Execs Who Run brings life, leadership, and the miles in between together through unscripted conversations with high-achieving leaders. Hosted by Jason Hunt—elite marathon runner and executive search professional—this podcast dives into the personal stories, insights, and habits that shape today’s leaders.
Whether it’s finding balance, building resilience, or gaining clarity, discover how running connects to their journeys both on and off the pavement. Perfect for leaders, runners, and anyone looking for inspiration one step at a time.
Execs Who Run brings life, leadership, and the miles in between together through unscripted conversations with high-achieving leaders. Hosted by Jason Hunt—elite marathon runner and executive search professional—this podcast dives into the personal stories, insights, and habits that shape today’s leaders.
Whether it’s finding balance, building resilience, or gaining clarity, discover how running connects to their journeys both on and off the pavement. Perfect for leaders, runners, and anyone looking for inspiration one step at a time.
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
Sponsors & Links:
Institu: – Custom-tailored suits built for performance and elegance
2nu Vision: – High-performance sunglasses engineered for runners and adventurers
Movember Fundraising Page: Donate here – Support Jason’s mission to raise funds for men’s health
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
Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:
Instagram: @execswhorun
Website: execswhorun.com
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