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Episode 33: Breaking the 2-Hour Marathon

Episode 33: Breaking the 2-Hour Marathon

FromThe Runner's World Show


Episode 33: Breaking the 2-Hour Marathon

FromThe Runner's World Show

ratings:
Length:
71 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A behind-the-scenes look at Nike’s audacious attempt to break one of the most formidable barriers in running—the sub-two-hour marathon. We hear from the elite runners involved, members of the Nike team working on the Breaking2 project, and we provide our own perspective on the attempt. (2:34)Inside Broadway’s first a cappella musical—In Transit. We talk to one of the show’s creators, Sara Wordsworth, about how her own running experience helped her create the running storyline that’s in the show. (28:06)In the Kick, a pair of classic—and hard to find—running shoes goes for big bucks when up for auction, a runner finds a great way to fit some golf into his run schedule, and more tips for going long on the treadmill. (59:18)This week's episode is brought to you by Jabra. Listeners can go to jabra.com/runnersworld to sign up for exclusive discounts and special offers on Jabra products like the Jabra Elite Sport wireless earbuds.  Further reading:Nike’s Audacious Plan: Break the 2-Hour Marathon Barrier in 2017What Will It Take to Run a 2-Hour Marathon?Check out our show page here. Follow us on Twitter (@rwaudio) and Facebook (Runner's World Audio). 
Released:
Dec 15, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (77)

Hosted by RW Editor-in-Chief David Willey, The Runner’s World Show podcast brings listeners inside the runner’s world. The weekly mix includes stories of ordinary athletes doing extraordinary things, exclusive interviews with notable names in the sport, the latest from the experts on training, gear, injury prevention, and nutrition, and what’s happening behind the scenes at Runner’s World.