Can anyone explain Kipchoge’s consistency ?

You are correct Narive Son. If something seems to good to be true...

The thing is Kipchoge has the track speed to make these times believable. Along with he lives a consistent life style, so why wouldn’t consistent times be believable. There is no shred of cheating so just enjoy what this man is able to do.

Not Lance, Rupp, or Mo wrote:

The thing is Kipchoge has the track speed to make these times believable. Along with he lives a consistent life style, so why wouldn’t consistent times be believable. There is no shred of cheating so just enjoy what this man is able to do.

Tergat had similar track speed and Geb and Bekele had superior track speed. This does not explain it. Many said Lance was not cheating. That opinion means NOTHING.

Very bad comparison. Team sport vs individual. Soccer vs running. And Messi did have ups and down and WAS injured. Plus saying he was born to run does not explain anything- it’s like saying at the time that Armstrong was born to cycle. He’s like a Semenya in his races- A man running against women, like a 12th grader running against first graders. There isn’t any competition with him. And this doesn’t make sense.

If Messi had not had growth hormone therapy as a child he would be playing Peter Dinklage's part on Game of Thrones instead of football.

1. Mental approach is amazing and actually seems somewhat revolutionary for running.

2. Running form is absolutely perfect for the marathon.

3. Doesn't allow distractions into his life.

kyoto wrote:

Not Lance, Rupp, or Mo wrote:

The thing is Kipchoge has the track speed to make these times believable. Along with he lives a consistent life style, so why wouldn’t consistent times be believable. There is no shred of cheating so just enjoy what this man is able to do.

Tergat had similar track speed and Geb and Bekele had superior track speed. This does not explain it. Many said Lance was not cheating. That opinion means NOTHING.

Kipchoge has track speed AND is perfectly suited for the marathon, both in terms of efficiency, training consistency, and mental strength. Watching him run a marathon like today is a work of art.

kyoto wrote:

Not Lance, Rupp, or Mo wrote:

The thing is Kipchoge has the track speed to make these times believable. Along with he lives a consistent life style, so why wouldn’t consistent times be believable. There is no shred of cheating so just enjoy what this man is able to do.

Tergat had similar track speed and Geb and Bekele had superior track speed. This does not explain it. Many said Lance was not cheating. That opinion means NOTHING.

The opinion that he is cheating means nothing also. A 12:40s 5k guy running around 2:02 is about right. Especially when second place is only 20 seconds behind. Also an extra 20-23 miles of racing obviously makes a major physiologically difference. If you could design the perfect marathon build its Kipchoge. Lances body composition changed due to peds. Kipchoge looks the same he always has.

Kipchoge's track failure wrote:

Thank god that Kipchoge didn't make the Olympic track team in 2012 or else he might not have gone to the marathon. Glad that he did and we have witness the greatest marathoner of all time!

Dual blessing. It could be the reason for track's decline. Good point though.

The GOAT Runner wrote:

Despite his long success he lives, trains, and acts like he hasn’t won anything (contrast to a Mo). That coupled with incredible talent makes him consistent.

This.

The world of sport is littered with people who had incredible potential only to become over paid under achievers once the big pay cheques started arriving.

He lives a quiet life, does chores, trains hard, races sparingly, encourages others, is always smiling. It's the little things but Kipchoge really seems to have the best mind of any athlete out there. This was his 11th marathon win. The toughness you need to have for that is unworldly.

The GOAT Runner wrote:

Despite his long success he lives, trains, and acts like he hasn’t won anything (contrast to a Mo). That coupled with incredible talent makes him consistent.

Contrast to the recent 2018 Boston marathon winner who said winning anything else is "dessert" and that they've accomplished everything in their career. Kipchoge wants to win every next race like it's his first. That's a big mental shift.

NewtotheSouthSide wrote:

He lives a quiet life, does chores, trains hard, races sparingly, encourages others, is always smiling. It's the little things but Kipchoge really seems to have the best mind of any athlete out there. This was his 11th marathon win. The toughness you need to have for that is unworldly.

He is squared away and righteous.

Dude is a model human. Look to him if you want and example to improve your life.

It's his mind. The mind is the most powerful weapon.

I agree with many of these posts about Kipchoge. Besides what has already been said, I think it’s interesting that he doesn’t do “junk” races or build-up races. He prepares thoroughly in training and trains specifically for each race.

Plus he knows his body supremely well, and has patience and discipline to achieve his potential. This is the golden age of marathons.

What millionaire lives like this? Sweeping floors, living with a roommate, crediting training partners, and not dwelling on past successes. Truly the most inspiring athlete we’ve ever seen!

The guy never gets injured. That’s huge.

The only criticism I have is that he sees his children very little. Are millions worth not being around your young children? I don’t get it why doesn’t his family live near the training camp so he can see them everyday? But on the other side a family takes a lot out of you. Would he be as successful if he was not around them everyday?

My father wasn't around either, because he spent most of the time in prison. My family was very poor as I was growing up. I wish that my father was out winning marathons and giving the money to my mum instead. I am sure that Kipchoge's children are happy with him, especially once anyone factors in the Kenyan running culture.