Just how fast is Kipchoge running? 

He ran a 100m in 17 seconds 420 times, that is so freaking crazy if u think about it

It's just actually insane... I cannot even begin to try to comprehend running 26 miles at that speed.

As a moderately good runner (decent in NCAA division 2), I can assure you that Kipchoge’s pace is ridiculous. I can do ~1 mile at his marathon pace, barely. Basically, he can hold that pace for 26-27 times longer than I can. The man is a machine.

Kipchoge's last kilometre was a 4:12 mile pace, or the same as the women's mile world record. At the Berlin marathon just days back, he was running under 3 min kilometres. The last km was done in 2:54 !

I was going to skip directly to the actual kipchoge's pace part after this video got on my recommended, but not only it grabbed my attention to watch it fully, but also was really motivational and showed me some things about running that I didn't knew. Good job!

“Chase down a scumbag speed” almost had me choke on my coffee 😂 Loving your videos Mark!!

I worked as photographer for a Charity on London Marathon 2018. I was 1 mile from the finish, just in first row. He was the first to pass in front of me, so close that I had to move back quickly while photographing, otherwise I'd have touched him with the tele of the camera. What I found astonishing, looking at him, is that I had the feeling he was not running, but floating in the air (he was so light in his action his feet didn't seem to touch the ground). Furthermore he was fresh and relaxed as he had just started the run and (yes) he was even openly smiling; his action was absolutely effortless. An hour later started arriving the bulk of 'normal' runners; respect to him, they looked all so tired and clumsy (it was also very warm) that they gave me the impression of a group of people just escaped from the Sahara desert.

8:43 Haha "my chase down a scumbag speed", love it! I once saw a TV reality cop show where they did precisely that: a cop was being interviewed when he witnessed a handbag theft & run. He casually says "no worries, the kid smokes pot all day, run behind him and should catch him in a few minutes". And after a gentle jog, he found his thief hiding underneath a car, all winded. Hilarious.

It’s incredible just how much running & speed is about perspective. Some people can’t run an entire mile, let alone 13.1. Some people finishing a half marathon couldn’t imagine turning around and doing it again. Let alone ultras. No one masters running.

So true, Eluid is exceptional. It’s one of the blessings of being a runner that we can begin to understand how CRAZY what Eliud has been able to do is. It’s a little sad that non runners don’t truly appreciate what a time we are living in to have someone like Eliud who is a once in a 100 years talent and by all accounts an amazing guy as well

I am from Kenya and seen Kipchoge and his training mates run and trust me that pace is CRAZY! Kudos to the attempt.

In a world of 'look at me' videos it is so good to have this genuine appreciation of the scale of Kipchoge's insanely brilliant achievement. Thank you!

Calves are still burning a few days on from trying this challenge 😁

The coolest thing about this video is the recognition of how far YOU have come since you climbed off of your metaphorical couch and starting your journey. Hats off Mark. Well done!

A 4:34 mile for 26 miles is unreal, I’m sure the Berlin Marathon isn’t entirely flat either. I ran the Corporate Challenge which is 3.5 miles at a 6:12 mile pace and was in the medical tent afterwards for 45 minutes.

The fact he ran that fast for 2 hours is wild and unthinkable to me 😳

I just started running lady year, with 110kg, overweight, now with 94kg I'm feeling much better running, but still cant keep the pace to go 30min on a 5k, hopefully soon I'll get there, thanks for the motivation Mark!

To be fair. Running at any pace on a treadmill while watching curling could feel like an eternity.

I've just stumbled across this channel, as a personal trainer I'm in full admiration of you and the phenomenonal content this video has, looking forward to watching more videos!

I’m a cyclist not a runner - but just watched this out of curiosity. This is some of the best attitude and info delivery I’ve seen from a RU-vidr. Especially because you’re extremely relatable. Love it. Subscribed

Your progression from 40 min for 5k to 19 is superhuman

I had the same question a few months back and tried running as fast as he did (official world record 2 hours 1 minute and 39 seconds) which is approximately 20.95 km/h. I could hold it for 5 min and not one second longer and saw tiny stars in front of my eyes after leaving the treadmill. He is crazy fast and has my respect.

Hearing your journey of practically a shuffle or fast walk wearing you out to how you are now is inspiring. I’m 24 trying to get into special operations and the running portion is what kills me for getting a slot at selection. Humbling myself and still consider myself a beginner runner. Last 1.5 mile was 14:56 hoping to get it at sub 9 in 9 months. Just found your channel and love your down to earth and genuine feel. Subscribing now

Man, I ran a sub 5 minute mile once in my life (4:53 to be exact). I can’t even begin to imagine doing that for 26 miles in one go. Insanely impressive.

Incredible effort!! This has actually made me feel like going for a run 😂Thanks for the motivation!

“Commence the reclaiming process “ This had me laughing a lot, thanks for the entertainment! I never run anymore due to acl and meniscus tears but this video is another banger 👍🏻

I like how you appreciate your personal milestones… somehow it’s humbling yet motivating at the same time, good on you lad!

In high school I ran a 4:34 mile. That was my best. He did that over 26 consequtive times! Amazing. He makes it look so effortless too. He doesn't look like he's running that fast when you see him head on. From the side you would appreciate the pace but he's very relaxed which he has to be to run that far that fast. I knew someday someone would break 2 hours but it's still amazing!

This is actually just a really good breakdown of building speeds for different races and how to push past them

This was an extremely intresting perspective to view from. Your eloquent and yet simple way of explaining was really nice. I gotta start running again 🏃‍♂️💨

Only recently got into running in the last months but really appreciate the examples of speed you gave (chase down a scumbag, etc). Really helpful to visualize and knew exactly what you meant. Great video!

Fab video Mark! Liked hearing about your running journey from the start, it is an inspiration for others starting their journeys 😊

really great video and loved the background story of your history in running. I have a very similar story myself, I still remember when I did my first 5k in 37 minutes and I went on google to find out the world record (btw I thought it was probably around 20 mins because surely no one can run that fast for a WHOLE 5k) but to my surprise at the time it was Bekele's 12 mins 37 seconds, I was completely in awe!

Great vid. I am similar in age and fitness to you as our park run pb’s are almost indentical. I appreciate your comparison of pace . I have always in awe of Kipchoge’s insane pace and still can’t fathom how a human can do that for that long. Like u said it’s even more insane how effortless he makes it look.

Hey man thanks for this video! trying to get back to my cardio peak again and this video really helps to show the progression between the different paces. Cheers!!

It made me feel so good when you recognized the hard work I’ve done to get from a 12 minute mile to an easy 9min40. Very motivational.

Love your channel and your videos Mark! It would be great to see a video on what you do to stay injury free while maintaining training intensity and/or volume

Quality content good sir, I’ve thought about this kind of thing in the past and it blows me away with how elite the elite really are. Your average person on a bicycle can’t even keep up with this runner, it’s incredible.

Thanks, Mark. That was a fantastic video showing us what different paces look like. Kipchoge's pace is unreal. Yours is excellent.

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I sat through the whole thing. Awesome value and love the humour too. Cheers from Aotearoa New Zealand. 🙌🏾

When I was in Infantry back about 20 years I used to run 4.5km around the base every morning. It took me right around 17mins. I was pretty quick. The speed that guy is running for that marathon is truly miraculous. Hard to comprehend how he manages to maintain that speed for so long. The fittest guy in the Battalion was in my rifle section and he would run 2.4km in around 7:30. While I ran it around 9mins. Some people are just freaks.

You speaking about your progress is honestly inspiring. I’m a decently fit guy but always hated running long distance so hitting that 6min/km mark was huge. Hoping to be able to get down to 5:30/km this year and now I believe it’s possible!

This is really helpful and illustrative, thank you Mark. Also, "Commence the reclaiming process" is my new favourite phrase.

Really appreciate your videos Mark. Pretty fit, not a runner, just starting to do Park Runs, and just trying to understand how running works, and you break this down so nicely.

I knew a guy when I was in school that had an incredible pace. He was 13 at that time and did a 10 km run in less than 35 minutes on very uneven terrain. Never knew why he didn't go pro.

Great vid! Much respect to the hyper athlete out there!

thank you for being so postive and encouraging

You have a great display of your love for running keep up the motivation videos!! I am going into my fifth five k and really need to break 25 min . I hope my starting pace doesn’t kill me but I can feel and anticipate 25 min buy running 7:30 mile well rested and not feeling like that is all out . Your park runs are awesome and a great idea for any community.

Appreciate your callbacks to the beginning of your journey. mid 30s, starting running, looking at folks running sub 5 min kms in awe... sounding very familiar

Great video! Breaks down running by time perfectly. 5k is my favorite distance as well. Seems to be the most useful for health benefits.

I normally skip to the end of these kinds of videos but you provided some super valuable insight, I was glued to the screen the whole time. Well done

Mark I'm new to this channel and loving it. I appreciate the dry humour and the deadpan delivery!

Your running times are very similar to my own so this was very interesting. I actually used to be reasonably fast with explosive speed when I was younger but would have struggled with the stamina. I will have to give this a go myself at the gym.

Eliud's marathon pace per mile is nearly two minutes faster than my actual mile time and I ended up passing out after seeing spots at the finish line 🤣

Loved this video. Really put in perspective the different phases you went through from your running experience. New subscriber here. Thank you!

Excellent, humorous and informative narration. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

One of my favourite videos you've made. As a runner I can and also can't fully grasp how on earth Kipchoge ran so fast for so long. He really is the GOAT 🐐

That was awesome Mark! You looked pretty comfortable at the higher paces even if you didn't feel comfortable!

You're inspiring me! I went on my second run ever yesterday and I managed to do a mix of speedwalking and light jogging for 25 minutes. (It was like 4.5mph at my highest.) I know I'm gonna get better and faster, and I'm excited to do that! Just have to wait for my running blister to heal and get better socks :)

That guy is one beast of a human being...Unfathomable endurance and strenghth, and incredible mental fortitude. I can not wrap my head around Kipchoge's performances...

Just love your videos Mark. Real world fitness fun. Brilliant!

Wow! What a determined man! Always positive and full of stamina! Go Kipchoge, go!!

I saw the videos of the promo with people attempting Kipchoge’s pace and am so glad you made this informative - and I must say, totally engaging and amusing - video! And well done on your running progress and your RU-vid success. Fellow Garmin user ;-)

I love your sense of humor Mark. It’s what keeps me glued to your channel, don’t ever change!

I just find you highly entertaining! Far more entertaining than I honestly expected a video on running to be~ Hat's off to you, sir! Let Kipchoge keep that pace and break records, you just keep your wife's handbag safe!

I remember a few years ago when I was running almost everyday and weight training like CRAZY. I got my 1 mile time down from 8:27 to 5:06 (in one year) and felt EXTREMELY proud of that. Then seeing Kipchoge do essentially that...but better...every mile...for an entire marathon...really put into perspective how crazy that is to me. Dude is a beast. This makes me want to get back into running 😂

Hey man, just found your channel today and yeah... Just want to say Heck yes amazing inspiration, advice no BS. Loving it subscribed xxx

Love your attitude! Thank you for a fun and informative video

I love stuff like this. I bike packed across America (3000 miles

"One of the cool things about being okay at something it allows you a better understanding of just how good the really good people are" This sentence is so wise and clever, and it motivates me to work hard today to be "more okay" so that I will have a better understanding of what I will be tomorrow.

This was a really informative video, but your explanations about the paces and what you use them for was hilarious!

This was such an enjoyable video to watch, especially for someone who isn't even a runner. Well presented. Good job.

Subscribed. I’m 27 currently and you’re exactly the type of person that I want to be when I’m your age. Never backing down from a challenge and attacking life! 👏🏿

Aye, this is my first time watching anything from you, I've been around the block when it comes to consuming fitness content, your branding, your message, your poise communicating solid information is 100% FUCKING AWESOME! Congratulations, new fan here.

I’ve watched a couple of other videos on the same topic but this was easily the best. BTW your normal pace is really impressive

This was a really interesting video to watch. You really put thing into perspective and my mind is 🤯

Love your videos Mark. Have totally similar pb to you on the parkrun in the low 19s. I do the same speedwork drills on the threadmill as well. Usually finish at 16k/hr. Tat to me seems very quick. Still can't imagine doing 21km/hr on a threadmill. I'm 52yrs young.

haha love the humour, absolutely mind blowing how a human can run that pace for 2 hours. Just incredible. Great work nixon on the park run PB too! that is amazing for a dog

Really liked the video 😁. Love people explaining things by relating to themselves

Great vid man, it truly is unbelievable to think people can sustain these high paces.

This was a lot of fun to watch Mark! "Chase down a scumbag speed" lol! Awesome video! Keep it up!

Another fantastic video Mark....love how you describe your "catch a scumbag pace" 🤣

I love your content man, its like hanging around with my mate Kris from Knutsford all over again with the low key banter.

What a great composure and video structure mate.

My best ever 5k was a 20:05, and I felt fantastic that day. It blows my mind that my time there is still terrible for a HS varsity XC-runner.

Saving energy for the “reclaiming process” 🤣🤣🤣

Awesome video mate, had to subscribe after seeing this video (glad it popped up on my start page) keep it up

Nice video. We can appreciate the pace and endurance of Mr. Eliud.

Kipchoge is insane, but I love the "no human is limited" slogan. Started running a bit around 30, steadily progressed although I'm still far from where I'd want to be, and I only ever managed to go under 6 min per km for the 10k once. Under 4... I did 800 meters under 4, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to do that again right now. I totally agree though, if you are "kind of ok" at something, you get a much better appreciation for those that are really good at it. Not just sports, pretty much all things in life. You know how enormous the difference between "ok" and "great" is, something you are largely unaware of until you tried it yourself. Also, knowing how relatively little efford is actually needed for "ok" results, anything less than that becomes pretty much inacceptable.

Great effort, I tried it after seeing the video of people doing it on that large treadmill and you honestly looked a lot more relaxed than I was. My take away was mind blown that some one can keep that pace for 2hrs is insane.

Mark your legend, love the commentary

Great video , and brilliantly shown just how insanely fit and fast the top marathon runners are, you demonstrated just how difficult that pace is to sustain, and that is coming from a very fit man, and good runner like yourself

To put his achievement into a bit more perspective, the treadmill is doing some of the work for you where as his momentum is purely generated by himself 🤯. Even so, great effort Mark. 🏃‍♂️

I’m rewatching this video because of youtube autoplay and have to say that you were one of the reasons I decided to restart running and have been doing far better than I ever did. My first step was to do a 5k under 30 min and now I am able to do it in 27:24. Looking forward to see if I can go below 25

Throughly enjoying your videos. Thank you!

u make my day man! respect

The fact the treadmill doesn't even go up high enough says it all. People like Kipchoge are super human

My wife & I just saw/heard you for the first time; delightful. We lived in Kenya for some years (Iten, Eldoret) where E. Kipchoge, Kip(-chogei) Keino, et al. live and train(-ed). The high altitude is hard enough, but add the pace of these women and men and we mere mortals can only watch in awe as these athletes run. Thanks for putting this into perspective.

I have massive respect for runners either end of the speed field. That's the beauty of it, you can do it your own way. I love watching Eliud running it is so inspirational. Congrats to you on your running journey too, this video was a really good insight into what faster running actually looks like. My first ever parkrun was around 44 mins, and I managed to get this down to the 34 mark. I know with consistent training I can go faster.