Hoong Wei Wong - Singapore's 24 hour distance record holder

Hoong Wei is not your average weekend warrior. In fact he runs everyday, with a half marathon for breakfast, minimum, 4am start, every single day of the week! But that has not always been the case. Having started running less than 10 years ago and recently turning 40, Hoong Wei has become one of the top ultra long distance runners in Singapore, holding the furthest distance in a 24hr format run. Hoong Wei is a genuine gentleman, with a will and desire that is hidden from the outside world by his modest and humble nature, only exposed through his incredible endurance feats.

Enjoy this discussion with a hidden endurance gem, on his path to shine bright on the ultra endurance scene.

We cover:

• Hoong Wei’s Background. Personal and professional life as a teacher. Life Growing up in Singapore & Jakarta

• We discuss where it all started, the Sundown 100km in Singapore with a respectable time 11hr 27m.

• Coming back 2 years later and winning the same race shaving 2.5 hours from your PB! We discuss what changed between 2011 and 2013?

• First international race TNF China and how he adapted to the increased elevation?

• We discussed his evolution into timed races of 24 hour, 16 or 12 hour races. We discuss his the format of these races and race strategy.

• We discuss his 216km run in a Sydney 24 hour race, a world class standard and Singapore Record and came 2nd in that race.

• What’s his future in ultra running given he has turned 40 now arguably going into his prime. Whats next?

• How he has been training through lockdown, how he has been able to keep motivated.

Podcast hosted by Ultra Endurance enthusiasts Scott Pugh and Ric Stockfis.