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  • The Marathon Performance Equation: Fitness, Anxiety, Stress, and Self-Belief - Kyle Weise

    The Marathon Performance Equation: Fitness, Anxiety, Stress, and Self-Belief - Kyle Weise
    Jun 22 2026

    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

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    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
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    54 Min.
  • Alex Milne - 4th at Comrades, Rapid Race Blocks, and Building for 100K Worlds

    Alex Milne - 4th at Comrades, Rapid Race Blocks, and Building for 100K Worlds
    Jun 19 2026

    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.

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    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
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    41 Min.
  • Which Supplements Should Marathoners Be Taking? - Dr David Lipman

    Which Supplements Should Marathoners Be Taking? - Dr David Lipman
    Jun 16 2026
    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
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  • Better Running Technique for More Speed and Fewer Injuries - The Balanced Runner (Paul Mackinnon)

    Better Running Technique for More Speed and Fewer Injuries - The Balanced Runner (Paul Mackinnon)
    Jun 13 2026

    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.

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    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 up
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    50 Min.
  • Race Weight, Sodium Loading, and Chasing Sub 2:40 at Gold Coast Marathon - Marty Bordignon

    Race Weight, Sodium Loading, and Chasing Sub 2:40 at Gold Coast Marathon - Marty Bordignon
    Jun 11 2026

    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.

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    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
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    44 Min.
  • Should Runners Lift Weights? Many Elites Don't - Tom Nobbs (2:09 Marathoner)

    Should Runners Lift Weights? Many Elites Don't - Tom Nobbs (2:09 Marathoner)
    Jun 9 2026

    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.

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    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
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  • Molly Seidel - How to Train to Win an Olympic Bronze Medal in the Marathon (Replay)

    Molly Seidel - How to Train to Win an Olympic Bronze Medal in the Marathon (Replay)
    Jun 7 2026

    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

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    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 Goodbye
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    44 Min.
  • Rory Linkletter - Speed Development for the Marathon and Coaching Truett Hanes

    Rory Linkletter - Speed Development for the Marathon and Coaching Truett Hanes
    Jun 4 2026

    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

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    Matt Fox

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    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
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