Sweat Elite Podcast
Interviews with Elite Athletes, Professional Coaches, Sport Scientists and Thought Leaders in the Sport of Running.
2:09 Marathoner Tom Nobbs Reflects on Watching the Boston Marathon and Prepares for a 10K in One Month
Matt is joined again by Canadian 2:09 marathoner Tom Nobbs to break down the Boston Marathon, Canadian distance running, post-marathon recovery, and Tom's build toward the Ottawa 10K.
Our apologies that this episode has been published about a week after it was originally planned to.
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London Marathon Shockers: Sub 2:00, Mixed Results, and an Irish Legend
Matt and Mick break down the London Marathon chaos, training consistency, and the reality behind elite and everyday running.
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Matt Fox (2:18 marathoner) and Mick Fox (2:19 marathoner) talk through the idea of filming a "day in the life" series to show how everyday runners, especially parents, can still train at a high level and improve t...
The Reality of Balancing Marathon Training, Fatherhood & Full-Time Physiotherapy - Coach Kyle Weise
Matt and Kyle recap the Boston Marathon, discussing standout performances, strong Australian results, and how favorable tailwinds can make Boston far faster than many expect despite the course profile. They break down race execution, fast early splits, and why Boston can sometimes race more like a flat fast marathon than people assume.
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Running Robots - What Actually Happened in China? Boston Marathon Recap and London Marathon Preview
Mick Fox (2:19 marathoner) and Matt Fox (2:18 marathoner). Boston Recap, London Forecast, and Why Runners Overthink Data (Plus a Robot Race Detour)
In this week's episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Mick Fox and Matt return with another episode of the Fastest Fox series. They break down Boston Marathon results, preview London Marathon conditions, discuss why so many runners overcomplicate training data, and somehow end up deep in a conversation about robot racing in Beijing.
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2:46 Marathon to 2:07 Marathon in 5 years - Ethan Shuley
Ethan Shuley on His Rapid Marathon Rise to 2:07 in Osaka, Training in Japan, and What's Next
Matt Fox speaks with runner and YouTuber Ethan Shuley about his rapid rise from a 2:46 marathoner to 2:07 in Osaka. Ethan shares how injuries, ultras, Japan's running culture, high mileage, better fueling, and more structured coaching helped drive one of the most interesting marathon progressions in the sport right now.
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IMO #33 - How To Race Boston Marathon & London Marathon, Chinese Shoe Brand Updates, Palestine Marathon and more
Some final thoughts ahead of Boston and London Marathon weekend, including why I believe effort matters more than obsessing over numbers, how I would approach Boston tactically, and why fueling properly can make a huge difference on race day. I also talk about what I'm doing in Hong Kong, coaching while travelling, Chinese shoe brands, and a few workouts you can use in your own training.
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The Fastest Marathon Courses, China's Emerging Shoe Tech, Great Instagram Accounts and more
Mick Fox (2:19 marathoner) and Matt Fox (2:18 marathoner) return with another episode of the Fastest Fox series. They cover the current marathon period with Rotterdam complete and Boston and London just ahead, before moving into debates around race weather, hydration policy, shoe technology, underrated running creators, and where the sport is heading.
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Marty (2:46 Marathoner) Begins His Gold Coast Marathon Build - Training Talk
Matt Fox and Marty Bordignon talk through Marty's first marathon-specific block for the Gold Coast Marathon, his rough post-Osaka patch, and how things have started to turn around as training settles back near 100 km per week. They also discuss Marty's MTHFR-related folate/B-vitamin issue, tapering philosophy, group training in the heat, preferred YouTube running content, fueling economics, and Boston Marathon predictions.
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Jimmy Gressier's 12:51 5km + Kiprun Decathlon Shoes & The Rising Threat of Chinese Running Shoe Brands
Mick Fox (2:19 marathoner) and Matt Fox (2:18 marathoner) return with episode 4 of the Fastest Fox series. They break down Jimmy Gressier's 12:51 European 5K record, the rise of Kiprun and Decathlon's premium ambitions, and the growing pressure Chinese running shoe brands could place on the major Western companies.
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Running a 2:09 Marathon off a 98%+ Treadmill Build-Up - Tom Nobbs
Matt is joined by Canadian 2:09 marathoner Tom Nobbs, fresh off a huge breakthrough performance at the McCurdy Marathon. Tom ran 2:09 on a low-key, looped course to become the fourth fastest Canadian marathoner of all time and he did 98%+ of the build up on a treadmill! He joins the show to break down the training, racing, and mindset behind the result.
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Doping Is The Only Way To A Sub 2:20 Marathon
In this week's episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Mick Fox (2:19 marathoner) and Matt Fox (2:18 marathoner) reveal that they have both been doping to sub 2:20 marathons. They also talk about Emma Bates' UCAN sponsorship drama, an inbound message from Hugo Fry, Ben Is Running's Berlin Half Marathon result, Cole Gibbons' stress fracture, and much more. The episode covers a mix of humour, controversy, racing updates, and behind-the-scenes insights into elite and sub-elite running.
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The Stephen Scullion Interview - The Fastest Fox E2
In this week's episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Michael Fox and Matt launch a new weekly series - The Fastest Fox - with Mick Fox returning to the show. They discuss Mick's hamstring comeback, his first race back, training philosophy, marathon goals, content creators in running, and much more.
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How to Run a Sub 2:15 Marathon w/ Coach Kyle Weise
In this Sweat Elite Podcast Training Talk episode, Matt interviews Kyle Weise who is helping guide Matt's return to running and long-term goal of breaking his marathon PB over the next 12–18 months. Kyle shares his background, starting running in late 2012, racing ultras early including a 100K at age 19, studying exercise science, working as a physio, and transitioning into coaching while building a Gold Coast-based squad alongside remote athletes.
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IMO #32 - Marathon Mindset Tools, Mileage Plateaus, Easy Runs & Strava Ego, Sleep Supplements & more
I'm back with another fortnightly In My Opinion episode - sharing running observations, Q&A and personal updates, including my return from injury, training in Bangkok, travel disruptions, Globe Runners plans, and listener questions on performance, recovery and mindset.
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Marty Bordignon on his 2:46 Osaka PB, Training by Feel, Weight Strategy, and Chasing Big Goals at Gold Coast
In this Sweat Elite Training Talk episode, Matt interviews Gold Coast runner Marty Bordignon after his Osaka Marathon PB of 2:46:05, a roughly four-minute improvement, paced evenly with a 1:22 high / 1:23 low split. They discuss Marty's summer heat-based build, coached by Kyle Weise, with a strong focus on effort over numbers, plus reflections on wanting a faster result and lessons for future races like Gold Coast.
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Michael Fox - Overweight to 2:19 Marathon, High-Mileage Training, and Parenting Through Marathon Pursuit
Episode Summary
Irish runner and content creator Michael Fox joins Matt to discuss his unconventional path in the sport. After early success as a teenage 800m/1500m runner, Mick drifted away from athletics in his 20s - moving to Australia, gaining around 30 kg, dealing with injuries, and switching focus to cycling before eventually finding his way back to running.
He recounts his return to the sport and debut at the 2018 Dublin Marathon in 2:40, followed by several frustrating blow-ups while trying to improve. During COVID lockdown he leaned heavily into high mileage, including multiple 100-mile weeks...
Tokyo Marathon Weekend, Sub-3 Pursuit, and Building a Running YouTube Channel in Thailand - This Messy Happy
Ben and Mary Bridges (Messy Is Happy) recap Tokyo Marathon weekend, celebrating Mary's 3:00:01 PB and discussing her rapid progression from 3:13 (Chicago 2024) to 3:04 (Shanghai) to nearly breaking three hours. They attribute the improvement to consistent training, gradually building to ~100 km weeks, and focused mindset work.
Ben reflects on his emotional on-camera reaction at the finish and shares his own marathon journey, progressing from 2:50 at the 2019 London Marathon to 2:44 in Chicago, with a long-term goal of running in the 2:30s. He also recounts his Chicago trip where he raced well despite being jet-lagged and unwell.
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IMO #31 - Thailand Ramble: Tokyo Marathon Takes, Brian Johnson's 8 Steps, Workouts of the Week and more
I'm back with another fortnightly In My Opinion episode - sharing running observations, Q&A and personal updates.
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I recorded this ramble episode from Phuket during a 10-day Thailand and Bali trip where I've been catching up with friends while doing some work. Part of the trip included...
Josh (Berlari) Fothergill on Running a 2:29 Marathon Off Minimal Training, Running Marathons in Costumes and Huge Social Media Growth
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Runner and content creator Josh Berlari (Josh "Josh Berlari") breaks down the training behind his 2:29 London Marathon (2025) and a near-sub-15 5K, pushing back on rumors of "minimal training." He shares that his peak was about 100 km per week, with a focused 4-5 week speed block before a marathon block that overlapped with fasting during Ramadan.
Based in Bali for five years, Josh explains how he built a 140K+ Indonesian-language Instagram following by running in costumes (including a suit and a Go-Jek helmet), while trying to balance entertainment with a serious pursuit of elite...
Doping, Corruption and Athlete Exploitation in Kenyan & Ethiopian Distance Running
Matt interviews high performance coach Selva Yoga following Selva's earlier public comments on doping in elite distance running. Selva has worked with male athletes holding personal bests ranging from 2:25 down to 2:07 in the marathon, and female athletes as fast as 2:38. He has personally coached athletes from 2:26 down to 2:16 in the marathon.
The conversation breaks down how athletes are caught - in and out of competition testing, missed whereabouts filings, and biological passport irregularities - alongside claims of uneven enforcement. Selva alleges corruption within parts of Kenyan athletics, including bribery, advance warning of tests, falsified medical exemptions, age...
IMO #30 - Osaka Marathon Weekend, Social Media, Running To Effort and much more
I'm back with another fortnightly In My Opinion episode - sharing running observations, Q&A and personal updates.
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I wished friends luck at Osaka and Tokyo and spoke about returning to YouTube to document a marathon comeback despite not running yet and feeling imposter syndrome.
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Are all the Elite Runners Doping?
Luke and Matt kick off with some light banter before Luke's travel day into Japan for the Osaka Marathon - a small delay, a tight connection, business class, melatonin sleep, and ANA staff going above and beyond to get them through. That opens a broader chat on Japan's world-class service, its strict rule-following culture, and why Japan feels "cheap" right now with the yen and day-to-day costs.
The episode then pivots to Jake Barraclough's "Ran To Japan" video and his blunt take on doping in pro running - how hard it is for major names to get...
Alex Harvey - Progression Skepticism, Training Evolution & Marathon Goals
In this detailed conversation, Alex Harvey discusses his recent impressive half marathon in Japan, the skepticism around his progression, and his transparent use of Strava to share his full training.
Alex breaks down his early marathon times and steady improvement through consistent training. He covers marathon challenges (fueling and getting intensity right), how business and family life fits around training, and his aspirations heading into Tokyo Marathon. He also shares why racing without a strict time goal can be valuable, plus how context-specific training has helped him progress.
We also get into his preference for...
Should all Influencers log on Strava?
This episode of the Sweat Elite podcast delves into recent interactions with athlete Luke Hugo Fry and his preparation for the Boston Marathon, including his feedback on the podcast's take on his training. The hosts discuss the implications of Strava usage and social media for athletes, emphasizing the mental aspects of training comparisons. The episode also highlights content creator influences, comparing runners' unique training styles like Hugo Fry's authentic approach against Ben is Running's more data-focused methods. There are mentions of elite athletes such as Keely Hodgkinson and her training style, along with critique on the potential over-analysis of...
IMO #29 - Workouts of the Week are back, Save 90%+ $$ Fueling and more
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Matt shares updates and insights on the podcast, including decisions on returning to YouTube and the importance of flexibility in content planning. He discusses recent digital detox strategies, highlighting the benefits of reducing notifications and organising email.
There's also a deep dive into training philosophies, effort-based training, and...
IMO #29 - Workouts of the Week are back
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Matt shares updates and insights on the podcast, including decisions on returning to YouTube and the importance of flexibility in content planning. He discusses recent digital detox strategies, highlighting the benefits of reducing notifications and organising email.
There's also a deep dive into training philosophies, effort-based training, and...
Can Ran To Japan Break 2:10?
In this episode, Luke and Matt discuss the unexpected use of their video snippet by runfluencer Truett Hanes and delve into the nuances of various running influencers like Ben is Running, Hugo Fry, and Rory Linkletter. They critique the content and strategies of these athletes while touching on the psychological aspects of training and race preparations. The episode also includes updates on the Sweat Elite podcast format changes and highlights engaging Instagram posts and their relevance to running. Finally, there's a discussion on the importance of balancing mental and physical training components in marathon preparation.
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<...Runfluencers: Balancing Content Creation and Performance Improvement
In the first public podcast episode of 2026, the hosts reflect on their journey on the private podcast feed and outline their plans for the public feed. Emphasizing the growing influence of running content creators across YouTube, Instagram, and other social media platforms, they discuss their aim to highlight resources that are genuinely beneficial to their own training and racing.
The episode features an in-depth conversation about several popular running influencers, including Team Makou, Rory Linkletter, Ran To Japan, Jake Dearden, Truett Hanes, and Eric Floberg, exploring their content, challenges, and the balancing act between producing engaging media...
IMO (#28) is back - What's happening with Sweat Elite?
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Marathon Running in 2025: The Strongest Countries and Deepest Fields
In this episode of The Sweat Elite podcast, hosts Luke and Matt dive into marathon statistics for the year 2025, analyzing the strongest nations and the fastest races. They discuss the sub-2:10 performances for men and sub-2:25 for women, highlighting the dominance of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Japan. Alex Yee's impressive 2:06:38 at the Valencia Marathon is also examined, with an in-depth look at his training from Strava. The episode touches on the concept of elite versus sub-elite marathon times, the role of shoe brands in elite performances, and the recent challenges faced by the Grand Slam Track League. Additionally, the hosts mention...
Valencia Marathon & California International Marathon Highlights
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Luke and Matt discuss the recent Valencia Marathon and California International Marathon. They highlight notable performances, with a focus on elite athletes such as Phil Sessman and Alex Yee, and explore their training methods and race executions. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025
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Training Talk: Q&A
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Luke and Matt discuss various aspects of running and training. They reflect on the insights shared by Victor in the previous episode, focusing on his heat training regimen and its implications. Luke shares his own challenges and skepticism regarding heat training, considering his personal experiences. Matt and Luke delve into common pitfalls in runners' training, the importance of listening to the body, and how to strategically approach race preparation. They also answer thought-provoking questions about training beliefs, impactful race moments, and valuable coaching advice. The episode wraps up with a discussion...
Training Talk with Victor Smångs
In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, Matt welcomes guest Victor Smångs. Victor, a dedicated runner who started running seriously at the age of 33, shares his journey from his beginnings in ice hockey to achieving impressive running times. He discusses his rigorous training routine, including double threshold workouts, lactate measurements, and challenges he's faced along the way, such as injuries and personal life disruptions. The duo also delve into Victor's experiences with marathons, particularly the Auckland Marathon, and his recent foray into heat training and core body temperature monitoring. Additionally, Victor talks about his use of the Swedish p...
Finding Motivation and Building Mental Toughness in Running
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke explore the intricacies of motivation and mental toughness in running. They discuss specific strategies to enhance motivation, like joining a running group, setting clear goals, and employing tactics such as the '10-minute rule' and 'run the mile you're in.' The conversation also delves into the concept of mental toughness, emphasizing the importance of emotional control, pacing discipline, and commitment to training plans. The duo highlights the interaction with their listeners and mentions key responses from a previous episode's debate on the greatest male distance runner...
Who is the Greatest Male Distance Runner of All Time?
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke discuss the timely topic of who is the greatest male distance runner of all time, prompted by Eliud Kipchoge's recent announcement regarding his competitive future. The conversation delves into the careers of Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, and Haile Gebrselassie, examining their achievements, consistency, longevity, and overall impact on the sport. They also touch on the dominance of East African runners in distance running and speculate on whether non-African regions can ever bridge the gap. The episode concludes with a teaser about an in-depth analysis of British marathoner Phil...
NYC Marathon Highlights + The Remarkable Rise of Ava Crean
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt and Luke discuss the New York Marathon, focusing on the exciting men's race that featured a photo finish between Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso. They delve into Kipruto's broader ambitions of winning all seven major marathons and reflect on the different strategies and mindsets elite runners employ. The episode also highlights the performance of notable athletes like Joel Klecker and debut runner Charles Hicks in the men's race, as well as Helen Obiri and Fiona O'Keeffe among the women. Additionally, the hosts share the inspiring story of 19-year-old Irish marathoner...
What's the Real Women's Marathon World Record?
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke discuss several key topics in the running world, including the three-year doping ban of Women's Marathon World Record Holder Ruth Chepngetich by the AIU. They review notable performances from the recent Valencia Half Marathon and delve into Luke's updated training regime and blood test results post-Chicago Marathon. The episode also covers the Olympic qualifying standards for US marathoners, highlighting the differences in criteria between men and women, and debates potential improvements in anti-doping measures.
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Conner Mantz's Marathon American Record - Training Analysis
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt Fox and Luke Keogh delve into an in-depth analysis of Conner Mantz's training plan leading up to his American Record over the Marathon recently at the Chiacgo Marathon, highlighting his approach to recovery, lack of traditional periodization, and consistent long run strategies. They also answer listener questions about marathon training strategies addressing specifics on high-volume training, the nuances of weight loss related to marathon performance, and approaches to structuring training blocks for optimal improvement.
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Chicago Marathon 2025 Recap
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt Fox and Luke discuss Luke's experience at the recently concluded Chicago Marathon. Luke shares his struggles, including a tough decision to drop out due to physical and mental challenges. The episode delves into the importance of pushing through adversity and finding positives, even when races don't go as planned. They also analyze professional race results, offering critical insights into performances by notable runners such as Conner Mantz and Rory Linkletter. The show concludes with a sneak peek into Matt Fox's injury and plans for recovery. Be coached by Matt: https://www.s...
Chicago Marathon Race Week Is Here - Fueling, Shoes, Carbs, Weather
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt announces a couple of open positions for personalized coaching at the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy: ttps://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025 Joining him is colleague Luke, who shares his thoughts and concerns about the upcoming Chicago Marathon amid fluctuating weather forecasts. Despite feeling less excited due to a tough summer of training, Luke remains determined to give it his all on race day. The episode delves into Luke's race shoe choice, nutrition plan, and prepping strategies for the marathon. Additionally, listeners' questions are answered, covering topics like running in a suit, Usain B...
