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by kazinator 703 days ago
Not just that, but elite marathon performances (42.2 km) are under 5 minute miles.

Say, 2:10 (130 minutes) over 26.2 miles is a 4:58 mile pace.

The current world record seems to be 2:00:35, which is like a 4:36 mile pace.

Sometimes footage of elite level long distance running events shows fans trying to follow the runners on bicycle. It looks quite astonishing and ridiculous at the same time.