Breaking 4, TIMING and Distance Myths: How Long Was Your Race?

How long was that race you just did? And how long did it really take you?

From Faith Kipyegon's controversial Breaking 4 mile time to marathons that are too long or too short, we're diving into the messy world of race timing and distance accuracy. We'll talk gun time vs chip time, official vs GPS distance, and why your watch never shows exactly 42.195km.

We also take a look at infamous race blunders like the short Manchester Marathon, the too-long Brighton course, and trail ultras that don’t even pretend to be accurate. Whether you’re chasing PBs or just want the finish line to actually mean something, this one’s for you.

Leave a comment—have you ever run a race that was wildly off in distance? What do you think about the Nike Breaking 4 timing controversy?

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00:00 Start
00:25 Controversial time adjustment
01:48 Importance of reaction
02:38 Fixed race distances
03:04 Chip vs. gun timing
04:20 Marathon course discrepancies
05:43 Timing errors criticized
07:03 Trail running complexities
08:18 Trail distance variability
09:16 Course design factors
10:07 Expect distance chaos

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