Cole Learn runs 10 km in 32:20 without tapering

Cole Learn has set a new personal record in the 10 kilometer: 32:20. Notably, it was not a planned time trial. He sent his coach a late-night message asking whether he could give it a shot.

Even more remarkable: Learn had not tapered and was in the middle of one of the hardest training weeks of his life. He ran 25 laps on the athletics track, without headphones.

In his Instagram post, the athlete says he is motivated to keep pushing with the upcoming season in mind. He has his sights set on a world title.