AN OFFICIAL SUB-2 HOUR MARATHON

About this episode

The episode discusses Sabastian Sawe's historic sub-2 hour marathon at the 2026 London Marathon and its implications for the future of distance running.

A moment in history happened at the 2026 London Marathon as Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a sub-2 hour marathon. Rick and Ben chat about this incredible run, the history behind this moment and what it means for the future of distance running, especially now that Yomif Kejelcha has also broken the two hour mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Rick, Ben

Topics covered

• sub-2 hour marathon
• distance running
• marathon history
• athletic achievement
• future of running

Keywords

• sub-2 hour marathon
• Sabastian Sawe
• Yomif Kejelcha
• 2026 London Marathon
• distance running
• marathon history

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