Sweat Elite Podcast

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Interviews with Elite Athletes, Professional Coaches, Sport Scientists and Thought Leaders in the Sport of Running.

  1. 4 days ago

    Inside 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 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/6KK6zB0vCtp6b2QhKt9n0v Matt 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/6248359 Marty 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 Episode

    59 min

  2. 22 Jun

    The 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 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/3517976 Matt Fox Coaching: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Supporters Club: https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/ Email: matt@sweatelite.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Matt 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 Choice

    54 min

  3. 19 Jun

    Alex 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 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: matt@sweatelite.co 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 Follow

    41 min

  4. 16 Jun

    Which 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, 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/4bG2U3dciEduX8c3PUtkrQ Matt 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/@SweatElite Matt 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 Plug

    1hr 37min

  5. 11 Jun

    Race 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, 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=sgXyMAYERJGyKdGCYeXTUw Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Private Podcast Feed + Discord: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact Matt: matt@sweatelite.co 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 Episode

    44 min

  6. 9 Jun

    Should 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 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/28521910 Matt 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: matt@sweatelite.co Matt Fox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Fox Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 They 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 In

    1hr 7min

  7. 4 Jun

    Rory 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, 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: matt@sweatelite.co 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

    1hr 7min

  8. 2 Jun

    IMO #35 - The #1 Chinese Super Shoe, Travel Stress, What Happened to the Fastest Fox Series, EastBound Running and more

    I record from Hong Kong and provide an update on the future of the podcast, the relaunch of the Supporters Club private feed, and several new projects including Eastbound, the Run With Me app, and the Globe Runners Thailand experience in Phuket. Links Join Supporters Club and access advisory and second podcast feed: https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/ My coaching: www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ My Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ My Strava: www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Join me in Phuket for a running experience of a lifetime: https://www.thegloberunners.com/phuket-running-experience Recording from an Airbnb in Hong Kong, I explain some upcoming changes to the podcast and Supporters Club. The private feed will be returning with weekly 30-minute training and Q&A episodes alongside regular conversations focused on elite training, racing, coaching, and the professional side of the sport. I also discuss why the Luke co-hosted podcast came to an end, why the Mick Fox series has been paused for now, and what listeners can expect from future episodes and guests. Along the way, I answer a wide range of listener questions covering Chinese running shoes, supplements, marathon versus 5K training, LT1 and LT2 workouts, Ozempic, doping conversations within the sport, and some of the best-value trainers currently coming out of China. Later in the episode, I provide updates on several projects I am involved in. These include Eastbound, a new online retailer that will distribute Dynafish and other Chinese running brands, the Run With Me app being developed by Mia to help runners build accountability through paid group runs, and the Globe Runners Thailand experience taking place at Thanyapura in Phuket from September 4-7. I also share a brief update on my comeback training, current fitness, and marathon plans later this year. Topics 00:00 - Hong Kong Setup 00:23 - Podcast Catch Up 00:57 - Jake Hacked Story 02:09 - Supporters Feed Plan 02:47 - Why Luke Left 04:22 - Mick Scheduling Issues 06:15 - New Guests Ahead 08:45 - Travel Stress Reality 11:54 - Supporters Club Value 12:52 - Shoe Questions Intro 13:15 - Eastbound Shoe Startup 16:07 - Run With Me App 19:09 - Thailand Camp Plug 21:40 - Thailand Training Camp Plans 21:55 - Runners You Miss Most 24:15 - Frank Schauer Kenya Memories 25:08 - Marathon vs 5K Debate 27:10 - Supplements and One Percenters 27:53 - Ozempic and Doping Talk 29:17 - LT1 LT2 Training Advice 30:02 - Nick Bester Controversy 30:58 - Best Budget Chinese Trainers 33:45 - Hong Kong Relocation Thoughts 35:28 - Projects and Training Update 39:11 - Supporters Club Wrap Up

    40 min
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