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Nike’s Attempt to Break the Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Barrier in Monza, Italy

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Nike’s Attempt to Break the Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Barrier in Monza, Italy Summary Nike is organizing a race in Monza, Italy, where three of the world’s best long-distance runners will attempt to run a sub-two-hour marathon. Wired invited members of their running club to see how long they could last on a treadmill running at 13.1 …

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Breaking the Two-Hour Barrier: What Separates Elite Runners from Average Ones?

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Breaking the Two-Hour Barrier: What Separates Elite Runners from Average Ones? Summary Nike is hosting a marathon in Monza, Italy, where three of the world’s best long-distance runners will attempt to break the sub-two-hour marathon record. To understand why professional runners can maintain an average pace of 13.1 miles per hour for two hours straight, …

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