>It's a little insulting to marathon runners to claim this is a 'marathon' IMO. Well, the guys participating were three of the best marathoners in the world, p

>It's a little insulting to marathon runners to claim this is a 'marathon' IMO. Well, the guys participating were three of the best marathoners in the world, probably one (Kipchoge) who is the best ever, so I doubt whether they or anybody involved were concerned about "insulting" marathon runners. Everybody was well aware that the conditions were different and would help create a faster time than possible in a regular marathon race. Baby steps. Once they have achieved sub-2 in "artificial" conditions, the idea of going sub-2 in an actual marathon race will seem easier, and will be the next item to check off.