Christian Bruna/EPA 4 noviembre 2019 Wafer-thin bicycles, speedy shorts, go-faster trainers: controversial technology in sport Bryce Dyer, Bournemouth University Can running shoes make the difference that breaks a record? Nike’s new trainers are neither the first nor last examples of technology causing a stir in competitive sport.
Kenyan long distance runner Eliud Kipchoge sets a new world record at the Berlin Marathon. EPA-EFE/Hayoung Jeon 18 septiembre 2018 Why Kipchoge’s spectacular Berlin run sets the stage for faster marathons Michael Joyner, Mayo Clinic Under the right conditions marathons could be run in under two hours.
Eluid Kipchoge of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the London Marathon in April 2016. Gerry Penny/EPA 19 mayo 2017 Optimising nutrition in a bid to break the two-hour marathon mark Stephen Mears, Loughborough University The two hour marathon is getting closer to being broken. How can nutrition help optimise performance?