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2-Hour Marathon Broken: Here's What Actually Happened

All In Run Club Podcast - by Lee Grantham

Published
June 11, 2026
Duration
8:47
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Last updated
Jun 23, 2026

Discusses health.

Summary

The 2-hour marathon barrier has been broken in a real race — but what actually changed?In this video, I break down what really happened when two men went under 2 hours at the London Marathon, why this moment is so important, and what it reveals about marathon racing, fatigue, competition, and human limits.This was not just about fitness, shoes, or pacing …

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The 2-hour marathon barrier has been broken in a real race — but what actually changed?In this video, I break down what really happened when two men went under 2 hours at the London Marathon, why this moment is so important, and what it reveals about marathon racing, fatigue, competition, and human limits.This was not just about fitness, shoes, or pacing technology.It was about what happens when elite athletes are pushed deeper by racing, competition, and the unique demands of the marathon.In th

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  • health