All sports have pivotal moments that change perceptions from that point forward. In the world of running, such a moment occurred on May 6, 1954 when Roger Bannister made history as he ran 3:59.4 to become the first person to break the four-minute mile. At the time, most believed running sub-four was a physical barrier, beyond the limits of human foot speed. The record stood at 4:01.4 for nine years becoming an elusive holy grail. However, Bannister proved it was a psychological barrier, not a physical one, as by 1957 sixteen other athletes had also run sub-four-minute miles. This transformational event eliminated a psychological barrier to achieve what had been thought impossible. This is the epitome of Ripkik, pure and simple.
Bannister wore bib number 41 during his historical race which helped inspire the Mindset Score. In honor of Bannister and his epic achievement, we set the maximum Mindset Score to 41. If you are driven to push the limits of your mind, Club 41 awaits!
