Posted by berkeleyjunk 12 hours ago
https://news.adidas.com/running/two-adidas-athletes-sabastia...
Amazing these guys did it in a real race with no one in front of them (at the end at least)
I used to love F1 for the tech that would filter down to my car in ten years time, but that is not a thing anymore.
I for one love the advances in technology in something as supposedly simple as a shoe. And maybe I'll get to use it on a hike in a few years.
These shoes are practically disposable. They trade longevity for noticeable gains in performance. Even the tier below don’t last very long. This is not tech that is going to filter down to your hiking boots.
But the initial tech on an F1 car was not made for 200k miles either.
Even if the full tech stack to make it all work - material science, physical layout and construction - doesn't transfer, maybe some bit of it will.
My point being though, unlike some purists, I like the technology race. It is much better than having a brand war simply on the basis of brand loyalty.
Also it must be an crazy feeling to be Kejelcha, the guy who came in 2nd place. It would have been a world record, except for Sawe!
That's not me being sarcastic. I never, ever thought this would happen
Besides weather, there are loads of factors in the performance: shoes, clothes, food, etc. So basically every record gets an asterisk?
There is no rule for marathons.
I thought there were scientists on here...
Don’t forget that two people actually ran under the two hour mark.
Obviously, barring wind, which is why some marathon courses are not eligible for world records.
It should be.
By contrast, hail/rain and wind will negatively impact almost everyone, which is why talking about "a bad weather day" makes more sense.
https://marathonhandbook.com/large-scale-marathon-study-iden...
I just said it needs an asterisk, not withholding anything. What if someone runs one second slower in higher humidity and temperature. Now that I would applaud.
It’s essentially the same as not setting the record. It would be qualified every single time it’s mentioned and be functionally saying “…so it doesn’t count.”
Edit: I was thinking in km/h and mixed it up. Sorry.
Just yesterday I saw a learner driving at what seemed 10 mph in a 40 mph road, creating a massive queue.