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Interviews with Elite Athletes, Professional Coaches, Sport Scientists and Thought Leaders in the Sport of Running.
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Andreas Almgren, You Bloody Ripper! 1,000km in the Dynafish, Training with a Torn Calf & More
For those interested specifically in Matt's reaction to Andreas Almgren's incredible NYC Marathon victory, skip straight to 8:33. Matt also shares 17 lessons from Almgren's training starting at 17:23. Matt …
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For those interested specifically in Matt's reaction to Andreas Almgren's incredible NYC Marathon victory, skip straight to 8:33. Matt also shares 17 lessons from Almgren's training starting at 17:23.
Matt reviews his Dynafish running shoes after 1,000 kilometres, shares an update on Eastbound Running and discusses his calf injury recovery, Valencia Marathon preparations, nutrition coaching and upcoming Globe Runners trips.
Train with Matt Fox:
https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/Sweat Elite Supporters Club:
https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/Globe Runners - Monte Gordo, Portugal (January 9-17, 2027):
https://www.thegloberunners.com/monte-gordo-running-experience-2027/Globe Runners - Lisbon, Portugal (February 20-28, 2027):
https://www.thegloberunners.com/Nutrition Coaching with Matt Fox:
https://sweatelite.co/coaching/nutrition/Personalised Nutrition Meal Plans:
https://sweatelite.co/nutrition-meal-plans/Eastbound Running - Dynafish Running Shoes:
https://www.eastboundrunning.com/Matt Fox on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/Matt Fox on Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359Contact Matt:
About This Episode
[email protected]Matt Fox opens this episode with a look at his Dynafish running shoes after more than 1,000 kilometres of use. Despite the mileage, he estimates they still feel approximately 80% as good as new and explains why durability should be an important consideration when evaluating the true value of running shoes.
He then shares an update on Eastbound Running, the business he launched alongside Ryan Mitchell and Alex Harvey to distribute Chinese running shoes in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. With 120 sales in approximately ten days, Matt discusses the most popular colourways, sizing recommendations for women, shipping times and the advantages of purchasing through an established distributor rather than ordering directly from Chinese marketplaces.
The conversation moves to the New York City Marathon, where Andreas Almgren delivered a remarkable 2:06:03 victory on his marathon debut. Matt analyses the performance, considers how Almgren might perform on a faster course such as Valencia or Berlin, and highlights Australian runner Haftu Strintzos's impressive 2:06:34 performance.
Drawing on numerous interviews and podcasts featuring Almgren, Matt shares 17 lessons about training and racing at the highest level. Topics include avoiding unnecessary training, keeping workouts simple, understanding the purpose of double threshold sessions, controlling intensity, prioritising recovery and knowing when to cut a workout short. He also examines Almgren's five-day marathon training cycle, strength and speed development, carbohydrate fueling, heat and altitude preparation, sleep and racing mentality.
Recording from Portugal, Matt describes his first week living near Lisbon, including running in the Sintra Hills and Monsanto Forest Park. He also provides an encouraging update on his grade 3 soleus tear sustained during the Melbourne Marathon. After gradually returning through incline treadmill sessions and controlled outdoor running, he recently completed a pain-free 32-kilometre long run and is increasingly optimistic about racing Valencia in five weeks, potentially targeting a personal best.
Matt explains the two nutrition coaching services he offers, including ongoing monthly coaching with personalised meal plans and accountability, alongside one-off nutrition plans. He discusses helping runners improve their diets, manage body composition and time their carbohydrate intake appropriately around demanding training sessions.
Looking ahead, Matt shares updates on the Globe Runners training experiences in Portugal, including the January 9-17 Monte Gordo camp, which has just two places remaining, and the February Lisbon experience. He also reveals plans for a potential Palestine Marathon trip in April, combining running with travel and cultural experiences in Bethlehem, Ramallah and Tel Aviv.
Finally, Matt discusses the debate surrounding GLP-1 medications, explaining his personal experience using them to manage hunger and reduce food-related distractions while losing weight. He closes by reflecting on his inconsistent YouTube output, the demands of running multiple businesses and his hopes of rediscovering his creative motivation.
Episode Chapters00:00 1,000K Shoe Check
01:07 Durability and Value
02:38 Eastbound Launch Update
04:09 Colourways and Sizing Tips
06:31 Shipping and Authenticity
08:33 NYC Marathon Reactions
14:51 Life in Portugal
17:23 Lessons From Almgren
18:40 Training Principles Breakdown
26:37 Five-Day Marathon Cycle
28:40 Injury Prevention and Rest
30:52 Strength and Speed Work
31:22 Fueling Like a Pro
31:40 Heat and Altitude Blocks
32:14 Sleep and Performance
33:54 Mindset and Racing Smarts
36:20 Calf Tear Comeback Plan
38:40 Valencia Goals and Training Partners
41:54 Nutrition Coaching Breakdown
47:27 Globe Runners Camp Updates
49:31 Palestine Marathon Tour Plans
51:57 GLP-1s and Weight Loss Debate
56:54 Wrap-Up and YouTube Motivation10 Years of Sweat Elite: From Sweat Mobile to Athlete Coaching, YouTube, and New Ventures
Matt Fox celebrates 10 years of Sweat Elite, sharing the story of its beginnings, the successes and failures along the way, and his plans for the future. Apologies for the slight static in the audio during the …
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Matt Fox celebrates 10 years of Sweat Elite, sharing the story of its beginnings, the successes and failures along the way, and his plans for the future.
Apologies for the slight static in the audio during the second half of this episode. Thanks for bearing with it.Train with Matt Fox:
https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/Sweat Elite Supporters Club:
https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/Globe Runners - Monte Gordo, Portugal (January 9-17, 2027):
https://www.thegloberunners.com/monte-gordo-running-experience-2027/Globe Runners - Lisbon, Portugal (February 20-28, 2027):
https://www.thegloberunners.com/Nutrition Coaching with Matt Fox:
https://sweatelite.co/coaching/nutrition/Personalised Nutrition Meal Plans:
https://sweatelite.co/nutrition-meal-plans/Eastbound Running - Dynafish Running Shoes:
https://www.eastboundrunning.com/Matt Fox on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/Matt Fox on Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359Contact Matt:
About This Episode
[email protected]On October 16, 2016, Matt Fox registered sweatelite.co while travelling through Colombia. Ten years later, Sweat Elite has evolved from a small website documenting professional running training into a podcast, YouTube channel, coaching academy and several new running-related businesses.
Matt begins by reflecting on Sweat Mobile, an early attempt to build a running-focused social media platform that attracted approximately 18,000 users before ultimately failing due to financial challenges and the rapid growth of Strava. He explains how that experience, combined with his career at Flight Centre in Singapore, led him to leave his job and launch Sweat Elite while travelling through South America.
The conversation moves through the early years of Sweat Elite, including publishing training articles and e-books, travelling to Kenya, spending time with David Rudisha's training group and the extraordinary experience of knocking on Eliud Kipchoge's door before following his marathon training.
Matt also discusses the growth of the Sweat Elite Podcast, the challenges of launching a YouTube channel during COVID, and the financial realities of travelling around the world to film professional athletes. He explains why the channel gradually shifted towards athlete documentary series and his own marathon training.
He reflects on leaving Best Athletics in 2022, building an independent coaching business, expanding into performance nutrition and why helping athletes improve has become the central focus of Sweat Elite.
Looking ahead, Matt shares updates on the upcoming Globe Runners training camps in Portugal, the early success of Eastbound Running and its launch of Dynafish running shoes, and his longer-term plans for these businesses. He also discusses his decision to move away from traditional sponsorships and the challenges of dealing with criticism online.
Finally, Matt provides an update on his grade 3B soleus tear sustained during the Melbourne Marathon, his recovery progress, the possibility of racing Valencia in December and his upcoming move to Lisbon.
Episode Chapters00:00 Sweat Elite Turns Ten
00:47 Sweat Mobile Origins
02:33 Startup Struggles
04:14 Singapore Career Pivot
06:35 From App to Articles
08:29 Naming Sweat Elite
10:37 Subscription Site Launch
12:03 First Kenya Breakthrough
14:04 Kipchoge Door Knock
18:21 Podcast Takes Off
19:51 YouTube Dream Reality
26:57 COVID Derails Plans
29:01 Escape and Channel Launch
30:12 Early Channel Momentum
30:37 Switching To Series
32:00 Pros Launch Channels
32:49 Coaching Breakaway Story
34:52 Building Coaching Income
36:21 Nutrition Expansion Plans
37:34 Portugal Trips Update
39:32 Eastbound Shoe Launch
40:47 Cash Flow And Investors
47:31 No Sponsorship Philosophy
49:56 Handling Online Criticism
52:51 Calf Injury And Travel
56:07 Closing ReflectionsI Tore My Calf at Melbourne Marathon in the Puma Fast-R 3 - Is Valencia Over?
Matt reflects on a disappointing Melbourne Marathon after calf pain at 12K developed into a race-ending injury at 20K. An MRI revealed a 15cm grade 3B soleus tear, with evidence of an older injury in the same …
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Matt reflects on a disappointing Melbourne Marathon after calf pain at 12K developed into a race-ending injury at 20K. An MRI revealed a 15cm grade 3B soleus tear, with evidence of an older injury in the same area—putting his Valencia Marathon plans in doubt.
Train with Matt Fox:
https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/Sweat Elite Supporters Club:
https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/Globe Runners — Monte Gordo, Portugal (January 9–17, 2027):
https://www.thegloberunners.com/monte-gordo-running-experience-2027/Globe Runners — Lisbon, Portugal (February 20–28, 2027):
For trip details and enquiries:
https://www.thegloberunners.com/Nutrition Coaching with Matt Fox:
https://sweatelite.co/coaching/nutrition/Personalised Nutrition Meal Plans:
https://sweatelite.co/nutrition-meal-plans/Matt Fox on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/Matt Fox on Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359Contact Matt:
[email protected]After a buildup targeting 2:15, Matt explains how the race unfolded: settling into a pack running around 2:16 pace, managing the initial calf pain, and eventually stopping when it became too severe to continue. He shares why he has no regrets about the DNF—and why he wishes he had pulled out earlier.
He revisits a calf twinge while testing shoes in May and considers possible contributors to the injury, including training load, trail running, tapering, weight loss and racing in the Puma Fast-R 3. The cause remains uncertain, and his recovery plan is still being worked out with his coach and physiotherapist, Kyle.
The listener Q&A covers coping with repeated injury setbacks, keeping base training simple, adjusting training effort in heat and humidity, and finding value in Chinese super shoes. Matt also discusses possible recovery options, including PRP, and shares his views on peptides and anti-doping ethics.
There are reflections on Melbourne's elite drink-station setup, Truett Hanes' marathon progress, and Jimmy Wheela's experience racing against Kipchoge. Matt also shares updates on Globe Runners training trips in Monte Gordo and Lisbon, his running shoe distribution business, nutrition coaching, and an upcoming six-month move to Portugal.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 MRI Results: A 15cm Grade 3B Soleus Tear
00:47 Why the Injury Caught Me by Surprise
01:56 The Calf Warning Back in May
03:08 Melbourne Breakdown: Pain at 12K, Stopping at 20K
05:44 Can Valencia Still Happen?
06:32 Why I Wish I'd Stopped Sooner
07:04 The Positives from Melbourne Weekend
07:39 Portugal Plans and Races in Doubt
08:26 Globe Runners: Monte Gordo and Lisbon Trips
12:25 Running Shoe Distribution Business Update
16:42 Melbourne's Elite Bottle Tables
21:03 Listener Q&A: Weight Loss, GLP-1s and Racing Shoes
24:23 Truett Hanes' 2:23 and Olympic Trials Goal
25:10 Listener Questions on PED Testing
26:07 Melbourne as a Destination Marathon
26:51 Handling a DNF and Injury Setbacks
30:02 Building an Aerobic Base Without Overthinking It
32:56 Calf Recovery: Rest, Rehab and Considering PRP
33:53 Peptides, Injury Treatment and Anti-Doping Ethics
35:45 Jimmy Whelan, Kipchoge and Early Race Surges
37:43 Value Picks for Chinese Super Shoes
40:04 Possible Injury Factors: Trails, Taper, Shoes and Load
42:35 Adjusting Training in Heat and Humidity
45:07 Content Burnout and Moving to Portugal
47:42 Nutrition Coaching and What Comes NextWhat Happened to My Body After Losing 16kg + Melbourne Marathon Week + Portugal Running Experience
In this episode, I announce the next Globe Runners Portugal Running Experience in Monte Gordo, share the results of my latest DEXA scan after dropping from 86kg to around 70kg, and discuss what I learned about …
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In this episode, I announce the next Globe Runners Portugal Running Experience in Monte Gordo, share the results of my latest DEXA scan after dropping from 86kg to around 70kg, and discuss what I learned about weight loss, bone health and nutrition along the way. I also share a remarkable 2:07 marathon performance off less than 100km per week and give my final update before racing the Melbourne Marathon this Sunday.
LINKS
Portugal Running Experience - January 9-17, 2027:
https://www.thegloberunners.com/monte-gordo-running-experience-2027/1:1 Running Coaching:
https://sweatelite.co/coaching/personalized-1-1/Running + Nutrition Coaching:
https://sweatelite.co/coaching/run-nutrition/Nutrition Coaching:
https://sweatelite.co/coaching/nutrition/Personalised Nutrition Meal Plan:
https://sweatelite.co/nutrition-meal-plans/Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359Eastbound Running (Dynafish):
https://www.eastboundrunning.com/ABOUT THIS EPISODE
I start this episode with something I'm really excited about - the next Globe Runners Portugal Running Experience, taking place in Monte Gordo from January 9-17, 2027.
I explain why I've become increasingly interested in putting my energy into coaching, nutrition and creating running experiences rather than promoting products. A lot of that thinking developed during the months I spent detained in Japan, where I had a huge amount of time to read, write and think about what I actually wanted to work on.
The Portugal experience will bring a small group of runners together for eight nights in Monte Gordo in the Algarve. We'll train together, eat together and explore southern Portugal, with optional day trips around the Algarve and to Seville in Spain. The €1,250 price includes four-star accommodation, three meals per day, airport transfers from Faro and transport for the organised excursions. There are only 16 places available.
I then get into the results of my latest DEXA scan. In April I weighed 86kg at 22.5% body fat. Around five and a half months later, I'm approximately 70kg and my DEXA measured me at 8.5% body fat.
One of the most interesting findings was my bone density. Despite losing roughly 16kg while returning to high-volume marathon training, my measured bone density improved between the two scans. I discuss the things I focused on throughout the process, including calcium-rich foods, vitamin K, vitamin D, sunlight exposure and consistent heavy strength training.
I also talk more broadly about weight loss for runners, the genuine risks of low energy availability and RED-S, and why I think the conversation needs more nuance. Losing weight is not appropriate for every runner, but for athletes with excess body fat who want to reduce it, I believe it can be approached carefully while closely monitoring health, recovery and performance.
I share an example from one of my nutrition athletes whose weight began dropping faster than planned. When his training performance started declining, we increased his energy intake and quickly got things moving in the right direction again.
Then there's a shoutout to Adam Lipschitz, who just ran an incredible 2:07:20 marathon after averaging only around 96km per week over the previous 12 weeks. It's a fascinating example of just how individual marathon training can be and how more mileage isn't automatically better.
Finally, it's Melbourne Marathon race week. I talk about where I think my fitness is compared with when I ran 2:18:41, the potential advantage I'm getting from the Puma Fast-R, the weather forecast, and why I believe a significant PB is possible if everything comes together.
I also briefly discuss what comes next, including moving to Portugal, racing in Europe and potential starts at Alicante and Valencia later this year.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Welcome and Melbourne Marathon taper
00:29 - Reflections from my time in Japan
02:21 - Why I want to focus on running experiences
04:14 - Portugal Running Experience 2027
06:31 - Getting to Monte Gordo and travel logistics
07:18 - The community created through running camps
09:18 - Portugal pricing, accommodation and booking
12:26 - My new DEXA scan results
17:15 - Calcium, vitamin K, vitamin D and strength training
21:35 - Weight loss for runners, RED-S and managing risk
25:55 - Adam Lipschitz runs 2:07 off less than 100km/week
27:24 - Melbourne Marathon fitness and race goals
29:49 - Portugal move, Alicante, Valencia and what's nextRace Weight & Weight Loss for Runners: 15 Questions Answered
Matt answers 15 listener questions about race weight, weight loss, carb cycling, recovery, fueling and running performance. PERSONAL LINKS 1:1 Running Coaching: https://sweatelite.co/coaching/personalized-1-1/ …
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Matt answers 15 listener questions about race weight, weight loss, carb cycling, recovery, fueling and running performance.
PERSONAL LINKS
1:1 Running Coaching:
https://sweatelite.co/coaching/personalized-1-1/Running + Nutrition Coaching:
https://sweatelite.co/coaching/run-nutrition/Nutrition Coaching:
https://sweatelite.co/coaching/nutrition/Personalised Nutrition Meal Plan:
https://sweatelite.co/nutrition-meal-plans/Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359Eastbound Running (Dynafish):
https://www.eastboundrunning.com/ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, Matt answers 15 questions submitted through YouTube about race weight, weight loss and running performance.
Topics include losing weight while maintaining training quality, carbohydrate cycling, calorie deficits during a marathon taper, post-workout fueling, finding your ideal race weight, losing fat versus muscle, GLP-1 medications and heart rate, creatine and water weight, and whether the same weight-loss approach can work for shorter-distance runners and triathletes.
Matt also shares his own experience dropping from around 86kg to 69kg, how body weight played a role in eventually breaking 2:20 for the marathon, and how he is approaching the final two weeks before the Melbourne Marathon.
Later in the episode, Matt gives an update on his Melbourne Marathon goal, testing the Puma Fast-R 3, the upcoming Dynafish launch in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, and his move to Lisbon for six months.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Welcome and Scope
00:52 - Safety Disclaimer
01:56 - Why This Topic
05:00 - Sub-2:20 Breakthrough
09:49 - Post-Workout Carbs
11:34 - Calorie Deficit During a Marathon Taper
14:47 - Losing Muscle Mass
17:25 - GLP-1s and Heart Rate
20:46 - Weight Loss for Shorter-Distance Runners
27:23 - The Challenges for Triathletes
30:39 - Weekly Calorie Deficit Numbers
33:16 - Finding Your Ideal Race Weight
36:25 - Creatine and Water Weight
38:07 - Why Not Carb Load Every Day?
41:57 - Nutrition Coaching and Services
45:35 - Melbourne Marathon Update
47:11 - Dynafish Distribution Update
48:52 - Moving to Lisbon
49:24 - Final Wrap-UpThis episode discusses intentional weight loss and calorie restriction in the context of endurance performance. It is not intended for people with a history of eating disorders, RED-S or low energy availability, or anyone concerned they may be at risk of these conditions.
How to Lose 5KG in 10 Weeks and Get Faster
Matt breaks down how to safely lose 5kg+ during a marathon block — using calorie deficits on easy days and big carb windows around hard sessions — so you can train hard and run faster. Matt Fox / Sweat Elite …
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Matt breaks down how to safely lose 5kg+ during a marathon block — using calorie deficits on easy days and big carb windows around hard sessions — so you can train hard and run faster.
Matt Fox / Sweat Elite
Nutrition Coaching: https://sweatelite.co/coaching/nutrition/
Run + Nutrition Coaching: https://sweatelite.co/coaching/run-nutrition/
Nutrition Meal Plans: https://sweatelite.co/nutrition-meal-plans/
Personalised Training Plan: https://sweatelite.co/personalised-training-plan/
Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatElite
Sweat Elite: https://www.sweatelite.co/
Matt talks about how to lose five kilograms or more in the ten weeks leading into a marathon — while still training hard and aiming to run faster. He pushes back on the old idea that you should finish all weight loss before the marathon-specific block, and shares how he's used this approach five times himself, including a recent stretch where he dropped nearly fifteen kilos.
Matt walks through the method in plain terms: stay in a calorie deficit most of the week, track burn with a watch or rough math, log food with AI photo counting, and then flip into big carbohydrate windows around your two hardest sessions so quality workouts don't suffer. He lands on roughly an eight-hundred-calorie deficit on easy days — enough, on paper, to lose about half a kilo a week and five kilos over ten weeks.
Matt is clear this is not for everyone. If you've dealt with an eating disorder, RED-S, or low energy availability — or you're already below a healthy weight — he says turn the episode off. For listeners who can safely lose the weight, he also covers strength work, bone-health basics, and where coaching or a meal plan fits if you want more accountability.
Timestamps- 00:01 Content warning & who should skip
- 00:36 The goal
- 02:20 The only rule that matters
- 03:43 How to track burn
- 05:33 How to track intake
- 06:11 Weekly structure: deficit + carb windows
- 08:00 Hard-session fueling
- 11:03 Easy-day eating
- 13:19 GLP-1 note (personal, not recommended)
- 14:55 The math (why ~800/day)
- 16:16 Injury-risk buffers
- 17:45 Risk framing
- 19:10 Coaching / meal plans
Eating disorders, RED-S, LEA, and already-lean athletes should not follow this advice. Aimed at people who can safely lose ~5kg+ and want to run faster.
The goalLose 5kg+ in the ~10-week marathon-specific block; Matt's personal and coaching experience; pushback on "never diet in the marathon block."
The only rule that mattersCalorie deficit = burn more than you eat. Tracking makes it workable; perfection isn't required.
How to track burnGarmin (or similar) preferred. Rough guide: ~2,000 kcal/day for many men (5–7k steps); ~1,700 for many women; easy running ~700 kcal/hour; hard running closer to ~1,100 kcal/hour.
How to track intakePhoto-log every meal/drink in ChatGPT (or similar AI); build one daily log; close enough beats exact.
Weekly structure: deficit + carb windowsMost of the week (~5.5 days): solid deficit (~800 kcal/day as a working target).
Hard-session fueling
Around 2 hard sessions (e.g. Wed + Sun): stop deficit counting ~12 hours before; load carbs heavily before, during, and a few hours after.Example carb load ~400g in the pre-session window; in-session carbs often 70–100g/hour for men (women slightly lower); prioritize white rice, potatoes, bread, pasta in those windows.
Easy-day eatingHigh-volume, low-calorie foods (fruit, veg, lean protein); flavored soda water as a hunger/dopamine hack; ask AI for satiating low-cal meal ideas.
The math (why ~800/day)~7,700 kcal deficit ≈ 1kg fat; ~3,800/week ≈ 0.5kg/week ≈ 5kg in 10 weeks. Surpluses in carb windows are expected; the weekly total still lands if easy days stay consistent.
Injury-risk buffersStart strength (esp. squats) ~1 month before dieting; Vitamin K2 + calcium; prefer food calcium (eggs, milk, cheese). Don't stack diet + big training jump + new gym all at once.
GLP-1 note (personal, not recommended)Matt mentions microdosing; does not recommend listeners do the same; notes possible GI issues with late-run carbs and plans to stop near race day.
Risk framingAcknowledges risk; argues high volume is often riskier than a controlled 5kg loss in a block, based on his experience and listener feedback.
Coaching / meal plansNutrition coaching (daily accountability) and one-off marathon meal plans available via the link in the episode description.
Key takeaways- Deficit most days; carb-load hard sessions hard
- Track burn + intake closely enough to hit ~0.5kg/week
- Protect bones and quality sessions; don't copy medical shortcuts casually
- Skip this entirely if ED / RED-S / LEA history or already underweight
Sydney Marathon: I Ran 2:33 in Jeans + How I Lost 14kg Fast
Matt recaps his 2:33 Sydney Marathon in jeans, then dives into recovery, weight loss, fueling, strength training, Melbourne Marathon goals and what comes next. Matt Fox / Sweat Elite Coaching …
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Matt recaps his 2:33 Sydney Marathon in jeans, then dives into recovery, weight loss, fueling, strength training, Melbourne Marathon goals and what comes next.
Matt Fox / Sweat Elite
Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatElite
Sweat Elite: https://www.sweatelite.co/
Sweat Elite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/
Three days after the Sydney Marathon, Matt breaks down his 2:33:38 run in jeans and what he is currently calling the fastest known marathon in jeans. He talks through the pacing strategy, running with the 2:35 pacer through 30km, dealing with hamstring cramping late in the race, how much the jeans may have slowed him down and how Sydney compares with a flatter marathon course.
Matt also goes deep into marathon recovery, including the roughly 310g of carbohydrates and 50g of protein he consumed in the first 90 minutes after finishing. He discusses sleep, returning to training after a marathon, strength and mobility work, cramping, chafing, shoe choices and why he believes his recovery has been significantly better than after many previous marathons.
Weight loss remains a major topic as Matt explains how he has gone from around 86kg to roughly 73kg over the past four months while continuing to train at a high level. He discusses calorie deficits on easier days, carbohydrate cycling around workouts and long runs, strength training while losing weight, GLP-1 use, maintaining power while getting lighter and why he believes reaching approximately 69kg could put him back around PB shape for Melbourne.
Matt finishes by answering listener questions on Sydney's hills, marathon course conversions, how long runners can continue improving with age, shoe durability, recovering between Sydney and Melbourne, preventing marathon cramps and future costume marathon attempts. He also shares his plan to move to Lisbon later this year and spend more time racing and training in Europe.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Welcome back
01:02 Sydney Marathon Jeans Run
04:33 Pacing, Cramp and Gym
06:55 Recovery Carbs and Sleep
10:43 Guinness Record Confusion
14:18 Chafing and Gear Tips
15:15 Melbourne Goals and Weight Math
19:07 Comeback After Time Off
23:24 Strength Training While Cutting
26:49 Fat Loss Method and GLP-1
30:01 Calorie Tracking and Carb Loading
32:12 Carb Cycling and Weight Loss
33:45 Garmin Calorie Burn Debate
35:33 Healthy Leanness and Caveats
36:23 Weight Targets for Faster Marathons
37:48 Sydney Course Time Conversion
40:02 Crowds and PB Potential
40:44 Marathon PBs With Age
42:10 Running a Marathon in Jeans
43:18 Low-Calorie Days and GLP-1s
45:00 Shoe Rotation and Durability
46:02 Recovering for Melbourne Marathon
48:42 Costume Records and Charity
51:08 Collaborations, Cramps and Shoe Picks
54:09 Fueling Rules for Hard Days
56:21 Moving to Lisbon
58:51 More Diet Content and Wrap UpLose Fat, Keep Healthy, Run Faster w/ Jordan Sullivan
Jordan Sullivan, The Fight Dietitian, joins Matt to break down performance-focused weight loss, RED-S, marathon fueling and how endurance athletes can get lighter without sacrificing training quality. Jordan …
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Jordan Sullivan, The Fight Dietitian, joins Matt to break down performance-focused weight loss, RED-S, marathon fueling and how endurance athletes can get lighter without sacrificing training quality.
Jordan Sullivan / The Fight Dietitian
Website: https://thefightdietitian.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/
Matt Fox / Sweat Elite
Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatElite
Sweat Elite: https://www.sweatelite.co/
Sweat Elite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/
Contact: [email protected]
In this episode, Jordan and Matt dive into one of the most debated topics in endurance sport - losing weight while training hard. Jordan has spent more than a decade working with elite athletes across combat sports, endurance events and other high-performance environments, helping athletes manipulate body composition while maintaining performance.
They discuss RED-S, low energy availability and why the intensity and duration of a calorie deficit matter. Jordan explains why training status is an important part of the equation, how quickly athletes can realistically lose weight, and why Garmin, WHOOP and other wearable calorie estimates should not be treated as exact measurements.
They also explore what happens to muscle during a calorie deficit, the roles of protein and resistance training, and what changes when an already-lean athlete tries to become even lighter. Jordan and Matt discuss Matt's own progression from around 74 kg toward 69 kg, and the longer-term possibility of experimenting closer to 65 kg while trying to determine where further weight loss stops improving marathon performance.
A major part of the conversation focuses on fueling marathon training while losing weight. They discuss periodizing calorie and carbohydrate intake around important sessions, why harder running dramatically increases carbohydrate requirements, fueling long runs, post-workout glycogen restoration and why an athlete's fitness remains more important than simply consuming more fuel.
Jordan also explains why blanket recommendations such as 60-90 g or 120 g of carbohydrate per hour may not be optimal for everyone. Individual carbohydrate oxidation rates, gut tolerance and training history can all influence how much carbohydrate an athlete can actually use. They finish with bone health, practical carbohydrate choices including white rice, bread, fruit and honey, and why developing good whole-food habits remains important for long-term health.
Timestamps
00:00 Meet Jordan Sullivan
00:05 Weight Loss During Training
00:40 Why Calories In Out Fails
04:28 RED-S Risk And Nuance
06:12 Diagnosing RED-S Limits
07:13 Intensity Versus Duration
08:04 Fight Camp Case Study
12:53 Performance Versus Health
14:17 Setting A Marathon Cut
16:20 Power To Weight Explained
20:24 Fueling And Periodization
24:46 Estimating Calorie Burn
27:06 Safe Weekly Loss Targets
33:32 Muscle Loss In A Deficit
38:15 Going Leaner 69 To 65
43:22 When To Cut In Marathon Block
44:11 Race Prep Weight Loss
45:25 Training Status Matters
53:11 Fueling Long Runs
54:31 Carbs Versus Fitness
01:02:56 Intensity Drives Carb Use
01:08:10 Personal Carb Oxidation
01:14:24 Bone Health Basics
01:16:39 Best Carb Food Choices
01:20:15 Whole Foods For Longevity
01:23:35 Wrap Up And ContactsI Lab Tested 17 Super Shoes - The Results Shocked Me | IMO 38
Matt dives into the results of his recent super shoe testing at Griffith University, comparing 12 of the best Chinese racing shoes before putting the leading models up against some of the biggest Western …
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Matt dives into the results of his recent super shoe testing at Griffith University, comparing 12 of the best Chinese racing shoes before putting the leading models up against some of the biggest Western brands. Using laboratory running economy testing at 17 km/h, the results produced some major surprises - including a sub-US$100 Chinese shoe outperforming several of the world's most established super shoes.
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The Anta C202 G9 Edition 2 emerged as the best-performing Chinese shoe, ahead of the Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite and Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0. Matt breaks down the rankings, the impact price and expectations can have on perceived shoe performance, and just how much difference the right racing shoe could potentially make across a marathon.
Matt also looks ahead to the Sydney Marathon, where he plans to attempt the world record for the fastest marathon run in jeans. He discusses the Australian Championships uniform rules, the maths behind breaking the 2:34:45 record, Sydney's challenging course, and why the record may be considerably harder than he initially expected.
The episode finishes with Melbourne Marathon goals, the Fat Fox Method for managing body weight around marathon training, strength training, HYROX, longevity, an upcoming 5K attempt, and a preview of several upcoming podcast episodes.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Podcast cold open
00:35 Why test super shoes
02:52 Lab testing setup
04:14 Chinese shoe rankings
04:49 Dragonfly hype check
06:19 Price and placebo
08:22 Third place surprise
10:14 Western shoe clues
11:59 Anta wins overall
12:54 Name confusion explained
14:49 Who this applies to
16:40 How big the gains
19:04 Cost and who should test
21:33 My marathon shoe history
23:22 Next race Sydney plans
24:20 Jeans Champs rules
25:57 Record maths reality
27:55 Sydney trip logistics
30:12 Melbourne dreams and Kipchoge
31:09 Fat Fox Method
34:23 Getting leaner safely
36:22 Gym, HYROX and longevity
40:57 Early mornings and wrap-up
42:07 Jeans and 5K prediction
44:14 Next content teasersLactate Gels: The Secret Fuel of Elite Endurance Athletes? w/ Dr David Lipman
Matt is joined by Dr David Lipman to discuss one of the newest and most talked-about supplements emerging in elite endurance sport: lactate gels. Train with Matt Fox: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ …
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Matt is joined by Dr David Lipman to discuss one of the newest and most talked-about supplements emerging in elite endurance sport: lactate gels.
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https://www.drdavidjlipman.com/The conversation has gained attention around the Tour de France, with companies including From Lab to Field, Enervit and Santa Madre developing lactate-based products. Unlike glucose and fructose, which rely primarily on SGLT1 and GLUT5 transporters in the gut, lactate uses monocarboxylate transporters (MCTs). This potentially provides athletes with another pathway to absorb and utilise energy alongside traditional carbohydrate fueling.
The concept isn't completely new, but delivering meaningful amounts of lactate without creating gastrointestinal or taste problems has historically been difficult. From Lab to Field is developing a patented hydrogel designed to improve lactate delivery and tolerance while producing a less acidic product. Early prototypes have reportedly combined around 5 g of lactate with 40 g of carbohydrate.
There are also interesting possibilities beyond simply providing additional energy. Lactate can be used as fuel by the muscles, heart and brain and also acts as a signalling molecule. Researchers are investigating whether supplementation could influence glycogen replenishment, recovery and metabolic responses during exercise.
There are already some impressive performance claims circulating, including improvements in power output and reductions in fatigue, but the evidence remains preliminary. Much of the exciting data appears to come from research connected to the companies developing the products and still needs independent replication.
One particularly interesting possibility is that lactate supplementation may have different effects below versus above the first lactate threshold. Elite athletes reportedly using lactate alongside very high carbohydrate intakes of around 90-120+ g/h have described positive experiences, but exactly how much additional benefit lactate provides remains uncertain.
The discussion also compares lactate with exogenous ketones, another alternative fuel that has generated significant interest in endurance sport. Ketones have produced mixed performance results, although emerging research suggests potential benefits in areas such as heat tolerance, recovery, altitude exposure, sleep and resilience to heavy training.
Both lactate and ketones may eventually have applications outside sport because of their roles as fuels and signalling molecules, particularly in the brain. Overall, lactate gels represent an exciting new area of endurance nutrition, but they're still at the beginning of the research cycle. The potential is significant, but athletes should distinguish promising early findings from benefits that have been independently and consistently demonstrated.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Lactate Gel Buzz
00:19 Who's Making Them
01:16 How Lactate Fuels
02:53 Hydrogel Delivery Breakthrough
03:58 Legality and Doping Questions
05:20 Performance Claims and Evidence
06:42 Real World Use and Cost
07:43 Beyond Sport Applications
08:56 Ketones Update and Research
11:25 Personal Ketone Use Cases
12:44 Conflicts and Wrap UpIMO 37 - Losing Weight to Run Faster Updates, Dynafish Going Crazy In China and Attempting The Marathon World Record in Jeans
Welcome back to another unstructured In My Opinion episode. Matt shares an update on losing weight to run faster, the explosion of Chinese super shoes and Dynafish, a potential marathon world record attempt in …
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Welcome back to another unstructured In My Opinion episode. Matt shares an update on losing weight to run faster, the explosion of Chinese super shoes and Dynafish, a potential marathon world record attempt in jeans, HYROX plans, coaching updates and why he has backed away from frequent sauna use.
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[email protected]Matt opens with updates on the Sweat Elite Podcast, including changes to the private feed, a new weekly subscriber hangout and a small number of coaching opportunities becoming available.
The main discussion centres around losing weight to run faster, prompted partly by Josh Kerr's visible change in body composition alongside his recent performances. Matt reflects on his own marathon career, including a period where gaining roughly 3.5 kg coincided with slower marathon performances before intentionally losing around 4 kg and returning to consistent sub-2:20 racing.
Matt explains the simple approach he has personally used - maintaining a modest calorie deficit on most days while prioritising high-volume, satiating foods, then aggressively increasing carbohydrate intake around important training. Rather than trying to remain perfectly fuelled every hour of every day, he discusses using roughly 12-hour windows before major sessions and races to maximise carbohydrate availability, followed by substantial refuelling afterwards.
He also discusses why he avoids obsessing over daily scale weight, instead looking at longer-term trends and carbohydrate cycles. Matt believes intentional weight-loss phases should generally be relatively short - around 6 to 12 weeks for most athletes and rarely beyond 20 weeks - rather than becoming a permanent part of training.
The conversation also tackles the stigma surrounding weight loss in endurance sport, RED-S, disordered eating and the potential danger of becoming obsessed with numbers. Matt stresses that this approach is only relevant to runners who genuinely have weight they can healthily lose and that improving performance should never come at the expense of long-term health.
Later in the episode, Matt shares updates from the Chinese running shoe world, including upcoming laboratory testing of several Chinese super shoes and the rapid growth surrounding Dynafish. He discusses distribution delays, demand in China and plans for bringing more shoes into international markets.
Matt also considers racing the Sydney Marathon in jeans and potentially attempting the marathon world record for running in jeans, before discussing his future racing ambitions, interest in trying HYROX and whether an Ironman is something he would ever consider.
Finally, Matt explains why he has stopped frequent sauna sessions after noticing increasing fatigue and deteriorating training quality, despite initially introducing sauna as part of his marathon preparation.
Topics:
00:00 Welcome and Setup
00:27 Topics and Context
02:46 Pro Podcast Changes
03:46 Subscriber Hangouts
06:05 Coaching Spots Open
07:12 Why Weight Matters
08:18 Josh Kerr Example
09:45 My Marathon Weight Shift
14:41 Stigma and Pushback
20:08 Simple Weight Loss Framework
24:34 Carb Timing for Workouts
28:59 Risks and Obsession Trap
30:38 Carb Cycles Not Scales
31:44 Avoid Number Obsession
32:47 Who Should Cut Weight
35:46 Coaching And Stigma
37:36 Chinese Shoe Lab Tests
39:39 Dynafish Distribution Plans
43:36 Sydney Jeans Marathon
45:40 Weight Loss And Future Goals
50:55 HYROX Versus Ironman
52:31 Sauna Fatigue Lesson
57:25 Wrap Up And Next StepsDiabolically Hard Run Workouts w/ Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly from The Triathlon Hour returns to the Sweat Elite Podcast for a fun challenge - ranking six running workouts from manageable to completely diabolical. Along the way, we debate stop recoveries versus …
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Jack Kelly from The Triathlon Hour returns to the Sweat Elite Podcast for a fun challenge - ranking six running workouts from manageable to completely diabolical.
Along the way, we debate stop recoveries versus float recoveries, discuss whether marathon pace should be guided by effort or pace, explore the biggest differences between training for running and triathlon, and explain why some workouts are far harder mentally than physically. We also share how weather, fueling, terrain and fatigue should influence the execution of key marathon sessions.
The episode finishes with the hardest workouts either of us has ever designed. Jack unveils a brutal 29.6 km session combining marathon pace with repeated half-marathon-pace intervals, while Matt shares a relentless 25 km progressive run that finishes faster than goal marathon pace. If you're looking for new training ideas or simply want to hear two coaches dissect what makes a great workout, this episode is packed with practical insights and plenty of debate.
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00:00 Welcome Back Banter
00:53 The Hat Story
02:48 Six Workout Challenge
06:02 Stop Rest Debate
07:57 Workout 1 - Most People Could Do
10:21 Workout 2 - Moderate
15:10 Workout 3 - Challenging
21:59 Workout 4 - Hard
29:36 Level 5 - Really really hard
36:56 Level 6 - Diabolicaly hard!
43:51 Fueling Weather Logistics
46:27 Wrap Up Next Rivalry TeaseThese workouts are discussed for educational and entertainment purposes. Adjust the volume, intensity and recovery to suit your experience, current fitness and training goals.
Is Lighter Always Faster? Weight Loss, RED-S, and Fueling Risks for Runners - Dr David Lipman
Is getting lighter always the answer for runners chasing faster race times? Matt Fox is joined by Dr David Lipman for a short, sharp discussion about weight loss, performance, RED-S and the risks of taking …
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Is getting lighter always the answer for runners chasing faster race times? Matt Fox is joined by Dr David Lipman for a short, sharp discussion about weight loss, performance, RED-S and the risks of taking leanness too far.
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For more conversations exploring the science, psychology and hidden stories behind sport, check out 1% Better - Hidden Stories in Sport, co-hosted by Xylon van Eyck and Dr David Lipman.
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Matt and David explore why being lighter does not automatically make an athlete faster. Although reducing excess body fat may improve running economy and performance, there is a lower limit where continued weight loss can begin to compromise health, recovery and long-term performance.
Matt shares his own experience of becoming faster after losing weight, while David explains why the human body cannot be treated like a simple machine. Some body fat may provide an important energy buffer because the absorption and use of fuel can vary between athletes and from day to day.
They examine Ryan Hall's experience as a cautionary example. Hall initially improved while becoming extremely lean, but his performance and health eventually declined after taking the process too far. This temporary improvement can create a dangerous "more is better" mindset, where athletes continue restricting food because the early results appear positive.
The conversation also breaks down Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, commonly known as RED-S. Rather than viewing RED-S as the result of one isolated mistake, David describes it using a stress bucket model. Training load, inadequate fueling, poor sleep, work pressure and other life stressors can accumulate until the athlete's ability to recover is overwhelmed.
Matt and David discuss carbohydrate periodization and carb cycling, including when lower-carbohydrate training may have a place within an endurance program. However, they stress that these strategies do not eliminate the risks of chronic under-fueling. Athletes still require adequate carbohydrates, protein and dietary fat to support performance, recovery and overall health.
They also cover behaviours associated with disordered eating, the spectrum between structured nutrition and unhealthy restriction, whether runners should deliberately lose muscle mass, and the difficult tradeoffs that can exist between short-term performance and long-term health.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Is Lighter Always Faster?
00:43 Fat Buffer and Absorption
01:31 Ryan Hall Cautionary Tale
02:38 When Leanness Backfires
03:28 RED-S and the Stress Bucket
06:27 Carb Cycling and Risk
08:43 Macronutrients and Carb Periodization
10:29 The Disordered Eating Spectrum
12:13 Muscle Mass vs Running Goals
13:20 Health and Performance Tradeoffs
14:28 Wrap Up and ThanksThis conversation is provided for general educational purposes and is not individual medical or nutritional advice. Athletes concerned about RED-S, disordered eating or persistent under-fueling should speak with a qualified healthcare professional.
The Secret Marathon Workouts YOU Need To Know w/ Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly joins the Sweat Elite Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on massive weight loss, injury prevention, marathon training, running performance for triathletes, heat adaptation, recovery, and the …
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Jack Kelly joins the Sweat Elite Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on massive weight loss, injury prevention, marathon training, running performance for triathletes, heat adaptation, recovery, and the small "one percenters" that can make a big difference.
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Jack is the host of The Triathlon Hour and a coach working with professional triathletes. In this episode, we discuss his transformation from around 125kg down toward 80kg, the unconventional approach he used to lose weight while staying injury-free, and why walking, varied movement and high-frequency training may be underrated tools for endurance athletes.
We then go deep into marathon training, breaking down some of our favourite sessions including 25 x 600m, 1K on/1K float, progression long runs, 2K repetitions, long marathon-pace intervals and the classic 2 x 10K marathon dress rehearsal.
We also discuss sleep consistency, post-workout carbohydrate intake, creatine, Nomio, sauna and heat adaptation, occasional "hero sessions," energy drinks, and the importance of considering heart health when using stimulants.
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Jack Kelly Joins
00:27 Japan Detention Story
02:49 Weight Loss Turning Point
07:57 Andorra Reset Plan
12:18 Walking For Resilience
16:55 Secret Injury Proofing
25:25 Coaching Career Highlights
27:51 Ari Klau Progress
30:18 Triathletes Running Fast
35:49 Marathon Million Dollar Hypothetical
36:26 Fastest Triathlon Marathon
38:08 Kristian Marathon Potential
39:14 Gustav Motivation Question
39:50 The Secret Marathon Workouts You Need to Know
01:36:12 The Six 1%'ers You Can Focus On To Imrove
01:39:51 Japan Detention Sleep Reset
01:41:02 Irony of Gummies and Jail
01:42:23 Sleep Aids and Insomnia
01:43:35 Recovery Fuel After Training
01:46:15 Creatine Water Weight Explained
01:47:52 Nomio Supplement Deep Dive
01:54:17 Sauna and Heat Adaptation
01:57:37 Hero Sessions Superman Cape
02:01:12 Monster Energy Pre Race Ritual
02:03:25 Heart Health and Stimulants
02:05:00 Wrap Up and Where to FollowDisclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or nutritional advice. Always consider your individual health circumstances and seek appropriate professional advice where necessary.
The Truth About Losing Weight to Run Faster
Race Weight and Carb Cycling: Losing Weight to Get Faster Without Sacrificing Key Workouts Welcome back to another short, sharp sub 15-minute episode. Today, I discuss the relationship between race weight and …
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Race Weight and Carb Cycling: Losing Weight to Get Faster Without Sacrificing Key Workouts
Welcome back to another short, sharp sub 15-minute episode. Today, I discuss the relationship between race weight and endurance performance, using examples including Josh Kerr, the new mile world record holder, Comrades Marathon winner George Kusche, and Olympic triathlon champion Kristian Blummenfelt.
I explain how losing weight has helped me improve my own marathon time from 2:35 to 2:18, while also addressing the risks of aggressive dieting and underfueling. This episode is not intended for anyone with a history of eating disorders, and I am sharing my personal experience rather than professional nutritional advice.I break down how I use a moderate calorie deficit on most days while carb cycling around important workouts. The goal is to fuel heavily with carbohydrates for approximately 12 hours before and three hours after key sessions, then return to lower-calorie, filling foods during easier periods.
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 Elite Weight Clues
02:05 Podcast Setup and Warning
03:55 My Race Weight Journey
06:04 Critics and Risk
08:14 Calorie Deficit Basics
10:21 Carb Cycling for Workouts
12:52 Foods That Keep You Full
14:11 Resources and Wrap UpSprint Training for Faster Marathons
Recording from Beijing International Airport during a delayed Air China flight, I share a short, single-topic episode exploring the "speed gap" and why pure speed can be a major limiter for marathon and …
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Recording from Beijing International Airport during a delayed Air China flight, I share a short, single-topic episode exploring the "speed gap" and why pure speed can be a major limiter for marathon and half-marathon performance.
Using examples such as breaking three hours in the marathon and my own goal of running 2:19, I explain why runners need enough speed at shorter distances to make marathon pace feel sustainable. I also discuss why many runners and coaches place too much emphasis on mileage and threshold training while neglecting speed development.
I finish the episode by sharing three practical ways to improve speed without dramatically changing your training: short max-effort hill sprints, regular strides after easy runs, and strength training focused on squats, hamstrings and calves.
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 Airport Podcast Setup
00:40 The Speed Gap Idea
01:36 Performance Versus Fun
02:43 Marathon Goal Example
05:13 My Own Speed Limits
07:31 Why Runners Avoid Speed
09:19 Hill Sprints Prescription
10:20 Strides And Mechanics
11:02 Gym Strength For Speed
11:36 Wrap Up And Next EpisodesAllie May on Her 2:36:22 Gold Coast Marathon Debut, Even Splits, and Transition from Surf Lifesaving to Road Racing
Eight days after her outstanding marathon debut at the Gold Coast Marathon, Allie May joins the Sweat Elite Podcast to break down her 2:36:22 performance, her journey from elite surf lifesaving to road racing …
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Eight days after her outstanding marathon debut at the Gold Coast Marathon, Allie May joins the Sweat Elite Podcast to break down her 2:36:22 performance, her journey from elite surf lifesaving to road racing, and the lessons she learned from her first marathon.
Allie May
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Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359Allie shares how she executed an almost perfect even split of 1:18:11 for both halves, why she targeted a 2:35 debut, what surprised her most over 42.2km, and how she recovered in the days after the race. She also reflects on her background in the Ironwoman Series and the Coolangatta Gold, explains how those endurance events prepared her for the marathon, and discusses her transition to road racing after having children.
The conversation also covers her training environment, nutrition and fueling strategy, overcoming previous struggles with disordered eating with the help of a dietitian, shoe choices, strength training, racing alongside Reenie Ringe, and what's next after an impressive marathon debut.
Timestamps:
00:00 Meet Allie May
00:30 Even Split Breakdown
01:46 Recovery After Gold Coast
02:26 Surf Lifesaving Roots
03:52 What Is Surf Lifesaving
06:14 Early Running and Training Load
09:02 Switching to Road Racing
11:36 Marathon Fear and Respect
14:25 Chasing a 2:35 Debut
16:13 First Marathon Block Lessons
17:32 Team Training and Balance
20:20 Nutrition and Fueling Mindset
25:52 Fueling Matters Most
26:25 Race Day Nutrition Plan
28:54 Shoe Rotation Choices
30:49 Carbon Shoes Debate
32:07 Elite Start Experience
35:13 Doubts and Dark Patches
38:31 Next Goals and Races
41:21 Strength Training Add On
42:39 Wrap Up and Where to FollowFrom Addiction Rehab to a 2:38 Marathon - Jack Ahern
Jack Ahern joins the podcast just days after running a 2:38 PB at the Gold Coast Marathon. Matt and Jack talk through his build, racing while sick, marathon-specific training, hill sprints, fueling, Bali heat …
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Jack Ahern joins the podcast just days after running a 2:38 PB at the Gold Coast Marathon. Matt and Jack talk through his build, racing while sick, marathon-specific training, hill sprints, fueling, Bali heat training, his Berlin Marathon goals, and Jack's powerful story of recovering from meth addiction and rebuilding his life through sport.
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Show Notes
Jack Ahern joins the Sweat Elite Podcast just days after running a 2:38 marathon PB at the Gold Coast Marathon. Despite being sick for weeks in the lead-up, dealing with flu-like symptoms, headaches, IV drips, and a WHOOP recovery score of just 3% on race morning, Jack still managed to hold things together and come away with a personal best.
Jack breaks down his training block, including half marathon tune-ups around 1:14:30, a small PB in Perth, marathon-specific workouts, and the consistent use of short 10-20 second hill sprints. He explains how the build gave him confidence, how he approached Gold Coast, and what he learned from being dropped by the 2:35-2:36 group around 32-34km.
The conversation also covers Jack's fueling, what he will adjust before Berlin, and why he believes training in the Bali heat gives him an edge. Jack also shares his background with rare honesty, speaking about teen methamphetamine use, crime, police raids, rehab in Bali, halfway house life, and how he eventually rebuilt himself through sport, COVID-era running challenges, ultras, coaching, and the marathon.
Timestamps
00:00 Gold Coast PB Intro
02:34 Training Block Overview
03:55 Half Marathon Tune Ups
05:21 Marathon Mindset
09:47 Hill Sprints Explained
16:49 Sickness Before Race
21:59 Race Day Recap
26:36 Lessons and Berlin Goals
31:17 Addiction Story Begins
36:07 Police Raids Fallout
38:18 Choosing Rehab Abroad
40:35 Life Inside Bali Rehab
43:07 Halfway House Reset
44:46 Back to Sport and Fitness
46:16 COVID Runs and Ultras
48:47 Marathon Spark and Sub Three
50:53 Goals and Mindset
53:29 Fueling the 2:38
57:27 Bali Heat Training Edge
01:00:15 Coaching in Hot Conditions
01:03:27 Wrap Up and Where to FollowCoach Kyle Weise Breaks 2:30 at Gold Coast Marathon: Race Recap, Fueling & Cramping
Recorded 24 hours after the Gold Coast Marathon, Matt and Kyle recap Kyle's first sub-2:30 marathon, running 2:29:23 after coming in with a previous PB of 2:31. Kyle talks through an otherwise smooth and …
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Recorded 24 hours after the Gold Coast Marathon, Matt and Kyle recap Kyle's first sub-2:30 marathon, running 2:29:23 after coming in with a previous PB of 2:31. Kyle talks through an otherwise smooth and consistent race, including a brief hamstring cramp around 40K that he managed with a CrampFix shot.
Kyle Weise
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https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359Kyle explains joining the 2:30 pack paced by Scott Westcott, feeling strong through 30K when the pacer stepped off, then leading much of the final 10K before enjoying the final kilometer once the sub-2:30 buffer was clear. They also discuss his fueling strategy of around 90 grams of carbs per hour, missing a late gel, the impact of faster-than-goal-pace training, cadence changes, and the favorable low-humidity race conditions.
The conversation also covers Haftu's Australian record of 2:06:20, crowd support, Gold Coast course logistics, and several athlete results including Marty's 2:42 PB and Ally's debut 2:36:22 with dead-even splits. Matt and Kyle also dive into the wider mystery of marathon cramping, possible causes, and practical strategies runners can consider.
Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Timestamps
00:00 Sub 2:30 Breakthrough
00:43 Late Race Cramp Fix
04:12 Pack Strategy and Taper
07:32 Taking the Lead at 30K
10:11 Final 3K Math and Finish
12:55 Fueling and Training Keys
17:40 Conditions and Humidity
20:02 Pacing the Sub 2:40 Group
22:47 Crowd Support and Course Vibes
25:39 Course Design Debate
29:22 Australian Record Shock
32:01 Ethan Drops Out
33:12 Prize Money Debate
34:18 Women's Winner Recap
34:42 Marty's Marathon PB
36:57 40K Cheering Stories
39:11 Ally's Even Splits
41:52 More Team Highlights
44:04 Marathon Cramp Mystery
54:31 CrampFix And Strategies
57:03 What's Next Plans
59:46 Final Wrap UpEndurance Nutrition, Fixing GI Issues & Not Caring What Anyone Thinks - The Other Brady
Brady Brady Nankervis, also known as The Other Brady, joins the podcast to discuss leaving a six-and-a-half-year roofing plumbing career, rebuilding his health through running and nutrition, and learning to …
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Brady Brady Nankervis, also known as The Other Brady, joins the podcast to discuss leaving a six-and-a-half-year roofing plumbing career, rebuilding his health through running and nutrition, and learning to stop caring what other people think.
Brady's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_other_brady/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/92997575/Matt's Links:
Coaching: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/
Supporters Club: https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359In this episode, Brady shares how gut issues, 75 Hard, and the influence of David Goggins helped shift his mindset and eventually led him to quit his trade career and study nutrition. He talks about spending six months travelling through Europe, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, continuing to run while overseas, and deciding to post on Instagram every day despite fear of judgment and Australia's tall poppy syndrome.
Matt and Brady also dive into endurance nutrition, including GI issues, low fibre intake, artificial sweeteners, gut training, carb loading, race fueling, liquid carbohydrates, sugar water, maple syrup pouches, Maurten, caffeine, cadence, injury, HYROX, and Brady's goal of returning to finish the London Marathon.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome and Brady Intro
00:57 From Plumbing to Nutrition
05:30 David Goggins and Running Start
08:25 Six Months Traveling Europe
13:04 Running While Traveling
15:26 Posting Daily and Tall Poppy
25:12 Strava and Content Rhythm
29:01 Gut Issues and Recovery
32:21 Endurance Nutrition Basics
36:04 Fueling Sessions and Gut Training
42:57 Full Stomach Training
44:43 Ultra Fueling Basics
47:23 Sugar vs Maurten Debate
52:50 Maple Syrup Pouches
56:54 Race Day Carb Loading
58:10 Cadence and Injury
01:01:10 Podcast and HYROX Talk
01:05:09 Athlete Inspirations
01:07:05 Caffeine and Monster
01:10:26 Dream Race and WrapInside the Final Week Before a Marathon: Fueling, Confidence, and Paris Diamond League - Marty Bordignon
Gold Coast Marathon Countdown: Taper, Wind Strategy, Fueling Plan, and Paris Diamond League Recap - Marty Bordignon With just six days until the Gold Coast Marathon, Marty Bordignon returns to the podcast to …
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Gold Coast Marathon Countdown: Taper, Wind Strategy, Fueling Plan, and Paris Diamond League Recap - Marty Bordignon
With just six days until the Gold Coast Marathon, Marty Bordignon returns to the podcast to break down his taper, race strategy, fueling plan, and confidence heading into race day. We also recap the outstanding performances from the Paris Diamond League, including Cameron Myers' Australian record, Sarah Billings' national record, Marco Arop's incredible 1:41, and discuss the mindset needed to perform at your best.
Please note: During the recording we incorrectly referred to the Commonwealth Games event as the 1500m. After recording we looked into it more closely and can confirm it will in fact be contested over the mile.
Marty Bordignon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelling.runner/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KK6zB0vCtp6b2QhKt9n0vMatt Fox
Coaching: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/
Supporters Club (Private Podcast): https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359Marty talks through his final marathon-specific workouts, how fatigue gradually disappeared during his taper, and why he believes accumulated training load, calorie restriction, and inconsistent carbohydrate intake contributed to feeling flat a couple of weeks ago.
We discuss the latest Gold Coast Marathon weather forecast, the unique out-and-back wind conditions, whether it's worth committing to a pace group, and how to adjust your effort depending on the headwind and tailwind sections of the course.
Marty also shares his complete race nutrition strategy, including carbohydrate intake, sodium loading, drinking to thirst, and the foods he'll rely on during his final days before the marathon.
The conversation then shifts to the Paris Diamond League where we analyse Cameron Myers' stunning 3:28 Australian record, Sarah Billings' Australian 800m record, Marco Arop's 1:41 performance, Grant Fisher's 5,000m victory, and discuss confidence, championship racing, breakthrough performances, and why belief can completely change an athlete's ceiling.
Chapters
00:00 Gold Coast Countdown
01:08 Final Long Run Breakdown
03:24 Energy Dip and Carb Loading
06:41 Weather and Wind Strategy
08:02 Course Wind Dynamics
11:46 Pace Groups and Pack Tactics
14:53 Race Day Fueling Plan
18:22 Carb Load Foods and Tricks
21:46 Taper Niggles and Injury Management
25:41 Paris Diamond League Recap
29:11 Commonwealth Games Outlook
30:56 Mile or 1500 Confusion
31:54 Why Championships Hit Different
32:36 Women's 800 Shock Result
35:20 Arop 1:41 and Race Mindset
38:00 Why the 800 Is Chaos
39:38 Paris 5K and Alex Yee Update
41:56 Can a Marathoner Break 13?
43:48 Big Marathon Progress Jumps
45:18 Kai Robinson and Racing Confidence
48:05 Personal Breakthrough Psychology
51:25 Strava Percentiles Reality Check
53:17 Fraser Coss Winning Mentality
55:06 Gold Coast Shoe Choice
56:53 What's Next After Gold Coast
58:24 Wrap Up and Next EpisodeIMO 36 - Taking Legal Action Against Brett Larner (Japan Running News) + Racing Melbourne Marathon
In this IMO episode, I explain why I am seeking legal action against Brett Larner from Japan Running News over what I believe has been a sustained campaign of online harassment, false reporting, inflammatory …
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In this IMO episode, I explain why I am seeking legal action against Brett Larner from Japan Running News over what I believe has been a sustained campaign of online harassment, false reporting, inflammatory articles, and ongoing anonymous forum-style attacks. This week, I was denied the chance to run for a charity at the Gold Coast Marathon, with Brett's articles specifically referenced as part of that decision, and this has been the final reason I feel legal action is now necessary.
Links:
Coaching: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatElite
Supporters Club: https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/
In this episode, I talk through the full story from my time in Japan, including the detention situation, the media coverage that followed, and the way I believe the story has continued to be framed unfairly. I also discuss how these articles have affected me personally and professionally, including the recent Gold Coast Marathon charity rejection.
I also give some broader updates on training, my return to running, parkrun, weight goals, and my plans for the Melbourne and Sydney Marathons. Later in the episode, I break down the origins of the media situation, the Ageo Half entry mix-up, the race ban fallout, the cannabis context, the online forum discussions, and why I now believe legal action is the only way forward.
Timestamps:
00:00 Midday intro and drink mix
00:43 Why this episode matters
03:08 Japan detention backstory
09:07 Return to running and injury
13:57 16:06 parkrun and weight goals
17:55 Melbourne and Sydney marathon plans
22:24 Origins of the issues with Mr Larna - November 2023 (the meaty part)
25:21 Ekiden filming with Sebastian
25:54 Ageo Half entry mix-up
27:18 Brett Larner reaches out
30:38 AGEO City Half Marathon ban
31:33 Cheater article discovery
33:09 Arrest story goes public
35:10 Forum slander
39:12 Context on cannabis use
42:02 Brett accusations breakdown
45:58 Gold Coast charity rejection
51:39 Legal action and wrap upThe Marathon Performance Equation: Fitness, Anxiety, Stress, and Self-Belief - Kyle Weise
Kyle Weise joins the podcast again with the Gold Coast Marathon now just 16 days away. Kyle shares how his build has come together after consistent 110-125 km weeks, including a key long-run session of 3×7 km …
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Kyle Weise joins the podcast again with the Gold Coast Marathon now just 16 days away. Kyle shares how his build has come together after consistent 110-125 km weeks, including a key long-run session of 3×7 km late in the run where he progressed by feel, closing strongly into a headwind.
Kyle Weise
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kyle_weise/Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/3517976Matt Fox
Coaching:
https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/Supporters Club:
https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/Email:
[email protected]Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359Matt and Kyle discuss why Kyle has avoided obsessing over goal marathon pace, the value of long-run efforts that mimic late-race fatigue, and how confidence can come from feel rather than constantly checking the watch. They also cover Kyle's final long run, taper plans, fueling strategy, bottles as priority A, carb pouches, caffeine gels, electrolytes, and targeting around 100 grams of carbs per hour.
The conversation also gets into low-mileage success examples, group progress, Marty's sub-2:40 attempt, strides and hill sprints, reducing anxiety around training, London Marathon moving to a two-day format, Matt's planned 5K benchmark, and Kyle's decision to race in the Puma Fast-R.
Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Timestamps
00:00 Gold Coast Build Update
01:21 Three by Seven Breakdown
04:17 Effort and Pacing Philosophy
08:24 Next Long Run and Taper
10:55 Mileage Myths and Confidence
16:20 Strides and Hill Sprints
19:04 Race Fueling Plan
21:25 Marty and Course Strategy
25:50 Recovery Habits and Stress
29:44 Training Without Anxiety
30:46 Racing As Experiment
32:55 Detach From Goal Time
33:34 Ultras Teach Feel
35:23 Trust Gut Over Watch
36:37 Unhealthy Time Attachment
37:57 No Watch Marathon Idea
40:10 Watch Died Breakthrough
41:22 Tip For Data Dependence
42:34 Chasing A Parkrun Race
45:48 Practice Racing Mindset
47:18 Marathon Plans And Travel
48:19 London Goes Two Days
50:50 Melbourne And Kipchoge
52:38 Wrap Up And Shoe ChoiceAlex Milne - 4th at Comrades, Rapid Race Blocks, and Building for 100K Worlds
Alex Milne joins the pod just four days after his fourth-place finish at Comrades. Alex reflects on missing the podium by only 58 seconds, his huge race block from Valencia to Seville, Worlds 50K, London and …
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Alex Milne joins the pod just four days after his fourth-place finish at Comrades. Alex reflects on missing the podium by only 58 seconds, his huge race block from Valencia to Seville, Worlds 50K, London and Comrades, and how he is now building toward the 100K World Championships in Spain.
Alex Milne Links:
Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/1262861
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmilnerun/
Matt Fox Links:
Coaching: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/
Supporters Club: https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359
In this episode, Alex joins Matt four days after finishing fourth at Comrades. He explains why he was happy with the performance overall, but still frustrated to miss the podium by just 58 seconds, and talks through the difficulty of knowing your exact race position during an ultra like Comrades.
Alex also breaks down one of the busiest racing blocks in elite distance running, including Valencia, Seville where he ran a 2:11:41 PB, the World 50K Championships, London Marathon while sick, and then Comrades. He explains why he prefers racing often, recovering well, and building through shorter but effective training blocks rather than long uninterrupted build-ups.
Matt and Alex discuss how he balances elite training with teaching and parenting, using run-commutes, long lunch breaks, and consistent Box Hill hill sessions. Alex shares details around his 45-65K long runs, threshold work, race-specific Comrades sessions, fueling approach with Nomyo, Flycarb bicarbonate, high carbohydrate intake, sodium needs, heat training through hot baths, strength work, physio, and his plans for the 100K World Championships in Spain on September 20.
Timestamps:
00:00 Comrades Fourth Place
00:38 Tracking Race Position
02:33 Training Block Overview
03:38 London Marathon Recap
05:09 Racing Calendar Strategy
06:50 Speed Versus Ultra Success
09:59 Balancing Work And Training
11:54 Comrades Specific Long Runs
13:22 Marathon Versus Comrades Training
14:49 Fueling And Supplements
17:37 Recovery Nutrition Timing
18:26 Heat Training And Sauna
20:16 Heat Adaptation Benefits
21:03 Cold Exposure Debate
23:14 World Champs Timeline
23:40 Post Comrades Recovery
24:58 100K Field and Rivals
28:14 Long Runs and Key Workouts
31:04 Strength Training and Mileage
34:11 Marathon Goals and Valencia
36:14 Speed vs Endurance Tradeoffs
39:54 Wrap Up and Where to FollowWhich Supplements Should Marathoners Be Taking? - Dr David Lipman
Sports medicine physician,endurance athlete and 1% Better Podcast host - Dave Lipman - checks in for a wide-ranging conversation covering the realities of podcasting, the future of endurance technology …
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Sports medicine physician,endurance athlete and 1% Better Podcast host - Dave Lipman - checks in for a wide-ranging conversation covering the realities of podcasting, the future of endurance technology, recovery methods, supplements, sleep tracking, heat adaptation, longevity trends, GLP-1s, peptides, and where the line should be drawn between performance enhancement and fair competition.
Dave Lipman Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidlipman/
1% Better Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterpod/|
1% Better Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bG2U3dciEduX8c3PUtkrQMatt Fox Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/
Supporters Club: https://www.sweatelite.co/supporters
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatEliteMatt welcomes Dave back to the podcast and the pair begin by discussing the realities of producing endurance content. They talk about the challenges of scheduling guests, dealing with cancellations and technical issues, recording in person versus remotely, and why some of the best conversations happen when the host and guest don't know each other particularly well beforehand. Dave also shares his podcast inspirations, what he currently listens to, and the endurance personalities he would most like to interview.
The conversation then shifts toward the future of endurance performance technology. Dave discusses continuous lactate monitoring, multi-analyte sensors capable of tracking biomarkers such as glucose, ketones, cortisol, and hormones, as well as emerging ventilation and respiratory wearables. They explore whether future devices will be able to separate metabolic stress from mechanical and neuromuscular load, creating more useful insights than current metrics alone.
Matt and Dave discuss the balance between useful data and over-analysis, touching on sleep tracking, orthosomnia, and how athletes can become overly reliant on wearable feedback. Dave explains why subjective feel still matters and why training should ultimately enhance enjoyment rather than create more stress.
The discussion moves into supplements, with Dave outlining his practical framework for evaluating evidence and deciding what is worth using. They cover bicarbonate products such as Maurten Bicarb and Nomio, creatine, beta-alanine, beet nitrates, taurine, and the supplement trends currently gaining traction in endurance sport.
Recovery strategies are another major focus. Dave reviews the evidence surrounding ice baths, sauna use, heat adaptation, active versus passive heat exposure, and how timing these interventions incorrectly may blunt training adaptations. They also discuss sweat rate adaptations, the interaction between heat and altitude training, and examples of accidental training breakthroughs that emerged from environmental stress.
The final section of the conversation examines the rapidly growing longevity and biohacking space. Matt and Dave discuss Bryan Johnson, GLP-1 medications, peptides, anti-aging interventions, anti-doping gray areas, and whether amateur athletes should be held to different standards than professionals. The discussion expands into super shoes, emerging performance technologies, and how the sport may need to adapt as new forms of enhancement become increasingly accessible.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back Dave
01:01 Podcasting Struggles
02:59 Remote vs In Person
05:06 Editing Norwegian Method
06:56 Podcast Inspirations
07:58 What We Listen To
12:26 Dream Guests List
13:51 Better Interview Flow
16:43 Future Endurance Tech
19:53 Continuous Biomarkers
21:55 Mechanical Load Insights
27:06 Cortisol and Lactate Nuances
31:24 Lactate Compartments
32:56 Tech and Overthinking
36:06 Train for Enjoyment
36:44 Sleep Tracking Pitfalls
40:13 Supplements Framework
47:21 Creatine, Beta-Alanine, and Beets
53:44 Taurine and Trends
56:31 Ice Baths Net Effect
01:02:37 Sauna Heat Adaptation
01:05:52 Heat Training Benefits
01:06:28 Sweat Rate Tradeoffs
01:07:30 Active vs Passive Heat
01:08:38 Heat Plus Altitude Synergy
01:09:15 Accidental Breakthrough Block
01:12:05 Longevity and Bryan Johnson
01:13:15 Complex Systems and Lifestyle
01:17:28 GLP-1s and Doping Rules
01:22:39 Peptides Gray Market Risks
01:23:44 Amateur Standards and Fairness
01:26:28 Super Shoes and Gray Areas
01:33:22 Wrapping Up and Podcast PlugBetter Running Technique for More Speed and Fewer Injuries - The Balanced Runner (Paul Mackinnon)
Paul McKinnon - also known as The Balanced Runner - discusses running technique, movement efficiency, injury prevention, and why changing form requires more than drills or strength work. The Balanced Runner …
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Paul McKinnon - also known as The Balanced Runner - discusses running technique, movement efficiency, injury prevention, and why changing form requires more than drills or strength work.
The Balanced Runner Links:
The Balanced Runner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancedrunner/Matt Fox Links:
Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Matt Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/
Sweat Elite: https://www.sweatelite.co/
Supporters Club (Private Podcast Feed): https://www.sweatelite.co/supporters-club/In this episode, Matt speaks with Paul McKinnon from The Balanced Runner about how runners can improve performance, reduce injury risk, and enjoy running more through better movement patterns. Matt begins with some skepticism around how difficult it can be for recreational runners to make meaningful form changes, while Paul explains why technique is a trainable skill when approached correctly.
Paul shares how he works with everyone from beginners to elite athletes, including Ben Robinson, Isaac Doyle, Sarah Billings, Cam Wurf, Ellie Salthouse, and AFL players. He explains how he uses pattern recognition and positional analysis by eye to identify where runners are leaking energy or placing excessive load on the body.
The conversation covers why drills and strength work alone are often not enough to change running technique, and why runners need to practice a specific cue every step until it becomes habit. Paul also discusses the role of physics in running, including the balance between vertical and horizontal force, and why super shoes tend to amplify the movement patterns a runner already has.
Timestamps:
00:00 Meet Paul McKinnon
02:32 Elites vs amateurs
04:50 How pros find him
05:56 Success stories and referrals
08:29 Technique analysis by eye
10:18 Why form changes fail
14:23 Fixing arm swing myths
18:25 Physics of running 80 20
23:03 Why most runners leak energy
25:49 Three levers plus shoes
26:08 Shoes and vertical force
26:49 Flexibility myths in running
29:50 Strength versus movement pattern
31:09 Economy versus efficiency
32:10 Rhythm and simple cues
34:36 Top down technique coaching
37:05 Building habits over weeks
38:15 Devices versus body awareness
41:59 Super shoes as amplifiers
47:40 Personal training and wrap upRace Weight, Sodium Loading, and Chasing Sub 2:40 at Gold Coast Marathon - Marty Bordignon
Marty checks in 26 days out from the Gold Coast Marathon to discuss his peak marathon training, achilles niggle, biggest long run yet, fueling plan including sodium loading, race weight, sauna, strength work …
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Marty checks in 26 days out from the Gold Coast Marathon to discuss his peak marathon training, achilles niggle, biggest long run yet, fueling plan including sodium loading, race weight, sauna, strength work, and shoe choice.
Marty Bordignon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/martybordignon/Marty Bordignon Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/martybordignon/Marty Bordignon Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/user/martyb-au?si=sgXyMAYERJGyKdGCYeXTUwTrain with Matt:
https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/Private Podcast Feed + Discord:
https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/Contact Matt:
[email protected]Matt Fox Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/Matt Fox Strava Training Log:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359/With 26 days until the Gold Coast Marathon, Matt and Marty review Marty's peak marathon build, including a 36.36 km long run averaging 4:07/km with 22.57 km at 3:46/km, faster than his current 2:46 PB pace. Marty explains that the run felt hard partly due to early Achilles tightness, which flared after stopping, and he reflects on whether he could have extended the marathon-effort segment closer to 30 km.
The conversation covers Marty's confidence around breaking 2:40, his doubts about holding 3:45/km on race day, and his estimate of around a 30% chance if everything comes together. Matt and Marty also discuss his weekly mileage rising toward roughly 160 km, a strong 2 km "on" / 1 km float session, and the mental benefits and drawbacks of group training, Strava comparison, and chasing other runners' sessions.
They also talk through Marty's current race weight of around 66.5 kg, his plan to take 100 g of carbohydrates per hour, heavy sodium loading to reduce cramping risk, minimal fluids, and possible beetroot and bicarb trials. Marty shares that he has neglected sauna and strength work since moving but may add heat sessions back in, while Matt and Marty debate sauna protocols, strength training tradeoffs, and whether the Puma FastR is the right race-day shoe despite Achilles concerns.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Marathon Build Check In
01:06 - Big Long Run Breakdown
02:54 - Achilles Scare And Effort
05:45 - Confidence And Goal Pace Doubts
09:37 - Mileage Ramp And Consistency
11:01 - Float Session Fitness Boost
12:28 - Group Training And Strava Mind Games
15:25 - Sauna Plans And Heat Protocol
19:14 - Strength Training Debate
25:30 - Race Weight And Nutrition Update
27:00 - Elite Weight Targets Story
28:19 - George's Weight Cut
29:02 - Comrades Race Preview
29:46 - Chasing Race Weight
31:06 - Gold Coast Fuel Plan
33:42 - Hydration and Cramping
35:04 - Beetroot and Bicarb
38:26 - Shoe Choice Debate
41:42 - New Shoes and Kit
43:43 - Wrap Up and Next EpisodeShould Runners Lift Weights? Many Elites Don't - Tom Nobbs (2:09 Marathoner)
Tom Nobbs on Strides, Strength Training, and Building Toward Higher Marathon Mileage After Two 10Ks Canadian 2:09 marathoner Tom Nobbs discusses recent takeaways from conversations with Rory Linkletter and …
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Tom Nobbs on Strides, Strength Training, and Building Toward Higher Marathon Mileage After Two 10Ks
Canadian 2:09 marathoner Tom Nobbs discusses recent takeaways from conversations with Rory Linkletter and Jimmy, with a focus on frequent strides, sprinting, strength training, racing, and building toward a bigger marathon block.
Tom Nobbs Links:
Tom Nobbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobbs.not.knobs/
Tom Nobbs Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/28521910Matt Fox Links:
Train with Matt Fox: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/
Join the Supporters Club and private podcast feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/
Contact Matt: [email protected]
Matt Fox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Matt Fox Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359They begin by talking about Rory's daily strides, how often runners should include strides or short sprints, and why intensity needs to be individualized. Matt and Tom discuss the value of polarizing training between controlled tempo work and true max-speed work, rather than turning every session into the same moderate effort.
The conversation then moves into strength training. They debate where gym work fits for distance runners, how it may help reduce cramping for some athletes, and why it can also become unnecessary or costly for high-mileage runners if it takes away from recovery or running volume. Tom explains his own strength gaps and the importance of tailoring gym work to the athlete rather than forcing one approach on everyone.
Tom also breaks down two recent 10K races: a 28:47 road 10K in windy conditions in Ottawa, and a delayed late-night track 10K in awkward conditions with limited access to the track beforehand. Matt and Tom discuss how racing time-of-day, warm-up routines, track access, spikes, and surface specificity can all affect performance. They also compare road and track racing, why both require adaptation, and how shorter races can sharpen the mental edge during a marathon build.
Later, they cover coaching athletes who over-race, how different personality types respond to racing, and the balance between racing for fun, social connection, and long-term development. The final part of the episode shifts into Tom's next marathon block, including higher "super mileage," the trade-offs of extreme volume, tapering challenges, days off versus seven-day running, and examples of older or later-career runners still making major marathon improvements.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Back Tom
01:24 Rory's Daily Strides
02:56 How Many Strides
05:13 Weekly Structure Cycles
06:20 Strength Training Debate
07:12 Tom's Strength Gap
09:35 Cramping And Research
14:34 Ottawa 10K Recap
17:55 Track Access And Spikes
19:26 Night Racing Timing
24:21 Roads Versus Track
27:14 Why No 5K Racing
28:36 Chasing A 14:20
30:42 Finding Quality 5Ks
32:47 5K During Marathon Block
34:29 Short Races Mental Edge
36:24 VO2 Pain Gets Easier
37:31 Too Many Races Policy
40:52 Coaching Personality Types
43:27 Running For Social Fun
45:50 Meeting Partners Through Running
49:04 Kicking Off Marathon Block
51:14 Peak Mileage Targets
53:24 Days Off Debate
56:04 Jake Barraclough Volume Trap
58:54 Mileage As A Lever
01:03:26 Older Runners Still Improve
01:06:29 Wrap Up And Next Check InMolly Seidel - How to Train to Win an Olympic Bronze Medal in the Marathon (Replay)
REPLAY EPISODE: This conversation with Molly Seidel was originally recorded in May 2024. Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist Molly Seidel on Injury Recovery, Training, Fueling, and Fixing Track & Field Matt from …
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REPLAY EPISODE: This conversation with Molly Seidel was originally recorded in May 2024.
Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist Molly Seidel on Injury Recovery, Training, Fueling, and Fixing Track & Field
Matt from Sweat Elite hosts Olympic marathon bronze medalist Molly Seidel in Flagstaff to discuss her recent Strava Camp experience, her return from a broken-knee injury, and how she is rebuilding by correcting movement patterns with gym-based mobility and muscle activation.
Molly explains why she skipped Canyons 50K to prioritize a fall road marathon, outlines her goals to win a major marathon, make World Championship teams, and target LA 2028 after missing Paris. She also breaks down her "unglamorous" marathon builds, including high aerobic volume, true double-threshold training, and a short specific block starting after a tune-up race.
Matt and Molly also cover cross-training through skiing, cycling and ElliptiGo, Ethiopia's training culture, diet and race fueling, Puma shoe rotation, critiques of World Athletics around rankings, watchability and doping, plus Molly's race-focused mindset.
Links
Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Matt's Coaching: https://www.sweatelite.co/coaching/
Matt's Profile: https://www.sweatelite.co/matt-fox/
Matt's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/7043356
Sweat Elite Website: https://www.sweatelite.co/
Sweat Elite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/
Sweat Elite YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatElite/Episode Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:28 Sponsors and Support
03:30 Meeting Molly in Flagstaff
03:46 Inside Strava Camp
06:15 Knee Injury and Comeback
09:19 Fall Plans and Big Goals
11:46 Marathon Training Blueprint
13:51 Gym Work and Activation
17:01 Podcasting and Listening Habits
20:24 Skiing and Cross Training
22:43 Injury Pool Culture
22:58 Best Training Bases
24:15 Why Ethiopia Matters
26:22 Ethiopian Training Mindset
31:23 Ethiopian Food Stories
33:27 Diet And Carbs
34:50 Race Fueling Strategy
35:52 Puma Shoe Rotation
36:58 Trail Running Strength
38:27 Fixing Track And Field
41:18 Winning Over Time Goals
44:26 Mental Race Preparation
46:13 Wrap Up And GoodbyeRory Linkletter - Speed Development for the Marathon and Coaching Truett Hanes
Rory Linkletter (2:06 marathoner) discusses fueling specifics, everything he has learned throughout his career, and the importance of staying flexible based on conditions. We also covered speed development …
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Rory Linkletter (2:06 marathoner) discusses fueling specifics, everything he has learned throughout his career, and the importance of staying flexible based on conditions. We also covered speed development, including workouts at 2:15/km pace and faster, whether the Boston Marathon can be quicker than Valencia when the wind is favourable, the relationship between Conner Mantz and Ed Eyestone, coaching Truett Hanes, and much more.
Rory Linkletter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rory_linkletter/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/9351341
Matt Fox
Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2026
Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359
Contact: [email protected]
The conversation shifts to speed and power output as a limiter for marathon performance, citing examples like Kejelcha, Sawe, and U.S. runners. Rory explains why he sprints and strides twice weekly, often using track in-and-outs or hill strides, and why he values maintaining top-end speed.
He also describes building confidence to go out fast using fitness data, including sub-60 half marathons, and gives his views on Boston's comparability to flat courses and Ryan Hall's windy 2:04. Rory also answers rapid-fire questions on training partners, running with his dog, possible Valencia plans tied to 2028 qualifying, double-threshold readiness, and his new coaching role with YouTuber Truett Hanes.
Topics
00:00 Welcome Back Rory
01:25 Fueling Hype Skepticism
03:20 Carbs Size And Power
04:58 Heat And GI Tradeoffs
07:07 Fueling By Course Demand
10:05 Why Speed Matters
11:13 Power Economy Ceiling
16:37 Confidence Going Out Fast
18:30 Breaking 60 In Houston
20:48 Twice Weekly Sprint Routine
23:58 How Fast Are Strides
28:48 Hill Sprints For Longevity
32:10 Does Boston Count
35:42 Ryan Hall Tailwind Day
36:38 Ryan's Peak Performances
37:19 Execution Versus Talent
38:36 Conner Mantz Half Marathon Power
39:40 Workouts and Speed Endurance
42:16 Fearless Racer Mindset
43:38 Strava and Training Secrecy
45:00 BYU Culture and Injury Risk
48:45 Rapid Fire Favorites
50:17 Running With the Dog
52:03 Choosing a Fall Marathon
54:07 Mental Approach to Hard Sessions
56:38 Double Threshold Timing
58:52 Coaching Truett Hanes
01:02:52 Odds of Sub 2:16
01:06:09 Wrapping Up and Farewell
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