At Over 75 Years Old, Brothers Return To Run Chicago Marathon

At over 75 years old, two brothers are proving that age is truly just a number.

Frank Abramic, 81, and his 78-year-old brother John return as veterans to this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

“We are doing this to redefine out limits just like everyone else,” the brothers said. “How many people can run 26 miles, especially at our age?”

The brothers discovered their love for running in their 60s, after retirement. Frank returns to run his 18th Chicago Marathon, and John his third.

“When I first started out, I couldn’t run more than a few blocks,” Frank said. “But it really makes me feel better when I go on a run.”

John shares similar sentiments.

“I found out it lowers my blood pressure and it kinds of gives cholesterol a kick in the rear end,” he said.

Although the brothers take their training seriously, race day will be more about celebrating their great accomplishment rather than how fast they finish the 26.2 mile feat.

“We are not in it for the speed, we are in it for the endurance,” John said. “As long as we beat the sweepers as they come by and clean the roads.”

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