious)

(Iron Girls become silent, worried about Seo Yeon.)

Coach Heo, how deep is the pool?

It is about 5m deep.

- What? - It's 5m.

(The pool is 5m deep.)

(It is very deep.)

(In other words, to Seo Yeon, who has a fear of water, )

(this is like a deep sea.)

(Seo Yeon tries to avoid looking at it.)

Seo Yeon's fear of water is more serious than we thought.

We need to tackle that.

(She didn't want to face it.)

How do you feel when you look at it?

(She didn't want to face it.)

(She looks down at the diving pool.)

- I keep tearing up. - You keep tearing up?

- I'm so scared. - This...

(Feeling upset)

This...

(They see Seo Yeon losing her composure for the first time.)

People with the fear of water can relate to her.

It's like a fear of heights.

- Anyone would be scared of this. - Exactly.

Imagine how scared it must be for her.

But we don't have much time until the competition.

We should try at least.

Let's give it a try and see how you feel.

We're training at the diving pool today...

because this is as close as we can get...

to the environment of open water.

That's right. To make it as similar as the actual sea,

Coach Heo and I came yesterday...

and drew all the turtles and stuff.

- Goodness. - Just like the sea.

To make it look just like the sea.

We did our best to make it similar to the sea.

Do you see the buoys set up?

You'll practice swimming around the buoys.

(The open water swimming's guideposts, the buoys)

If you swim without going around the buoys,

you are eliminated.

About 60 to 70 swimmers swim to the 1st buoy...

in their fastest speed out of the 1,500m.

As they get close to each other to swim around the buoy,

- a bottleneck happens. - That's right.

The Tongyeong triathlon competition you'll be taking part in...

will have around 1,300 people in the water.

Of course, you'll swim at your pace and according to your skills,

but if you can't turn the corner around the buoy well,

you might end up in a physical fight,

and it will affect your performance too.

- That's right. - So...

you must pay attention to today's training.

(Triathlon Practical Swimming Training 1: Turning the corners)

We learned how to look forward last time.

- Yes. - Even if you train in a pool,

you must keep practicing it...

until it becomes a habit.

- We need to get used to it. - You must get used to it.

When you make 1 round, you must do it more than 5 times.

We're going to swim in a rectangle.

Starting from this buoy,

the blue one, the red one, the white one, and the yellow one.

A big one round.

But we don't know how to turn the corners.

- This is how you do it. - Right, we only swam straight.

I'll teach you. I'll show you and help you one by one.

Don't mind the buoys in the middle.

(Shooting off)

- What's that? - What happened?

- He is a seal. - He just zoomed off at once.

(With one dive, )

(he reaches the first corner.)

(Looking forward)

(He checks the first buoy by looking forward...)

(and swims around it.)

(Looking forward again)

He just looked forward.

(Coach Heo swims across the water without wavering.)

(He passes the second corner...)

He looks up often.

(smoothly as well.)

- He swims so well. - That's insane.

He doesn't even breathe often.

(They get more and more engrossed with the seal show.)

(He swims to the final corner in an instant.)

He swims so well.

He doesn't even breathe often.

(He turns the corner perfectly and smoothly.)

(After showing them everything he needs to show, he swims fast.)

How can he not breathe frequently?

(Seal Heo's performance upon arrival)

(That's incredible.)

- He looks the coolest now. - He's so cool.

(Let's watch the cool performance again.)

(Looking very cool)

It felt like you swam very fast.

But you can't do that...

- in the competition. - Why?

Only those in the lead can do this.

If you do this while 50 to 60 people are turning the corner,

they'll hit you and whatnot.

(The athletes will end up fighting from trying to show off.)

Because you might get hit?

That's one reason, and this is actually inefficient.

- This... - Is it inefficient?

- I was just acting cool. - You were showing off.

- I was showing off. - You were showing off.

- It did look cool. - He was showing off.

- But it was cool. - It was cool.

Here's a tip when making a turn around the buoy.

Put your arm in the direction of the turn.

Put your arm in the direction of the turn.

Then your body naturally bends a bit.

When you pull like that, you'll naturally go in the right direction.

- Like this with your arm? - Toward that direction.

- Like this. - There's one more.

The buoys are a lot bigger for the competition.

Since the buoy is bigger, the area of your turn is bigger too.

So you can do this when you get close to the buoy.

(Coach Heo's another way of turning around the buoy)

(Swimming with one arm)

What was that?

(His right arm is just there to assist.)

- One arm. - Goodness.

- With one arm? - With one arm.

(That looks nice.)

Are you penalized if you grab the buoy?

It's fine if you grab it.

It's fine if you grab it in an emergency and so on,

but you must stay on the outer course of the buoy.

Shall we go one by one?

- Shall we go one by one? - Uie first.

- Uie first. - Uie first.

Okay, let's start with Uie.

I'm not used to this either.

You're cool.

Firstly, try several ways.

It's important to find the way that you feel comfortable with.

Okay.

- I'll try. - Okay. Ready.

Go.

(As expected of the ex-swimmer, she dives with ease.)

(Very jealous)

She is like a seal.

That's it.

(Amazed)

(Corner 1)

(Uie applies what she learned to practice immediately.)

(Perfect cornering)

(She even looks forward perfectly as soon as she turns.)

She looked forward.

(Uie is so cool.)

(She swims quickly toward the 2nd corner.)

(Uie cuts across the water and swims forward.)

(Is this a training session or a demonstration?)

She is so good.

(She passes the second corner too.)

(Corner 3)

When does she breathe?

She is breathing now...

(She even perfectly pulls off the one-arm cornering...)

(that she only saw once.)

(Uie's cornering training: Turning 3 times, 1-arm turning)

(She swims as she is taught, and she swims one round flawlessly.)

(The swimming AI outputs Coach Heo Min Ho's technique.)

(Uie is so cool.)

- As expected, you're good. - I knew you could do it.

(She even copies the spin for showing off.)

- You're so cool. - You're so good.

There's nothing I can teach you.

(Thumbs up for Mermaid Uie)

- Who will go next? - You were great.

- In Ah. - In Ah.

- Me? - In Ah.

(Crying)

What should I do? I've never done this before. This is bad.

- No, I can do it. - You can do it.

- I can do it. - You can do it.

I can do it. This is terrible.

Hold on. The water is so clear that I can see the bottom very well.

Hold me.

(It hits her how deep the pool is now that she sees it up close.)

(Suddenly feeling frightened)

(She can't move forward and flinches on the stand.)

Uie, hold me.

- Uie, how do I go from here? - Hold on.

It's so deep.

(Even Sports Genius is scared...)

(of the 5m-deep pool.)

- This state looks scarier to me. - It's okay. Relax.

My gosh, this is so deep. I won't fall in, right?

- You won't. You'll never sink. - You're wearing the suit.

Kick the wall and move forward. Okay.

(Let's just do it.)

You're wearing the suit.

(Before she gets more scared, she clenches her teeth...)

(and sets off bravely.)

She's good.

That's it.

Toward the direction you're turning. That's right!

(Corner 1)

(She stretches her arm toward the direction she's turning.)

(Sports Genius reenacts exactly what Coach Heo taught her.)

She looks forward too.

(She looks forward and checks the next corner.)

- She swims really fast too. - She's good.

She is good.

She turned the first corner well.

What's right for her... That was great timing.

(She makes a fast second turn at the right timing.)

(Both her timing and posture are perfect.)

She got the timing right.

That's good.

(She swims in the diving pool unhesitatingly like a mermaid.)

- She's good. - She looks forward well.

She used the second skill.

Check the timing and turn. That's right.

(In Ah's cornering training: Turning 3 times, 1-arm turning)

The one-arm turning.

(She is only left with the straight course.)

She is a genius.

(In Ah)

She is really good.

At the end, will she...

- Where is she going? - Where is she going?

- No, not there. - Where is she going?

(Sports Genius is off the course.)

(She was doing fine, then she finished the training?)

- Here. - Here.

(Confused)

(There it is!)

She did look forward, but...

If you go in like that, you're disqualified.

(She swims again to complete the course.)

- I was so startled. - But I think it can get confusing.

(Don't be disqualified.)

(To make it up for it, she turns around the final buoy...)

(with one-arm swimming.)

- Help me! - You did so well.

Okay.

(As soon as she arrives, she starts flailing.)

- Help me! - You did so well.

- My goodness. - You did so well.

She was so good.

- In the competition... - What happened halfway?

Why did you suddenly go that way?

I was a bit scared, and I thought it was over.

- You thought it was over. - Psychologically...

- You wanted to finish it quickly. - Yes.

- I was so surprised. - Oh, dear.

(Her head hurts.)

This is scarier than the sea for me.

- That's right. - I can see the bottom so clearly.

- The turtle is right next to me. - Really?

(A turtle?)

(Ju Hyun, let's swim with me.)

- I swam with the turtle just now. - You can see it so clearly.

- It's even three-dimensional. - No, I can do it.

- I can do it. - Don't overexert yourself.

- Okay. - Do image training first.

What should you do when you turn around a buoy?

That's it.

If you miss the timing?

You don't have the right arm down.

- That's right. - That's right.

- Ju Hyun is very smart. - She's really good.

She does remember. Okay.

(A deep sigh)

(The more she gets nervous, the tighter the wetsuit becomes.)

- Okay. - You can do it.

- Let's go. - If you feel too tired,

- you can grab the wall. - Yes, I can just stop.

- That's right. - Of course.

I'll go right in.

(She relaxes her tense body and prepares herself mentally.)

(Scared)

This is incredible. I normally don't get nervous.

- No, I can do it. - You can do it.

(I'm not scared at all.)

(I can do this!)

You can do it.

(I'm not scared at all.)

(I can do this!)

You're really going to do that from the start?

Are you going to dive in?

(Plunging into the water)

- Nice! - Good job!

(You're doing so well!)

She's so cool!

Seriously?

(She plunged into it, overcoming her fear of water.)

(Corner 1)

The timing was off, but she knew how to turn. Good.

(She's surely the symbol of improvement.)

You're doing well!

Apart from her performance, I can see how hard she practiced.

(Breathing in)

- Why is she suddenly doing so well? - Move outwards!

(Breathing in again)

She also looks forward. That's it!

(Ju Hyun mastered the lesson, and she now makes a practical move.)

I knew she would do this.

(She's already arrived at the second corner.)

(Looking forward)

(Stretching her right arm)

(Even Coach Heo is surprised by her perfect corner-turning.)

- She already reached out her arm. - She was already...

Despite using too much power when swimming,

she makes it through her hard practice.

- That's it. Nice! - Amazing.

You're doing so well!

- See ahead. That's it! - That's it!

(She already mastered it.)

- She'll make it. - You're the ace!

Look at her kicking.

- She has a great driving force. - She has a nice kick.

(Ju Hyun's cornering training: Turning 3 times, looking forward)

- Over here. - You should reach here.

(She performed perfectly as she learned.)

- Okay! - Your kick was nice.

- I'm serious. - Nice work!

Your kick was amazing.

- Open it. - I know it's too tight, isn't it?

(She hurriedly takes off the wetsuit.)

- It drives me crazy. - Because it's too tight?

(Although she polished her skill, the wetsuit was a heavy burden.)

I could see how hard she trained.

She moved much more smoothly than I thought she would.

(She needs to get used to the suit as well as to swimming.)

- I'll swim next to you. - I don't need to dive in...

- when starting, right? - Of course, it doesn't matter.

(She's so nervous.)

You should release the tension in the shoulder muscles.

Like this.

- Lean on me, Seo Yeon. - Okay.

(Coach Heo and In Ah help her release her muscles.)

Okay.

Try floating on the water.

(She takes off her feet from the stand.)

(Struggling)

- Don't do that. - No, first put your arms forward.

That's it. See the bottom of the pool slowly.

That's it. Just relax.

(Bottomless water waits for her.)

Don't try anything.

- She wants to come out. - Okay.

(After seeing the bottomless water, she instantly comes out.)

It's not so different.

(Uie moves to help Seo Yeon lose her fear.)

Look at me, Seo Yeon. Even staying like this will make you float.

- All you can do is move your arms. - Yes, only your arms.

- She did easily. And look at this. - She only moved her arms.

- Moving like this drains energy. - Yes, that's even harder.

Just hold me and relax.

- You don't need to do anything. - Don't do anything.

Just move your feet slowly.

(Gently waving her feet)

- Now move your arms slowly. - Yes, slowly.

Whatever directions you want to move.

- Good job! - If you feel too deep, up a bit.

- Nice! - You can even eat a meal there.

Next.

- Good job! - If you feel too deep, up a bit.

(She floats on the water alone.)

- That's it. - You can control it.

- You made it! - Hold me tight!

You did it. Through this, you won't panic later.

(Help me!)

You did it. Through this, you won't panic later.

- But why haven't you breathed in? - Because she was nervous.

She was doubtful all the time as she was practicing.

But once you get used to it, you can do that with a little move.

Just practice it.

(She will get over the fear of water.)

(It seems she's confident now.)

(She starts practicing alone.)

(First, she moves back and forth...)

(in the shallow waters.)

What's happening?

Oh, gosh!

(She swims in the deep water too.)

- When she stops in the middle... - That's it.

(She achieved the first step towards greatness...)

(overcoming her fear.)

What's with you? You came all the way here by yourself?

I just swam next to the wall.

(Full of confidence)

(Now she swims again in the spot with no foothold.)

(She's slowly getting used to swimming in the deep water.)

(You'll make it.)

When Seo Yeon swims,

how about Min Ho swims together...

- just in case? - Yes, I will.

Tell me when you're ready as I will follow next to you.

(If she does as she trained, she'll perform well in the deep water.)

(Laughing)

(The fear tries to engulf her again.)

- Just hold me. - Say something to encourage her.

- Seo Yeon! - You can do it!

You can do it!

- Hang on. - Push with your feet.

(She is reminded of the lessons and is now determined again.)

(Start)

(She makes her own way...)

You can no longer hold your feet at the bottom.

(in the 5m deep pool.)

Seo Yeon, you're doing well!

(She swims forward as she breathes calmly.)

(I have a good feeling.)

She's doing it.

(She overcomes her fear of the deep water...)

(and arrives at the first corner.)

Nice!

(She stops to catch her breath...)

(and starts right away.)

(Amazing!)

She does well on the stretch.

(She moves forward without hesitation.)

She swims well.

(She moves forward without hesitation.)

- She's swimming very well! - Good job!

She's improved a lot!

- That's what I meant. - But she can't see forward.

- She's improved a lot! - She got better in many ways.

- But she can't see forward. - She's improved a lot.

(She moves forward thanks to everyone's cheer.)

- So... - Hold her!

It's so scary!

Hold her!

(Coach Heo swiftly moves to her.)

You should've been next to me!

She told him off as he was too far away!

(He relieves her.)

(But she didn't hold the wall and stayed in the middle.)

(She sets off again...)

She goes until the end.

(and arrives at the second corner.)

(Breathing in)

(Stretching her arm)

(Corner 2)

(She succeeds in the corner-turning, as she learned.)

(She halts again.)

(After swimming half a lap, she feels scared again.)

(She ends up lying down feeling short of breath.)

(Although she gathers herself up, )

(she halts once again after a short while.)

Please hold it.

(No, I'm going.)

Okay. Until the next corner.

(Seo Yeon never gives up.)

(Even if she hits the wall many times and faces many obstacles...)

- That's better. - That could be a way.

- You're almost here! - You've come a long way!

(After hearing the cheer, )

(she goes into the water again.)

(She is the Iron Girl who never gives up...)

(no matter what hinders her.)

You're almost here. Just pass that one!

She goes well on a straight course.

(Seo Yeon's training to overcome the fear of water)

Okay!

(Swimming a lap in the deep water and 1 corner-turning)

(Seo Yeon successfully finished a lap.)

- Good job. - You did it!

- You finished the whole lap. - You did it.

- That's it! - Nice!

(What she needs is...)

- Do you feel less scared? - I feel better now.

(the confidence that makes her move.)

You all did so well.

This is the last step.

Normally, in the elite games,

they tussle all the way in the 1,500m course.

Let's try it.

They stretch their arms like this.

(Their arms are tangled up.)

They proceed the next 1,500m like this.

(That's how they swim in the 1,500 game.)

- I would feel stressed. - That's it.

(In the elite game where the ranking decides all, )

(they usually tussle during the match.)

(They never yield in.)

(Just seeing the game itself makes you feel scared.)

The affinity group games are...

quite different.

- Why? - In the affinity group games,

rather than tussling all the time...

Try swimming now.

- What's this all about? - I feel already stressed out.

Try it now.

(As they swim...)

Oh, my goggles!

That's it!

(Is it what really happens?)

(The one who already experienced it highly agrees.)

(Blocking)

- They often block your way. - That's right.

- It's so true. - What am I supposed to do?

You may be embarrassed, then.

Then it can...

- make you panic. - Right.

- No way! - That happens sometimes.

In more severe cases than this,

things like this can happen.

For example, while swimming...

I don't want to see it.

- Purposely. - Seriously?

- They pull and attack. - My goodness.

(What kind of situation is it?)

For example, while swimming,

you get startled because you are out of breath.

So you grab the person next to you.

(Panicking while swimming, you end up pressing down the other.)

- He pulls. - In order for you to survive.

My goodness.

Because of the instinct to survive.

You shouldn't be startled in this situation.

That's why athletes engage in water battles...

on purpose for two hours.

They pull each other.

- They don't just watch. - Swimming alone is tiring enough.

Ready, go!

(Actual training scenes of athletes)

(Body contact training is...)

(a routine for triathletes.)

(Screaming)

(Min Ho)

(It’s grueling and tough, )

(but it's essential training for real-life preparation.)

I experienced it for a short time.

I really wanted to grab his foot impulsively.

- I really wanted to grab it. - Me too.

- You should never do that. - Okay.

You should never disturb others while swimming.

- Okay! - You should never do that.

Captain Kim and I will create a contingency.

(Triathlon Practical Swimming Training 2: Body Contract Training)

Don't be startled while swimming...

and finish making one round.

Okay?

(Min Ho, Dong Hyun, Min Ho, Dong Hyun)

(Contingencies will happen throughout the training.)

Uie, you can go first.

(Ace Uie is always the 1st swimmer to go.)

No.

(Feeling overwhelmed)

I will recreate exactly what I went through.

I should continue swimming without stopping, right?

- If you can. - Yes.

(Worried)

- I'll move. - Let's go.

Ready.

- This is a real situation. - Go!

(They start simultaneously, just like in a real situation.)

- It's amazing. - My goodness.

(A fierce body contact begins as soon as she sets off.)

She gets pushed aside immediately.

She gets pushed aside immediately.

(Uie gets pushed aside by the body contact.)

Uie is smiling.

(She gets up after getting pushed aside.)

(Screaming)

(What's wrong?)

You should at least let me swim!

- No, this happens frequently. - Let's go again.

Okay. I get it now.

Actually, it won't be this bad,

but you need to be trained to endure to this extent.

Athletes go through training that's harsher than this.

You are good at swimming.

- So there'll be more body contacts. - Okay.

There's a Marine Monster.

(Here)

Wait, I'm taken aback.

(A marine who can catch ghosts is waiting too.)

- Let's go. Ready. - Yes.

Go!

Go!

(Go)

My goodness.

Uie is fighting back!

- She's fighting back. - She won!

Uie is fighting back!

(Uie doesn't get pushed aside and continues to swim.)

She's good!

I think he's competing against her.

(In front of Uie, who's taking the lead, )

(a second obstacle appears.)

(A marine is here to catch Uie.)

(She deftly pushes the obstacle aside.)

What's going on?

(She swims to the next corner.)

Move to the end.

(Coach Heo blocks her way.)

(She was swimming well, )

(but she takes a sudden brake.)

(She stopped suddenly...)

(because he hooked his arm around hers.)

I think he grabbed her.

(She detangles the arm quickly and overcomes the obstacle again.)

(Uie is getting her pace back.)

(The last obstacle)

(Marine)

(Goggle Man)

(While trying to evade to the corner, )

(she suddenly slows down again.)

(Uie is swimming well, )

(but he suddenly grabs her leg.)

(She gets rid of his hand by kicking hard.)

(She recovers her pace immediately.)

She's too good.

(She overtakes Coach Heo...)

(and successfully finishes.)

(Groaning)

She did very well!

(You're amazing.)

It's different, right?

This is how triathlon swimming is...

done for 1,500m.

- I don't think I can do it. - You did very well.

- My goodness. - Right.

- Someone grabbed my leg. - Right.

(Scared)

But I recreated what happened to me during the triathlon.

For real?

Someone grabbed my calf until my foot.

The real race will be worse than this.

- So... - I don't think I can make it.

Since you experienced being startled today,

you'll be able to take care of yourself during the race.

- You're the best. - She's different.

Next, please.

- Is it half round? - No, one full round.

Ready, go!

(In Ah starts off with vigor.)

(She's swimming well.)

(But the body contact starts immediately.)

(The 1st attack is by the shoulders.)

(But In Ah moves forward with vigor.)

(She turns around the corner while there's body contact.)

Oh, no. What should I do?

(The Goggle Man appears all of a sudden.)

(In Ah doesn't care and moves on.)

My goggles!

(Goggle Man 2 blocks her way.)

(Blocking her way)

(She finds it ridiculous and laughs.)

(Passing through)

He's really good at acting.

(The Goggle Man is a great actor.)

Oh, no! I can't do this anymore!

(She passed through two Goggle Men.)

Oh, no! I can't do this anymore!

(She passed through two Goggle Men.)

(Heo Min Ho, who gave up swimming)

I can't do this anymore!

(Here comes a modified problem.)

(He's determined to block her way.)

- You should be in the race. - Shall I continue?

(She removes the obstacle by encouraging him.)

(Obstacle 1, obstacle 2)

(Obstacle 3)

(She passed all three.)

(She almost finishes the practice, )

(but there's a bottleneck.)

(She finds a space in between.)

(She shouts with anger.)

My goodness!

(Then she finishes the training.)

Okay! You pass!

(She passes.)

- You did well. - Nice.

If you can go through these, it's guaranteed that you'll do well.

- No. - You can overcome anything.

(I will get back at them.)

- Seriously. - A teasing training.

But you two look very happy.

(Am I being too obvious?)

This is a fun session for us.

Can I join?

- You can! - Join us!

- Go for it. - Be in the middle.

(Oh, yes.)

(One more person is added.)

(Min Ho, Dong Hyun, Min Ho, Dong Hyun)

(To the existing obstacles formed by Dong Hyun and Min Ho)

(Uie)

(Another person joined!)

Are you ready?

- Yes. - Ready, go.

(She overcomes the first body contact smoothly.)

My goodness. Fix my goggles.

(Obstacle 1: Goggle Man)

(Pass)

(She gets rid of the Goggle Man with no hesitation.)

(Obstacle 2: Floating Coach Kim)

(She finds a space to swim by.)

(Pass)

She's good.

(Ju Hyun)

(Obstacle 3: A person who gave up swimming)

(Pass)

(She gets rid of the obstacle quite aggressively.)

Ju Hyun, you shouldn't do that.

(Ju Hyun)

(One more additional obstacle)

What's this?

What's this? She's the Water Monster.

(Obstacle 4: A free-hugging Water Monster)

(Pass)

(She gets rid of the Water Monster full of love.)

Okay. You pass!

Yes!

You're good. It feels different, right?

For goodness' sake.

(It was hard.)

You were like a Water Monster.

(While everyone was happy after passing the training, )

(there's one person...)

(in a different genre.)

(Seo Yeon is still scared of water.)

It's scary!

(But now, she needs to go through body contact?)

For Seo Yeon, we won't make body contact,

but we'll block her way so she just needs to avoid us.

Uie, please choose a spot to stay.

(She needs to avoid the obstacles that are staying still.)

Okay?

(Rigid)

- Shall I go? - Can you swim now?

Okay. Ready, go!

(The last swimmer, Seo Yeon)

(She, who has noticeably improved, stretches out forward.)

She's good!

(The first obstacle appears.)

Look in front of you.

(She effortlessly...)

(pushes him away.)

(Contrary to their worries, she passes through with ease.)

(Obstacle 2 appears right after.)

(She used her hands to push off...)

(as if she's jumping over a vaulting horse.)

She pushed me off.

(Why is the back of my neck tight?)

What's going on? Seo Yeon is doing too well!

(Seo Yeon)

(She passes through two obstacles.)

(She never stopped swimming half the course.)

(What stops...)

(Seo Yeon now?)

You need to pass by me.

Okay.

Pass by me!

(It's strangely heartwarming.)

Pass by me!

(After taking a deep breath, )

(she passes by Uie.)

Okay!

Okay!

(The last step)

(She avoids two obstacles on her left and right very well.)

You avoided it very well.

(Seo Yeon passes the body contact training.)

(Thumbs up)

(You're the best!)

Seo Yeon!

- You're the best! - Amazing.

(She finishes the course avoiding the obstacles.)

You did so well.

You finished the race.

You finished the race.

I can't believe I did this well.

Why am I... I'm always like this.

I think...

your posture and skills are good enough.

- But mentally, you... - You're right.

- That takes the biggest part. - Yes.

Don't be anxious. But of course, it's not easy.

(She needs to overcome her psychological anxiety.)

(Would Seo Yeon be able to overcome her hydrophobia?)

Be on the ground, everyone.

Now, let's simulate as if we're competing in a race.

(As if we're competing in a race?)

We'll do it for ten minutes.

Ten minutes.

No, for ten minutes,

we'll continue swimming in laps.

(Triathlon Practical Swimming Training 3: Group Swimming)

(Using all the skills they've learned so far, )

(they'll swim together non-stop for 10 minutes.)

Swim as if you're in the triathlon.

(The day of the triathlon?)

Nice to meet you. My goodness.

- Nice to meet you. - We'll simulate.

- I'm a fan of yours. - I'm your fan.

- I see. - Do you think you can make it?

My goodness. I'm honored.

- I should stand in between. - Seriously.

My goodness.

On your mark.

(The match is about to start.)

(Today's last swimming training)

(Group swimming for real-life preparation)

(Start)

Why isn't anyone starting to swim? Why aren't you starting?

- It was a go sign? - Wait.

- Let's go again. - Let me tell you again.

What's "On your mark?"

- What did you say? - During the competition,

- they don't say, "Ready, go!" - Right.

When the referee says, "On your mark,"

and press the horn...

(On your mark plus air horn sound)

Like the sound of a ship's horn.

(Several months ago at Changwon)

(On your mark)

(Plus air horn)

(They've heard it before.)

Should we start as soon as the air horn blows?

Yes, you should go when you hear that sound.

So, are you ready?

On your mark.

(Air horn sound)

Okay.

It's okay to start at a slow pace.

(Uie takes the lead.)

(In Ah and Ju Hyun follow her.)

(Since it's a group training, Captain Kim joins.)

(There's no body contact at the first corner.)

(They swim with vigor.)

(Ju Hyun suddenly stops.)

(She fixes her goggles in the middle of the race.)

(It looks familiar.)

See? This kind of unexpected situation happens.

(I didn't know I'd be the Goggle Man.)

(Ju Hyun)

(She continues to swim after fixing her goggles.)

(Who's swimming behind Ju Hyun?)

(Seo Yeon started later...)

(than the other members.)

(She quietly swims behind Ju Hyun.)

(Current positions after 1 minute of swimming)

Very good.

(Uie, In Ah, Dong Hyun, Ju Hyun, Seo Yeon)

(Uie)

Very good.

(Uie finished one lap already.)

Okay.

(Uie)

(She swims fast even at the corner.)

Okay.

(No one can stop her.)

You have to go alone.

(Ju Hyun and Uie)

(She overtakes Ju Hyun.)

Okay.

(In Ah)

(Uie)

(She overtakes In Ah too.)

Very good. Good!

(Uie is leading with great speed.)

That's it.

(Uie)

That's right!

(Reliable Swimming Ace)

Five minutes passed!

Okay.

(Uie is leading the race.)

(In Ah is right behind her although it's one lap difference.)

Very good. Good!

(I'm Iron In Ah.)

(Someone is competing with her for the ranking.)

(In Ah, Dong Hyun)

(Actually, In Ah and Dong Hyun...)

In Ah is doing so well!

She overtook Captain Kim at some point!

(From the start, they were in a constant back-and-forth struggle.)

They're competing against each other.

(Fighting for the 2nd place)

Look.

Captain Kim, keep it up!

(In Ah doesn't back down during the body contact at the corner.)

Both are refusing to lose. Good job!

(Iron In Ah versus Captain Kim, who would be the winner?)

(Where's Ju Hyun?)

She improved very much.

That's it.

(Her speed isn't fast, )

That's right.

(but she's very focused.)

(After starting to swim, she continuously...)

This training is worth it.

Good!

(She's swimming with great stamina.)

(Before, even 25m felt too much for her.)

(Ju Hyun found it difficult to control her condition too.)

You're far better than before.

(She has greatly improved both her stamina and endurance.)

You're doing good!

(She's an icon of improvement as she continuously improves.)

You improved a lot.

(On the other hand, Seo Yeon is...)

Very good.

(quietly moving forward.)

(She stops grabbing the buoy.)

(She starts swimming again, )

(but she stops again.)

(Breathing heavily)

(When Seo Yeon stopped swimming...)

(Uie)

(Uie overtakes one more lap.)

Good. Avoid her and swim.

(In Ah)

(In Ah and Dong Hyun who are swimming behind her...)

(are about to overtake Seo Yeon.)

Okay.

Avoid her.

(She starts to swim again so that she doesn't block the way.)

Okay! Good!

Follow Captain Kim! That's it.

(She swims following Captain Kim.)

(This time, Seo Yeon passes by the buoy without grabbing it.)

(Seo Yeon)

She swims better when someone is beside her.

You're doing so well. When someone is swimming beside you,

it makes you swim too, right?

(Seo Yeon feels safe when she has someone swimming beside her.)

That's it.

(She's improving.)

(Seo Yeon swims without a break at her own pace.)

Follow him. There you go. Okay.

(Seo Yeon swims without a break at her own pace.)

This is the last lap.

(Already 10 minutes have passed.)

(They brace their energies to the last minute.)

This is the last lap.

(She tries to go further.)

You need to come back quickly.

(Iron Girls put on a spurt to go further.)

This is the last lap!

You're close to the finish!

That's nice!

(In Ah finishes the race.)

This is great.

Okay! That's nice.

(Uie's race is over.)

Okay.

It was so nice.

(Seo Yeon finishes her race.)

Go!

- Go! - Ju Hyun!

- You can do it! - Finish here.

(Ju Hyun)

Okay!

It's nice!

(Ju Hyun finishes her race.)

It feels good.

It feels really good.

It feels like a competition.

You compare this to it.

How do you feel?

- It's different. - It is, from usual swimming.

I need to overtake someone...

in front of me, but I'm afraid we might crash.

It's also because they are our members.

- I couldn't kick hard. - Right.

You were swimming for ten minutes,

and Uie made 11 laps.

(1st place: Uie, 11 laps)

In Ah and Captain Kim made seven laps.

(2nd place: In Ah and Dong Hyun, 9 laps)

Next, Ju Hyun made eight laps.

(3rd place: Ju Hyun, 8 laps)

And Seo Yeon made four laps.

(4th place: Seo Yeon, 4 laps)

So,

as many people swim together,

it rather works better...

for you. I think you'll do well in the competition.

I think it is nice that we went through this training...

before the competition. And we have Coach Heo now.

He'll keep helping us. Let's make it happen.

- I felt so proud. You did great. - Thank you.

- In 1, 2, 3. - Iron!

- Girls! - Let's go!

We can do it!

(What's the next practical training two months before the competition?)

(A few days later)

- My gosh. - What's this place?

(A swimming pool again?)

What shall we do?

Isn't this a kind of detention?

The two students with the worst performance are left...

and studying after school.

(Feeling bitter)

How's it going?

He's here.

We've been doing all right.

(A supplementary lesson with Coach Heo again)

(Greeting a former national athlete)

- You were on the national team. - You were a national athlete.

How is it going with your swimming practice?

- I don't have much time. - I see.

- Are you worried? - I'm not improving.

That's why I'm here today.

- What are we doing today? - Today,

I came with your training schedule.

I made a customized schedule for each of you.

You'll train to improve your skills.

(Coach Heo's special additional class)

(So far, two beginners in swimming...)

(got short of breath due to fear...)

Why do I feel so breathless?

(or swam with a dogged spirit, rather than the right posture.)

(However, they have only two months left.)

(Now, they don't have much time.)

(Correcting basic poses of the novice swimmers)

Let's do a warm-up.

(With Coach Heo)

You keep warming up for ten minutes.

(They begin with a warm-up to have their poses checked.)

(The training begins.)

(Checking their poses)

(Identifying their problems with a hawkish eye)

That's nice.

Good.

(What are the beginner swimmers' problems?)

Your problem...

- is the kick. - Yes.

It interrupts your swimming.

Look at this kick. I'll demonstrate it for you.

Look how I kick.

The light kick like this...

helps your body float.

But if you go...

(Bending the knees makes his body sink.)

(We were not doing that.)

Are you saying we do that?

(They bend their knees too much.)

The mistake beginners make the most...

is that they think they can move forward with many kicks.

- That's wrong? - You need to straighten your legs.

- You never kick this way. Got it? - Yes.

Once again. What we're going to do...

is kicking with your hands on the wall.

Do it lightly.

See? You bend your knees now unconsciously.

You don't need to bend your knees that much.

Try to straighten your knees.

See? Your body is floating.

(Their bodies naturally float.)

Okay. Seo Yeon, that's it.

Don't bend your knees. Okay.

Don't bend your knees. That's it. Okay.

(Do not bend the knees. Keep your legs straight!)

Don't bend your knees.

If I give you a sign, kick without a break.

You need to kick this way.

Keep kicking. Continue.

Continue kicking!

(With clenched teeth)

(Now, they need to change!)

Okay. Stop.

(After correcting their kicks)

Kick like you just did.

You'll hold the kickboard and make four laps.

(Exhausted)

Gosh, I'm tired.

It's natural you feel tired. Go.

(How did their kicks change?)

(Before and after)

(Ju Hyun's lower body floats higher than before.)

There you go!

(Before and after)

(Seo Yeon's kick significantly improved too.)

(They try without the kickboard too.)

(Stopping suddenly)

Only this much of your lower jaw needs to be above the water.

But you're thinking, "I need to breathe in."

You're obsessed with that idea.

You don't need to show your neck when you swim.

Don't you think so?

I'll imitate how you swim, Seo Yeon.

Since you have an obsession with breathing,

you swim like this.

(Curious)

(Hopping like a live fish)

(No way.)

I don't swim like that. You're lying.

You really did that.

- I did that? - Yes.

(He helps her correct her pose with a somewhat exaggerated action.)

Breathe now.

Lift your head.

(Breathing smoothly)

You should do this.

Don't do this.

(I can't help getting scared.)

I got it. I'll try.

(Learning step by step, starting from breathing)

There you go. You don't need to rush.

(Going over what she learned again)

Just kick. Don't forget to kick. Make light kicks.

See? Your body is floating. Good.

There you go.

(Practice is the only way!)

That's it.

Your knees are bending again.

(She feels tired, but she keeps practicing like mad.)

It works now you make kicks.

(You can swim better with the right kicks.)

You need to kick.

Don't bend your knees. Make light kicks just like you did.

Water didn't get into your mouth either.

(Will they be able to advance past the beginner stage?)

It's done if you can control breathing.

- I need to relax. - Yes.

(Current time)

(Sunday, 6am)

(Sangam World Cup Park, Seoul)

(In the empty plaza, )

(people begin to gather.)

Many people are here already.

(People start to gather here in the early hours.)

It's where the competition is held.

(A marathon tournament)

(The first official competition of Iron Girls)

(An event of a triathlon, 10km run)

(Now, it's the real game.)

(Challenging 10km run)

(Running with 1,500 people)

It's an amazing course.

- I feel so nervous! - Same here.

- It's a big event. - Right.

(Iron Girls set off.)

Seo Yeon, calm down.

- We learned the drill training. - The drill training.

The drill.

They'll think that we're making a fuss.

- We need to take a photo here. - Sure.

They're our rivals.

(Getting competitive already)

They're all our rivals.

(We're here to dominate the marathon.)

Has anyone entered a race?

- No. - I haven't.

- It's our 1st participation. - For all of us, it's the 1st.

I don't even know how it is there.

Me neither.

I hear you get a rival as you run.

- Right. - Really?

When someone is running near over and over...

When someone outruns you, you want to chase that person?

But we should keep our pace...

- No matter who it is. - because we're beginners.

I wonder...

if you're thinking of someone who's not here.

- Where's Captain? - Captain.

- Where is he? - He wouldn't be late today.

- What's this? - Push here.

Come on. We got a video message.

Does he think he's Tom Cruise or what?

Why does he show his back?

Why does the video begin like this?

(An unusual shape welcomes Iron Girls.)

Iron Girls, you must be surprised that I'm not there.

- No. - I was surprised.

In the wilderness, survival ability and tenacity...

need to be developed.

Baby animals learn those from their parents.

That's why I prepared this training for you.

It's a 10km marathon. To complete a triathlon,

you need to finish the race in three and a half hours.

(1.5km swimming, 40km cycling, 10km run)

(The time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes.)

(Swimming and cycling's time limit is 2 hours and 30 minutes.)

Even if you safely finish swimming and cycling,

you need to finish the 10km run...

in an hour not to get cut off.

(The time limit for running is one hour.)

So, in today's race,

your goal is to finish 10km in an hour.

(Run 10km in an hour?)

- My goodness. - What do we do?

- Have you run 10km, Uie? - No, I haven't.

I think Uie can finish it in an hour.

I guarantee Uie completes it in 50 minutes.

Everyone, what do you need to participate in a race?

- Power. - Energy.

- What else? - Jin Seo Yeon.

That's right.

And, our numbers.

Our numbers are here.

- Everyone. - Cool.

- Ms. Seol In Ah. - Yes.

My goodness!

- Ms. Uie. - Yes.

Ms. Park Ju Hyun.

You need to put them on now.

How do I put this on?

I guess they have snacks for completing the race.

We wanted to have it, with the orange juice.

The yellow one here is a chip.

Attach it to your shoes.

This is amazing.

- To my shoes? - To your shoes.

Does this measure our records?

- Right. - I feel nervous about the race.

(They're ready to go with their numbers on!)

This is my first number for a race.

All right.

(Stretching thoroughly)

Stretch your calves first for five minutes.

Stretch your hamstrings too.

Your hamstrings in the back.

(To complete the 10km race, )

(they begin the challenge.)

They're running already.

(The race starts in 10 minutes, and participants are warming up.)

Get ready!

I want to be poised.

I want to look like it's nothing.

But it feels like my heart is going to burst.

You're the best runner among us.

That's why I can't say anything now.

I'm the one most worried.

(At a time like this, )

(what do we need?)

- Here. - Right. We missed this.

Everyone, are you ready?

- Iron Girls! - Iron Girls!

Let's do it in style!

I guess this is the starting point.

(1,500 participants move to the starting line.)

(The marathon will begin soon.)

Make sure to pace yourselves.

- Keep that in mind. - Pace yourselves.

Yes. Let's put ourselves together.

Let's not lose control.

(Participants are divided into two groups based on records.)

(Group A and Group B)

(Group A with fast records runs in the front.)

(Their records are under 45 minutes for 10km.)

Can't they play music aloud for 10km?

That's what I'm saying.

It's the 1st participation by the 4 of us.

Can we finish the race?

I think it's going to be so fun.

It's before the race.

I'm having an adrenaline rush.

(Extremely excited)

We can do it. I'll try my best.

But we're not good. We're just beginners.

You can make it.

We must be trembling when we're in a triathlon.

(Relax)

Ladies are doing this for me.

This is how sportspeople share affection.

(Has she become popular even before the race begins?)

(Meanwhile, Uie and In Ah are very nervous.)

(Uie, the ace, gets nervous about the 10km race.)

(In Ah is the weakest in running among them, and she feels nervous.)

I'm not going to lose control.

(Would Iron Girls finish 10km in 1 hour?)

We have one minute left.

- Is it beginning? - We can do it!

- Is it beginning? - We can do it!

- We can do it! - We can do it!

Go!

(Group A leaves first.)

I'll see you!

(Group A leaves first.)

They're lively.

(Group A runs at a fast pace.)

Shall I press it now?

(Group B is lining up.)

Group B will leave soon.

- We can do it. - We can do it.

Everyone, let's finish the race!

Five.

- Four. - Four.

- Three. - Three.

- Two, one. - Two, one.

Go!

(They begin the 10km marathon.)

(Starting)

Why is Seo Yeon so excited?

That's what I'm saying.

(Their first real race in the crowd)

(From charismatic masters of running...)

(to a debutant not yet walking)

Oh, my.

(Their first marathon together)

(With the ace Uie in the lead, )

(three members run after her.)

(For today's course, )

(they'll run from the starting point and pass the halfway point.)

(Her first running in the crowd)

I think I feel very nervous.

(Running in the leading group although she feels nervous)

(Keeping her smile too)

It's downhill. I'm getting faster.

(Uie started running with a smile as usual today.)

(She arrives at the 1km point soon.)

(Uie)

(Uie begins to speed up...)

(passing runners in the front.)

(She doesn't forget to check her pace.)

I don't feel tired.

(Where does she arrive with a quick speed?)

You can do this.

(The 1st water supply at the 2.5km point)

(Running 2.5km is easy now.)

(The second member following Uie...)

(is Ju Hyun who's popular.)

Who's the best runner among four of you?

It's that one.

Uie has the best posture.

(Talking continuously as she runs)

And she has long legs.

(The long-legged Uie is running without a problem.)

I guess the four of you will separate.

- Right. - You're running too fast.

Am I?

(A running master talks to Ju Hyun.)

- You can't run even 5km like that. - Right.

- It's too fast. - I'll control your pace.

You can run slowly.

- Thank you. - This is good.

Right. This is my pace.

- You can do it. - Thank you.

(Their current location)

(In Ah is running in the back.)

I heard being on the scene would help me run.

They said it would last for 2 to 3km, and it was true.

Since I heard the footsteps without a stop,

it was easy to keep the cadence.

People were running beside me.

(Cadence?)

(The number of both feet hitting the ground per 1 minute)

(When keeping cadence 170 to 180, you can get injured less...)

(and reduce energy consumption, )

(so the running efficiency increases.)

(She runs keeping pace with other people.)

Hello, pretty one there.

- Hey, girl. - Ms. Pretty.

- Hey, girl. - Hey, girl.

(In Ah caught up with Seo Yeon.)

It feels strange to run with so many people.

- It somewhat feels... - It gives me energy.

- nice. - Yes.

There's water.

(Ju Hyun running in their front)

- You can do it. - I can do it.

(Arriving at the water supply at the 2.5km point)

Here's water for you.

(Quenching the thirst at the 2.5km water supply)

(All Iron Girls pass the 2.5km point.)

Do you see my thousand troops?

They're my supporters.

I gathered these people as I'm outgoing.

They're helping me so much now.

They make me feel I'm not alone.

In 1, 2, 3.

- We can do it! - We can do it!

- We can do it! - We can do it!

You're awesome.

- They are cheering you up. - Right.

- It's nice. - This is the magic of running.

(Running helps you to make friends with everyone.)

I'm almost there.

(While Ju Hyun is running as she chats without a stop, )

(20 minutes have passed already.)

(Their current location)

(Among many participants, )

(Uie, the ace, is running steadily.)

(She moves forward as she keeps passing others.)

(And then)

I guess they're turning over there.

The halfway point must be there.

(People pass the 5km halfway point on the opposite side.)

That's awesome.

You can do it!

(It's awesome.)

I want to pass the halfway point too.

They passed the halfway point already.

(Ju Hyun spots those who pass the halfway point too.)

- We can do it! - We can do it!

There are so many wonderful people.

They're awesome.

(Uie is motivated and passes the 4km point!)

(How's the road condition to the halfway point from here?)

(Uie's current location)

(The halfway point)

(Going straight on the dirt road for 1km)

It's a dirt road.

A dirt road is slippery.

(They can pass the halfway point after the dirt road.)

(Going uphill, )

(Uie enters the dirt road.)

We can do it.

(Passing a participant)

(Passing another participant)

(Passing a participant again)

(Keeping her pace on the dirt road too)

- You can do it, Uie. - I can do it.

- You're beautiful, Uie. Go for it. - Thank you.

- You can do it. - You can do it.

(Many people cheer for Uie.)

So many people cheered for me.

When they gave me a cheer, I wanted to cheer for them too.

- Good luck! - Good luck!

Whenever they went, "Good luck,"

I shouted even louder for them.

I did get some energy from that.

(Uie got more energy from the shouts of support.)

- Good luck! - Good luck!

(Uie)

(She has already reached the halfway point!)

(Halfway point)

(The halfway point at 5km)

(Uie smiles brightly.)

(Uie at the 5km halfway point: 28 minutes and 7 seconds)

(Average pace: 5 minutes and 37 seconds)

(Previous record: 29 minutes and 8 seconds)

(She shortened her record by 1 minute and 1 seconds.)

(She must keep her pace...)

Good luck!

(to be able to achieve today's goal.)

- Good luck! - Good luck!

- Good luck! - Good luck!

(Who is the next member that is heading toward the halfway point?)

(Ju Hyun enters the dirt road!)

- Good luck! - Good luck!

Good luck!

(Ju Hyun gets a flood of support as well.)

- Good luck! - Good luck!

I'm getting so much support...

- and I feel touched. - Good luck!

(Cheers make Childish Park run more.)

- Good luck! - Good luck!

- Well, 500m is a piece of cake! - Good luck!

(Thinking)

It's hard to even have a piece of cake on a hot day.

Good luck!

- Good luck! - Good luck!

- Good luck! - Good luck!

(Someone comes toward Ju Hyun at that moment.)

- Good luck! - Good luck!

- Good luck, Park Ju Hyun! - Uie!

- Good luck, Park Ju Hyun! - Uie!

(The two have encountered each other by the halfway point.)

I felt good energy while she went by.

I was glad to see her run well.

She was definitely amazing.

She's a beast when it comes to stamina.

(Bragging about Uie)

(After getting good energy from Uie, she goes past the halfway point.)

(Ju Hyun at the 5km halfway point: 33 minutes and 5 seconds)

(Average pace: 6 minutes and 37 seconds)

(Previous record: 32 minutes and 40 seconds)

(She was 25 seconds slower this time.)

One, two.

(She must increase the speed to end this race in an hour.)

- I'll move forward. - Okay.

I think we should go past them as well.

(Ju Hyun raises her pace while going past the others.)

- I feel great. - You do, right?

(She seems to be running without looking exhausted.)

(What about the other two?)

(Their current location)

(Heading toward the finish)

(Heading toward the halfway point)

(Seo Yeon 3rd, In Ah 4th)

- Are you okay with this? - No.

I'm about to die.

I wish this is the halfway point.

This is bad.

How can I compete in the triathlon?

Good luck, Jin Seo Yeon!

(She is right behind Seo Yeon.)

(They share their pain while groaning.)

My gosh.

(Passing the 4km point together)

Good luck!

- Good luck! - Good luck!

- Good luck! - Good luck!

(In Ah starts pacing forward slowly.)

(She even increases the distance between them.)

It isn't over yet.

- Good luck! - Good luck!

(In Ah wants to overcome her weakness of running.)

- Good luck, Seol In Ah! - Good luck!

What? Are you insane?

Kim Yu Jin!

(A familiar voice comes from nowhere.)

(Uie cheers for In Ah and leaves.)

I can't believe her.

Kim Yu Jin is insane.

(She's amazing.)

- Good luck! - Good luck!

Let's go!

(In Ah feels more energetic after seeing Uie.)

(She quenches her thirst at the second water supply...)

(and heads toward the halfway point.)

(In Ah at the 5km halfway point: 34 minutes and 35 seconds)

(Average pace: 6 minutes and 55 seconds)

(Previous record: 36 minutes and 15 seconds)

(She shortened her record by 1 minute and 40 seconds.)

(Her record is almost 2 minutes better than before!)

Spray some water.

(Seo Yeon reaches the halfway point at a similar time.)

(The last runner steadily makes her run.)

Good luck!

Good luck, Jin Seo Yeon!

Good luck!

Good luck, Jin Seo Yeon!

The ones that gave me strength...

were the Iron Girls.

I didn't feel rushed because they were ahead of me.

I felt proud of them, they were amazing,

and I respected them.

After seeing them run, I felt, "Gosh, they are amazing."

I was filled with these thoughts.

(The eldest felt strength after seeing the younger ones.)

(Seo Yeon at the 5km halfway point: 35 minutes and 12 seconds)

(Average pace: 7 minutes and 2 seconds)

(Previous record: 35 minutes and 19 seconds)

(She ran at a similar pace as before.)

(The first half of the marathon is over.)

(They ran for 5km until now.)

(They must go back the same distance.)

(The real game begins now.)

(Around 35 minutes have passed after the start.)

(Halfway point)

(Uie has passed the 6km point.)

- Good luck! - Good luck!

(It's the second half now.)

Good luck!

(Relaxed)

Hello, sir.

(Uie's greeting for everyone comes from her stamina.)

Your pace is even better than your pace on Jeju Island.

Jeju Island?

- I overdid it there. - What?

(Humble words with running skills that aren't so humble)

(Someone catches Uie's eyes.)

I want to follow that girl in front of me.

She just has hair tied and she's calm.

The one in blue.

The one with the white nametag.

(Uie's target?)

She'll be seeing me.

(She finds her own rival.)

I'll only see her too.

(She tries to catch up with her rival.)

(Chuckling)

(The running freak runs with a smile on her face.)

(She gets right behind her rival quickly.)

(I got her.)

- Good luck. - I got her.

(Delighted)

Yes!

- Good luck! - Good luck!

- Go for it! - Thank you!

(While Uie is enjoying her run of happiness again...)

(Running is In Ah's weakness.)

(Struggling)

(She starts walking all of a sudden.)

The biggest crisis is at the 6km point.

I start feeling pain at my sides at the 6km point.

I actually started feeling pain at the 4km point,

but I didn't want to take a break.

I think that made it worse.

(In Ah didn't want to stop her run.)

(She starts running again with her pain.)

The pain won't stop.

Just keep this pace.

It would get better after a 30-second break.

(The pain keeps coming as she can't take a break.)

It's killing me.

- Let's go! - You have 4km left.

It hurts so much!

Running 4km is what you always do.

Just do what you've been doing.

Just do what you've been doing.

(Will In Ah be able to complete the remaining 4km?)

I'm dying.

(Seo Yeon is exhausted too.)

(Her condition looks especially bad today.)

It felt like I kept running out of breath.

There were so many people in front of me blocking my view...

and I couldn't run at my own pace.

It was a lot harder.

There were a lot more unexpected situations...

than the training session in Jeju.

My average pace dropped a lot.

(Seo Yeon felt flustered in an actual competition.)

All right.

I can do this.

I feel like I'm about to die.

However,

I can do it.

(While Seo Yeon is fighting to survive, )

(Uie is ahead of them.)

- Good luck! - Good luck!

(She reached the 8km point.)

Good luck!

(She gallantly runs until the end while cheering the others up.)

Good luck! There are 2km left.

- Thank you. - Good luck until the end!

- Okay! - Good luck!

(She returns to the overpass that was at the start.)

(Uie's marathon is coming to an end.)

(But wait.)

Hold on.

How will this be done after swimming and cycling?

(How will this be done after swimming and cycling?)

(She's experiencing the intensity toward the end.)

(She checks her record.)

What?

I have 1km left.

(There's just 1km left!)

It isn't easy to return in an hour.

(She keeps checking the time.)

(Will she be able to make it in an hour?)

(To achieve her goal, )

(Uie picks up her pace.)

(She turns on her final booster.)

(As the finish line gets closer, )

(she sprints with all her might.)

(Breathing out)

Okay. Keep going.

Okay.

(It's the first to see the ace Uie out of breath.)

(She has done her best until the end.)

(What will Uie's 10km marathon record be?)

(Did she complete her run in an hour?)

(Uie's 10km marathon: 56 minutes and 32 seconds)

(Average pace: 5 minutes and 39 seconds)

(She manages to complete her 10km run in an hour.)

(Uie gasps for breath even after the run.)

(She falls to the ground as she feels exhausted.)

(The first time Uie looks exhausted)

Gosh, I'm dying.

Gosh, I'm dying.

I think I'm about to die.

I think I assumed it to be too easy.

But...

I don't know why...

I thought it would be easy to do a 10km run in an hour.

I learned that I had to train...

a lot more than I had been doing.

I thought I had to train more...

to complete the 10km with a lot more ease.

Gosh, I'm dying. What do I do?

How will I do this...

in the triathlon?

(How will I do this in the triathlon?)

I'm in trouble.

(This is frustrating.)

I'm in trouble.

How will I do this in the triathlon?

I must've underestimated the 10km run.

(While Uie is deep in thought...)

(Their current location)

I won't walk.

I'll keep going.

(There isn't much time left.)

(Ju Hyun has 1km left.)

- Good luck! The last 1km. - Good luck!

Will Park Ju Hyun make it?

(Will Ju Hyun complete her run in an hour?)

She's almost here?

(Will Ju Hyun complete her run in an hour?)

(Entering the last corner)

- You're almost there. Good luck! - Ju Hyun is coming!

Park Ju Hyun!

(Uie is waiting.)

Just a bit more!

(Uie is waiting.)

(Will she be able to complete her run in an hour?)

(Ju Hyun's 10km marathon: 1 hour and 4 minutes)

(Average pace: 6 minutes and 24 seconds)

I felt really happy to complete the run,

but I also felt, "This is now the start."

Up until now, it was a time to learn about the triathlon...

and get myself adjusted to it.

But now, it's time to compete in the triathlon.

(A time to push forward to the finish)

(It was a bit disappointing that she didn't make it in an hour.)

You did well.

Uie.

Great job. You did really well.

While I felt exhausted during the run,

I thought of you saying, "You're almost there, Park Ju Hyun!"

- I ran with that thought in mind. - Right.

I thought the same thing too.

(She completed the race while thinking about her.)

(In Ah is still walking and running because of her pain.)

Keep going.

It's over an hour. I'm in trouble.

(She feels upset that she went over an hour.)

Let's do this. I'm almost there.

(But she continues to run until the end without giving up.)

There isn't a lot left now.

(She runs with all her might until the end.)

- We're almost there. - Good luck!

Good luck!

You have 1km left!

(She passes the 9km point.)

I feel so exhausted!

Good luck! You're almost there.

I feel so exhausted!

No. You don't feel exhausted.

I'm going to have snacks after finishing my run.

(I'm going to have snacks after finishing my run.)

I'm going to have snacks.

(Around 500m before the finish line)

(She went back and forth with walking and running, )

(but she doesn't stop for the last 1km.)

Good luck!

(Around 100m before the finish line)

(The finish line is right in front of her.)

You're amazing!

You're almost there.

Keep going.

Gosh!

(She finally makes it in!)

(In Ah's 10km marathon: 1 hour and 11 minutes)

(Average pace: 7 minutes and 6 seconds)

I was someone who thought, "Who runs a marathon..."

"on a Sunday morning?"

But my mindset completely changed.

I realized that the morning air was so good.

The experiences of overcoming all of these hardships...

will really help me with leveling up in life.

(Seol In Ah levels up into a 10km runner!)

(How is Seo Yeon doing?)

(She stops running in the end.)

(Her steps feel heavy with the time that has passed.)

Good luck! You got this!

- It's a downhill path now! - Good luck!

Good luck, Jin Seo Yeon!

You'll be going down now. You have 1km left!

The marathon begins now!

The marathon begins now!

(Seo Yeon's marathon begins now!)

It would've been tough for them as well.

But they were shouting for me with all their might.

"Good luck, Jin Seo Yeon! Good luck, Iron Girls!"

I wanted to shout back at them,

but I didn't have the strength to.

All I could do was to respond with my hands.

I felt so grateful for them.

(Seo Yeon wanted to thank them even though she was exhausted.)

(She is now heading toward the finish line.)

(She makes her last spurt with her mentality!)

Good luck!

You made it.

(Seo Yeon completes her run.)

You did so well.

(Seo Yeon's 10km marathon: 1 hour and 13 minutes)

(Average pace: 7 minutes and 18 seconds)

(Seo Yeon can't seem to keep herself together.)

I had a strong desire,

but my body and stamina couldn't keep up.

That was a shock to me.

So that I wouldn't be out of stamina,

I thought that I had to concentrate a lot more...

than the training I have gone through.

(Her heart feels heavier because of the pressure.)

(She promises to work even harder than before.)

Seo Yeon!

Seo Yeon!

Nice.

(The eldest whom they have been waiting desperately for is here.)

- Let's open it! - Shall we?

Yes!

(Our first marathon medal)

(We got a medal!)

- We did it! - We did it!

It's a sweet red bean bun!

(The snack they were desperate for after finishing the run)

Awesome!

This is what we run for.

You can get in...

and check your record with your numbers.

We can check our records?

My number?

Gosh!

(What did you get?)

(Screaming)

I came in 23rd place.

(Uie placed 23rd out of the women.)

- What? - I came in 23rd place.

No way. Let me see it.

(Women's ranking)

- I made it in the top 100. - That's amazing!

I'm so proud of you!

You're so amazing. A former athlete is really different.

- You're so amazing. - That was all I did.

You're just amazing.

You look different right now.

Gosh, I would've made it back in an hour...

if it wasn't for the uphill path.

I got so exhausted at the uphill path.

You've all done so well.

Will we be eating now?

- What are we having? - Let's go!

Let's go!

I'm so hungry.

Let's eat. We need to eat.

Something smells really good.

I'm about to eat raw meat.

Feed us! I want food!

Everyone looks cooked.

Feed us!

(They are wearing their medals at the restaurant.)

(I will have it on even while I eat.)

- You look so cute. - We're marathon runners!

She looks so cute with that.

(A passionate celebration)

The medal of completion is so heavy.

- Is this the weight of the crown? - Right.

- I feel so proud. - I feel so happy.

It was tough,

but wasn't it easier than the first 5km run?

I think you're right about that.

I really thought I was going to die during the first 5km run.

- I'm serious. - Right.

I'm not sure. I think I'm someone full of worries.

The 10km run was harder than I thought.

- We have more than the marathon. - Right.

We have swimming and cycling before that.

Think that each event is a different day.

- They're all separate days. - There are three different scenes.

It's not, "I'm cycling after swimming."

It's, "Swimming? Done. Now, it's cycling."

But what she says really helps.

I think that will work.

(She's so cute.)

This is a bit prickly. Should I take it off?

- Hold on. - Does this work?

It's like a gold earring.

Mother Jin, Manager Jin, and Coach Jin.

- There you go. - I love it.

You look great.

It's pretty. Look at how red suits her so well. Gosh.

- She's like an Egyptian princess. - It looks pretty.

How do you control your breathing?

How do you control your breathing?

Do you change your breathing or do you keep it the same?

When I feel tired...

(Breathing out)

I breathe with my nose and let out with my mouth.

(Sharing the breaths with the nose and mouth)

- What if you're fine? - Then I just breathe normally.

- Comfortably? What is that? - Yes.

(What is breathing comfortably like?)

(Uie runs with a smile when she feels comfortable.)

When I go uphill,

I take smaller steps.

When I run downhill, shaking my arms worked nicely.

- Yes. - They shook on their own.

- Yes. - You shake your arms a bit,

- Me too. - and you take a deep breath.

Like this.

My sides hurt when I ran.

Yes, they hurt.

You get the feeling before they start to hurt.

I take many deep breaths.

(When your side hurts, taking deep breaths many times can help.)

And slow down.

Once you become stable, start speeding up.

Then my sides don't hurt. My sides used to hurt all the time.

(Practicing it right away)

- But... - Does it get better?

You need to be mindful of your own body all the time.

- Yes. - Yes.

- There. - Here it is.

(Meat finally arrives.)

Yes!

- My gosh. - It looks delicious.

(Delicious-looking meat...)

(tastes good too.)

(Glistening)

It smells good.

- This is beautiful. I could faint. - This looks so tasty.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Rip into it.

It smells great.

Yes. But you know someone stole one last time, right?

- Is it amazing? - Really?

- Is it amazing? - One disappeared when I came back.

I'll order it for you.

- Is it good? - Is it good?

Really?

- Two bowls of rice? - Can we have two bowls of rice?

- Just two? - Yes, please.

(This is it!)

(She is eating like a beast again today.)

(She is finishing the meat too.)

It's delicious.

(Meat after exercising is the best.)

I brought my Iron Girls wetsuit to Yangyang.

I see.

(Even on her day off, Ju Hyun went to a beach...)

(and went through the open water training.)

(She trained hard until the sunset.)

(She is getting adjusted to the wetsuit.)

- Did people go crazy? - They went crazy.

They said I looked like a professional triathlete.

I couldn't swim at all before,

so my kid couldn't go anywhere near the water before.

- Because Mom didn't go? - Right.

If he goes into the water, I can't save him.

So if he went into the water that reached higher than his knees,

I'd stop him so harshly as if I had a seizure.

But as I learned to swim,

I'd float on water, flip around,

and lie on it,

so he learned that water was a comfortable place to be in.

- He came to like water. - He feels comfortable.

Yes. And when I put on my wetsuit to practice...

on Jeju Island,

he gets so excited too.

He follows me to my training every time.

(She is still afraid of the water.)

- You improved a lot, Seo Yeon. - Exactly.

It's really amazing we took part in the 10km running competition.

For real. It was really fun.

- Yes. - Me too.

I feel proud of ourselves.

- Good job. - We did well.

We did well.

- Iron Girls! - Iron Girls!

(Iron Girls in Han River)

(Try to swim across Han River, a 2km round trip)

(Limited view where you can't see what's right in front of you...)

(and the strong current that sweeps you away...)

(if you let your guard down)

(Han River is so wide that there's no end to swimming.)

(The longest distance, the hardest course)

(The toughest open water swimming)

(Even the ace Uie is very nervous.)

(They end up missing the timing for breathing...)

(and even loses their pace.)

You get swept away.

(She stops training in the end?)

(Will they be able to swim across Han River?)

(Another fear awaits Iron Girls.)

(The steepest uphill)

(Cycling in Sammaksa)

(The steepness they've never experienced before)

(The uphill nightmare doesn't end no matter how long they cycle.)

(This is crazy. What place is this?)

(Even a sharp curve with an insane winding)

(Even Ju Hyun, the cycling ace, staggers.)

(Iron Girls are in a panic.)

(They have 47 days until the Tongyeong competition.)

(Iron Girls are in a crisis.)

(What happened to Iron Girls?)