# Explaining The Sub-2 Marathon | Stephen Scullion

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Podcast: [UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews](https://stenobird.com/podcast/untapped-7163000)
Published: 2026-05-04T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/untapped/episodes/they-just-broke-2-hours-stephen-scullion
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## Resource

History has been made. The London Marathon just witnessed the unthinkable as the sub-two-hour barrier was finally shattered in a race for the ages. Olympic marathoner Stephen Scullion returns for an immediate, high-stakes reaction to the "perfect storm" that allowed two athletes to achieve what was once considered humanly impossible. In this special reaction episode, Stephen breaks down the "world-news" moment when the clock started with a "one," dissecting everything from the elite fueling and shoe tech to the psychological warfare of having a rival on your shoulder.  Beyond the hype, he uses this historic milestone to challenge the "lie detector" of our own commitment, asking if we are truly willing to pay the "sacrifice tax" required to reach our own ultimate potential. Better Help 👉 Join Spencer in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-betterhelp-au  Postcode Lottery 👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-postcode-au  WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/UT-WHOOP-yt3  Robinhood 👉 Head to robinhood.com/untapped to get started and claim your free stock. Eight Sleep 👉 If you’re ready to upgrade your nights and unlock more energy in your days, start with Eight Sleep. Use code UNTAPPED for £350 off the Pod 5 Ultra here: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-eightsleep-yt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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