Sub 2 hours // Countdown to the first Sub2hr Marathon

Countdown to the firstSub2hr marathon

No longer a matter of if but rather when

The first dedicated international research initiative made up of specialist multidisciplinary scientists from academia, elite athletes and strategic industry partners.

18690 days ago

The record

02:01:39
Eliud Kipchoge Kenyan
Berlin Marathon
16th September 2018

It has taken 100 years to get where we are today...

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Where true champions are born

Iten is commonly known as “The Home of Champions”, and for good reason, with a variety of Olympic and world champions living and training in Iten for several years.

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Vodafone joins attempt to break two hour marathon barrier

Vodafone has joined an innovative project that aims to help an athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, one of the greatest challenges in sport.

key areas of focus To break the 2hr barrier

Nutrition

Training

Technologies and applications

Intelligent training

More detailed information will be needed on the relationship between maximal aerobic capacity and running economy and the influence of body size, anthropometry and running form on thermoregulation, running economy and fuel use. “Intelligent training” methods involving linking the very latest genetic technologies to training aids such as accelerometry, GPS and heart rate monitoring will also need to be developed.