Kona 2009 top 15 finisher running shoes - men
Written by: Herbert Krabel
Date: Wed Oct 21 2009
Today slowtwitch.com looked closer at the top 15 male runners at the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championships. Check out the running shoes and strides of these amazing athletes.
1. Craig Alexander (AUS)
running shoes: Newton Stability Racer
run split: 2:48:05 * fastest run
2. Chris Lieto (USA)
running shoes: K-Swiss K-ona
run split: 3:02:35
3. Andreas Raelert (GER)
running shoes: K-Swiss K-Ruuz
run split: 2:51:04
4. Chris McCormack (AUS)
running shoes: Asics Gel Hyper Speed 3
run split: 2:55:58
5. Rasmus Henning (DEN)
running shoes: Adidas Adizero Boston
run split: 2:55:33
6. Timo Bracht (GER)
running shoes: Saucony Fastwitch
run split: 2:56:27
7. Dirk Bockel (LUX)
running shoes: Saucony Grid Type 2
runsplit: 2:57:41
8. Pete Jacobs (AUS)
running shoes: Newton Racer
run split: 2:57:13
9. Andy Potts (USA)
running shoes: Asics Gel-Bandito
run split: 2:52:14
10. Faris Al-Sultan (GER)
running shoes: Adidas Adizero Tempo
run split: 3:03:10
11. Terenzo Bozzone (NZL)
running shoes: K-Swiss K-ona
run split: 3:02:46
12. Maik Twelsiek (GER)
running shoes: Saucony Fastwitch 3
run split: 3:09:27
13. Mathias Hecht (SUI)
running shoes: Asics Speedstar
run split: 3:04:47
14. Eneko Llanos (ESP)
running shoes: Avia Avi-Bolt II Troy Lee Designs
run split: 3:05:02
15. Luke McKenzie (AUS)
running shoes: K-Swiss K-ona
run split: 3:06:19
1. Craig Alexander (AUS)
running shoes: Newton Stability Racer
run split: 2:48:05 * fastest run
2. Chris Lieto (USA)
running shoes: K-Swiss K-ona
run split: 3:02:35
3. Andreas Raelert (GER)
running shoes: K-Swiss K-Ruuz
run split: 2:51:04
4. Chris McCormack (AUS)
running shoes: Asics Gel Hyper Speed 3
run split: 2:55:58
5. Rasmus Henning (DEN)
running shoes: Adidas Adizero Boston
run split: 2:55:33
6. Timo Bracht (GER)
running shoes: Saucony Fastwitch
run split: 2:56:27
7. Dirk Bockel (LUX)
running shoes: Saucony Grid Type 2
runsplit: 2:57:41
8. Pete Jacobs (AUS)
running shoes: Newton Racer
run split: 2:57:13
9. Andy Potts (USA)
running shoes: Asics Gel-Bandito
run split: 2:52:14
10. Faris Al-Sultan (GER)
running shoes: Adidas Adizero Tempo
run split: 3:03:10
11. Terenzo Bozzone (NZL)
running shoes: K-Swiss K-ona
run split: 3:02:46
12. Maik Twelsiek (GER)
running shoes: Saucony Fastwitch 3
run split: 3:09:27
13. Mathias Hecht (SUI)
running shoes: Asics Speedstar
run split: 3:04:47
14. Eneko Llanos (ESP)
running shoes: Avia Avi-Bolt II Troy Lee Designs
run split: 3:05:02
15. Luke McKenzie (AUS)
running shoes: K-Swiss K-ona
run split: 3:06:19
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Comments
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MAC
Reviewed by: Jim, Nov 1 2009 8:53PM
Yeah lets see what real people are using that are not given/paid to use. That will give a more honest evaluation
compression socks
Reviewed by: jason norman, Oct 23 2009 7:09AM
seems like only 4 out of 15 (27%) of the pro's wear compression socks - maybe they're not as impressed with the benefits as everyone thinks....
Are these the best products?
Reviewed by: James Eilers, Oct 21 2009 10:01PM
It is interesting to see what the top pros are wearing but I think more interesting would be what the top age-group (non sponsored athletes) are using in terms of shoes and other tri gear. The pros are given these items or paid to wear them. The age-groupers have to actually front the money for their gear so they are will be choosing the products that are actually going to perform the best.
Should be titled "Top 15 Shoe Sponsors at Kona"
Raelx
Reviewed by: Jeremy, Oct 21 2009 2:53PM
While I appreciate the data all this is really showing is what running companies are spending marketing dollars on tri athlete sponsorship. Does anyone really think that any of those athletes are wearing the brand because they love the shoe? They may like or even love the shoe but the conversation started with money and ended with them trying on shoes.
