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 Interviews with Elite Athletes, Professional Coaches, Sport Scientists and Thought Leaders in the Sport of Running.© 2020 Sweat Elite Laufen & Joggen
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  • IMO #33 - How To Race Boston Marathon & London Marathon, Chinese Shoe Brand Updates, Palestine Marathon and more

    IMO #33 - How To Race Boston Marathon & London Marathon, Chinese Shoe Brand Updates, Palestine Marathon and more
    Apr 20 2026

    Some final thoughts ahead of Boston and London Marathon weekend, including why I believe effort matters more than obsessing over numbers, how I would approach Boston tactically, and why fueling properly can make a huge difference on race day. I also talk about what I'm doing in Hong Kong, coaching while travelling, Chinese shoe brands, and a few workouts you can use in your own training.

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    Recording this one from Hong Kong, I go through my last-minute thoughts for Boston and London Marathon runners and explain why I think most athletes race better when they stay locked into effort rather than rigid pace or heart rate targets. I talk through the Boston course, the likely weather, how I'd think about carb loading in the final days, and why arriving at the key hills under control matters so much more than chasing a split too early.

    I also get into fueling in more detail, including the importance of drip feeding carbohydrates and caffeine throughout the race rather than waiting until you are already in trouble. From there, I talk a bit about what I'm doing in Hong Kong, the running-related app project I'm involved in, and some of the Chinese shoe brands and factories I've been looking into, including the balance between affordability, durability, and performance.

    Elsewhere in the episode, I touch on London logistics, some thoughts on the pro scene, my own recent body composition results and return from injury, coaching while travelling, a possible Beating Bester rivalry idea, and a few practical workouts for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon runners.

    Topics

    00:00 - Intro
    00:55 - Effort Over Numbers
    03:02 - Boston Weather Forecast
    04:29 - Why I'm In Hong Kong
    05:58 - Chinese Super Shoes Deep Dive
    09:06 - Boston Course And Pacing
    12:43 - Fueling Plan During Race
    16:00 - Heartbreak Hill Execution
    17:11 - London Marathon Notes
    22:56 - Boston Marathon Pro Field And Podcasts
    24:44 - Palestine Trip Plans
    26:45 - Shoe Prices And Durability
    29:23 - Weight Loss And DEXA
    31:50 - Body Scan Reality Check
    32:49 - Calf Niggle And Shoe Testing
    34:16 - Beating Bester Video Series Idea
    39:56 - Coaching While Traveling
    45:49 - Rapid Fire Q&A
    52:00 - Workouts Of The Week
    57:42 - Coaching Versus AI Guidance
    58:28 - Wrap Up And Boston Pep Talk
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    59 Min.
  • The Fastest Marathon Courses, China's Emerging Shoe Tech, Great Instagram Accounts and more

    The Fastest Marathon Courses, China's Emerging Shoe Tech, Great Instagram Accounts and more
    Apr 16 2026
    Mick Fox (2:19 marathoner) and Matt Fox (2:18 marathoner) return with another episode of the Fastest Fox series. They cover the current marathon period with Rotterdam complete and Boston and London just ahead, before moving into debates around race weather, hydration policy, shoe technology, underrated running creators, and where the sport is heading. 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 Mick Fox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningfox26.2/ Mick Fox Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/9571709/ Mick Fox and Matt open the episode by looking at the heart of marathon season, with Rotterdam just completed and both Boston and London coming up next. They discuss how different forecasts can shape not only race-day execution but also the appeal of one event over another, noting that Boston looks relatively cool while London may be much warmer. That leads into a broader reflection on how unpredictable weather remains one of the biggest variables in marathon racing. The conversation then shifts to the Paris Marathon and its controversial trial of removing cups at aid stations. Mick and Matt question whether the policy, while environmentally motivated, creates unnecessary inconvenience and potential risk for runners trying to hydrate properly during a marathon. They also discuss Paris winner "Cripp," and use the race to make a wider point that events outside the Abbott World Marathon Majors can still offer fields, atmosphere, and performances that rival the biggest races in the sport. From there, they explore what really makes a marathon feel "major," including the influence Abbott has had in shaping perception and expansion. They also touch on some of the most popular European races for fast times, especially from an Irish perspective, with Valencia, Seville, Dublin, and Frankfurt all mentioned as strong options depending on goals, timing, and conditions. The episode also includes discussion around Rotterdam's 2:03 to 2:04 winning standard and whether modern marathon performances are being driven primarily by shoe advancements. Mick and Matt acknowledge that training, depth, and professionalism all matter, but argue that shoe technology has clearly played a major role in lifting the level of the event and the sport more broadly. Matt then shares updates from China, where he is researching a shoe brand referred to as "QD," while also thinking through broader ideas around business, running culture, and product access. That includes discussion of a paid group-run app, the possibility of an online shoe store, and what it might look like to help people access performance footwear that is less visible in Western markets. Later in the episode, the discussion becomes more personal, moving into the tension between travel and family life, the way sleep and routine are affected by constant movement, and the wider shift on social media toward short-form content. Mick and Matt also spotlight underrated running creators including Dan Nash, Ryan Creech, and Caroline Hassett, before briefly debating Josh Kerr's mile world record ambitions and whether he could eventually be a serious marathoner. They wrap up by pointing listeners toward the private podcast and deeper training discussion. Timestamps: 00:00 - Marathon Season Kickoff 00:42 - Boston And London Weather Talk 02:25 - Paris Hydration Controversy 04:21 - Kipruto Wins Paris 05:28 - What Makes A Major 07:05 - Best Races For Fast Times 09:24 - Frankfurt And Dublin Plans 11:00 - Rotterdam And The Shoe Era 12:02 - China Trip And New Shoe Brands 14:59 - Run Meetup App Idea 18:17 - Business Ideas And Family Tradeoffs 20:19 - Travel Struggles And Sleep 23:01 - Parenthood Sleep Stories 24:04 - Sharing the Hard Moments 24:42 - Short Form Takes Over 26:37 - Attention Spans and Algorithms 29:07 - Watching Runners Grow Up 32:21 - Underrated Creator Shoutouts 33:36 - Dan Nash Spotlight 36:44 - Ryan Creech and Real Talent 40:49 - Caroline Hassett Relatable Running 43:20 - Josh Kerr Mile Record Debate 47:36 - Wrap and Private Pod Plug
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    48 Min.
  • Marty (2:46 Marathoner) Begins His Gold Coast Marathon Build - Training Talk

    Marty (2:46 Marathoner) Begins His Gold Coast Marathon Build - Training Talk
    Apr 12 2026

    Matt Fox and Marty Bordignon talk through Marty's first marathon-specific block for the Gold Coast Marathon, his rough post-Osaka patch, and how things have started to turn around as training settles back near 100 km per week. They also discuss Marty's MTHFR-related folate/B-vitamin issue, tapering philosophy, group training in the heat, preferred YouTube running content, fueling economics, and Boston Marathon predictions.

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    In this episode, Matt is joined by Marty Bordignon from the Gold Coast, a 2:46 marathoner beginning a focused marathon block with less than three months to go until the Gold Coast Marathon. Marty reflects on a difficult three-week stretch after Osaka where fatigue, low motivation, and even easy runs felt unusually hard, before things started to shift again as he returned to roughly 100 km per week and gained confidence from a session of 3K, 5 x 60 seconds, and 3K.

    The conversation also explores Marty's discovery that an MTHFR gene variant was affecting his ability to absorb folate and certain B vitamins properly, and how getting back on the right supplement made a major difference. Matt and Marty discuss early-morning group runs to manage the heat, training rhythm, pacing options, and realistic goal setting heading toward race day, with 2:40 framed as a stretch and 2:38 sitting more in the realm of possibility if training continues well.

    They also break down Steve Magness's recent tapering video and share their preference for shorter tapers that maintain intensity, before moving into a broader discussion on running YouTube, filming ideas, watch time, monetization, sponsor dynamics, Ben Felton's content, Jake Barraclough injury speculation, Cole Givens, Nick Bare's move away from data obsession, and the ever-growing cost of fueling - including DIY carb mix ideas versus gels. The episode closes with some Boston Marathon predictions and a bit of shoe talk.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Marathon Block Begins
    00:50 - Goals and Pacing Plans
    02:33 - Post Marathon Struggles
    04:57 - B Vitamin Breakthrough
    06:17 - Early Morning Training Life
    10:15 - Coach Kyle and Volume Focus
    13:23 - Workout Breakdown and Confidence
    16:14 - Tapering Advice Debate
    28:56 - Running YouTube Favorites
    30:12 - Clayton Young Series Hype
    35:23 - Behind the Scenes Filming Ideas
    37:38 - YouTube vs Short Form Attention
    38:13 - Watch Time Monetization
    38:51 - YouTube Ads vs Sponsors
    39:41 - Instagram Sponsor Appeal
    40:17 - Ben Felton Video Breakdown
    42:34 - Jake Injury Conspiracies
    46:50 - Cole Givens Appreciation
    48:06 - Nick Bare Ditching Data
    51:59 - Supplements and Gel Economics
    53:47 - DIY Carb Mix Recipes
    01:01:15 - Instagram Follows and Motivation
    01:05:55 - Boston Marathon Predictions
    01:08:25 - Wrap Up and Shoe Talk
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    1 Std. und 10 Min.
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