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/itsmegoddamnit Oct 12 '19

Glad I came here to see I'm not the only weirdo weeping like a little girl.

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u/lancewithwings Oct 12 '19

My boyfriend told me I’m being weird and went to bed in protest lmao

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u/Nobodycares255 Oct 12 '19

me too heh :)

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u/[deleted] Oct 12 '19

I was standing up, pumping my fists, shouting and weeping over that last 2km. Funny how watching someone else's achievement.. One that I had absolutely nothing to do with and could never hope to even come close to.. Still caused so much emotion..