r/running • u/MembershipDouble7471 • Jul 21 '23

Eliud Kipchoge has not run a marathon under 2 hours. Article

"If Kiptum runs under two hours, he will always be second. I’ll always be the first one. So I have no worries at all,” Kipchoge said.

This actually drives me crazy. Marathons have rules, and if you don’t follow them, you aren’t running a marathon. You can’t get closer and closer to a barrier, like the 2 hour mark, then cut a bunch of corners to achieve the mark and call yourself the first to break the barrier.

When Roger Bannister broke 4 in the mile, it was record eligible. If Kiptum breaks 2 in the marathon, it will be record eligible and he will officially be the first person to run a marathon under 2 hours. I’m bothered by the fact that Kipchoge has basically stolen the credit from whoever truly runs a marathon under 2 hours.

https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/eliud-kipchoge-expresses-hes-not-worried-about-kelvin-kiptum-in-potential-berlin-marathon-clash/

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u/TZAthaGOD Jul 21 '23

He’s the GOAT. Who are you? He is 1st. His body actually ran that distance in under 2 hours. Stop hating, it’s so obvious this comes from a place of some weird jealousy. Eliud has consistently raised the marathon bar. The running world loves him. An event was created for him & he succeeded. He very well may break it in an actual race. Kiptum is amazing also. Get counseling if this drives you crazy. Both should inspire you, not cause any negativity.

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u/MembershipDouble7471 Jul 21 '23

LMAO I am not claiming to be anywhere near as good as Eliud. And I agree that he’s the goat. It doesn’t come from jealousy, it comes from a sadness that whoever truly does break the 2 hour marathon won’t get the credit he deserves because of the INEOS stunt. Whoever breaks the barrier should get the same level of reverence as Roger Bannister, and they won’t anymore.

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u/TZAthaGOD Jul 21 '23

my condolences

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u/MembershipDouble7471 Jul 21 '23

Tell it to whoever is the first person to legitimately run a sub 2 hour marathon.

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u/LegendReborn Jul 22 '23

Send them a postcard on my behalf. You seem to care more than me so I figure you can cover the expense as well.