🚨 EMERGENCY PODCAST 🚨 Sub-2! Sabastian Sawe Runs 1:59:30 Marathon World Record In London

In this episode of the CITIUS MAG Podcast, hosts Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia cover the monumental achievement by Sebastian Sawe, who broke the sub-two-hour marathon barrier with a time of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. The discussion begins with a sponsor introduction for X Endurance protein and then shifts to the race, where Sawe’s performance, unprecedented negative splits, and the near-equally impressive debut marathon of Yomif Kejelcha, who finished just 11 seconds behind, are detailed.

The hosts delve into the race dynamics, the significance of the pacing, and the impressive conditions that contributed to this historic performance. They also discuss the role of shoe technology, particularly the Adidas Adizero Adios Evo Pro 3, which may have contributed to such fast times. The conversation highlights the impact of improved hydration and fueling methods in marathon racing.

While celebrating Sawe's feat, they touch upon skepticism regarding anti-doping measures, crediting Sawe's team for being proactive in this area. Furthermore, they address the implications of this achievement for the future of marathoning, pondering whether sub-two-hour marathons will become commonplace. The episode wraps up with reflections on the changing nature of competitive distance running and thoughts on upcoming races.