The world record for fastest marathon in a suit is 2:39.

Soh Rui Yong owns it. Jason Hunt wants it.

In this unforgettable episode, record-holder meets record-chaser in a conversation full of tactics, heatstroke, fashion, and mindset. If you've ever chased something ambitious—and maybe a little absurd—this is for you.

Key Moments in This Episode:

How Jason’s Guinness goal was sparked by a chance conversation and LinkedIn tag

Rui’s hilarious and harrowing suit marathon in sweltering London heat

Why the “wall hits harder” when you’re in three soaked layers

Tactical breakdown: pacing, layering, gels, hydration, psychology

Jason’s Sydney Marathon prep and what Rui would do differently next time

The global community of runners competing for this niche record

What it means to chase purpose when conventional goals no longer excite

Rui’s transition from national athlete to coach, entrepreneur, and speaker

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About Soh Rui Yong:

Soh Rui Yong is Singapore’s national record holder across every distance from 5K to marathon—and a Guinness World Record holder for fastest marathon in a suit.

Off the track, he runs the Run So Fast Academy, helping athletes reach their peak through elite-level coaching.

Coaching: runsohfast.com

Instagram: @sohruiyong

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sohruiyong

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