{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Marathon Handbook Podcast","title":"Who Will (Finally) Run a Legal Sub-Two Hour Marathon?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9a50b24a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4797,"description":"With the 2025 marathon season just around the corner, our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael ask: who (if anyone) will finally break the two-hour barrier on a legal marathon course? They explore the science behind running a sub-two marathon, the evolution of shoe technology, Eliud Kipchoge's Breaking2 and INEOS 1:59 Challenge events, and the haunting spectre of the world record holder, late Kelvin Kiptum. They then get into where, when and who could finally break this elusive barrier in distance running.\n\nCome see our live podcast at the Boston Run Show! March 1-2. Get tickets here:\n\nhttps://thebostonrunshow.seetickets.com/event/the-boston-run-show-the-boston-outdoor-expo/boston-hynes-convention-center/3110358\nFurther Reading:\nThe Haunting “What If…” Of Kelvin Kiptum\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/the-haunting-what-if-of-kelvin-kiptum/\nWatch our video \"Why Is the Marathon 26.2 Miles?\"\nhttps://youtu.be/cLMdmp1K4sM\nWhat Is Lactate Threshold Training For Athletes?\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/lactate-threshold-training/\nWhat Is VO2 Max? + How To Measure And Improve Your VO2 Max\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/what-is-vo2-max/\nRunning Economy: How To Become A More Efficient Runner\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/running-economy/\nMarathon Pacers Explained: The Pros And Cons Of Running With A Pacer\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/marathon-pacers/\nWhat Is Drafting? + How This Controversial Tactic Can Win You Back Seconds (Or Minutes!)\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/what-is-drafting/\nHow To Run Negative Splits: The Key To A Faster Race Time\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/negative-splits/\nNike’s Alphafly Vs Vaporfly: What Separates The Shoe Giant’s Two Flagship Supershoes?\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/alphafly-vs-vaporfly/\n------------------------------------------------------\nOur free marathon training plans:\nhttps://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/\nOver 210,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/a3NORpFIoIUQrTnE2xXScFo8HEhxH6G0foNOPSlAx7c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMWVh/ZTE1YzI3MDk3ODJm/NDFmYmIzNWRkNGM0/NDc0Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}