Sabastian Sawe: The year-long plan behind the sub‑two marathon

The day after rewriting marathon history, Sabastian Sawe sits down to reflect on his record‑breaking performance.   Sawe reveals how the idea of chasing a sub‑two‑hour marathon began just a year ago, and how that ambition has shaped every aspect of his training and mindset. Alongside his coach Claudio Berardelli, the pair discuss their plan to take on what Berardelli calls “the most competitive marathon in the world”.   With London marking only Sawe’s fourth marathon, his coach believes that the world record may not be the final chapter.