Breaking2 Falls Short, But Eliud Kipchoge Runs an Astonishing 2:00:25 for the Marathon Distance
While he didn't break 2:00:00, Eliud Kipchoge showed why he's the greatest marathoner in history.May 6, 2017
Guest Column By Dr. Michael Joyner: Kipchoge’s Run & What Might (or Might Not) Happen Next
What does the man who famously predicted way back in 1991 that a human could run a marathon in 1:57:58 think of Eliud Kipchoge's 2:00:25 run? Find out here.May 16, 2017
How Far Did Eliud Kipchoge Really Run in His Breaking2 Attempt?
Kipchoge's incredible 2:00:25 clocking wasn't achieved because he ran less than 26.2 miles - the course may have actually been seven seconds long.May 11, 2017
Nike or Its PR Firm Altered the Time on the Clock in an Eliud Kipchoge Breaking2 Finishline Photo
May 9, 2017
Pacing2: Chris Derrick & Andrew Bumbalough Tell What It Was Like to Pace Eliud Kipchoge to 2:00:25
May 9, 2017
John Kellogg Dismisses Eliud Kipchoge's Sub-2 Chances: "Unless he's got cheater's shoes ... then he's not doing it ... I can't say anything is impossible but it's pretty close to impossible."
The man who made the most famous marathon prediction of the last decade totally discounts Eliud Kipchoge's chances but does say don't be surprised if he makes it close to 20 miles on pace.May 3, 2017
Breaking2 Preview: Sorry, Eliud -- The Experts Explain Why a Sub-2:00 Marathon This Weekend Is Not Going to Happen
We break down the race and talk to Ross Tucker and Steve Magness who both agree with us - there isn't going to be a sub-2 this weekend.May 3, 2017
A Day with Olympic Marathon Champion Eliud Kipchoge, Part II: A Look at Kipchoge's Spartan Training Camp & Why He Is Part of Nike's Breaking2 Attempt
When we visited Kipchoge in Kenya as he was in the midst of training for his sub-2 attempt, he was confident, "I will run under 2:00. The gap, that’s about thinking, that’s psychological."May 3, 2017
Video of Eliud Kipchoge's Workout in Kenya Before His Sub 2 Hour Marathon Attempt
Later this week, Eliud Kipchoge will attempt to become the first human to run 26.2 miles in under two hours. 7 weeks ago, we traveled to Kenya to try to figure out what makes him so special.May 2, 2017
A Day With Olympic Marathon Champion Eliud Kipchoge, Part I: A Tuesday Morning Track Workout
Later this week, Eliud Kipchoge will attempt to become the first human to run 26.2 miles in under two hours. 7 weeks ago, we traveled to Kenya to try to figure out what makes him so special.May 2, 2017
Monza, Italy
May 6, 2017 to May 8, 2017
Outside Letsrun
Sonia O’Sullivan thinks a legit sub-2 isn't too far off after Kipchoge's run
We politely disagree.May 11, 2017
Good Read: Ross Tuckers Calls Tesla The "Unsung Hero" Of Eliud Kipchoge's 2:00:25
Tucker estimates that the the pace car with the large clock as a windshield reduced drag saving Kipchoge 1:30 to 2:00 over the marathon distance. Overall, Tucker estimates "Kipchoge is probably good for a 2:02:15 to 2:02:30." *Good Read #2: A Much Longer In-Depth Post-Race Analysis By Tucker Tucker says, "If the sub-2 hour marathon is the Mount Everest of human endurance performance in 2017, the Eliud Kipchoge has reached the ledge just beneath its summit."May 11, 2017
IAAF Breaking 2 Recap: Eliud Kipchoge A "Happy Man"
“My mind was fully on finishing within two hours, but on the last lap I lost 10 seconds and the time escaped. It has been hard, it has taken seven good months of preparation and dedication. This journey has been a long challenge, but I’m a happy man to run a marathon in two hours. We are now just 25 seconds away. I believe in good preparation and good planning. With that, these 25 seconds will go. I hope next time people believe it is possible.”May 7, 2017
Breaking2 Form Analysis: What Could Nike Scientists Do To Better Manage Fatigue The Next Time Around?
May 7, 2017
Q&A with Nike CEO Mark Parker about Sub-2
May 4, 2017
Runner's World interviews 24 of the biggest names in the sport about sub-2 and 3 say it will happen
This proves to us that many in the sport have no idea what they are talking about.May 4, 2017
Pat Butcher: Nike's sub-2 stunt is just the latest of a long list of track performers looking for an edge that doesn't come from actual running
From shoes that had 68 spikes in them to the 1956 Olympic hammer champ admitting he used roids in the 1950s, Pat Butcher gives you a great history lesson.
May 3, 2017
Bad journalism: Reuters interview 3 experts on whether sub-2 is possible and two of them are from the University of Oregon
One of them predicts a 2:00:30.May 3, 2017
Ross Tucker gives free pacing advice to the sub-2 people
He thinks they shouldn't go out at 1:59:59 pace but should go out behind pace for the first 10km and run a slight negative split.May 3, 2017
RW's Exclusive, Behind-the-Scenes Look at How Nike Is Trying to Break the 2-Hour Marathon Barrier
This is basically a recap of the half-marathon trial run a good read. The author reveals he's now a fan of the project - which is unsurprising as it's hard not to be a fan when you are given behind the scenes access.May 3, 2017
MB: Nike Sub-2 Attempt Will Have Some High Profile Pacers
The lineup of 18-pacers includes Bernard Lagat, Chris Derrick, Andrew Bumbalough, Sam Chelanga and Collis Birmingham.May 2, 2017
Citus Mag: Evaluating Nike's Sub-2 Project Vs Other HIgh Profile Pop-Cultural Promises
Talking about the pre-race hype, Paul Snyder writes, "Nike is pretending to rest its hopes on one of these three men traversing 26.2 miles in a time of 1:59:59 or faster. ... But sub-two or not, Nike’s already won."May 2, 2017
The Irish Examiner Explains Why Even If Eliud Kipchoge Does Break 2-Hours, It Won't Count As A WR
It won't be because of Nike's new 4% shoes as the IAAF technical committee apparently ruled that the shoes are legal.May 2, 2017
From Nike.com: Meet The Man Behind The Breaking2 Project
Nike’s VP of Special Projects, Sandy Bodecker, actually has 1:59:59 tattooed on the inside of his wrist.May 2, 2017
On The Boards
- Detailed Drafting Analysis of Kipchoge's 2:00:25- He Gained Between 1 to 4.5 Minutes from Drafting
- Fact or fiction? One of Eliud Kipchoge's pacers claims it was "very windy" during Kipchoge's 2:00:25 run
- Eliud Kipchoge Blew His Chance to be WR Holder
- My thoughts on Eliud Kipchoge's marathon/Nike stunt
- WSJ article calling Breaking2 and Kipchoge a failure
- Comedian Kevin Hart part of Nike broadcast team for Kipchoge Sub 2 attempt
- So doped records are bad - but records in spring loaded shoes are OK?
- Who really ran the first sub 2 Marathon?
- Official Sub-2 Live Discussion Thread and Prediction Thread