That's Runnable

Two years of That’s Runnable! 🎉 To celebrate the podcast’s second birthday, we’re handing the mic over to you with a Q&A with Tommy covering 18 of your questions, from training and racing to kit and the odd curveball.

We get into advice for heavier runners and why load tolerance matters more than the number on the scales, how to become the best mountain runner you can be (hills, hills, hills… and systems, systems, systems), and what to focus on in the final weeks before your first 65K ultra. 

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Miles Victors once weighed over 200kg and needed a cane to walk. Today, he runs 100 mile ultras in sandals. But losing over 90kg didn’t make the struggles in his head just disappear.

Miles joins Tommy to share how a short walk to a pharmacy became the first step towards changing his life, and why a devastating DNF taught him something that finishing never had.

They explore emotional eating, depression, the power of small daily actions, and how self acceptance can sit alongside the desire to improve.

Plus, the realities of running ultras in...

Join Tommy for a walk in the park discussing the transformative power and beauty of crossing that finish line. Tommy reflects on his own life altering experience of crossing his first ultra marathon finish lines and how we can continue to give ourselves a powerful dose of self love with each accomplishment.

He also provides an update on That’s Runnable coaching, announces a new Strength course coming soon, a new documentary, and a few updates on the podcast :)

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Tommy sits down after his 28:56:37 performance in Nice. In the previous episode, he laid out his plan and set an ambitious goal to get as close to 30hrs as possible. Tune in to find out what went down last weekend.

If you’re running a 100 miler or km race, and want to learn from Tommy’s experience, this episode is jam packed full of lessons.

Tommy walks through his entire race experience and finishes with some key takeaways.

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Tommy is about to embark on his hardest race yet. 100 tough miles from the Mountains to the Mediterranean! Tune in to hear how Tommy’s approaching the race, from fuelling to pacing to attitude.

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Friend of the pod, Ben Brimmer, returns. Tommy and Brim sit down post CCC to debrief. Although things didn’t go to plan for Brim, he reflects on ultra running as a whole and how much this race has given him in the lead up and the event itself.

If you’ve ever dealt with a DNF. If you’ve ever had a race just not go your way, this is truly one for you.

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Brady Nankervis joins Tommy not long after his remarkable backyard ultra debut, where he completed 68 yards, earned a place on the Australian team, and discovered just how deeply he was willing to suffer.

They explore sleep deprivation, hallucinations, mental resilience and why sharing the burden may be a greater sign of strength than staying silent.

Brady also opens up about leaving a secure career, repeatedly failing, building an audience and learning to back himself.

A raw conversation about hard things, self-belief, and finding out who you really are when quitting feels like the...

As trail and ultra running continue to grow, are the sport’s culture and values at risk?

Tommy is joined by Brian “Wolfie” Peterson to discuss online discourse and how we should try to interact. They unpack the recent controversy surrounding Sage Canaday, Cam Hanes, banned peptides and clean sport. Together, they explore whether the argument is really about doping or whether it reveals a deeper divide within the running community.

They discuss online tribalism, public callouts, the professionalisation of ultra running and whether a sport built on freedom, honesty and shared suffering can retain its id...

Sophie’s just broken the overall Fastest Known Time for the Via Alpina. It’s a 2000km route across the Alps and she beat the original FKT by 7 days! Tommy sits down with Sophie to discuss all things ultra, but also so much more. Sophie’s spoken openly about her fertility journey in the last few years, and she’s a great example of someone who brings themselves fully, vulnerably, and completely to the sport.

If you want an honest episode about life, mountains, ultra running, and handling hard things, this is for you!

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Josh is back to join Tommy for the 11th edition of That’s Notable. In this episode, Tommy and Josh take on many topics including: the tragic avalanche at Broad Peak, Ironman’s Cease and Desist letters to local venues at City2Surf, and the doping saga between Sage Canaday and Cam Hanes.

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Joe Corcione is a coach, host of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, and formidable ultra athlete. Having just completed Western States 100 and Badwater 135 back-to-back, Joe talks about the science of heat training, his inspiring story from struggling with addiction to finding running and discovering the power of self pride. They discuss the value of voluntary suffering, finding out more about yourself through ultras and much more.

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Tommy explores five practical ways to overcome fear, manage overwhelm and do intimidating things before you feel ready. He explains how taking action, embracing discomfort and rising to life’s challenges can build courage, confidence and self trust.

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This is an inexhaustive list of things Tommy wish he knew before he started ultra running.

Whether you’re just starting your ultra running journey, you’re considering starting, or you’ve been doing it a while, this episode is filled with things worth knowing. If you’re an experienced ultra runner, you may find yourself nodding away, but also find some new things you haven’t considered.

If you think something is missing, leave a comment and let us know! :)

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Sit down for this 88min Q&A with Tommy to celebrate 100 Episodes of That’s Runnable. Questions submitted include Tommy’s “unicorn guests”, dealing with a setback that changes whether you can run ultras, gut issues and fasted cardio, feeling scared  and intimidated for a race, how to encourage and motivate your running partner mid ultra, environmentalism and international racing, how to know when it’s right to move from a generic AI coaching plan to a real coach, Tommy’s favourite place to run, how do you know you’ve done enough for a race, and how to balance everyth...

A few days post race, Tommy sits down to recap everything from the Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB, a 101KM, 6700m+ mountain race in Switzerland. Tommy managed to beat his expected time by over 2hrs and come in 40th place overall - his best ultra performance to date. 

So, what was the secret? What was the performance enhancer?

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Join Tommy for a hike as he reflects (perhaps a bit prematurely) on the 100 episode milestone and some lessons made all the more clear by diving into this medium.

Next week will be a race recap from Eiger Trail E101, then we’ll have a special Q&A for Episode 100 so please submit any questions you have with the link below :)

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There is a beautifully encouraging truth about discipline that many miss. We think of discipline with a harsh tone, that we always need to make the hard decision. And that is somewhat true, but it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In today’s solo episode, Tommy opens with a heartfelt email from a Weekly Reframe reader, rounding off the episode with the beautiful truth of discipline that you can begin again every day.

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In just over two weeks, Tommy gets to his first 100KM+ Ultra trail race since summer last year. 

These are his Top 3 Priorities for the race. Three fundamental goals that should be applied to every race, but Tommy’s not got right in his last few events. 

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Kilian Korth swept the Triple Crown of 200s in 2025, becoming the first man to take Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200 and Moab 240 outright in the same season. He also set a new course record at Cocodona 250. But before any of that, his record was three DNFs, a torn hamstring, and a finish at Cocodona that landed him in the ICU.

Tommy and Kilian talk about the line between failure and quitting, the difference between self belief and self efficacy, and why letting go of outcomes made Kilian faster, not slower. They get into ego and the stories we tell ourselves...

Rachel Entrekin is HER! Having recently broken the course record at Cocodona 250 and becoming the first woman to win outright, she has flown into long-awaited global recognition. And there is no better role model to be at the top of the sport of ultra running right now.

In this conversation, Tommy chats with Rachel about challenging limiting beliefs, race day narrative control, facing yourself in hard moments, the strange realities of succeeding as a woman, ultra running as both an art and a science, and the importance of self care.

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Explore the two voices that exist inside all of us: the “soft voice” that seeks comfort, safety and rest, and the “hard voice” that demands discipline, resilience pushing. 

Through the lens of running, training and everyday life, Tommy discusses why both voices are necessary, how both can become dangerous when taken to extremes, and why true wisdom lies in knowing which one deserves your attention and when.

This is a conversation about self awareness, balance, ambition, recovery and learning when to push harder and when to pull back.

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Running is often described as one of the best tools for managing stress, improving mental health, and helping us cope with the demands of life. But what happens when the very thing we use to manage stress becomes another source of it?

Today, we explore the complicated relationship between running and stress. Although we think of running as an escape, training itself is a stressor. Mileage, intensity, strength training, work, travel, relationships, poor sleep, bad news, financial worry, and life responsibilities all place demands on the same system.

In this episode, Tommy discusses why the...

Tommy reflects on the response to the documentary, An Invitation To Run Differently, and explores the relationship between performance, happiness, and perspective in modern running culture.

So many runners begin because running brings peace, freedom, confidence, and clarity - only to slowly become consumed by metrics, comparison, optimisation, and pressure.

But does enjoying running really mean sacrificing performance?

Tommy discusses why enjoyment and ambition are not opposites, how obsession with data can damage your relationship with running, and why presence, gratitude, and perspective may actually improve long-term performance.

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Questions are powerful. Are you asking the right ones?

In this solo episode, Tommy asks 5 fundamental questions to realign you with the meaningful and long lasting reasons why you run.

The episode starts with some important housekeeping, importantly announcing the release of a new Documentary “An Invitation To Run Differently” which will be available FREE on the That’s Runnable Youtube channel on Sunday 17th May

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Josh and Tommy are finally back for the 10th edition of That’s Notable. A repeat episode where they riff on some of the latest hot discussion topics in running, and bring some things to think through.

If you like honest chat and scrutiny, settle in :)

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If you’re a fan of the Podcast and like to hear how That’s Runnable is progressing, this one’s for you.

Tommy is on a mission to build That’s Runnable into something that reaches and impacts as many people as possible, by providing information, telling stories, providing coaching services and products, and bringing people together in unique in person events.

Hear how the mission is going and how you can continue to support!

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Ex rugby player, new father, ultra running coach, Personal Trainer and Event organiser Lewis Robling joins Tommy for a down to earth chat about running, the mountains, perspective, community, transferring what we learn from running to our own lives, therapy, and the story behind Why We Run.

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Hugo Fry is a 2:17 marathoner, a 63-minute half marathon runner, a sub-30 10K runner, a desert ultra winner, and somehow, none of that is the most interesting thing about him.

Tommy sits down with Hugo in London for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually looks like to build an audience as a runner, why racing more often is probably the best content strategy, and how Hugo manages to be genuinely elite without ever taking himself too seriously.

They get into the backyard ultra world, Hugo's chaotic race calendar, and why structure might be the...

Tommy breaks down what the Long Run is actually for and how to use it to build endurance, resilience, and a better relationship with your training.

Learn how to execute your long runs properly, avoid the most common mistakes, and understand when to add some intensity. This episode covers everything from easy long runs to progression runs, fast finishes, and ultra-specific strategies like back-to-backs.

Whether you’re training for a marathon, an ultra, or just trying to run better for life, this episode will help you to start getting more from every long run.

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Rob Clemens shares his inspiring journey from a tumultuous past to becoming an ultra runner and coach. Discover how ultra running helped him rebuild his life, face inner demons, and find a deeper connection with nature and self-awareness.

Head over to Rob's website to find out more about his new coaching offering.

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Today we’re joined by British ultra runner and record breaker Damian Hall. Damian and Tommy discuss the nuances of ultra running, race experiences, training principles, and longevity in sport, emphasising the importance of fundamentals like sleep, diet, and mindset.

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Tony Riddle is a leading voice in natural movement, rewilding, and human performance.

Born with club feet and raised in corrective footwear, Tony’s early experience of movement was far from natural. Over time, he rebuilt that relationship, going on to embody the very principles he now teaches.

This conversation explores how modern life disconnects us from our bodies, and what it looks like to return to something more natural.

Tommy and Tony cover natural movement, posture, breath work, cold exposure, and the role of play in building a resilient, capable body.

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Ultra runner, firefighter, family man and social media genius Andy Glaze shares his journey from teenage survival in Utah's wilderness to conquering some of the world's toughest ultra races. He discusses mental resilience, reframing discomfort, gratitude for life, the importance of showing up honestly on social media, and how embracing and documenting hard experiences can inspire others to push their limits and keep going, not only in endurance races, but more importantly, in life.

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Join Tommy as he celebrates 80 Episodes with listener questions. To begin, he opens with a reflection on how to “follow your dreams” when you don’t know what they are. What do you do when you know you don’t want to be where you are right now, but you don’t know where you do want to be?

Questions from listeners include: how often should you change shoes? Favourite meals/recipes? What’s the difference between pain and injury? How do you manage illness disruption to training? and What are the best post run recovery routines?

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Join Tommy to explore one of the biggest shifts in modern running: our obsession with data.

Running used to be simple. You put on a pair of shoes, headed out the door, and judged the run by how it felt. But somewhere along the way watches, Strava, VO2 max scores, heart rate graphs and endless metrics began to take over.

In this episode Tommy follows the story of an everyday runner who slowly falls into the trap of letting numbers define his runs. He breaks down why many of the metrics runners obsess over aren’t...

Join Tommy on the trails for another episode that explores the real price of becoming the runner you say you want to be.

In this episode, he breaks down the “down payment on commitment”, the early mornings, the strength work, the social trade offs, and the small daily disciplines that build durable, injury-resistant runners.

There’s discussion on goal alignment, longevity, and choosing the restrictions that actually fuel performance.

If you want to run stronger, longer, and with more freedom, this one’s for you.

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The world of running looks a lot different to how it did only 10 years ago. But has it changed for the better?

Friend of the podcast, Brian 'Wolfie' Peterson, joins Tommy for a hot takes discussion on the modern era of running.

They discuss what they love about the growth of running, why running never used to be cool but is now, Elites complaining about non-elites getting more of the limelight, and much more.

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Tommy and Josh finally return for a long awaited That’s Notable episode and explore personal growth, the challenges of running a business, the impact of social media on mental health, and the importance of nurturing one's passion for running.

They take on the hotly debated online frenzy directed toward injured runfluencers, and the discussion also delves into the nuances of training, the role of AI in running programs, and the balance between pushing limits and maintaining health.

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It’s time to reflect! What went wrong at Vietnam Trail Marathon 70K, and what is Tommy proud of?

If you’re looking for a few mistakes to learn from, this is the episode for you!

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