Is It Possible to Run a Marathon in Under 2 Hours? | Breaking2

How fast can we run a marathon? It’s a question that has challenged us for thousands of years, and now scientists are working with elite athletes and trainers to attempt the impossible: completing the 26.2-mile journey in under two hours. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About Breaking2: Three champion marathoners, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia, and Zersenay Tadese of Eritrea, along with an elite group of physiologist, work together to try and defeat all odds by breaking the 2-hour marathon. About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what s possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta In this animated video, learn how the human body evolved to be able to cover long distances at high speeds—and about the techniques that will help us get even faster. For more about the ongoing mission to achieve this seemingly impossible milestone, check out Breaking2 on National Geographic. Is It Possible to Run a Marathon in Under 2 Hours? | Breaking2 https://youtu.be/caEZsGyYPfY National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo