(Photo by Xinhua News Agency)

Looking at the couple Hu Yingfu and Wang Zhangmin's daily life, it is easy to find that if they are not running, they are on the way to run. In the face of applause and honor, the old couple smiled, "life is like a marathon."

Wang Zhangmin is 69 years old, and her husband Hu Yingfu is 78 years old. The couple, whose ages are added up to 147 have contacted the marathon since 2013. They have participated in more than 20 marathons in Beijing, Shanghai, Hongkong, Wuxi and other cities. Due to their good performance in the games, the Marathon Organizing Committee of many cities actively invite them to participate. Now they have become famous among marathon runners throughout the country.

These two elders have won 47 medals and 3 trophies in marathon games.

Running makes the old couple very healthy. They also know many runners and make friends of different ages. "We become much more outgoing and young," said Wang Zhangmin.

Inspired, their relatives and friends fall in love with running too. More than 10 people in their family will attend the international marathon held in Hefei, Anhui province in Oct., 2015, including Hu's son, daughter-in-law and nephew.

"Running not only brings health, but also happiness. We will participate in the running games all over the country in the future to let the health and happiness continue," said Hu Yingfu.