Just how fast is Kipchoge running?
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- čas přidán 14. 02. 2022
- I thought I knew what it was like to run quite quick for quite a while....until I tried doing Eliud Kipchoge's marathon pace 😳
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He ran a 100m in 17 seconds 420 times, that is so freaking crazy if u think about it
Doesn’t sound too bad when you put it like that. I’m just going to drink beer and keep thinking that.
So you're saying 1:52:00 is possible...?
He ran 13 mph for two hours
My 100m sprint isnt even that fast 😂😂😂
@@MZS22 exactly man 🥲
It's just actually insane... I cannot even begin to try to comprehend running 26 miles at that speed.
Running 26 miles is insane, just 10 is plenty
Running 13 mph for two hours
And study shows that Kipchoge’s blood lactic acid level never went up when he is running at this crazy pace (2:54/km), and he’s breathing pattern is also perfectly efficient that he always looks relaxed in a race. That being said, he has the highest lactic acid tolerance ever recorded and can seemingly go at this pace forever
@@kerbodynamicx472 is that more than Greg so and so the 100 mi runner ?
@@kerbodynamicx472 I heard of an nba player with double tendons and he was able to take off like it was nothing
As a moderately good runner (decent in NCAA division 2), I can assure you that Kipchoge’s pace is ridiculous. I can do ~1 mile at his marathon pace, barely. Basically, he can hold that pace for 26-27 times longer than I can. The man is a machine.
What kind of times to you run? Decent division two high school runner asking
I hear ya. I wasn't THAT good in college, but I have been running my entire life.
I think about elite runners when I do speedwork. When I do a 400m repeat workout, I think to myself that my normal 400m repeat pace (training for 5ks and 10ks) is usually slower than his marathon pace.
If I go all out at Kipchoge's pace, I have gotten about 500 meters around a track. That's it. I nearly died. 😉😊
@@AJAM23 I did 2 hours divided by 26 minutes and got 4.6 min/mile. I'm no runner, but I remember the captain of our HS track team running north of 5.5.
Why were running ncaa if you cant beat his marathon pace in a single mile? Makes zero sense. That school must be trash.
No assurances required.
Kipchoge's last kilometre was a 4:12 mile pace, or the same as the women's mile world record. At the Berlin marathon just days back, he was running under 3 min kilometres. The last km was done in 2:54 !
Holy shit that's incredible! Kipchoge is a bonafide machine to be running that fast, dude is just built different
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I was going to skip directly to the actual kipchoge's pace part after this video got on my recommended, but not only it grabbed my attention to watch it fully, but also was really motivational and showed me some things about running that I didn't knew. Good job!
Same
Yep very interesting.
same here, I feel motivated to keep running and never give up
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@@ballerinChrist huh what does that have to do with running speed
“Chase down a scumbag speed” almost had me choke on my coffee 😂 Loving your videos Mark!!
Thanks James - It's my clever ploy to take over CZcams fitness - kill off the other CZcamsr's with coffee/jokes combos 😂
@@MarkLewisfitness Sneaky. I like it! Have DM'ed you on Instagram.
@@MarkLewisfitness Ah yes, that dry British humour we all love. I like the one when you said "F#ck you Bob". I showed my wife that video and she was beside herself when she saw that part.
By the way, that video 'how I run a 5km parkrun quicker' has now given my wife inspiration. You see I bought a treadmill last year which she's taken to more than I expected (great for me as she's now looking even better) and is now aiming for a 5km, hoping to complete it in under 30 minutes. She doubted that she'd ever be able to go under 30 minutes (and yes, she's still yet to achieve it), but when she saw that your wife Jen did it I could see immediately that she was all turned around on the idea.
Extremely accurate description. Have a cash bag of a goal for me ahead, nope, my body has limitations with training. All bodies have limitations.
@@MarkLewisfitness your already winning the battle mate the other "fitness" youtubers are way too busy sunning themselves, posing for cameras and showing off how much money they have with huge egos.
Your down to earth and likable mate you got my vote.
I worked as photographer for a Charity on London Marathon 2018. I was 1 mile from the finish, just in first row. He was the first to pass in front of me, so close that I had to move back quickly while photographing, otherwise I'd have touched him with the tele of the camera. What I found astonishing, looking at him, is that I had the feeling he was not running, but floating in the air (he was so light in his action his feet didn't seem to touch the ground). Furthermore he was fresh and relaxed as he had just started the run and (yes) he was even openly smiling; his action was absolutely effortless. An hour later started arriving the bulk of 'normal' runners; respect to him, they looked all so tired and clumsy (it was also very warm) that they gave me the impression of a group of people just escaped from the Sahara desert.
The last part😂😂😂😂😂😂
Doping Bro, Doping
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Coping, bro, coping.
Even with Arnold’s bathwater, you will never run that fast my guy. Never ever unless you try stop being a Shaq in the ass.
@@floflo4082 really, bro?
@@floflo4082 They all dope, none can do what he can.
8:43 Haha "my chase down a scumbag speed", love it!
I once saw a TV reality cop show where they did precisely that: a cop was being interviewed when he witnessed a handbag theft & run. He casually says "no worries, the kid smokes pot all day, run behind him and should catch him in a few minutes". And after a gentle jog, he found his thief hiding underneath a car, all winded. Hilarious.
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I smoke before I run, always beat my previous times
I saw a similar story where a runner came home and saw the burglar leaving his house, he took his time, put on his running shoes, locked his door carefully and leisurely jogged after the burglar and of course caught the burglar, who was too tired to resist
It’s incredible just how much running & speed is about perspective. Some people can’t run an entire mile, let alone 13.1. Some people finishing a half marathon couldn’t imagine turning around and doing it again. Let alone ultras. No one masters running.
Hey everyone has a beginning. If it's only one light pole to the next the walk the repeat that's a start. Have to start somewhere. But once you do and stick with it for awhile as you pass those light poles a smile will come across your face. Me? I'm always beginning that's the way I like to look at running.
idk I think Goggins and Cameron Hayes have lol.
I would say that kipchoge has mastered running.
Forrest Gump did
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Calves are still burning a few days on from trying this challenge 😁
You should have slapped on the Power Dots post run!
The fact that you run faster than me it's totally fine but the fact that your little (no offense) dog runs faster than me... I've got work to do.
Side note: Husky dogs can reach VO2max of >200.
Thanks for another enjoyable video Mark. Great stuff! I’m curious do you find your running pace affected when you also train on the indoor bike? I seem to slow down a bit while trying to keep the bike and running going.
Would be interesting with a comparison to do it outside. Because imo it's harder outside. When using Stryd my power output on treadmills is way lower for the same speed than outside as well
@@chmart Undoubtedly. However it's also much hard to guarantee that you are consistently running at X speed. And to convey that speed to your audience in real time as you record!
I am from Kenya and seen Kipchoge and his training mates run and trust me that pace is CRAZY! Kudos to the attempt.
In a world of 'look at me' videos it is so good to have this genuine appreciation of the scale of Kipchoge's insanely brilliant achievement. Thank you!
So true, Eluid is exceptional. It’s one of the blessings of being a runner that we can begin to understand how CRAZY what Eliud has been able to do is. It’s a little sad that non runners don’t truly appreciate what a time we are living in to have someone like Eliud who is a once in a 100 years talent and by all accounts an amazing guy as well
Very well said. I just feel very sad knowing non runners can’t appreciate this ultimate athlete
Well there are exceptional talents in all kind of fields that are only truly appreciated by people who like and understand that particular field, thats just a normal thing.
That’s it. To really appreciate it you have to do it. He’s the definition of incredible. And so humble with it
@@reusjen Exactly my thought.
@@1212wolverine look up Daniel Komen. he ran 2 miles in 7 minutes back in 1996
The coolest thing about this video is the recognition of how far YOU have come since you climbed off of your metaphorical couch and starting your journey. Hats off Mark. Well done!
I’m a cyclist not a runner - but just watched this out of curiosity. This is some of the best attitude and info delivery I’ve seen from a CZcamsr. Especially because you’re extremely relatable. Love it. Subscribed
The fact he ran that fast for 2 hours is wild and unthinkable to me 😳
I just started running lady year, with 110kg, overweight, now with 94kg I'm feeling much better running, but still cant keep the pace to go 30min on a 5k, hopefully soon I'll get there, thanks for the motivation Mark!
Good job man. I am also trying,g to get back in shape
If you are seriously thinking about running long term, I would recommend you bring down the weight by diet and weight training. Otherwise, If it is cardio you are looking for, don't bother with the pace.
very similar to me, 115kg and now I'm 94kg but I do rowing, swimming and martial arts. Try other things and you'll see that they will have positive effect in your runs
im sorry for your knees, anyways, good job!
Last week I managed my first 5 k in just under 30 minutes. 101 kilos atm. (I started near 150 kilos a year ago, btw.)
In my experience, once you manage a certain distance at a STEADY pace, the rest will work itself out.
When you start a run, the pace should feel too slow. That means you can hold it for a looong time. And that steady pace is going to increase all by itself week by week.
I hope that made sense.
I wish you all the best, man! You'll get under 30 minutes, it's just a matter of time! No pun intended.
Your progression from 40 min for 5k to 19 is superhuman
Yep. Probably my most proud of thing…..2010 slow to 2020 19:38. That was cool 😎
Very impressive yes, superhuman very much no.
Every single adult male has this capability, all that needs to change is the concept that it’s out of reach.
Marks story is important because it should help to demonstrate just how achievable this is with consistent, hard work, good goal setting and self belief.
We need to stop putting athletes on these crazy high pedestals, they’re just as human as anyone else.
@@Queenfisher444 you had me at "very impressive" 🤣
Rumor has it Professor Xavier is ready to knock on his door 😏
Impressive for sure. Most people can train a couple of months and complete a really miserable marathon. To really take a bite out of your times though, at least in my own experience, it took YEARS of running.
A 4:34 mile for 26 miles is unreal, I’m sure the Berlin Marathon isn’t entirely flat either. I ran the Corporate Challenge which is 3.5 miles at a 6:12 mile pace and was in the medical tent afterwards for 45 minutes.
@@dejuren1367still pretty crazy though
Man, I ran a sub 5 minute mile once in my life (4:53 to be exact). I can’t even begin to imagine doing that for 26 miles in one go. Insanely impressive.
That’s still pretty damn fast! My best was a 5:32 but I was never than enthusiastic distance runner. 🙂
I ran a 5:02 once. I felt like I was sprinting the entire time. I got to the end and just laid on the ground and immediately got a massive headache and was just like nope never again.
@@definitelynotchadfishDang. 5:02 is really fast though.
@@drdeskins6004 thanks. I was a soccer player not a distance runner. Realistically if I was running at a good reasonable pace for me it would be closer to 7 minutes.
@@definitelynotchadfish my fastest so far was 5:43, still not in my prime but I’m in a lot worse shape. Id probably run about the same honestly
I had the same question a few months back and tried running as fast as he did (official world record 2 hours 1 minute and 39 seconds) which is approximately 20.95 km/h. I could hold it for 5 min and not one second longer and saw tiny stars in front of my eyes after leaving the treadmill. He is crazy fast and has my respect.
5 min is actually still pretty crazy
so you ran approx 1.1 miles @4.38 pace?? That is huge.
Loll not the tiny stars I’m cryin
hey, that's a MAS of around 22kmh, not bad....I bet your marathon time is around 2h40....
Don't forget that it's actually easier to run on a treadmil at that pace than on the road.
To be fair. Running at any pace on a treadmill while watching curling could feel like an eternity.
In high school I ran a 4:34 mile. That was my best. He did that over 26 consequtive times! Amazing. He makes it look so effortless too. He doesn't look like he's running that fast when you see him head on. From the side you would appreciate the pace but he's very relaxed which he has to be to run that far that fast. I knew someday someone would break 2 hours but it's still amazing!
That's a good timing for you too
I ran 4:32 in high school and I was running and training a lot. It’s hard to imagine someone doing a marathon at close to that speed. It’s incredible.
I’m a High school sophomore running 4:35, I got state Friday, imma beat both you oldheads👴😹😹😹😹😹😹
@@deanobryan9704 I hope you do your best. I got 3rd when I ran states, but I was lucky because it was a slow heat. Our high school team won states that year. That was a great team and good times. Give it your all and Enjoy! Life certainly doesn’t end after high school but somehow those good times like running in the states sticks with you.
@@deanobryan9704 Good luck! I never made it to state but I would have had to be at least 10 seconds faster to qualify. We had a kid running close to 4 flat and an 8:40 2-mile. The mile was too short for me. Good luck at state!
It made me feel so good when you recognized the hard work I’ve done to get from a 12 minute mile to an easy 9min40. Very motivational.
“Commence the reclaiming process “
This had me laughing a lot, thanks for the entertainment! I never run anymore due to acl and meniscus tears but this video is another banger 👍🏻
Check out knees over toes guy here on youtube and you might be on your way to get back to running.
Incredible effort!! This has actually made me feel like going for a run 😂Thanks for the motivation!
I've just stumbled across this channel, as a personal trainer I'm in full admiration of you and the phenomenonal content this video has, looking forward to watching more videos!
Hearing your journey of practically a shuffle or fast walk wearing you out to how you are now is inspiring. I’m 24 trying to get into special operations and the running portion is what kills me for getting a slot at selection. Humbling myself and still consider myself a beginner runner. Last 1.5 mile was 14:56 hoping to get it at sub 9 in 9 months. Just found your channel and love your down to earth and genuine feel. Subscribing now
This was an extremely intresting perspective to view from. Your eloquent and yet simple way of explaining was really nice. I gotta start running again 🏃♂️💨
This is actually just a really good breakdown of building speeds for different races and how to push past them
Only recently got into running in the last months but really appreciate the examples of speed you gave (chase down a scumbag, etc). Really helpful to visualize and knew exactly what you meant. Great video!
thank you for being so postive and encouraging
really great video and loved the background story of your history in running. I have a very similar story myself, I still remember when I did my first 5k in 37 minutes and I went on google to find out the world record (btw I thought it was probably around 20 mins because surely no one can run that fast for a WHOLE 5k) but to my surprise at the time it was Bekele's 12 mins 37 seconds, I was completely in awe!
Love your channel and your videos Mark! It would be great to see a video on what you do to stay injury free while maintaining training intensity and/or volume
I like how you appreciate your personal milestones… somehow it’s humbling yet motivating at the same time, good on you lad!
Appreciate your callbacks to the beginning of your journey. mid 30s, starting running, looking at folks running sub 5 min kms in awe... sounding very familiar
Great vid. I am similar in age and fitness to you as our park run pb’s are almost indentical. I appreciate your comparison of pace . I have always in awe of Kipchoge’s insane pace and still can’t fathom how a human can do that for that long. Like u said it’s even more insane how effortless he makes it look.
I knew a guy when I was in school that had an incredible pace. He was 13 at that time and did a 10 km run in less than 35 minutes on very uneven terrain. Never knew why he didn't go pro.
probably saw it just like a hobby, still it sucks to know that we will never know how far he could have went.
Same here! Dude named Daniel (last name redacted). Could run his ass off. Was insane. Honestly surprised I’ve never seen his name anywhere.
Edit: not me, Danny, but Daniel.
@@DadBodDan88 I know a Daniel Redacted… he’s not a runner but he’s a good guy!
@@KalebReyes make more vids. Your dog is legit and you have good energy. :)
Cause just cause you’re good at something doesn’t mean you have to compete
Hey man thanks for this video! trying to get back to my cardio peak again and this video really helps to show the progression between the different paces. Cheers!!
Fab video Mark! Liked hearing about your running journey from the start, it is an inspiration for others starting their journeys 😊
Quality content good sir, I’ve thought about this kind of thing in the past and it blows me away with how elite the elite really are. Your average person on a bicycle can’t even keep up with this runner, it’s incredible.
You speaking about your progress is honestly inspiring. I’m a decently fit guy but always hated running long distance so hitting that 6min/km mark was huge. Hoping to be able to get down to 5:30/km this year and now I believe it’s possible!
Definitely!! Do one or two Intervall trainings a week. It helps you get a feel for how faster paces feel and you will slowly feel more comfortable :)
That’s how I got down to 5min/km … coming from 7:30min/km :)
best ive done is 5.00/km and it was tough ran a 27min 5k and 110kg
I normally skip to the end of these kinds of videos but you provided some super valuable insight, I was glued to the screen the whole time. Well done
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I sat through the whole thing. Awesome value and love the humour too. Cheers from Aotearoa New Zealand. 🙌🏾
I remember a few years ago when I was running almost everyday and weight training like CRAZY. I got my 1 mile time down from 8:27 to 5:06 (in one year) and felt EXTREMELY proud of that.
Then seeing Kipchoge do essentially that...but better...every mile...for an entire marathon...really put into perspective how crazy that is to me. Dude is a beast. This makes me want to get back into running 😂
That’s rly impressive
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Look at Kipchoge's time from 35k to 40k in his WR marathon. 14:31 for that 5k. Dude's an absolute machine.
Props to you for your improvements and your times though, that's legit impressive.
The dude is phenomenal, but he also has a very good build and proportions for the job.
Seems REAL sus that you improved by that much. I’m not buying it 🤨 unless if you payed for a really good personal trainer and were taking in protein like crazy or something then sure I’ll believe it
Aye, this is my first time watching anything from you, I've been around the block when it comes to consuming fitness content, your branding, your message, your poise communicating solid information is 100% FUCKING AWESOME!
Congratulations, new fan here.
You're inspiring me! I went on my second run ever yesterday and I managed to do a mix of speedwalking and light jogging for 25 minutes. (It was like 4.5mph at my highest.) I know I'm gonna get better and faster, and I'm excited to do that! Just have to wait for my running blister to heal and get better socks :)
This is really helpful and illustrative, thank you Mark.
Also, "Commence the reclaiming process" is my new favourite phrase.
When I was in Infantry back about 20 years I used to run 4.5km around the base every morning. It took me right around 17mins.
I was pretty quick.
The speed that guy is running for that marathon is truly miraculous.
Hard to comprehend how he manages to maintain that speed for so long.
The fittest guy in the Battalion was in my rifle section and he would run 2.4km in around 7:30. While I ran it around 9mins.
Some people are just freaks.
That is pretty quick 👍 4.5km in 17 mins
I watched Kipchoge's WR live on German TV (thanks VPN!), and it blew my mind. Dude started out with 3 elite pacers, dropped the last of them around halfway, and then sped up for the second half. A whole lot of the German commentary was just different ways of saying "this pace is ridiculous" (my favourite being "brutal-schnell", lit. "brutal-fast").
I've just checked his splits from that race, and he ran the 5k from 35 to 40k in 14:31. Elite-level 5k, near the end of a marathon...
@@patheddles4004 yeah, he's so fast.
It seems to me to be all about genetics. Certain areas of Africa have attained genetic advantages, through evolution, when it comes to athletics. Look at any sport that requires speed (eg 100m sprint) and we can see it plainly.
@@readmore4178 there’s also people whose bodies don’t produce lactic acid at the levels of normal people allowing them to go longer and maintain strenuous running
Great vid! Much respect to the hyper athlete out there!
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Really appreciate your videos Mark. Pretty fit, not a runner, just starting to do Park Runs, and just trying to understand how running works, and you break this down so nicely.
Excellent, humorous and informative narration. Thanks. Keep up the good work.
Great video! Breaks down running by time perfectly. 5k is my favorite distance as well. Seems to be the most useful for health benefits.
Just love your videos Mark. Real world fitness fun. Brilliant!
Love your attitude! Thank you for a fun and informative video
Thanks, Mark. That was a fantastic video showing us what different paces look like. Kipchoge's pace is unreal. Yours is excellent.
Your running times are very similar to my own so this was very interesting. I actually used to be reasonably fast with explosive speed when I was younger but would have struggled with the stamina. I will have to give this a go myself at the gym.
This was a lot of fun to watch Mark! "Chase down a scumbag speed" lol! Awesome video! Keep it up!
Thanks! Scumbag chasing video coming soon 😂
You have a great display of your love for running keep up the motivation videos!! I am going into my fifth five k and really need to break 25 min . I hope my starting pace doesn’t kill me but I can feel and anticipate 25 min buy running 7:30 mile well rested and not feeling like that is all out . Your park runs are awesome and a great idea for any community.
Loved this video. Really put in perspective the different phases you went through from your running experience. New subscriber here. Thank you!
Subscribed. I’m 27 currently and you’re exactly the type of person that I want to be when I’m your age. Never backing down from a challenge and attacking life! 👏🏿
One of my favourite videos you've made. As a runner I can and also can't fully grasp how on earth Kipchoge ran so fast for so long. He really is the GOAT 🐐
Mark I'm new to this channel and loving it. I appreciate the dry humour and the deadpan delivery!
Just amazing! Thanks so much!
To put his achievement into a bit more perspective, the treadmill is doing some of the work for you where as his momentum is purely generated by himself 🤯. Even so, great effort Mark. 🏃♂️
More importantly, theres no wind pushing you back on a treadmill either.
Very true, you’ll find most runners treadmill testing on 1 or 1.5% incline for these reasons exactly.
However, I find that since there is no wind, I heat up very quickly, and thusly, find it easier to run outside.
The treadmill doesn’t do any work for you. The air resistance is more of a factor. People thinking the treadmill “pulling” your leg back is a common misconception
@@drdenkovski @Macedonia I dont think so that is true. For ex- if you do nothing but just hop on your place with slight effort on a treadmill you can hop for may be 100 meters(for example) with not much effort but to hop for a distance of 100 meters in real distance it will be way more difficult. The ground beneath the treadmill is moving which does a bit of work for you for sure. Correct me if I am wrong.
That was awesome Mark! You looked pretty comfortable at the higher paces even if you didn't feel comfortable!
I love your sense of humor Mark. It’s what keeps me glued to your channel, don’t ever change!
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I just find you highly entertaining! Far more entertaining than I honestly expected a video on running to be~ Hat's off to you, sir! Let Kipchoge keep that pace and break records, you just keep your wife's handbag safe!
Eliud's marathon pace per mile is nearly two minutes faster than my actual mile time and I ended up passing out after seeing spots at the finish line 🤣
That’s because he is 52kg
@@kingrobert7246 way to downplay an insane achievement
@@kingrobert7246 guarantee that no 52kg man other than him is running that pace for that lobg
@@ProjectChannel99 yes but it’s easy at that weight if his weight were like a normal person then he wouldn’t run as fast
@@kingrobert7246 There are plenty of 130 pound dudes though. Obviously to be possibly the greatest bipedal running ape in history you're going to have the right build for it.
What you're doing is like saying, "well of course he bench pressed 2,000 pounds, look at his big muscles". It's downplaying a superhuman effort. His pace is beyond comprehension. When someone is 5x-10x better than athletic adults, it's very impressive. When we're talking 20-30x better, it starts to get incomprehensible
I saw the videos of the promo with people attempting Kipchoge’s pace and am so glad you made this informative - and I must say, totally engaging and amusing - video! And well done on your running progress and your CZcams success. Fellow Garmin user ;-)
Throughly enjoying your videos. Thank you!
My wife & I just saw/heard you for the first time; delightful. We lived in Kenya for some years (Iten, Eldoret) where E. Kipchoge, Kip(-chogei) Keino, et al. live and train(-ed). The high altitude is hard enough, but add the pace of these women and men and we mere mortals can only watch in awe as these athletes run. Thanks for putting this into perspective.
I love stuff like this. I bike packed across America (3000 miles
That's why he's literally one in a billion.
@@paulgallagher2937 one in 8billion ;) that is almost 1order of magnitude better! And at the current pace of growth i doubt there will be a better runner before we pass into 11 digits
@@paulgallagher2937 I did the same thing but only 250 miles two years ago. Started at 30 miles a day and ended up at 50. It was so refreshing. I want to do it so bad soon. 😁
What a great composure and video structure mate.
Hey man, just found your channel today and yeah... Just want to say Heck yes amazing inspiration, advice no BS. Loving it subscribed xxx
Wow! What a determined man! Always positive and full of stamina! Go Kipchoge, go!!
That guy is one beast of a human being...Unfathomable endurance and strenghth, and incredible mental fortitude. I can not wrap my head around Kipchoge's performances...
Great breakdown, enjoyed this 👍
This was a really informative video, but your explanations about the paces and what you use them for was hilarious!
Love your videos Mark. Have totally similar pb to you on the parkrun in the low 19s. I do the same speedwork drills on the threadmill as well. Usually finish at 16k/hr. Tat to me seems very quick. Still can't imagine doing 21km/hr on a threadmill. I'm 52yrs young.
My best ever 5k was a 20:05, and I felt fantastic that day. It blows my mind that my time there is still terrible for a HS varsity XC-runner.
Yeah, I used to easily churn out sub 18 minute 5ks in high school as a not very serious athlete who just joined because track and field was co-ed. I started running again 10 years later and thought, 'oh, I can probably do a 22 or 21 with about 3 months of training' and basically had my whole world turned upside down by the fact I ran a 28:12. What the hell happens after high school? Haha
@@IVIegadude Medically/Biologically, by 21 or so your physical capability is a sheer drop.
There's a reason pro athletes are usually retired by 28-30 and anyone in their 30's are usually very, very special, i.e. Bolt.
@@quantumhelix8668 not necessarily for endurance athletes.
@@JvS1711 Eh, let's be real those people are on stuff lol.
#1 gets caught using PED's and doping etc, but the next 20-30 only 2-20 seconds behind are all natural eh? Lol.
@@quantumhelix8668 it's not true to claim its a sheer drop. Research has shown its a very slow but steady decline, all the way to around 55, which is when the real 'drop' happens.
Really liked the video 😁. Love people explaining things by relating to themselves
I’ve watched a couple of other videos on the same topic but this was easily the best. BTW your normal pace is really impressive
haha love the humour, absolutely mind blowing how a human can run that pace for 2 hours. Just incredible. Great work nixon on the park run PB too! that is amazing for a dog
Another fantastic video Mark....love how you describe your "catch a scumbag pace" 🤣
This was a really interesting video to watch. You really put thing into perspective and my mind is 🤯
Mark your legend, love the commentary
As a good runner in high school, 1:50 for 800m, 2:30 for 1k and 4:17 for the mile, I can really appreciate the insane speed at which he ran his sub 2h marathon. It was 2:50 kilometer splits. I could have stayed with him for 3k tops and he ran that another 13 times. Insane.
That 1:50 is way more impressive than the 4:17 and a 4:17 is damn good
@@christophersnow7703 Thanks, indeed but I ran mostly the 800 and rarely the mile. I'm 62 now and this was in the 70's and the beginning of synthetic tracks but I ran many races on cinder.
Bro im trying out for the greek airforce and we have to do 1k under 4.20 I can do it easily in 3.40 if I really push I can do a 3.28 but 2.30 for a 1k is insane good for you my guy how long have you been training
@@eeggor4541 I started running at 14 and ran my first 800m in 2:11. I was 18 when I ran 1:50. It was the fifth fasted time that year in the US (moved to the US from Belgium when I was 12) for a high school runner. 3:28 with certainly a lot less training than what I was doing is still pretty good. All the best.
I’m rewatching this video because of youtube autoplay and have to say that you were one of the reasons I decided to restart running and have been doing far better than I ever did. My first step was to do a 5k under 30 min and now I am able to do it in 27:24. Looking forward to see if I can go below 25
Awesome video mate, had to subscribe after seeing this video (glad it popped up on my start page) keep it up
This was such an enjoyable video to watch, especially for someone who isn't even a runner. Well presented. Good job.
Kipchoge is insane, but I love the "no human is limited" slogan. Started running a bit around 30, steadily progressed although I'm still far from where I'd want to be, and I only ever managed to go under 6 min per km for the 10k once. Under 4... I did 800 meters under 4, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to do that again right now.
I totally agree though, if you are "kind of ok" at something, you get a much better appreciation for those that are really good at it. Not just sports, pretty much all things in life. You know how enormous the difference between "ok" and "great" is, something you are largely unaware of until you tried it yourself. Also, knowing how relatively little efford is actually needed for "ok" results, anything less than that becomes pretty much inacceptable.
Running is the best thing ever, its not about being fastest. What matters is feeling your own fitness improve. Best feeling ever to be able to run without being breathless.
It reminded me of the time when I was training for my crossing-the-alps-by-mtb. I had a streetbike and used that for training where I studied. Back in the days I was still interested in Tour de France (before all the doping scandals) and knew their average speed over the three weeks was 40,x km/h 🤯 I tried to do that and was able to hold that speed for exactly 1:10 minutes!! My heartbeat reached 205bpm and I could hear it behind my ear ;-)
The speed of these elite athletes is insane!
I love your content man, its like hanging around with my mate Kris from Knutsford all over again with the low key banter.
Great video breakdown!
"One of the cool things about being okay at something it allows you a better understanding of just how good the really good people are"
This sentence is so wise and clever, and it motivates me to work hard today to be "more okay" so that I will have a better understanding of what I will be tomorrow.
Great video. I’ve always been completely amazed by this run. After Eliud Kipchoges 2 hour challenge, INEOS added a little perspective about how quick it really was…
Of the 51,363,611 park runs that had ever been recorded, only 5 had gone faster than 14 minutes and 13 seconds, that Eliud averaged for the marathon!
Great vid man, it truly is unbelievable to think people can sustain these high paces.