EDP62: London Marathon World Record 1:59

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent marathon world records set in London and Boston, featuring insights from guest Charles Hicks.

World records shattered as two of the world's biggest marathon majors are decided. Sebastian Sawe etched his name into history forever by running 1:59:30, becoming the first person ever to break the two-hour marathon barrier, while Tigst Assefa broke the women's-only world record in a stunning 2:15. Over in Boston, a fast and wind-assisted course saw Sharon Lokedi and John Korir claim the top honours in one of the most dramatic editions in years. Meanwhile, the Balarath came to Australian soil, with some of the country's finest athletes putting on a standout display on home roads. 📰 In running news, Glasgow has been awarded the 2027 European Cross Country Championships. Adidas has unveiled a new super shoe weighing under 100 grams — and with both London Marathon winners racing in it, we give our verdict on whether it's a true game-changer. 📺 This week's YouTube diary shout-out goes to Charles Hicks, who ran an eye-watering 2:04 marathon in Boston, earning himself a 5-minute PB. He gives a brilliant insight into what it's like being a Nike pro athlete — well worth a watch. If you'd like to support the show, join us on Patreon via the link below. As always, if you're enjoying the…

People in this episode

Host: Easy Double

Guest: Charles Hicks

Topics covered

• London Marathon
• world records
• marathon running
• Boston Marathon
• running news
• Nike pro athlete

Keywords

• London Marathon
• world record
• Sebastian Sawe
• Tigst Assefa
• Boston Marathon
• Charles Hicks
• Adidas super shoe

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adidas

Places: Glasgow, Boston, Australian

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