Sabastian Sawe Sets Historic Sub-Two Hour Marathon Record in London
Bread and honey for breakfast and 150 miles a week training: secrets of Sawe’s world record
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Sabastian Sawe from Kenya shattered the marathon world record by completing the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds. His success was attributed to rigorous training of 150 miles per week, innovative footwear, and a simple pre-race meal of bread and honey, marking a historic moment in marathon running.
- 01Sawe completed the marathon in 1:59:30, becoming the first to run under two hours in an official race.
- 02He trained up to 150 miles weekly, averaging 200 km (125 miles) in the last six weeks before the race.
- 03Sawe used the new Adidas Pro Evo 3 super shoes, weighing under 100 grams.
- 04His coach, Claudio Berardelli, believes Sawe has not yet reached his maximum potential.
- 05Steve Cram compared Sawe's achievement to Sir Roger Bannister's four-minute mile breakthrough.
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Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon by clocking in at 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds, becoming the first man to officially run a marathon in under two hours. This monumental achievement was celebrated by an estimated 800,000 spectators in London. Sawe attributed his success to an intense training regimen of 150 miles per week, a simple breakfast of bread and honey, and the innovative Adidas Pro Evo 3 shoes, which are the lightest super shoes ever made. His coach, Claudio Berardelli, praised Sawe as a 'special one,' noting that he was in even better shape than during his previous world record attempt in Berlin, which was hindered by heat. Berardelli expressed confidence that Sawe could potentially break the 1:59 barrier in future races, emphasizing that Sawe has not yet reached his full potential. Former world champion Steve Cram echoed this sentiment, likening Sawe's achievement to the historic moment when Sir Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile barrier. Sawe's performance marks a new era in marathon running, showcasing the impact of advanced footwear and proper fueling strategies.
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Sawe's record-breaking performance inspires runners globally, showcasing the potential for human achievement in marathon running.
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