We've previously discussed the possibility of running a two hour marathon (with much of the usual wit in this thread). For a comparison against running one mile in four minutes, running at the pace of a five minute mile would be too slow. Like running a mile in four minutes, people said running a marathon in two hours was impossible. However, it is looking very possible with advanced footwear and suchlike. Specifically, Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge was within 0.4% of this goal. Variously reported as being 25 seconds or 26 second too slow, his effort is an unofficial world record.
(Score: 2) by ticho on Sunday May 07 2017, @04:34PM (3 children)
I have yet to break a 4 hour time in my marathon runs (4:04 is the closest I got), and these guys are attacking the 2 hours mark. I have nothing but respect for them. Sure, they have a lot of tech and experts behind them, but in the end, they still have to run the distance themselves.
(Score: 5, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday May 07 2017, @05:08PM (2 children)
What a coincidence! My best marathon time is also 404. Not Found.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday May 07 2017, @09:35PM (1 child)
Hey! That's the combo for my luggage that got stolen!
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday May 08 2017, @09:47AM
Actually wasn't it luggage you left somewhere but couldn't find afterwards?