The Reality of Balancing Marathon Training, Fatherhood & Full-Time Physiotherapy - Coach Kyle Weise
Release Date: 04/26/2026
30K Tune-Up, 7 Weeks to Gold Coast Marathon & The Future of Shoe Tech | Coach Kyle
Sweat Elite Podcast
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: Matt's Strava: Kyle's Strava: Kyle's Instagram: Supporters Club: Coaching: 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...
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Running the Palestine Marathon: Ahmad Taha (2:48 marathoner) on Racing, Training in Ramallah, and the Right to Movement
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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: Reem Ali Instagram: Be coached by Matt: Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: Matt Instagram: Matt Training Log - Strava: ...
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How Bad Is Doping In Recreational Running And Triathlon Really? | Collin Chartier
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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: Collin Chartier Instagram: Be coached by Matt: Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: Matt Instagram: Matt Training Log - Strava: Contact Matt: Chartier was once ranked 11th in the world and won both...
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IMO #34 - Palestine Marathon - The Reality Of Running In The West Bank
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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:...
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Is a 1:57 Marathon Possible? How Much Is Technology vs Performance | Marty Bordignon
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Hope you like the new thumbnail :) Marty is back with 9–10 weeks to go until the Gold Coast Marathon, diving into a London Marathon debrief, the rise of supershoe tech, and where performance gains really come from. They discuss Adidas’ Evo 3 hype, extreme pricing, and whether improvements are driven more by shoes, fueling strategies, bicarb, and training rather than technology alone. Matt's Instagram: Matt's Strava: Marty's Strava: Marty's Instagram: Marty's Podcast: Phuket Running Experience: Supporters Club: Coaching: The episode breaks down the London Marathon races,...
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2:09 Marathoner Tom Nobbs Reflects on Watching the Boston Marathon and Prepares for a 10K in One Month
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Matt is joined again by Canadian 2:09 marathoner Tom Nobbs to break down the Boston Marathon, Canadian distance running, post-marathon recovery, and Tom’s build toward the Ottawa 10K. Our apologies that this episode has been published about a week after it was originally planned to. 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:...
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London Marathon Shockers: Sub 2:00, Mixed Results, and an Irish Legend
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Matt and Mick break down the London Marathon chaos, training consistency, and the reality behind elite and everyday running. LINKS Matt Coaching: Matt Instagram: Matt Strava: Mick Instagram: Mick Strava: Matt Fox (2:18 marathoner) and Mick Fox (2:19 marathoner) talk through the idea of filming a “day in the life” series to show how everyday runners, especially parents, can still train at a high level and improve their marathons. They then dive into the London Marathon, breaking down the shock of two men going under two hours and multiple athletes dipping under the...
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The Reality of Balancing Marathon Training, Fatherhood & Full-Time Physiotherapy - Coach Kyle Weise
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Matt and Kyle recap the Boston Marathon, discussing standout performances, strong Australian results, and how favorable tailwinds can make Boston far faster than many expect despite the course profile. They break down race execution, fast early splits, and why Boston can sometimes race more like a flat fast marathon than people assume. Matt's Instagram: Matt's Strava: Kyle's Strava: Kyle's Instagram: Supporters Club: Coaching: The conversation then shifts to Kyle’s Gold Coast Marathon build, balancing fatherhood and full-time physiotherapy work while preparing for a strong marathon...
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Running Robots - What Actually Happened in China? Boston Marathon Recap and London Marathon Preview
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Mick Fox (2:19 marathoner) and Matt Fox (2:18 marathoner). Boston Recap, London Forecast, and Why Runners Overthink Data (Plus a Robot Race Detour) In this week’s episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Mick Fox and Matt return with another episode of the Fastest Fox series. They break down Boston Marathon results, preview London Marathon conditions, discuss why so many runners overcomplicate training data, and somehow end up deep in a conversation about robot racing in Beijing. Train with Matt Fox here: Join the Supporters Club and private podcast feed here: Contact Matt Fox here: Matt Fox...
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2:46 Marathon to 2:07 Marathon in 5 years - Ethan Shuley
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Ethan Shuley on His Rapid Marathon Rise to 2:07 in Osaka, Training in Japan, and What’s Next Matt Fox speaks with runner and YouTuber Ethan Shuley about his rapid rise from a 2:46 marathoner to 2:07 in Osaka. Ethan shares how injuries, ultras, Japan’s running culture, high mileage, better fueling, and more structured coaching helped drive one of the most interesting marathon progressions in the sport right now. Matt coaching Matt Instagram Matt Strava Contact Matt Ethan Shuley Instagram Ethan Shuley Strava Ethan Shuley joins Matt Fox to unpack one of the most dramatic recent jumps in...
info_outlineMatt and Kyle recap the Boston Marathon, discussing standout performances, strong Australian results, and how favorable tailwinds can make Boston far faster than many expect despite the course profile. They break down race execution, fast early splits, and why Boston can sometimes race more like a flat fast marathon than people assume.
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
The conversation then shifts to Kyle’s Gold Coast Marathon build, balancing fatherhood and full-time physiotherapy work while preparing for a strong marathon performance. They discuss recent 10K racing as a turning point for confidence and fitness, current weekly mileage, a key 4 x 2K workout, and how shorter races can be used as valuable marathon build checkpoints without needing to be in PB shape.
They also cover influencer culture versus elite running performance, tall poppy syndrome, and why attention and actual results often do not align. Kyle explains how to manage niggles, when to seek professional help, and applies that thinking to Matt’s calf issue during his return from a sacral stress fracture. The episode finishes with thoughts on doubles versus singles, training cycles beyond the traditional seven-day week, group training benefits, and why learning how to race matters just as much as fitness itself.
Timestamps:
00:00 Boston Marathon Recap
02:50 Tailwinds and Fast Times
04:04 Gold Coast Training Update
07:37 Balancing Kids and Mileage
10:06 Recent Workouts and 10K Plans
12:28 Influencers vs Elite Runners
18:50 Handling Niggles and Injury Risk
24:19 Return to Running Philosophy
27:37 Calf Strain Check In
29:24 Hiking And Fatigue Risks
30:09 Doubles Versus Singles
33:57 Easy Run Time Limits
37:04 Beyond The Seven Day Week
40:39 Group Training Versus Solo
43:38 Racing Without PB Pressure
49:59 Short Races In Marathon Builds
53:09 Wrap Up And Next Episode