WORLD RECORD: Fastest Man to Run Across Iceland | Ben Banaghan #2

Episode #049 | Ben Banaghan #2

Ben Banaghan is BACK - as a World Record holder!

As the records stand, Site Manager Ben is now the fastest person to run the entire length of Iceland - from the most northern point to the southern tip - he did 590 km in UNDER 8 days!?

Find out EVERYTHING there is to know about what a challenge like this entails as Ben goes in depth on logistics, injury, calorie intake, weather, mindset, supplementation & much more (including why his time is technically an unofficial record, but what's being done to get into those history books!)

Whether you work on site, run marathons, or just need a shot of motivation - this episode will light a fire under you.

If you'd like to show some support for Ben's achievement, please donate here ➡️ https://www.justgiving.com/page/ben-banaghan-running-for-construction-sport?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

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Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/I8vNgWDdtsY

Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/31orjIbfnRSDfn3stFjziQ?si=m6wtwC9rTG6YMKZZcxBVlg

Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-record-fastest-man-to-run-across-iceland-ben/id1778487912?i=1000730795477

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Ben is BACK with a World Record! + How it almost failed before starting…

07:14 Ben explains keeping a fierce mindset + What the Roads & Weather was really like

16:36 How was Ben's time so much faster than the previous record? + Dealing with Hills

24:38 How Ben’s comrade Ciaran played a huge part in getting this run complete!

26:48 In hindsight, what’s something Ben would/n’t do differently? + The Next Challenge!

30:34 What Ben was eating & His daily calorie consumption + Phone Signal Issues

36:27 Injuries that came up during the run - and how Ben dealt with them

40:07 Going from a size 9 to 10.5 in 8 days! + Back to work & gym

43:24 Why running Iceland was easier than work life (despite hallucinating mid-run…)

48:35 Seeing the northern lights + tackling geysers & glaciers, and sun & wind burn

51:57 What’s up next? Ben’s training plans & roadmap to Running Portugal..!

53:20 Ben’s inspiring nature & showing what’s possible + Producer Al is doing a marathon!

56:41 How to fuel yourself DURING an (ultra)marathon (Food + supplements)

01:01:39 Guinness World Records NOT accepting Ben’s achievement???

01:04:27 Outro!

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