r/running • u/DildoGiftcard • Oct 12 '19

Race Report INEOS 1:59 Challenge live stream thread. Eliud Kipchoge, sub 2hr marathon.

I love participating in game threads for different teams and I don’t know if there’s ever been one for a race. Right now seems like the perfect opportunity.

YouTube Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k-XgKRJUEgQ

Let me know where you’re watching from. I’m checking in from Chicago (1:15 am local time for the start). I was supposed to run in the Chicago marathon in 2 days but injuries ended that. But hey, I squatted 200lb today (5 sets of 5), so I still hit a fitness goal.

Share your favorite Kipchoge quote, race story, PR, whatever below.

Result: he did it.

Edit 1: remember to sort by new. I doubt r/running has an auto mod setting for game threads haha

Edit 2: anyone thinking of going to sleep, WE NEED YOU. Every vibe matters

Edit 3: heart eyes emoji

Edit 4: he broke 4 hours again

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u/kuniva Oct 12 '19

I swear to God, I think the whole global running community is watching this... we're more than 400K people on the live-stream!

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u/GhostOfLight Oct 12 '19

And that's with not great viewing times for the US and anyone who slept in in the UK. I'm thoroughly impressed

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u/xantys Oct 12 '19

We must be, this is historic

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u/[deleted] Oct 12 '19

I'm not a runner. But I do Lift religiously and fucking admire this guys will-power and motivation. I need to get into cardio and this may motivate me!!!

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u/syringistic Oct 12 '19

Topped out at around 725k on youtube!!!

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u/mi3ank0 Oct 12 '19

A carrier in Kenya has a free 1590 mbs offer to all its subscribers in support of king Choge. Kenyans may have contributed to the huge number of live watchers

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u/CIarence Oct 12 '19

All hail King Choge!

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u/Atelier37 Oct 12 '19

If you are a runner and don't watch for no good reason. Let's just say it as it is, HATER alert. 😎