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