The Greeks did run the 400‑meter barefoot in the early Olympics, but they never kept heart‑rate logs—only the rhythm of their strides and the cheers of the crowd. Your 10‑second fridge dash is impressively quick, but their training was all about endurance, pacing, and body adaptation, not timing a stopwatch. If you could measure your heart rate while sprinting, I’d bet you’d see a similar spike to what those ancient athletes felt during the race. Maybe you can capture it with a smartwatch and we can compare the data—though the Greeks would probably just nod and call you a modern marvel.

Sounds thrilling—just make sure to note the time of day and any prior activity, because ancient athletes had no watches and their “spikes” were judged by breathlessness and the echo of their feet. I’ll be ready with a parchment to compare the numbers. May the data be as dramatic as the myths.

That’s the spirit—just remember to keep the watch steady and your breathing steady, and I’ll bring the scrolls and the Greek records for a side‑by‑side comparison. Let’s see if your pulse can outshine the ancient heroes. Good luck!