Running Supply with Cole Townsend

Running Supply with Cole Townsend

Running Supply #77 - Sub 2 Was Inevitable, Spiritually Painful Brands, and Spring Updates

We’re in a new era of marathoning, nutrition hacks we learned from cycling, spiritually painful running brands, and how being cool comes in different shades

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Cole Townsend
Apr 29, 2026
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With two spectacular finishes at London, we’re in a new era of marathoning. On the men’s side, you simply need to be running sub 2:05 to be remotely competitive. For women, well under 2:20. London was historically fast this year with perfect conditions and super elite fields. 2 men set the world record, Sabastian Sawe (adidas) ran 1:59:30 and Yomif Keje…

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