‘A cheeseburger worked really well’: the secrets behind a record-breaking 152-hour run
Australian endurance athlete Phil Gore completed a record-breaking 152‑hour run, covering 6.71 km each hour for a full week. He sustained the effort on a diet heavy in fast food, including cheeseburgers, and slept only a few minutes nightly. Officials verified the attempt, which surpassed the previous longest continuous run record, highlighting extreme physical and nutritional strategies for ultra‑endurance challenges.