I Broke The Ironman Kona Run Course Record

In 2022, Gustav Iden stormed to victory in Kona, setting the Ironman World Championship run course record with an astonishing time of 2:36:15.
In this video, Tom sets out to beat that time and demonstrate just how ridiculously fast the pros actually run.
Facing brutal 36°C heat, can Tom break the record and set a new marathon personal best?

00:00 Intro
00:34 The Kona Run Course Record
01:32 The Route
03:24 Starting the Record Attempt
05:36 Fuelling & Hydration Strategy
06:42 Pacing strategy
12:03 Reaching the turnaround point
13:58 The Final Stretch
15:54 Thoughts at the finish
18:05 Final Stats & Reflections

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Gustav Iden held 3:42/km (5:57/mile) for 42km to set the Ironman Kona Run Course Record How long do you think you could sustain that pace? Let us know in the comments! 🏃‍♂️🌺

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