Speed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record
Summary
Josh Kerr, a 28-year-old British runner, plans to break the mile world record of 3 minutes 43.13 seconds at the London Diamond League meeting on July 18. He and his team are using detailed training methods, special gear, and support to prepare for the attempt, while also getting ready for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Key Facts
- The current mile world record is 3 minutes 43.13 seconds, set by Hicham El Guerrouj 27 years ago.
- Josh Kerr's goal is to run the mile in 222 seconds (3 minutes 42 seconds) or faster.
- He uses custom spikes, a special speed suit, an altitude room in his bedroom, and precise ice bath routines.
- Kerr's parents and physio have moved to support him during training.
- Kerr has publicly shared his preparations on YouTube.
- He chose London for the record attempt to honor Britain's history with the mile, including Roger Bannister's first sub-four-minute mile in 1954.
- Kerr is currently the fastest British miler and the sixth-fastest ever with a personal best of 3 minutes 45.34 seconds.
- He will compete again in the mile at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in August, his hometown event.
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