Good on him you may be saying – thing is that the record will not stand due to it not meeting international standards on 2 counts. Firstly there is too much downhill on the Boston course and secondly there was a massive tailwind behind him and hence these technicalities deem the record ineligible. It will however stand as a Boston record mark and in my eyes anyone who is capable of running 2.54/KM over the marathon distance is a legend even if they don’t have the world mark.
Interesting to note that he did this mark in his 6th marathon and debuted in 2.12. Bearing in mind Noakes notes that elites reach their peak in the 6th or 7th marathon means he could still have something left.
I would love to Geb and this bloke head to head over the marathon. The talent levels are amazing!
Running together – stride for stride on a life changing ride! – Sean Muller
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