![]() ![]() ![]() Kipchoge’s own journey has been carried in part by his mother.”Īfter each race, Kipchoge has been known to get down on his knees, put his forehead to the ground, make the Sign of the Cross, and give thanks to God for his race. … I mean, if you had a mother who was praying that much for you, at that time, that discipline would be really something, wouldn’t it? I believe that Mr. His mother wakes up every morning at 3:00 am and prays the Rosary for him. Kipchoge relies on, and that is his Catholic faith,” Fr. Joseph’s Workshop, Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ reflected on another secret weapon that Kipchoge relied on to achieve what many said could not be done. The course was specially selected to have as few inclines as possible, he had a group of pacers who periodically ran in formation in front of him, and he wore Nike Vapor Fly shoes, which are controversial in the running world. While Kipchoge accomplished something no other runner has ever done, his time is not eligible as an official world record, because there were a number of factors in the race that were designed to help him meet his sub-two hour goal. The 34-year-old Kenyan finished a marathon in Vienna in 1:59:40, with an average pace of 4:34 per mile. Kipchoge, who won a gold medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics, broke a mythical barrier on Saturday by finishing a marathon in under two hours. And in the case of marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, not only are his incredible sports accomplishments inspiring, but so is his Catholic faith. To watch someone achieve the ‘impossible’ is always inspiring, because it gives us hope that, despite difficulties and barriers, even the impossible is possible. ![]() There are many things that people say can’t be done. The Spirit and the Sacraments: The Anointing of the Sick June 16, 2023.The Wounded, Healing Heart of Jesus June 17, 2023.Sacred Heart of Jesus & LA Dodgers June 17, 2023. ![]()
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