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

  1. hace 1 día

    Jimmy Whelan - Chasing Sub 60 Half Marathon, Marathon training, Altitude Training, Shoe Tech and Switching From Pro Cycling

    Jimmy Whelan talks about leaving WorldTour cycling, becoming a Salomon-sponsored professional runner, training at altitude, chasing a sub-60 half marathon, and building toward the marathon long term. Jimmy Whelan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmywhelann/ Jimmy Whelan Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/3356275 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/ Jimmy Whelan joins Matt to talk about his move from seven years as a professional cyclist, including WorldTour stints with EF and Q36.5, into professional road running with Salomon. Now training at altitude in Andorra and Font-Romeu, Jimmy is focused on chasing a sub-60 half marathon and building toward the marathon long term, with the LA Olympics as a major target. Jimmy shares his early running background, including an 8:11 3K and a top-five finish at Zatopek U23, before an Achilles injury pushed him toward cycling and rapidly into the professional ranks. He discusses the crashes, pressure, and stress that contributed to him leaving cycling in 2024, briefly considering triathlon, and then committing fully to running after a 61:37 half marathon in Valencia. Matt and Jimmy also cover high-mileage training, double-threshold work, altitude response, marathon potential, shoe development with Salomon, nutrition and carb tolerance from cycling, bicarb issues, sauna and heat protocols, anti-doping differences between cycling and running, selective cross-training, minimal strength and plyometrics, and why Jimmy is based in Barcelona. Timestamps: 00:00 - Altitude Training Update 01:41 - From Cyclist to Runner 04:22 - High School Running Roots 06:50 - Injury and Cycling Breakthrough 08:52 - Leaving Pro Cycling 12:10 - Chasing Sub 60 16:23 - Marathon Engine and Altitude 20:17 - Mileage and Double Threshold 22:29 - Salomon Shoe Prototypes 28:35 - Kenya Talk and Doping Testing 34:35 - Cycling Cross Training Debate 39:50 - YouTube Content Drought 41:15 - Reels vs YouTube Value 42:43 - Fans After Bad Race 44:14 - YouTube Impact Stories 45:20 - Carbs and Gut Training 48:41 - Race Weight Balance 51:50 - Bicarb and Creatine 55:06 - Sauna and Heat Blocks

    1 h 18 min

  2. hace 4 días

    100kg to 2:26 Marathon in 3 years - Mihailo Vukojičić

    Mihailo Vukojičić just ran 2:26 at the Copenhagen Marathon and he was 100kg and completely out of shape 3 years ago. Matt chats with Mihailo about weight loss, mindset, fueling, training, and chasing a national record. Mihailo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mika42.2/ Mihailo Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/98499496 Train with Matt Fox here: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Join the Supporters Club and private podcast feed here: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact Matt Fox here: matt@sweatelite.co Matt Fox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Fox Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 In this episode, Matt speaks with Mihailo Vukojičić about his journey from being over 100kg with unhealthy habits to becoming a 2:26 marathoner. Mihailo shares how he started running in 2022, ran his first half marathon in around 1:41-1:42 at 93kg, and later missed the Athens Marathon because his passport was stuck at the US Embassy. They discuss his simple weight loss approach, technique changes from heel striking to forefoot running, using a 130 BPM heart rate cap to build aerobic fitness, and his 2:47 first marathon in Berlin 2023. Mihailo also explains how his fueling evolved from minimal race intake to 110-120g of carbs per hour in Copenhagen, and how he handled an injury-disrupted buildup with variable weekly mileage while relying heavily on confidence, perceived effort, and belief over device metrics. The conversation also covers nutrition structure, the HEXIS app, legal supplements, lactate testing, HRV, training flexibility, doping debates, the Enhanced Games, WADA, and Mihailo's long-term goal of potentially reaching 2:13 and chasing a national record. Topics: 00:00 Post Marathon Check In 01:02 From 100kg To Running 02:50 First Half Marathon Lessons 04:36 Athens Marathon Passport Disaster 07:14 Simple Weight Loss Approach 09:00 Form Fixes And Heart Rate Training 11:01 First Marathon Breakthrough Berlin 13:33 Dieting Low Carb And Fasted Runs 15:35 Carb Fueling Revolution Copenhagen 17:21 Injury Disrupted Build And Weekly Mileage 21:16 Confidence Mindset On Race Day 23:24 Lactate Testing Pros And Cons 30:12 Devices HRV And Keeping It Simple 31:04 HRV Versus Feel 32:18 Plans And Flexibility 33:26 Confidence Training Loop 36:01 Fueling And Carbs 37:13 Legal Performance Boosters 41:35 Daily Nutrition Structure 46:18 Goals And National Record 48:14 Mindset And Belief 52:13 Injuries And Pushing Limits 53:46 Doping Debates Online 57:21 Enhanced Games And WADA 58:50 Wrap Up In Belgrade

    1 h

  3. hace 6 días

    Sauna & Nutrition Experiments, Weight Goals, Heart Rate Trends and Gold Coast Marathon - Marty Bordignon

    Marty checks in six weeks out from the Gold Coast Marathon to discuss Marty's biggest training block yet, heart rate trends, weight goals, recovery signals, sauna experiments, supplements, and key long runs still to come. Marty Bordignon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martybordignon/ Marty Bordignon Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/martybordignon/ Marty Bordignon Podcast (Spotify): 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 six weeks until the Gold Coast Marathon, Matt interviews Marty Bordignon about how his training is progressing, including his highest-ever volume week of 148 km and a recent 30K run on a humid, undulating course at 4:12/km pace. Marty explains how he has been using Apple Watch sleep heart-rate trends and easy-run heart rate averages to monitor fatigue, illness risk, and readiness to push training. The conversation covers Marty's current weight goals, aiming for 64-66 kg while managing fluctuations, reducing protein slightly to lower muscle mass, and keeping strength through heavy, low-rep gym work. Matt and Marty also discuss performance versus longevity, marathon-running lifespan, the global running boom, online criticism, shoe wars, and Nike's position in the market. They also dive into sauna protocols inspired by Bryan Johnson, the idea of reaching core-temperature thresholds, and Marty's supplement routine including vitamin D, methylated B vitamins, TMG, stopping creatine 12 weeks out, and experimenting with beetroot. The episode finishes with Marty outlining his next key long runs, including runs up to around 2 hours 45 minutes with marathon-effort segments. Timestamps: 00:00 - Six Weeks Out Check In 01:45 - Heart Rate Tracking Basics 04:14 - 30K Pacing Race Breakdown 09:06 - Weight Goals And Fluctuations 18:11 - Lower Protein To Lose Muscle 24:44 - Strength Training While Cutting 25:49 - Handling Online Criticism 28:05 - Feedback Fuels Progress 29:14 - Marathon Times Getting Faster 29:52 - Running Boom Worldwide 31:07 - Will The Trend Last 33:15 - Nike Stock And Shoe Wars 37:00 - Sauna Protocol Deep Dive 42:20 - Supplements And Marginal Gains 47:42 - Sleep As The Secret Weapon 50:29 - Longest Runs And Key Sessions 52:28 - Wrap Up And Where To Listen

    53 min

  4. 24 may

    Jack Crago (Jog On Crago) on The Best Chinese Training & Racing Shoes in 2026

    Matt sits down with Jack Crago - Running Warehouse employee and one of the most in-depth reviewers of Chinese running shoes - to break down performance, shoe tech, and his rapid progression in the marathon. Jack Crago Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jog.on.crago/ Jack Crago YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jogoncrago Train with Matt Fox: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Join the Supporters Club & Private Podcast: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact Matt Fox: matt@sweatelite.co Matt Fox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Fox Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Matt opens the episode by introducing Jack Crago and his unique pathway into running after a brain injury ended his involvement in contact sports. Jack shares how he started running around five years ago and quickly became interested in performance, progression, and finding more affordable gear through secondhand markets and platforms like Taobao and AliExpress. That curiosity evolved into detailed shoe reviews on Instagram and YouTube, with a strong focus on Chinese brands and how they compare to more established Western companies. Jack explains how this niche has grown rapidly, with innovation in foams, plates, and design now competing closely with the biggest brands in the sport. The conversation then shifts to Jack's own progression, including improving his marathon from 2:56 to 2:43 in Perth and then sub-2:40 in Osaka, alongside a half marathon around 1:12 and a 5K near 15:40. Matt and Jack discuss the role of consistent training, proper fueling, and building speed to support marathon performance. Jack breaks down his current shoe rotation, including the Dynafish Jiaoyan, Red A9 Ultra, Li-Ning Challenger, and Li-Ning Phaidon Elite 6, along with race options such as the Li-Ning Feiyeng Ultra 5/6 and Anta C10 Pro 2. He also shares insights into brands like Anta, 361, BMAI, Xtep, and Peak, highlighting where Chinese innovation is leading and where limitations still exist in global distribution. They also discuss broader topics including whether Western brands still hold an advantage, pricing trends, the impact of super shoes, and what emerging brands are doing differently. The episode closes with discussion around watches - with Jack favoring the Coros Pace 4 - and supplements such as creatine, beta-alanine, and bicarb. Timestamps: 00:00 - Meet Jack Crago 01:20 - Running origins 06:21 - Chasing performance 09:06 - Personal bests 11:32 - Fueling talk 12:03 - Rotation picks 17:35 - Anta and pricing 21:29 - 361 and BMAI deep dive 24:18 - Marathon shoe choice 25:27 - Old super shoe classics 26:48 - Do Western brands still win 27:09 - Fast Star race limits 27:43 - Why Chinese shoes are winning 29:17 - Small brands to watch 29:43 - Dowin hits and copies 31:17 - Berka and Xtep picks 33:53 - Kyodon favorites 35:17 - Peak and lab insights 37:55 - Will prices drop 41:52 - Nike retail reality 45:58 - Coros watch talk 48:32 - Supplements and margins 51:05 - Wrap up and where to follow

    53 min

  5. 21 may

    30K Tune-Up, 7 Weeks to Gold Coast Marathon & The Future of Shoe Tech | Coach Kyle

    Kyle breaks down his 30K tune-up race seven weeks out from the Gold Coast Marathon, along with a broader discussion on training structure, recovery, and performance goals heading into the final phase of his build. Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359/ Kyle's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/3517976/ Kyle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_weise/ Supporters Club: https://www.sweatelite.co/supporters-club/ Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox Kyle walks through his 30K tune-up race, run on a mixed trail and road course in humid conditions, sharing how the pacing unfolded alongside training partner Dave. He describes finishing controlled despite feeling slightly limited from lower recent volume, and recovering strongly enough to run again just two days later. The conversation then shifts into balancing marathon training with full-time work and parenting, including averaging around 5.5–6 hours of sleep, and how athletes can manage expectations when life stress is high. Kyle discusses his current goals, aiming to PB from 2:31:40 while seeing sub-2:30 as a longer-term progression rather than forcing it too early. Matt and Kyle also explore how weather impacts marathon outcomes, Matt's return from a sacral stress fracture alongside asthma management, and the plan to gradually rebuild volume and threshold work. They touch on shoe preferences, including the Puma Fast-R 3, interest in testing Chinese super shoes, and broader thoughts on adaptation to footwear, supplements, fueling, and strength training, with Kyle likely targeting peak long runs of 35–37K. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and catch-up 00:23 Kyle's 30K race recap 01:33 Race strategy and splits 02:41 Finishing strong and recovery 04:35 Training with kids and sleep 06:25 Goals vs numbers mindset 07:42 Gold Coast marathon targets 12:02 Breaking barriers and confidence 17:25 Weather and marathon performance 22:33 Matt's comeback training update 24:22 Next block and speed focus 25:44 Racing access and shoe project 28:51 Adapting to New Shoes 29:56 Testing Chinese Super Shoes 31:39 Custom Super Shoe Future 35:13 Favorite Shoes Right Now 40:26 Why Shoe Reviews Win 43:46 Supplements and Marginal Gains 49:35 Strength Training for 5K 52:22 Calf Strain and Plyometrics 53:39 Peak Long Run Plans

    55 min

  6. 18 may

    Running the Palestine Marathon: Ahmad Taha (2:48 marathoner) on Racing, Training in Ramallah, and the Right to Movement

    Running Through Checkpoints - The Reality Of The Palestine Marathon Recording from Ramallah after the Palestine Marathon, Matt sits down with Palestinian runner Ahmad Taher alongside Reem to unpack a race experience that goes far beyond performance. With multiple postponements and uncertainty around travel, the trip was only locked in seven days out, setting the tone for a week defined by unpredictability both on and off the course. Ahmad Taha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taha_runs/ Reem Ali Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reemali378/ Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2026 Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359/ Contact Matt: matt@sweatelite.co Ahmad placed third on a brutally hilly course with around 550m of elevation gain, but the result came with mixed emotions after battling a pre-race cold and overthinking during the race. He shares how he nearly stepped off the course around 22km before regrouping to finish, reflecting on the mental side of racing in tough conditions. The conversation goes deeper into Ahmad's journey, starting with the first Palestine Marathon in 2013 where he ran with minimal preparation, through to racing internationally in Spain, Barcelona, and Paris. He explains how the marathon itself was founded through the Right to Movement initiative, with a course that passes the Church of the Nativity, the separation wall, refugee camps, and military checkpoints - highlighting the realities of restricted movement in daily life. Ahmad and Reem speak openly about what it's like training in Palestine, including encounters with soldiers, raids, tear gas, and the constant need to check news before heading out to run. Despite this, Ahmad remains committed to improving within Palestine, aiming toward the national marathon record of around 2:29 and targeting future races in Amman and San Sebastian. They also reflect on the emotional moment of fellow runner Mohammed Alasi returning to competition to place second after 32 months in administrative detention, adding further weight to what this race represents beyond sport. Topics: 00:00 - Welcome to Ramallah 01:03 - Last Minute Race Trip 03:15 - Ahmad Race Recap 03:39 - Hills and Head Games 08:16 - First Palestine Marathon 11:04 - Spain and Marathon Mania 12:53 - Training in Palestine 16:04 - Race Origins and Meaning 20:49 - Checkpoints and Daily Life 24:56 - Areas A B C Explained 26:55 - Running Under Occupation 28:37 - Guns on the Run 29:41 - Raids and Tear Gas 31:53 - Checking News for Safety 33:40 - Why Train in Palestine 37:19 - Friend Returns From Prison 41:56 - Life in a Refugee Camp 43:18 - Foreign Passports and Checkpoints 47:24 - Marathon Course Sabotage 48:56 - Coaching and Next Goals 51:13 - Records and Sweet Farewell

    53 min

  7. 12 may

    How Bad Is Doping In Recreational Running And Triathlon Really? | Collin Chartier

    Former professional triathlete Colin Chartier joins Matt for a wide-ranging and controversial conversation about doping in endurance sport, the realities of EPO use and testing loopholes, and how his life changed after receiving a three-year suspension following a positive test in 2023. * We apologise for the poor audio quality in this podcast episode at times * Ground App: https://groundapp.live/ Collin Chartier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collinchartier/ Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2026 Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359/ Contact Matt: matt@sweatelite.co Chartier was once ranked 11th in the world and won both Ironman Mont-Tremblant (2022) and the PTO US Open before his career came crashing down. He speaks openly about the pressure that narrowed his identity entirely around performance and winning, why he chose to dope, how easily substances can be sourced online and through clinics, and how many athletes likely understand testing loopholes far better than the public realizes. He details the day of his EPO test in Girona, Spain, including taking an out-of-hours call from testers while swimming and later realizing he could have avoided the test entirely. Colin also discusses the emotional aftermath, the advice he received to immediately accept responsibility, and an offer from the ITA for a reduced "silent ban" in exchange for substantial assistance that he says he was unable to provide. The conversation then shifts toward identity, shame, mental health, and rebuilding life after elite sport. Colin explains how a long solo bikepacking trip through Mexico, Central America, and Colombia eventually led him toward breathwork and nervous-system regulation practices that became transformative for him personally. Matt and Colin also discuss how widespread doping may actually be in recreational endurance sport, peptides and recovery technologies, the ethics of the Enhanced Games, and whether modern anti-doping systems are truly effective. Colin closes by discussing the launch of GroundApp - an iOS breathwork and nervous-system regulation app that integrates wearable data and emotional state tracking - as well as his upcoming 2,000-mile run from Denver to Washington, DC beginning June 10. Topics: 00:00 - Meet Colin Chartier 00:55 - Ban and Accountability 04:01 - Why He Chose Doping 05:41 - Bike Escape and Breathwork 07:54 - Sourcing EPO and Loopholes 12:26 - Test Day in Girona 15:58 - Aftermath and Silent Ban Offer 19:10 - How Widespread Is Doping 20:21 - How Much EPO Helps 22:01 - Recreational Doping and WADA Rules 25:56 - Peptides and Recovery Tech 28:50 - Running Across America Plan 29:24 - Marathon Record Doping Talk 30:35 - Enhanced Games Debate 31:06 - Backlash And Bike Escape 31:36 - Bikepacking Pain And Perspective 34:02 - Letting Go Of The Plan 35:46 - Breathwork Breakthrough 39:47 - Colombia And Coming Home 40:20 - Hero's Journey Lessons 43:30 - GroundApp Launch And Features 50:50 - Mindset Coaching For Athletes 55:11 - Wrap Up And Next Steps

    56 min

  8. 10 may

    IMO #34 - Palestine Marathon - The Reality Of Running In The West Bank

    I recap my experience travelling to and running the Palestine Marathon weekend in Bethlehem, including crossing through Jordan and the West Bank, what it was actually like on the ground in the region, and how different the experience felt compared to many online portrayals. I also announce the new Globe Runners Thailand experience in Phuket and answer listener questions on coaching, shoe tech, injury comeback plans, visas, and the future of running. Links My coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ My Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Join me in Phuket for a running experience of a lifetime: https://www.thegloberunners.com/phuket-running-experience I open this episode by announcing the first Globe Runners Thailand experience taking place in Phuket from September 4-7. The trip will include training sessions, seminars, exploring Thailand, group activities, and a chance to train with a like-minded running community in one of the best environments in the world for a running camp. From there, recording from Jerusalem, I recap the Palestine Marathon weekend in Bethlehem after travelling through Amman and crossing the Israeli border. I talk through the long screening process, what it was actually like travelling through the West Bank, and why the reality on the ground felt very different to what many people might expect from following international media coverage. I also recap the race weekend itself. I jogged the 10K which ended up being around 9.3K, Reem ran 1:38 to place second in the half marathon on a very hilly course, and my athlete Ahmed placed third in the marathon. I also reflect on emotional footage from a Gaza marathon and the broader atmosphere around the event weekend. Later in the episode, I answer a wide range of Instagram Q&A topics including my failed U.S. green card process, detention in Japan over cannabis, rehoming Turbo, thoughts on the future of the running industry, London Marathon potentially moving to two days, altitude training in Font-Romeu, doping speculation, shoe tech and fueling, my injury comeback plans, coaching philosophy, and why Luke left the podcast. Topics 00:00 - Globe Runners Thailand Launch 02:00 - Palestine Marathon Recap 04:02 - China Trip Reality Check 09:50 - West Bank Safety Impressions 13:18 - Crossing the Border Story 17:59 - Race Day Highlights 21:08 - Visa Nightmare Update 29:15 - Running Industry Next 5 Years 31:49 - Font Romeu Altitude Camp Guide 34:41 - Doping Test Speculation 35:52 - Fueling Explains Breakthroughs 37:47 - Sawe Testing And Supplements 40:08 - Injury Comeback Race Plan 42:39 - Luke Podcast Fallout 47:57 - Records Gear And London Changes 51:07 - Training Response Differences 52:18 - Palestine Marathon Border Tips 53:48 - Influencers And Testosterone Talk 55:51 - Return To Run Coaching Advice 57:06 - Gaza Access And Coaching Wild West 59:18 - What Makes A Great Coach 01:01:40 - Wrap Up And Sign Off

    1 h 2 min
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