Today Sabastian Sawe ran an historic sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.A marathon is around 42 kilometres, aka 26 miles in freedom units (we use miles in the UK too but not for running distances). I feel the record is a little unfair on Kipchoge who achieved the milestone first under non-competitive conditions. Even more unfair on Kejelcha who finishing second today in 1:59:41. Two unbelievable athletes in the same day.If my maths is correct that’s not far off a 14 min 5km pace. That’s simply outrageous!My personal best for a 5km is 22 mins. With the caveat of questionable GPS cutting a park corner. My fastest half-marathon is 1:51:42. Basically half as slow as an elite marathon runner. Of course, they run half-marathons even faster. I do not believe my knees could withstand double that distance. Anyone who can drag their body 42km deserves applause.I doubt I could even sprint 100 metres as fast as these guys maintain a marathon pace. More napkin maths suggest that is 100…
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