Explaining the INEOS 1:59 Challenge Pacemaker Formation

Eliud Kipchoge didn't run his 1:59:40.2 marathon alone, running with a dream team of 41 pacemakers in a unique formation never before seen in athletics.

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[dronthedon]

Never knew who this guy really was cuz i don’t really keep up with marathons but I’m glad I found him. Lol watching that run actually brought me to tears. He is very inspirational, intelligent, and humble human being. Congrats to Eliud Kipchoge

[akremamara]

Bernard Lagat is such an underrated legend, at the age of 44 years old, he's running at this mindblowing pace in such ease and just to help another athlete who was one of his most fierce competitors on the track for years!! He also took a part in Nike breaking 2!! He definitely doesn't take the credit he deserves as one of the best long-distance runners in history!!

[hufemeve]

"100% of me is nothing compared to 1% of the whole team"


Eliud Kipchoge

[Meisi]

Eliud Kipchoge is in so many ways a true champion for me. Such a humble, nice and talented guy! He is the greatest sportsman in marathon but still a teamplayer and he takes himself not too serious. A true champion as sportsman and as human. Congrats Eliud!!

[gabrielchigiri]

Whose your GOAT between Ronaldo and Messi
Me: Eliud Kipchoge

[Arek]

I think it's a good place to mention that Brigid Kosgei has broken women's marathon world record by running 2:14:04 (81secs faster than previous record). The record that seemded to be untouchable, but once again, No human is limited

[marjankrebelj]

I'd like to see some more about wind tunnel testing and simulations. An in-depth episode would be much appreciated.

[ahmedmascarenhas]

All hail to the beast and GOAT of marathon. Eliud Kipchoge

[BombedNevada]

The fact that Eliud inspired the attempt in the first place is pretty insane if you ask me.

[mokck]

So great and so humble, If only other athletes and celebs were like him!

[Williamottelucas]

"Is now in the history books"

[outlaw]

I, and I’m sure others, would like to know more about Kipchoge’s diet. Pre, during and post to include the nutritional value and how it differs from what most marathoners currently eat and drink during training. Thank you, 10/15/19

[Nick-xcfy]

19 year old pace maker, helping make history, wow!

[akremamara]

I can see Eliud breaking the two hours barrier again in Berlin is the weather was perfect and he had some tough competition. Just imagine a fit Bekele and in a tiptop shape next to him during the whole marathon. They can also use the help of a machine like Geoffrey Kamworor who could push them both beyond their limits during at least half of the marathon. I think if Eliud and Bekele don't do it in an official race, Kamroror would be the upcoming marathon emperor, especially with his mind-blowing half-marathon record at such a young age, he's only 26 while Kipchoge 34 and Bekele 37!!!

[GiuseppePetruzzella]

Eliud Kipchoge is in the history, such as Abebe Bikila!

[brooklynforever]

The depth of talent is simply mind boggling 🤦🏽‍♀️

[JonathanAguilarAstro]

Can you point us to more detail on how the formation shelters the central runner, beyond "we optimized it in a wind tunnel"?

[NghiaNguyen-mmvo]

Nameless heroes of many world records out there

[JakeBamforth]

What percentage of effort is saved by drafting? In cycling, the % saved is very high while drafting at 20-30 mph but while riding under 15 mph the % of effort saved is greatly reduced. I wonder what the wind tunnel testing says for running Eliuds marathon pace.

[Aritul]

Wow! I didn't know that running was such a group sport.