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Sweat Elite Podcast

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

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    IMO #20 - Marijuana & Performance, Strength Training Insights, Inside Running Podcast Challenge @ Ballarat, Is Stretching a Waste of Time? And More.

    Express Interest in Boulder Experience (April 2025): https://www.thegloberunners.com/boulder-running-experience-april2025/ Check out Globe Runners on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloberunners/ Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed and Join Our Discord Discussions:  https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: matt@sweatelite.co In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, Matt discusses a variety of topics including his upcoming race at the Houston Marathon, where he aims for a personal best. He also reflects on short-term versus long-term fatigue, the effectiveness of stretching, and the importance of strength training. Matt provides insights into his diet and carb-loading practices and shares some marathon preparation strategies. Additionally, he details an upcoming competition with the Inside Running Podcast team and discusses potential future marathons and GlobeRunners experiences. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:16 Houston Marathon Preparation 00:33 Stretching and Fatigue Discussion 01:46 Marijuana and Performance 04:27 Strength Training Insights 05:44 Brand Collaborations and Promotions 08:27 Podcast Recommendations and Reflections 15:21 Inside Running Podcast Challenge 20:20 Houston Marathon Goals and Strategy 23:32 Listener Questions and Marathon Qualifiers 31:51 Listener Email: Swimming for Recovery 32:40 Opinions on Swimming for Recovery 34:06 Workouts for a 10 Mile Race 35:30 Workouts of the Week 36:32 Half Marathon and Marathon Workouts 39:43 Rapid Fire Questions from Strava 51:27 Stretching: Is It Worth It? 53:51 Upcoming Marathons and Plans 57:29 Boulder Experience and GlobeRunners 59:22 Conclusion and Farewell

    1 hr

  2. 8 JAN

    Will the American Record Go Down At Houston Half? + Answering Your Questions Pt.2 | Training Talk Jan 7

    Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Luke and Matt discuss their training regimens leading up to the Houston Half and Full Marathons. They address questions from their listeners about training strategies, detailing their personal approaches to different workouts and marathon preparations. They delve into the importance of combining both speed and endurance training, the significance of race preparation, and the proper balance of nutrition and supplementation. They also explore the training plans of elite runners like Joe Klecker and Clayton Young, analyzing their recent sessions and speculating on their upcoming performances. The episode concludes with a mention of the Sweat Elite Shareholders Club, where Luke and Matt provide a deeper dive into their training and offer a platform for interactive discussions via a Discord channel. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:29 Upcoming Races and Training Updates 01:25 Is 10k Shape or Marathon Shape Better For a Half? 10:34 How To Train For a Marathon 12 Months Away? 15:10 Training and Nutrition Tips 17:06 Blood Tests and Supplements 23:02 Heart Rate Zones and Training Insights 36:40 Conclusion and Shareholders Club

    38 min

  3. 2 JAN

    IMO #19 - Altitude vs Heat Training, Weight-Loss Drugs + Performance, Arc-Trainer vs Cycling for X-Training and more

    Check out Globe Runners on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloberunners/ Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed and Join Our Discord Discussions:  https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: matt@sweatelite.co Matt from Sweat Elite kicks off the 19th edition of 'In My Opinion' and the first podcast of 2025, diving into marathon trends, New Year's resolutions, and personal anecdotes. He discusses the challenges of marathon entries, shares thoughts on weight loss drugs in sports, and provides insights into effective marathon training and recovery strategies. Matt also answers listener questions on double threshold training, the benefits of heat versus altitude training, and the use of gadgets in running. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body and adapting training plans accordingly. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and New Year Resolutions 00:57 Funny Uber Eats Story 01:46 Podcast Overview and Listener Questions 03:24 Discord Community and GlobeRunner's Experience 06:45 Marathon Entry Challenges 11:54 Weight Loss Drugs in Sports 16:53 Running Performance Metrics 25:18 Altitude vs. Heat Training 27:34 Workouts of the Week 31:30 Detailed Marathon Training Breakdown 32:11 Workout Tips and Strava Insights 32:28 Addressing Listener Questions 34:40 Cycling and Cross-Training Benefits 38:03 Podcast Host Changes and Stretching Queries 39:51 Training Specificity and Injury Prevention 43:40 Managing Weekly Mileage and Calorie Reduction 53:39 Double Threshold Training and Recovery 59:22 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement Workouts of the week:  5/10k: 1mi LT (3min rest) 10x400m (1min / 3min rest) 800m hard HM: 15min warm up, 3 x 5k: 4k @ HM (1min rest) 1k faster (3min rest) M: 10mi progression. 8mi (12.87km, use 13km) @ HM, 1mile easy, 2 x  1mile @ faster than MP (mile in between), 1 mile easy

    1 hr

  4. 31/12/2024

    Answering Your Questions - Training Talk Dec 31

    Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Luke and Matt reflect on Luke's recent trip to Ireland and discuss the pronounced differences in running environments between Ireland and Houston. They celebrate Luke's milestone of reaching 4,000 miles for the year and delve into the significance of running volume on annual performance. The episode then transitions into addressing a variety of listener questions from Instagram, covering topics such as pacing strategies, injury management, treadmill training comparisons, tips for time-crunched training sessions, and the debate over racing without a watch. The hosts also reflect on the most overrated and underrated running trends for 2024. Finally, they provide details on the private podcast feed and Discord group for shareholders, emphasizing the extra value and personalized advice available there. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings 00:15 Luke's Trip to Ireland 00:54 Running in Houston vs. Ireland 01:40 Strava Year-End Review 02:48 Training Talk Format and Instagram Q&A 03:37 Luke's Easy Run Pace 08:25 Injuries and Recovery Stories 15:37 Mental Approach to Training 19:18 Marathon Race in Ireland 20:38 Overrated and Underrated Running Trends 26:09 Reevaluating Speed and Mechanics 26:50 The Super Shoes Debate 29:13 Racing Without a Watch 31:33 Effective 5K Workouts 35:01 Half Marathon Tune-Up Timing 37:25 Treadmill vs. Outdoor Training 42:46 Mental Focus During Runs 47:38 Conclusion and Next Steps

    49 min

  5. 26/12/2024

    IMO #18 - The Best of 2024: Influencers, Youtube Channels, Podcasts, Training Shoes, Racing Shoes, Products and more

    Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed and Join Our Discord Discussions:  https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: matt@sweatelite.co Sweat Elite's Best of 2024: Influencers, Trainers, Products, and More In this episode, Matt from Sweat Elite reflects on the highlights of 2024, covering his top influencers, podcasts, YouTube channels, professional content, trainers, racing shoes, and other non-shoe products of the year. He discusses his upcoming marathon plans, provides answers to listener questions, and shares his favorite workouts. Matt also gives insights into his recent trip to St. Petersburg, Florida, and considers the potential for the city to host a major marathon event. Additionally, he introduces his new venture, Globe Runners, which aims to offer unique running and travel experiences.   Topics 00:00 Welcome and Holiday Greetings 00:37 Year-End Review and Top Picks 02:00 Florida Winter Getaway 04:23 Top Influencers of 2024 12:57 Top Podcasts of 2024 16:50 Top YouTube Channels of 2024 18:31 Top Professional Athlete Content 20:52 Top Trainers and Racers of 2024 28:46 Top Three Non-Shoe Products of 2024 29:52 Favorite Workouts of 2024 34:04 Q&A: Marathon Training and Recovery 37:33 Q&A: Training Camps and Globe Runners 41:07 Q&A: Podcast Ratings and Content Challenges 52:37 Q&A: Marathon Racing Strategy 55:54 Q&A: Jet Lag and Marathon Preparation 59:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -- -- --  Workouts of the Week 5/10k- Fox Special: 3 sets of 6 x 400m (30sec rest @ HM, 60sec @ 10k, 90sec @ 3k) Half Marathon: 6 x 2k (1k float) Marathon: 2 x 10k with 1k float   -- -- --

    1h 2m

  6. 25/12/2024

    Does Tapering Work For Everyone? Training Talk Dec 24

    Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, hosts Matt and Luke discuss their recent training experiences and challenges with audio quality due to being away from their regular setups. Luke shares insights from his recent visit to Ireland, including an impressive workout that suggests he's in excellent shape for the upcoming Houston Half Marathon. They delve into the specifics of his training, how he's handling the higher mileage, and strategies for combating jet lag when traveling for races, including the importance of adjusting to local time and running soon after arrival. Matt also discusses his marathon plans for 2025, aiming to run one every month, and touches on a recent long run that indicates promising fitness levels for Houston. The episode wraps up with an invitation to join their Shareholder's Club and engage more deeply in their training discussions via a dedicated Discord channel. Topics: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:21 Luke's European Adventures 01:04 Podcast Format and Shareholders Club 02:04 Training Updates and Houston Half Marathon 03:08 Luke's Intense Workout Breakdown 13:02 Jet Lag Tips for Runners 20:19 Training Goals and Future Races 24:44 Race Strategy and Goals 25:21 Mid-Race Decisions and Flexibility 26:30 Tapering and Performance 33:28 Marathon Every Month Challenge 35:26 Upcoming Races and Preparations 42:16 Podcast Wrap-Up and Community Engagement

    43 min

  7. 19/12/2024

    IMO #17 - My Running Journey & Football + Swim Background, Sponsorship Concerns, Workouts of the Week, Training With Clubs and more

    Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Tune into the Private Podcast Feed and Join Our Discord Discussions:  https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact: matt@sweatelite.co -- -- -- In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, founder Matt Fox discusses the launch of a new YouTube channel dedicated solely to podcast content, separate from the main Sweat Elite channel. He also shares exciting news about triathlete Alex Yee competing in the London Marathon and analyzes public predictions for Yee's performance time. Matt answers listener questions about his running background and strategy, including his perspective on how weight, mileage, and specific training blocks affect performance. The episode also dives into topics such as the ethics of sports sponsorship, the potential for increased training volume to push marathon records, and the evolving landscape of running media and content creation. Additionally, Matt provides insights on upcoming races, notably the innovative 'Marathon Project,' and offers practical workout recommendations for runners of various distances. Topics: 00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast 00:33 New YouTube Channel Announcement 01:27 Year in Sport on Strava 01:34 Alex Yee's Marathon Ambitions 04:13 The Marathon Project 04:47 Blocked by Citius Mag 09:09 My Running Journey 20:30 Marathon Training Advice 23:21 CIM Marathon Insights 27:01 Listener Congratulations and Holiday Wishes 27:20 Addressing Sponsorship Concerns 31:11 Freddy Ovett's Marathon Journey 37:05 Workouts of the Week 42:13 Training with Club in Chicago in Summer 43:54 Impact of Speed Training and Weight on Performance 49:35 Future of Marathon Training and Recovery 54:25 Upcoming Topics and Closing Remarks -- -- --  5/10k Workout: 34min fartlek: 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 @ threshold with 1min float recovery. HM: 16km: 10 x (1k @ HM goal pace, 600m float) M: 30km: 5km WU, 20km: 3 sets of (3k @ MP+5%, 2k @ MP, 1k @ MP-5%, 1k easy), 5km CD.

    57 min

  8. 18/12/2024

    Is Tracking ALL The Data A Bad Idea? | Training Talk Dec 17 Part 1

    Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Join us in Arizona Jan 31-Feb 3: https://www.eatruntravel.com/arizona-running-experience Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Luke and Matt discuss their training journey as they approach the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon, with just under five weeks to go. They elaborate on recent podcast changes, training plan specifics, and their active Discord group for the shareholders club. They emphasize the importance of balancing viewpoints and being respectful within their running community. The discussion also delves into the merits of various marathon courses such as Chicago, CIM, and Indy, analyzing which might be the fastest under optimal conditions. Adam Lipschitz's unique training methodology and the use of high-cadence tools like the ARC trainer are examined for their effectiveness in running performance. Additionally, they share insights on the importance of mental breaks and lighter training periods, noting how these can benefit long-term performance. Finally, the episode teases upcoming global running experiences organized under the new 'Glob Runners' banner. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Marathon 00:40 Podcast Structure and Shareholders Club 01:26 Discord Group Dynamics 02:28 Respecting Different Viewpoints in Running 05:23 Shareholders Club and Direct Support 10:20 Adam Lipschitz's Unique Training Approach 12:15 Balancing Training and Life 18:47 Importance of Rest and Recovery 21:38 Running in Ireland and Personal Reflections 27:18 High Cadence Training Insights 28:26 The Arc Trainer Advantage 32:58 Global Runners Website and Upcoming Trips 37:38 Comparing Marathon Courses 45:25 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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

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    Sweat Elite
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
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