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Two Hours

Two Hours

By Ed Caesar

The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon. Simon and Schuster, 2015.

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A brief summary of Two Hours

The controversial history, science, and stories behind elite runners and their quest to complete a marathon in under two hours, with simple but valuable advice for more effective training.

Key insights in Two Hours

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What do you get from this book? Tips for running a two-hour marathon and why they’re so controversial
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Two-hour marathons are a controversial topic, but professional runners have always sparked debate further by pushing their physical limits
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Endurance contests matter because they give people an equal chance to accomplish amazing feats and transcend human limitations
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Beating a marathon record means having the right mindset and taking small, achievable steps
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Training programs vary but often include utilizing your lactate threshold, speedwork, and resistance training
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Kenyans are born into an environment ideally suited to runners—training partners only enhance the skills developed in childhood
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Huge cash prizes are paid to elite runners, who use the money to help those dependent on them
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Finding the best sneakers with the right heel-to-toe drop is crucial to improving your run time
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EPO and other steroids may give runners an edge, but they have also tainted the prestige associated with Kenyan athletes
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A “Moonshot Marathon” might help runners finish in just two hours, but even without one records continue to be broken
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Two Hours

Marathon runners • fitness trainers • health-conscious individuals • exercise enthusiasts • anyone interested in short or long-distance running

About the author of Two Hours

Journalist Ed Caesar worked as a staff writer for The New Yorker. His articles have appeared in various other publications such as Smithsonian magazine and London’s Sunday Times. In 2014, the Foreign Press Association of London named him Journalist of the Year. Caesar is also the recipient of the Cross Sports Book Award.

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