Spencer Brown claims he can run a 2:18 Marathon

whatisthisguythinking wrote:

Another comment by someone who sounds like they've never ran a marathon. A steady 10 mile run at 6:00 for a kid running 55 mpw is very different from holding that pace for 26 miles. People who have never ran marathons seem to greatly underestimate what those last 6 miles feel like and what they can do to someone who's unprepared to handle the distance.

There's a reason why many people never match their 5k-half marathon abilities to their marathon performances. Its a different beast.

And to clarify one more time, I do believe Spencer has the potential to run a 2:18 that's without question. However, he would have to ramp up his volume significantly so that his legs dont fall apart during those last 6 miles. 60 mpw even for someone of his talent just isn't gunna cut it.

That's total nonsense wrote:

CopperRunner wrote:

I’m gonna say it, and I’m gonna get flak for it, but the oly trials standard for the marathon is relative trash compared to any other running event. It’s like 1:54 800m 4:15 mile territory.

Of course you're going to say that, because you're a week a##ed 800 runner who can't run a sub 2:18 marathon. A comparison is easy to do.

Just look at how many high school runners have run under 1:54 and 4:15 - probably thousands.

Now how many high school runners have run under a 2:18 marathon. ::: crickets :::

There's your answer. A sub 2:18 marathon is not so "easy" as you think it would be.

Whatisthisguythinking wrote:

Video:youtu.be/Nwmv4kxHVSg

In his most recent video, Spencer Brown AKA The Athlete Special, claims he can run a 2:18 marathon. When called out in the comments, he reevaluates and responds by saying he can do it with 6 months of marathon specific training. He currently runs 60-65 mpw and does “threshold” sessions at 5:20-5:30 pace.

How delusional can he get