The TRUTH About JOSHUA CHEPTEGEI! || 4 World Records in 1 Year!

The man. The myth. The Legend. Joshua Cheptegei.
Over the past 12 months, this Ugandan athlete has broken 4 separate world records, and with such amazing performances and ultra-high confidence, he now has his eyes set on greener pastures - to break more world records than anyone else before him. The only question now is: Can he actually do it, and become the greatest runner of all time?
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[@aleksytherunner9267]

When he says he wants to break every world record he's not thinking about the marathon..... The 100m, 200m, and 400m, are ALL going down because *THIS IS JOSHUA CHEPTEGEI BABY!*

[@TotalRunningProductions]

That's exactly what he means

[@melkin_g]

I 100% disagree with this comment

[@wakimura303]

@@melkin_g it’s a joke lol

[@melkin_g]

@@wakimura303 But... where is the funny?

[@wakimura303]

@@melkin_g the “this is Joshua cheptegei baby” is the joke, it’s just a thing trp has said because cheptegei is so dang good

[@InTheLongRun]

Cheptegei’s Vo2 max is over 9000

[@magnumman8559]

*inhales all the oxygen, leaving nothing for the other runners and inevitably killing them*

[@InTheLongRun]

He turns other runners into Maurten gels instead of chocolate

[@charlesthorndike2702]

Hahaha

[@charlesthorndike2702]

But in all seriousness, I'd love to know Cheptegei's VO2 max. The highest I've ever heard of for a runner is 92.0 mL/(kg·min) for both Matt Carpenter and Kilian Jornet. I read somewhere that Kipchoge's VO2 mas is 89.7. And according to letsrun Haile Gebrselassie's VO2 max was either 91 or 92-93 (He also had a resting heartbeat of 29 bpm ! ). Would love to know the values/results for some of the other running GOATs.

[@alberthaust4542]

The shoes he used made a high Vo2 max less necessary.

[@finlayhutchinson7370]

Rumour has it he's going for the 502kg deadlift

[@nicholasdimedio302]

And Eddie is going for a sub 6 Mile @300lbs

[@txx700]

@@nicholasdimedio302 I think Eddie can easily do sub 4.

[@charlesthorndike2702]

And be the first sub-5:30 erg rower in the 2000m

[@RobManser77]

With just his left arm. 😃

[@MullsyD]

I laughed only because of your profile picture

[@ShekibAziz]

You know it is going to be a good day when there is a TOTAL RUNNING PRODUCTIONS video

[@cg5380]

Indeed

[@andreibunag3792]

I cannot disagree

[@hugobrennan4402]

Yessir

[@hugobrennan4402]

You are very correct

[@TheVictorLoyiso]

While he’s running at a devastating pace, he’s looking more relaxed than me walking to the corner shop😅🔥

[@babragift5053]

🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂spare my ribs lmao

[@strawdog336]

Thanks for doing pace in KM!

[@alexg815]

Cheptegei was the only human that had a good 2020

[@trevormay101]

Idk... he doesn't seem human. He's just tok good😂

[@senaihaile1532]

Not me 😏😒

[@davidmontalvo6761]

I don't know man. Kiplimo and Jakob Ingebrigtsen had a pretty darn good one too.

[@wilhelmw3455]

Jeff Bezos did ok.

[@cg5380]

Mine was actually pretty good

[@trevormay101]

Nothing better than watching total running productions after a great run

[@mauricebatchoun2943]

He should watch for Jacob Kiplimo behind his shoulder

[@MZACK-ch9jv]

As long as these two run against each other, we are likely to see some really fast and interesting races.

[@hugobrennan4402]

Indeed, good sir

[@Skateboardfreakist]

And also Kibiwot Kandie and Rhonex Kipruto

[@jefb2361]

Sometimes when I'm running at my 9 minutes per mile pace, puffing and panting, I think of Joshua, and my face lights up, and I finish my half hour session soaring to 8m50s/mile . For those few dizzy, exhausting, exhilarating moments, I AM Cheptegei! 😀

[@jaimegomez7224]

Rumour has it when cheptegi inhales he leaves no oxygen for the other runners 👀

[@EliMarszalek]

My man just suffocates his opponents

[@shanealder5105]

lol

[@JonExplores]

After watching Joshua Cheptegei broke multiple world records, I really thought that he has the best chance to break the official 2 hour marathon on the road. He might not have the kick like Bekele or Mo Farah but he is very very metronomic. He can hit very specific pace even without pacers. The sub 2 hour marathon is really in danger.

[@EliMarszalek]

He sets his pace within the first kilometer and locks in. That's what makes him such a powerful runner. I could see him getting a better kick. He had a good sprint in the world championship 10,000m

[@waterproof4403]

NIKE organized a whole event just for cheptegei to target the records. He had help and time shouldn't have been official Kenenisa got robbed

[@waterproof4403]

HE IS METRONOMIC BECAUSE OF THE WAVELIGHTS ON THE TRACK MASSIVE CHEATING

[@Queen-be6md]

@@waterproof4403 no

[@waterproof4403]

@@Queen-be6md yes

[@runcaz7802]

After 4 men ran under 58:00 in Valencia, and two were at 57:32 and 34, I think one cannot say who is the future of the marathon. It's wide open.

[@Hidden_path]

Yeah, the valencia half marathon was so crazy

[@mav3ric100]

That, plus until Joshua runs an actual marathon you can really compare him with the GOAT Eliud. Facts are one thing but estimates in endurance sports are another. Just because you can run 12s 100m doesn't mean you can do a sub 4 min mile.

[@robinbauer1975]

Yep Selemon Barega, andamlak belihu, Yomif Kejelcha, tadesse Worku, Rhonex Kipruto, Kibiwot Kandie, and Jacob Kiplimo have aswell huge potential for the marathon

[@victoryisours]

Yes you cannot say who is the future because last year 2022 Kelvin kiptum Ran 2:1:53 and he is only 23yrs now he 3rd fastest of all time in marathon after kipchogeb and bekele though he has not been doing so well in 5000 and 10000m

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

oh lawd he smooth as hell

[@jeremybosire3365]

We wish him all the best

[@hufemeve]

I can hardly wait for Joshua to fully commit to marathon races - He'll be a King without a doubt

[@George-nx4bp]

Eh I don't care about the marathon that much. Oh I just got to the part in the video where he says he plans to stay on the track till 2024. I am HYPED

[@Cptn.JackWandil]

His stride is so gracefull

[@Max_cunningham]

Awesome

[@Scarfesse.]

I think kiplimo will soon challenge cheptegei's world records

[@jonathanbosma2546]

Kiplimo already beat him with a 58:45 half mar marathon

[@escoacorrere]

I totally agree! Amazing video. Let's see

[@bangalykaba1154]

You know it’s a good vid when there are no dislikes

[@19Kamau79]

Comparison of fallen legend (may his soul rest in peace) Sammy Wanjiru who unfortunately get buried at age of 24. His junior WR of 10000m (26:41,75) has been shining since 2005 which he did at 18yo in same race just behind prime time Kenenisa Bekele. When he was 20yo he held half marathon WR with 58:33 it was 10years before carbon plate era. 2008 Peking at age of 21 he became youngest Olympic Marathon gold medalist in history. Unforgettable day to watch young boy shuttle in heat and smog of metropol without pacers and just foam under his feet clocking 2.06:xx still standing OR 🙏

[@waterproof4403]

NIKE organized a whole event just for cheptegei to target the records. He had help and time shouldn't have been official Kenenisa got robbed

[@wyattwithac7088]

Totally agree

[@10ktube]

I'd personally like Cheptegei to focus on the 5k and really make that mark ridiculous to get, so 12:30 or bust. Shortly after that sub 26:00 10k. Then take that speed and start the transition to a road distance guy. Get that half marathon and marathon record down the road.

[@EliMarszalek]

12:30 in the 5k would be absolutely insane

[@waterproof4403]

Cheptegei is a very good runner. I wouldn't say he deserves the record. He was a 13 minute 5000m runner and suddenly he breaks Kenenisas 12:37? That alone shows how much of an advantage he has with the technology now. Also when he broke the 10000m record he was fresh as there was a lock down with the pandemic. Add that with the staged event organized by NN in Valencia, its obvious he had an advantage. That's the same thing with the women's 10000m and 5000m. Tirunesh Dibaba would have ran way faster if she had the same level of support. Almaz Ayana broke the 10000m at the Olympics in Rio 2016. That is what it impressive. Also Bekele when he ran his 26:17 he wasn't as fresh as Cheptegei. He has won the world championships few weeks back. Not to mention his finance passing away in his arms. Bless her soul. So yeah Bekele could have really hammered the record even without the wavelights. I'm sure it will bother him now that he didn't really try to improve his records after 2004-2005.

[@waterproof4403]

@@EliMarszalek Bekele and Haile Gebrselassie could have ran it.

[@lawbsk1048]

Please go support Joshua Cheptegei foundation to help build a training facility in Uganda 🇺🇬

[@today-nl]

Such a great video!

[@edgaraniku6054]

Uganda 💝

[@jpolweny]

Yeah, another great video, thank you TRP👍🏿💯👏🏿. Now I may be biased because like Joshua am from the Pearl of Africa But IMHO he is the New Next GOAT of Distance running💯

[@abeladane2292]

I think it's time you do an Analyzing the Greats on Genzebe Dibaba

[@rodneyharper2275]

Great job thanks

[@ingles24h]

Great content as always!! And I got to say the OST of the channel is incredible, it's so original man...it totally goes with the channel👌

[@dreamashley8069]

Hes a police officer in uganda.....you dnt wana be a criminal being chased by him

[@vishvaaschannel9987]

Ha,ha it's true

[@barrymartin131]

Thank you, you make me interested in sonerhing I am not intetrstrd in.

[@botaeng2]

Much respect to all distance runners... I can't even run 2 miles without feeling like I'm going to die.

[@EliMarszalek]

You can work on it! At one point Cheptegei was running 2 miles maximum. We all start somewhere

[@actionjackson811]

yeah when he was 7

[@jybler007]

@@actionjackson811 yup

[@ebenburger111]

Amazing

[@spacemanstanly]

I’m so excited to see Joshua focus more on the longer road races, but if the plan is to wait until after the 2024 Olympics I think the record eligible sub-2 hour marathon will have already happened. The way I see it too many guys are getting closer and closer, heck I’d say there’s even a chance the WR gets lowered this Sunday in Valencía where the deepest marathon field ever will be assembled with intentions of aiming for fast times! Such a great time to be a fan of the sport!!!

[@shauryasoni4673]

A video on Armand Duplantis would be nice!

[@iancarreras9893]

Joshua gonna run a 5 second 100m

[@shandytorok259]

Every chance, he IS the new generation!!!!

[@vascoamaralgrilo]

TY!

[@birhanuvanderriet9920]

Great video man! He actually placed 4th in the World Championship Half marathon😂👍🏾

[@garwill2032]

♥️♥️♥️

[@kimsam5506]

Its very hard to predict the future of Marathon because things change when years pass

[@lovelife5718]

Thats true, especially injuries, if he can avoid injuries then its true he might dominate but you Bekele was great but injuries could allow him to full dominate the marathons, he always falls out or get beaten.

[@connordurig2695]

Gang

[@fodicky4]

@Total Running Productions ... Do one on Beatrice Chepkoech. This lady is total fire!!!

[@rgdos1162]

Next pacer 🐆 for Chep! Kipchoge is straight 🧈.

[@panotak881]

YES.KIOCHOGE IS STRAIGHT.HAS WIFE AND KIDS.HATE HOMOSEXUALS AND TRANS

[@ryancoleyTurkey]

This video is history

[@vishnucs1994]

😮😮❤

[@kitgumayegang2562]

Joshua's accolade for world best athlete was robbed

[@waterproof4403]

NIKE organized a whole event just for cheptegei to target the records. He had help and time shouldn't have been official Kenenisa got robbed

[@alberthaust4542]

All this talk about running economy, and no mention of the advantage shoes. Kenisha Bekele still holds the 5k and 10k World records.

[@waterproof4403]

NIKE organized a whole event just for cheptegei to target the records. He had help and time shouldn't have been official Kenenisa got robbed

[@waterproof4403]

Yes! Kenenisa is by far the greatest distance runner ever

[@rbaude27]

Early gang

[@And-rc9yy]

Elite runners have such beautiful technique. I realised when I run fast my trailing foot tends to flip out to the side. It makes me look like a camp Kenneth Williams from the Carry On films.

[@aristodiga82]

I know right.. Sometimes I imagine myself running as smooth as these guys, but then someone showed me a picture or video of my running, then reality struck. That's why they are elites.

[@maggie0285]

They are running gods!

[@charlesthorndike2702]

If I'm not mistaken, Morceli said he had the ambition to hold every world record from 800m to 10000m. He held the 1500m, mile, 2000m and 3000m world record, and had 1:44.79 in the 800m, 2:13.73 in the 1000m, and 13:03.85 in the 5000m. So very impressive range, but a bit too optimistic.

[@charlesbetancourt7337]

The only thing this video doesn't touch on is the ban of certain types of running shoes, and how that might or might not affect their times.

[@sjandrews]

Jacob Kiplomo: hold my beer

[@peterlewis3540]

The plain truth, is that his VO2 threshold must be amongst the highest ever recorded for any elite athlete. How many runners have tried to break through that elusive 13minute barrier for the 5000m or 3.1 miles. Joshua achieved his incredible 12min 51 sec on a very twisty Monaco course, and going around bends, robs a runner of valuable seconds. Had the course been less twisty, who knows what time he would have achieved. Also his 15K Austrian race, is pretty insane.

[@rubencho1978]

He is the one, however Kiplimo is gonna play an important role in this process. Welcome a new age for running and sub 2h marathons

[@rowlandmak7846]

The one man whom will challenge Cheptegis' dominance is Jacob Kiplimo.

[@BiggiemanMD]

Unfair comparison to Kipchoge. Eliud is still in his prime. Any marathon comparison is mere theory until he is tested at the distance.

[@jaromor8808]

tell me about how there are no differences between races :D these guys are insane

[@fatbastard7346]

there whole life is dedicated to running, they do anything to be as fast as they can

[@bluu_ash2394]

no clue if this is a race issue or a race issue

[@cirolora6334]

Remember, Kiplimo wil be the futuro King of the maraton.

[@cirolora6334]

future

[@dubplateriddim]

I don't think anyone can actually run more efficiently.

[@yutheflerlim5224]

In my effort to run 1.5 miles I've learned how refreshing a good run can be but sometimes it hurts if not after then during so I wonder how much the women and men hurt when they do these runs.

[@RobManser77]

Plus of course Joshua’s half marathon PR was set with barely any recovery from his 10k world record. Add that to what you mention, his lack of specific HM training (quite different to 10k), and surely he could smash that PR, and possibly even a WR... Sub two hour marathon? Definitely. 😊😊😊

[@classicalgreekintroductory6045]

It is impossible to know if he will be an exceptional marathon runner before he has done his first proper marathon. There have been so many great half marathon runners who never even came close to the same level on the marathon distance.

[@orionoir]

someone should inform the media that nike's 42km time trial is NOT a marathon race. it's a time trial. period.

[@JC_Edits_Official]

Hi

[@ralfius12345]

Don’t forget Zersenay Tadese who held HM wr but his marathon performances were nowhere near, barely running sub 2:09... Marathon is whole different world

[@MrLoose26]

28,32 minute 10k at 17 years old .. god surely didn miss out on him

[@paullewis2553]

IT didn't surprise anyone in the know. As we understand how with :assisted' road races you can go fast. With wavelight tech on track it is almost certain he can break records there.

[@waterproof4403]

Cheptegei is a very good runner. I wouldn't say he deserves the record. He was a 13 minute 5000m runner and suddenly he breaks Kenenisas 12:37? That alone shows how much of an advantage he has with the technology now. Also when he broke the 10000m record he was fresh as there was a lock down with the pandemic. Add that with the staged event organized by NN in Valencia, its obvious he had an advantage. That's the same thing with the women's 10000m and 5000m. Tirunesh Dibaba would have ran way faster if she had the same level of support. Almaz Ayana broke the 10000m at the Olympics in Rio 2016. That is what it impressive. Also Bekele when he ran his 26:17 he wasn't as fresh as Cheptegei. He has won the world championships few weeks back. Not to mention his finance passing away in his arms. Bless her soul. So yeah Bekele could have really hammered the record even without the wavelights. I'm sure it will bother him now that he didn't really try to improve his records after 2004-2005.

[@waterproof4403]

Cheptegei is a very good runner. I wouldn't say he deserves the record. He was a 13 minute 5000m runner and suddenly he breaks Kenenisas 12:37? That alone shows how much of an advantage he has with the technology now. Also when he broke the 10000m record he was fresh as there was a lock down with the pandemic. Add that with the staged event organized by NN in Valencia, its obvious he had an advantage. That's the same thing with the women's 10000m and 5000m. Tirunesh Dibaba would have ran way faster if she had the same level of support. Almaz Ayana broke the 10000m at the Olympics in Rio 2016. That is what it impressive. Also Bekele when he ran his 26:17 he wasn't as fresh as Cheptegei. He has won the world championships few weeks back. Not to mention his finance passing away in his arms. Bless her soul. So yeah Bekele could have really hammered the record even without the wavelights. I'm sure it will bother him now that he didn't really try to improve his records after 2004-2005.

[@nimmacity8615]

But cross country, that's the real tough one

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

Because it has everyone competing not only specialist.

[@jameshaney171]

The reality for Cheptegei is that most recently 4 kenyan athletes and one Ugandan all broke the 58 minute 1\2 marathon WR on the same day. Domination by any athlete is almost impossible these days.

[@sportelite6855]

Generally, run a fantastic marathon is base on a great result of track distance.

[@domarcotte]

Ok lets see you break the most crazy one 24 h 303 km

[@domarcotte]

@chubbyurma dude 4:40 km 24 hours average what !

[@giuseppecerreto5328]

Can't compare Kipchoge speed with Cheptegei. But at the same time marathon is a different sport considering Hm or 10k. So even if Cheptegei running so efficiently u really don't know a sub 2h or Wr. Even Kipchoge can run faster in marathon becouse the distance is so high. Half marathon is almost like 10k in the modern Era. Athletes does run slightly slower then a 10k so it's pretty normal u think Cheptegei will be a 100% king in the marathon... But history teached marathon is another sport

[@Sodaamaleetokko7]

That’s right the marathon is different.It’s in a league of its own!!!!

[@fahim113]

Lookat his form; so relaxed he looks almost lethargic

[@bastianriveros1662]

kiplimo has more natural talent in my opinion

[@franciscotoro9454]

120 miles a week is nothing new. Elite distance runners have been doing that kind of mileage for decades. Carlos Lopez upped his training to 200+ km/week in preparation for the LA Olympics marathon, which he won in record time.

[@xc1513]

@total running productions what would u say is a really good 5k time for a freshman in hs?

[@landyncb8751]

I’m obviously not TRP but I’d say a really good time for a HS freshman would be anywhere in the 17’s

[@hanphilnoffz8827]

15 years old under 17 minute I think

[@oracle8048]

Sub 20 is pretty ok for a freshman, sub 18 is really good for freshman. These are very realistic times if you put in the effort. (but anything sub 24 is great if you have just started running this year)

[@benr6340]

I ran 18:30 as a freshmen the last year as a sophomore ran 17:30 and our team finished 3rd at states. We are looking at second this year and then my senior year hopefully winning it since most of our varsity team is people from my grade since last year and our coach thinks we could easily have 5 runners at or below 16 minutes next year

[@gustavopaulette3496]

Sub 15

[@patrickcheptoek2171]

Not to forget, all these records are from one tribe, ( Kalenjins) only 5 million people dominating 90% of major races

[@byttlejuice145]

He is not a Kalenjin. He is Gishu from Uganda

[@buddybestor]

All I need is 100m to catch my Prey! Im a Cheetah 🐆

[@C-R-A-C-K-E-R]

So yall are just going to ignore what Legesee said in Valencia's marathon press conference "I am ready to break the World record this sunday". And when you have 3.great pacers and 9 other guys sub 2:05 it's hard to arrgue against that.

[@leventeszemerei]

The TRP said nothing about this sundays Valencia half marathon. Keep your mouth shut

[@hectorcarmona7667]

Anyone know where to watch the free live stream of Sunday's Valencia races?

[@jurajs5991]

Seems like it'd be streamed on the official website of the event.

[@J1ayyy]

where can i find the background music for these videos ???

[@Aboukay80]

Time will tell but I believe that Jacob Kiplimo will end up having a better career than Cheptegei by the time its all over

[@waterproof4403]

NIKE organized a whole event just for cheptegei to target the records. He had help and time shouldn't have been official Kenenisa got robbed

[@athleticsstudios1238]

Do a Sprinting

[@srzjumper]

He holds the WR in the 100M* *set down a Kenyan mountain

[@signorpops8520]

They both on african performance enhancers.

[@johannsebastianbach1649]

I think kipchoge will run a sub 2 before cheptegei.

[@integercyclolcyc]

btw marathon pb is 600 hr

[@zaccheuswilson5297]

Ok just a quick question. Why do most middle distance runners move away from track to compete in marathons

[@patrickokoroit2282]

I'm Ugandan so I will give you an answer based on what Cheptegei said on why he will be moving to marathons. He did state that marathons are less demanding in terms of training effort exhibited than track running. Also in terms of money it's pays a lot more than the truck as their multiple marathon's each year with high earning benefits. He gave this answer to the Ugandan media after winning the world Championship in Doha last year.

[@JayB2]

Money

[@shandyooo]

We all know the secret that wasn’t mentioned 👀

[@zkennedy5671]

lol, I too realized the size of that thing, anyway hes a great athele

[@waterproof4403]

LUCKY He is luck to be in an era with robotic pacing system with the wavelights and kangaroo shoes he wears..

[@mabotiyn]

He will not break 1. 2 mile outdoor record 2. 3000m indoor 3. 3000m outdoor

[@Oenloveslife]

I agree. Komen's times are out of reach (except maybe for the 2 mile)!!

[@neetuseesurn3028]

1 day later valencia jacob kiplimo kinbott kandie rhonex kipruto alexsandre mutiso

[@toddstewart8137]

Didn't he finish fourth in the world half-marathon? Third runner-up, maybe

[@raulotero9624]

Africana runners in Coamo , Puerto Rico compite (San Blas half marathon) with excellent record but in Coamo arrivar 5, 6, 8, 9, position and Bad record. ....no everithing.

[@elvismarciano8270]

Com todo respeito em provas a montadas e fácil quero ver em uma prova real a coisa muda