Just how fast is Kipchoge running?

I thought I knew what it was like to run quite quick for quite a while....until I tried doing Eliud Kipchoge's marathon pace 😳

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[Roeinesmati]

He ran a 100m in 17 seconds 420 times, that is so freaking crazy if u think about it

[JamesDunne]

“Chase down a scumbag speed” almost had me choke on my coffee 😂 Loving your videos Mark!!

[mateolorenzo]

I was going to skip directly to the actual kipchoge's pace part after this video got on my recommended, but not only it grabbed my attention to watch it fully, but also was really motivational and showed me some things about running that I didn't knew. Good job!

[srinitaaigaura]

Kipchoge's last kilometre was a 4:12 mile pace, or the same as the women's mile world record. At the Berlin marathon just days back, he was running under 3 min kilometres. The last km was done in 2:54 !

[gunnargrass]

As a moderately good runner (decent in NCAA division 2), I can assure you that Kipchoge’s pace is ridiculous. I can do ~1 mile at his marathon pace, barely. Basically, he can hold that pace for 26-27 times longer than I can. The man is a machine.

[sliceofpay]

It's just actually insane... I cannot even begin to try to comprehend running 26 miles at that speed.

[TexasPlinking]

It’s incredible just how much running & speed is about perspective. Some people can’t run an entire mile, let alone 13.1. Some people finishing a half marathon couldn’t imagine turning around and doing it again. Let alone ultras. No one masters running.

[MarkLewisfitness]

Calves are still burning a few days on from trying this challenge 😁

[JulienNeel]

8:43 Haha "my chase down a scumbag speed", love it!
I once saw a TV reality cop show where they did precisely that: a cop was being interviewed when he witnessed a handbag theft & run. He casually says "no worries, the kid smokes pot all day, run behind him and should catch him in a few minutes". And after a gentle jog, he found his thief hiding underneath a car, all winded. Hilarious.

[enricopascucci]

I worked as photographer for a Charity on London Marathon 2018. I was 1 mile from the finish, just in first row. He was the first to pass in front of me, so close that I had to move back quickly while photographing, otherwise I'd have touched him with the tele of the camera. What I found astonishing, looking at him, is that I had the feeling he was not running, but floating in the air (he was so light in his action his feet didn't seem to touch the ground). Furthermore he was fresh and relaxed as he had just started the run and (yes) he was even openly smiling; his action was absolutely effortless. An hour later started arriving the bulk of 'normal' runners; respect to him, they looked all so tired and clumsy (it was also very warm) that they gave me the impression of a group of people just escaped from the Sahara desert.

[Masmasini]

I am from Kenya and seen Kipchoge and his training mates run and trust me that pace is CRAZY! Kudos to the attempt.

[gidifihrer]

So true, Eluid is exceptional. It’s one of the blessings of being a runner that we can begin to understand how CRAZY what Eliud has been able to do is. It’s a little sad that non runners don’t truly appreciate what a time we are living in to have someone like Eliud who is a once in a 100 years talent and by all accounts an amazing guy as well

[pauldad]

In a world of 'look at me' videos it is so good to have this genuine appreciation of the scale of Kipchoge's insanely brilliant achievement. Thank you!

[CeliaCavalli]

The fact he ran that fast for 2 hours is wild and unthinkable to me 😳

[henrybrown]

Man, I ran a sub 5 minute mile once in my life (4:53 to be exact). I can’t even begin to imagine doing that for 26 miles in one go. Insanely impressive.

[simonthecarpenter]

“Commence the reclaiming process “
This had me laughing a lot, thanks for the entertainment! I never run anymore due to acl and meniscus tears but this video is another banger 👍🏻

[viniciusandrade]

I just started running lady year, with 110kg, overweight, now with 94kg I'm feeling much better running, but still cant keep the pace to go 30min on a 5k, hopefully soon I'll get there, thanks for the motivation Mark!

[WhiskeyPlease-xqru]

A 4:34 mile for 26 miles is unreal, I’m sure the Berlin Marathon isn’t entirely flat either. I ran the Corporate Challenge which is 3.5 miles at a 6:12 mile pace and was in the medical tent afterwards for 45 minutes.

[ProjectChannel]

Eliud's marathon pace per mile is nearly two minutes faster than my actual mile time and I ended up passing out after seeing spots at the finish line 🤣

[benridingbikes]

I’m a cyclist not a runner - but just watched this out of curiosity. This is some of the best attitude and info delivery I’ve seen from a YouTuber. Especially because you’re extremely relatable. Love it. Subscribed