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What Happens When You Train Like Nike’s Two-Hour Marathon Runners

What Happens When You Train Like Nike’s Two-Hour Marathon Runners

Not long ago, running a 90-minutes half-marathon seemed impossibly fast. I've not only beaten 90 minutes, I've demolished it. The post What Happens When You Train Like Nike's Two-Hour Marathon Runners appeared first on WIRED.

Nike’s Quest to Beat the Two-Hour Marathon Comes Up Oh So Short

Nike’s Quest to Beat the Two-Hour Marathon Comes Up Oh So Short

It was close, but the two-hour marathon remains unbroken. For now. The post Nike’s Quest to Beat the Two-Hour Marathon Comes Up Oh So Short appeared first on WIRED.

The Nike Two-Hour Marathon: Watch Live Coverage of Race Here

The Nike Two-Hour Marathon: Watch Live Coverage of Race Here

Nike hopes to run a marathon in two hours or less. The action starts at 11:45 pm Eastern, and you can watch the livestream here. The post The Nike Two-Hour Marathon: Watch Live Coverage of Race Here appeared first on WIRED.

Why You’ll Never Run a Sub 2 Hour Marathon—But the Pros Might

Why You’ll Never Run a Sub 2 Hour Marathon—But the Pros Might

To fully appreciate what it will take to complete a two-hour marathon, you really have to try running one yourself. The post Why You'll Never Run a Sub 2 Hour Marathon—But the Pros Might appeared first on WIRED.

The Secret to Training for a Marathon: Just Keep Running

The Secret to Training for a Marathon: Just Keep Running

Long-distance running rewards effort and willpower. It also rewards steadiness and rhythm. The post The Secret to Training for a Marathon: Just Keep Running appeared first on WIRED.

February 8, 2017

The Secret to Running a Faster Marathon? Slow Down

The Secret to Running a Faster Marathon? Slow Down

The counterintuitive secret to your best marathon yet... The post The Secret to Running a Faster Marathon? Slow Down appeared first on WIRED.

January 12, 2017

Think Exercise Is Hard? Try Training Like a Nike Super-Athlete

Think Exercise Is Hard? Try Training Like a Nike Super-Athlete

Our writer is using the same training regime, apparel, and expertise as three elite Nike athletes. The post Think Exercise Is Hard? Try Training Like a Nike Super-Athlete appeared first on WIRED.

December 12, 2016

Inside Nike’s Quest for the Impossible: a Two-Hour Marathon

Inside Nike’s Quest for the Impossible: a Two-Hour Marathon

The first in a series of stories behind the scenes of the shoe company's plan to beat a long-unbreakable record. The post Inside Nike’s Quest for the Impossible: a Two-Hour Marathon appeared first on WIRED.