Chapter

The Breaking2 Marathon Attempt
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24:50 - 30:48 (05:57)

A recap of the Nike Breaking2 marathon attempt, which featured three top runners attempting to break the two-hour barrier. Despite skepticism around the marketing stunt, the event generated excitement and drew attention from around the world.

Clips
Running experts discuss the science behind drafting and how it can enhance a runner's performance, including the computational fluid dynamic simulations and wind tunnel tests that were performed during Breaking Two and Ineos 1:59 Challenge.
24:50 - 26:14 (01:24)
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Running
Summary

Running experts discuss the science behind drafting and how it can enhance a runner's performance, including the computational fluid dynamic simulations and wind tunnel tests that were performed during Breaking Two and Ineos 1:59 Challenge.

Chapter
The Breaking2 Marathon Attempt
Episode
#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The International Association of Athletics Federations allows for a little bit of downhill in road races, so the team behind the attempt to break the men's half-marathon record chose a route that went down a bridge to make it a little easier for the runners and more exciting for viewers.
26:14 - 28:35 (02:20)
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World Record
Summary

The International Association of Athletics Federations allows for a little bit of downhill in road races, so the team behind the attempt to break the men's half-marathon record chose a route that went down a bridge to make it a little easier for the runners and more exciting for viewers.

Chapter
The Breaking2 Marathon Attempt
Episode
#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Two individuals discuss their observations and assessments of an athlete's performance during a race and the contradictory statements made by the athlete about his level of exertion during the race.
28:35 - 29:12 (00:36)
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Athletes
Summary

Two individuals discuss their observations and assessments of an athlete's performance during a race and the contradictory statements made by the athlete about his level of exertion during the race.

Chapter
The Breaking2 Marathon Attempt
Episode
#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The Breaking2 event by Nike was not just a marketing stunt, it was a remarkable athletic achievement that left many feeling in awe of the magic of running.
29:13 - 30:48 (01:34)
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Nike, Running
Summary

The Breaking2 event by Nike was not just a marketing stunt, it was a remarkable athletic achievement that left many feeling in awe of the magic of running.

Chapter
The Breaking2 Marathon Attempt
Episode
#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
Podcast
Modern Wisdom