Kinda Melting: Sub-2 Marathons, Robots & Running in the Heat
From Kinda Fast Podcast by Upward Running
May 1, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 45
About this episode
The episode discusses sub-2 marathons, running in the heat, and the impact of race corrals, along with notable running news and a humanoid robot's performance.
Kinda Fast Podcast | Episode 45: Kinda Melting: Sub-2 Marathons, Robots and Summer Running In this episode of the Kinda Fast Podcast, we are talking running, real life, and everything in between. We kick things off with our “What Does That Even Mean?” segment and break down a term you have probably seen at bigger races but may not fully understand. Corrals. What they are, how they work, and why they matter more than you think on race day. Then we move into running news, and there is a lot to unpack this week. From a historic sub-2 marathon performance to major results at the London Marathon, we talk through what is happening at the top level of the sport and what it means for the future of distance running. We also cover a record-setting NCAA freshman who is quickly becoming one of the most exciting names to watch. And yes, we talk about the robot. A humanoid robot ran a half marathon faster than a human world record. Claire has thoughts. Finally, we dive into one of the most important topics for this time of year. Running in the heat. If your pace has slowed down, your heart rate feels higher, or your runs just feel harder lately, you are not imagining it. We walk through…
Topics covered
- sub-2 marathons
- running news
- heat training
- race corrals
- robot running
- NCAA freshman performance
Keywords
- sub-2 marathon
- running in heat
- race corrals
- London Marathon
- NCAA freshman
- humanoid robot
- running news
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kinda Fast Podcast, NCAA
Products: humanoid robot
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