We Run This
We Run This
Chris Illuminati
Episode #36: CJ Albertson on breaking 50K record and running being easy
56 minutes Posted Mar 10, 2021 at 2:16 pm.
marathon on the treadmillalso a world record.
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CJ Albertson loves to just wake up and give himself wild challenges. In the middle of the pandemic last year, with all races shut down, the 27-year-old Brooks runner decided to try and break the 50K world record. It took 125 laps in soaking-wet shoes, but he set the record in his first official attempt.
About a week later, CJ ran a
This makes complete sense for a guy who claims his favorite quote is “running is easy.” 
In this episode, CJ discusses his world record attempts - both on the track and the treadmill - and his ability to just wake up and set his mind to breaking records.