Marathon in 1:59:40.2

The Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge makes history, shaves 20 sec off world record.

Yes, But…

Holy crap… that’s a 5 min pace. I can’t even do that for one mile.

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This wasn’t exactly your standard “Marathon” He was the only runner, it was a specially designed course, he had professional runners run alongside him to keep pace and he was following an electric car guiding his pace, direction etc, an impressive number, but not “real world”

Like winning the Indy 500 when you’re the only car on the track.

Oh of course, but there’s no way I could run a 5 minute mile even with such handicaps.

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I never could run very well.

My best was a 13 flat two mile. Now I’m around 15 for a two. Could probably hit low 7s for a 1 mile.