It’s only a matter of time before a runner breaks the two hour barrier for a marathon. But it will take the perfect blend of athlete, coaching, course, conditions and science.
When Sir Roger Bannister first recorded a time of under four minutes for one mile, one of the most iconic barriers in the sport of running was broken. However there is one further barrier that remains intact, and it is one that has recently received a significant amount of publicity since a well-known shoe brand has launched a campaign to see it broken – it is, of course, the sub two hour marathon, which when (not if) it occurs, will see one of the most impressive ever feats of human endurance.
I say when, rather than if, because in my view, and having studied the science behind the performance that will be required, I am certain that one day it will happen. It means shaving just under three minutes off the current world record, which equates to a performance improvement of 2.4%.
That is by no means a small amount, and it will take the perfect blend of athlete, coaching, course, conditions and science to make it happen. It is also likely that this breakthrough will happen in stages, rather than in one single chunk.
Denne historien er fra March - April 2017-utgaven av Running fitness.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra March - April 2017-utgaven av Running fitness.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Within Reach…
It’s only a matter of time before a runner breaks the two hour barrier for a marathon. But it will take the perfect blend of athlete, coaching, course, conditions and science.
Hot On The Trail
Embrace the trails this winter and you’ll not only improve your fitness, you’ll feel happier and more mentally strong.
Inspired By The Best
This month we meet up with joe de sena. Born and raised in queens, new york, joe is founder of the worldwide spartan race obstacle event series and the gruelling death race.
Inspired by the Best
This month we speak to American trail ultra runner and last year’s Hardrock 100 champion about training, being out in the wilderness and honing his competitive spirit
In the Spotlight: Depression
Running can be as effective as an anti-depressant in treating mild to moderate depression and, better still, can also help prevent it…
Five of the Best… Waterway Events
From ocean panoramas and luscious lochs to canal-path serenity and riverside frolics, sign up for your wow-factor water fix here