Why It's Almost Impossible to Run a Two-Hour Marathon | WIRED

May 3, 2017 · 0:06:12

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Elite runners attempt a sub-two-hour marathon, a major athletic feat.
Maintaining 13.1 mph pace is crucial for the record.
The video explains the extreme physiological demands involved.

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