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Two Hours: The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon
Two Hours: The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon | Ed Caesar
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keithmalek
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This book poses the question of whether or not we will ever see a marathon run in two hours or less. It was published in 2015. In 2019, Eliud Kipchoge became the first to do so with a time of 1:59:40. But even if this milestone has already been reached, this book is still interesting and worth reading.

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With a name like Dick Pound, you would assume that he would be a porn star, not a lawyer.🤣

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KT1432 How is that possible?! I would freeze lol! I think I‘m going to read this for a challenge prompt a book about athletes. 14mo
keithmalek @KT1432 In that case, instead of reading this, I suggest that you read "A Race Like No Other: 26.2 Miles Through the Streets of New York" by Liz Robbins. 14mo
KT1432 Ah thanks for the recommendation I‘ll look that one up! 14mo
keithmalek @KT1432 Keep in mind that the elite runners are moving VERY fast. You might freeze, but I can assure you that they would not. 14mo
KT1432 That makes sense! 14mo
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🤣 If I ever run a marathon, I'm going to do this.

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Andrew65
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It‘s 2 am and I am at 2 hours for the #24in48 #readathon. A good start but time for some sleep so awake enough tomorrow to continue. So far been reading The Pillars Of The Earth. Goodnight! 😴

Rachbb3 Are you in Europe? Lol. 7y
Andrew65 UK. 7y
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KS1805
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This book was captivating. There was a lot of really great running information and Geoffrey Mutai's story anchored the larger narrative. But, this book would have been better had a Kenyan would have written it. The book itself read at times like one long microaggression which is why I gave it three stars instead of five. I can't put my finger on it but there was a condescending tone and the narrative played toward Western biases.