Episode
#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
1:07:58
Published: Mon Oct 21 2019
Description
Alex Hutchinson is a journalist, athlete and author. Eliud Kipchoge recently rocked the world by breaking the previously unthinkable 2 Hour Marathon Record. Today we get to hear a full analysis of his performance from endurance expert and previous Modern Wisdom guest Alex Hutchinson. Expect to learn about the controversy surrounding his new Nike shoes, the course selection, the racing strategy, Eliud's mindset, training approach, pace setters and everything else. Do not miss this one. - Extra Stuff: Follow Alex on Twitter - https://twitter.com/sweatscience Endure The Book - http://amzn.eu/d/f19Ihzf Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Alex Hutchinson and Jason Koop break down Elliot Kipchoge's recent marathon performance and other record-breaking accomplishments in the world of running.
00:00 - 03:05 (03:05)
Summary
Alex Hutchinson and Jason Koop break down Elliot Kipchoge's recent marathon performance and other record-breaking accomplishments in the world of running.
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
Eliud Kipchoge broke the two hour marathon barrier, with the assistance of 41 world-class runners serving as pacemakers, prototype shoes called Nike Vaporfly, and an electric car driving exactly at the two hour marathon pace.
03:05 - 10:54 (07:49)
Summary
Eliud Kipchoge broke the two hour marathon barrier, with the assistance of 41 world-class runners serving as pacemakers, prototype shoes called Nike Vaporfly, and an electric car driving exactly at the two hour marathon pace.
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
The episode discusses the physiological factors that contributed to Eliud Kipchoge's record-breaking marathon run, including his genetic makeup, body structure, and biomechanics.
10:54 - 18:08 (07:14)
Summary
The episode discusses the physiological factors that contributed to Eliud Kipchoge's record-breaking marathon run, including his genetic makeup, body structure, and biomechanics.
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
An athletic group planned to run a marathon through a city, including some of the best runners in the world, however, finding an appropriate location and timeframe proved difficult due to logistical constraints.
18:08 - 24:50 (06:41)
Summary
An athletic group planned to run a marathon through a city, including some of the best runners in the world, however, finding an appropriate location and timeframe proved difficult due to logistical constraints.
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
A recap of the Nike Breaking2 marathon attempt, which featured three top runners attempting to break the two-hour barrier.
24:50 - 30:48 (05:57)
Summary
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.
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
World Athletics is developing a super spongy track technology that could significantly boost athlete performance.
30:48 - 37:18 (06:30)
Summary
World Athletics is developing a super spongy track technology that could significantly boost athlete performance. The prototype is about 40 millimeters thick and could give extra bouncing effects on the runner's foot.
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
The controversy over high-tech running shoes with carbon fiber plates is whether they give a clear mechanical advantage to the wearer.
37:18 - 46:02 (08:43)
Summary
The controversy over high-tech running shoes with carbon fiber plates is whether they give a clear mechanical advantage to the wearer. The IAAF, the governing body of track, has changed the rules stating that the shoes must be widely available to everyone in the spirit of athletics.
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
Nike did not invent the carbon fiber plate in the shoes that have been breaking running records lately.
46:02 - 52:33 (06:31)
Summary
Nike did not invent the carbon fiber plate in the shoes that have been breaking running records lately. The idea stemmed from a high jump shoe about 40-50 years ago, and the arguments for the technology need to be compared with other developments in the space.
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
This episode discusses the subjective line of athletic shoe technology and raises the question of comfort and discomfort at which point it becomes an ethical issue.
52:33 - 59:12 (06:39)
Summary
This episode discusses the subjective line of athletic shoe technology and raises the question of comfort and discomfort at which point it becomes an ethical issue.
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
The standard strategy for endurance racing for the past two decades has been to go slow in the beginning and watch your competitors, but this year there was a change in strategy where middle and long distance races went out extremely fast.
59:12 - 1:03:02 (03:49)
Summary
The standard strategy for endurance racing for the past two decades has been to go slow in the beginning and watch your competitors, but this year there was a change in strategy where middle and long distance races went out extremely fast. This shift is unusual due to the dependency on external technology in endurance sports like running.
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the impressive running speed of an individual and how deceivingly smooth his form was at such a rapid pace.
1:03:02 - 1:06:57 (03:54)
Summary
The speaker discusses the impressive running speed of an individual and how deceivingly smooth his form was at such a rapid pace.
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode of Modern Wisdom, Alex Hutchinson talks about his book and discusses athletic performance and science with the host.
1:06:58 - 1:07:43 (00:45)
Summary
In this episode of Modern Wisdom, Alex Hutchinson talks about his book and discusses athletic performance and science with the host.