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Eliud Kipchoge destroys the marathon world record. 2:01:39
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:16 am
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:16 am
1:18 faster than the previous record. 61:06, 60:33 half splits. Ran the last 2Ks at 4:29 mile pace. Hard to even comprehend. The GOAT.
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This post was edited on 9/16/18 at 8:17 am
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Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:26 am to usc6158
I really don't get it. 4:29/mile is way, way faster than I could ever sprint. I probably couldn't hold a 4:29/mile pace in an 800 meter. Even if I trained my arse off. And the guy is holding that pace for 26.2 miles.
The world record for the one mile run is 3:43.13. Eliud is less than a minute slower than the fastest ever mile but holding it for two hours.
I can't even imagine having a body that could achieve something like that.
The world record for the one mile run is 3:43.13. Eliud is less than a minute slower than the fastest ever mile but holding it for two hours.
I can't even imagine having a body that could achieve something like that.
This post was edited on 9/16/18 at 8:27 am
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:27 am to usc6158
Over/ under on sub 2hrs by tokyo olympics
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:33 am to usc6158
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61:06, 60:33 half splits.
Damn, son.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:36 am to FightinTigersDammit
His second half split was only 50 seconds slower than Ryan Hall's American half marathon record 
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:40 am to usc6158
That’s almost unfathomable to hold that pace for that long.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:42 am to StringedInstruments
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I can't even imagine having a body that could achieve something like that.
is there any explanation why the Kenyans are so good at distance running?
Just incredible.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:44 am to StringedInstruments
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I really don't get it. 4:29/mile is way, way faster than I could ever sprint. I probably couldn't hold a 4:29/mile pace in an 800 meter. Even if I trained my arse off. And the guy is holding that pace for 26.2 miles. The world record for the one mile run is 3:43.13. Eliud is less than a minute slower than the fastest ever mile but holding it for two hours. I can't even imagine having a body that could achieve something like that.
It's mind blowing. I run a good bit and always have, ran CC in HS etc. To think his pace for 26 miles is over a minute faster than the fastest I can run a single mile without feeling like I want to die is something I can't even wrap my head around.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:48 am to LanierSpots
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is there any explanation why the Kenyans are so good at distance running?
My guess is genetics influenced by centuries of ancestors running long distances out of necessity.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:53 am to SCLibertarian
quote:I thought it was a goal of their government to excel at the sport starting back 50-60 years ago.
ancestors running long distances out of necessity
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:54 am to Jake88
Didn't know that. Probably the answer tbh.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:58 am to SCLibertarian
Doing a bit of research, many articles are mentioning some of what you said too, physiology(lung capacity).
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:58 am to SCLibertarian
One intriguing thing....i remember an interview with Bob Kennedy (US middle distance legend....not politician) and he talked training with Kenyans and how well they knew their bodies. In the states we have a fundamental of more is better. Eg more miles running, always working...but kenyans if they felt they needed a break..would take a break. One story is they went out for a training run got a mile or so and (i forgot the Kenyans name) turned to Kennedy and said he was tired and stopped running and went back. Kennedy kept going( as if completing the task was the ultimate goal) Two weeks later Kenyan training mate set a WR
Posted on 9/16/18 at 9:20 am to LanierSpots
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is there any explanation why the Kenyans are so good at distance running?
Just incredible.
Genetic predisposition, there are also genetic reasons certain African nations are not good at things, but the left has deemed science taboo if it doesn’t align with the dogma of global collectivism
Posted on 9/16/18 at 9:24 am to usc6158
Wow
Posted on 9/16/18 at 9:28 am to usc6158
That makes no sense
Posted on 9/16/18 at 9:30 am to castorinho
Go to the track and try to run a 69 second 400... You're now running world record marathon pace 
Posted on 9/16/18 at 9:43 am to usc6158
So, eleven minutes would have past before Abebe Bikila(1964 Tokyo) would have crossed the finish line if running the same race.
Incredible!
Incredible!
Posted on 9/16/18 at 10:10 am to SCLibertarian
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My guess is genetics influenced by centuries of ancestors running long distances out of necessity.
It doesn't hurt that a Kenyan Marathon champ is like a Super Bowl MVP and Cy Young winner rolled into one
Posted on 9/16/18 at 10:21 am to usc6158
Damn he's approaching average OT distance running levels
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