You don't have to be a hardcore runner to be in awe of what happened at the London Marathon last weekend. For the first time in history, someone ran a sub-two in open competition. For years, that barrier felt impossible. A 2015 study published in the European Journal of Sport Science even went as far as saying it “may not be reached until the end of this century.” And then suddenly, it's 2026. Sabastian Sawe goes and does it. Yomif Kejelcha, who finishes second, does it too. Same race. Same day. Same shoe.
That shoe was the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3.
Now, before the group chat kicks off, this isn't a “the shoe did it” kinda situation. Sawe isn't just some guy who laced up and accidentally ran 1:59:30. But it's also impossible to ignore what's happening underfoot. Modern marathon running isn't just about fitness anymore. It's about how efficiently you can move forward for two hours straight without falling to bits.