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How Eliud Kipchoge Broke Running's Most Famous Barrier
1:03:53 - 1:13:18 (09:25)
Journalist, Ed Caesar, shares the story of Eliud Kipchoge's quest to break the 2-hour marathon barrier and the multi-million dollar project that supported him in the effort.
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Endurance in sports is closely linked to an individual's ability to withstand pain.
1:03:53 - 1:06:40 (02:47)
Summary
Endurance in sports is closely linked to an individual's ability to withstand pain. Scientific data suggests that athletes who endure one specific kind of pain during training are better able to tolerate any other kind of pain tolerance tests given to them.
ChapterHow Eliud Kipchoge Broke Running's Most Famous Barrier
Episode#046 - Alex Hutchinson - Endure; Finding The Limits Of Human Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
Nike's Breaking2 project, a multimillion-dollar attempt to engineer the optimal marathon for runners, resulted in Eliud Kipchoge running faster than the official world record by two and a half minutes with a time of two hours, zero minutes, 25 seconds.
1:06:40 - 1:10:07 (03:26)
Summary
Nike's Breaking2 project, a multimillion-dollar attempt to engineer the optimal marathon for runners, resulted in Eliud Kipchoge running faster than the official world record by two and a half minutes with a time of two hours, zero minutes, 25 seconds. A prediction was made that the two-hour marathon would be broken in 2075.
ChapterHow Eliud Kipchoge Broke Running's Most Famous Barrier
Episode#046 - Alex Hutchinson - Endure; Finding The Limits Of Human Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
The National Geographic Documentary on Breaking Two provides insight on the science and technology involved in the marathon race.
1:10:07 - 1:13:18 (03:11)
Summary
The National Geographic Documentary on Breaking Two provides insight on the science and technology involved in the marathon race. The documentary also showcases Elliot Kipchoge's personality and self-confidence, which is a remarkable life model for individuals seeking to achieve their goals.