Sweat Elite Podcast

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

IMO #32 - Marathon Mindset Tools, Mileage Plateaus, Easy Runs & Strava Ego, Sleep Supplements & more 03/21/2026

IMO #32 - Marathon Mindset Tools, Mileage Plateaus, Easy Runs & Strava Ego, Sleep Supplements & more I’m back with another fortnightly In My Opinion episode - sharing running observations, Q&A and personal updates, including my return from injury, training in Bangkok, travel disruptions, Globe Runners plans, and listener questions on performance, recovery and mindset. Train with me: Private Podcast Feed + Discord: Contact: Instagram: Strava Training Log: I recorded this In My Opinion episode from Bangkok, where I ended up extending my stay to meet more people, coach athletes and attend Hyrox. Travel plans shifted a bit with flights becoming more expensive and disrupted, partly due to the ongoing situation involving Iran and rising oil prices, which made things a bit unpredictable. I talk through my return to running after injury, following Kyle Wees’s 18-day run-walk progression alongside cross training on the bike and stair climber. The focus is on staying patient and only going down the scan route if symptoms return. I’ve been running at Lumphini Park and catching up with athletes in person, including Chris Weeks, which has been a nice change from purely online coaching. I share some observations from being in Thailand - the low cost of living, the culture, and the interesting contrast around cannabis being widely visible despite reports of legal tightening. I also reflect on solo travel, meeting new people, and some of the connections made at places like ice bath venues. There’s an update on Globe Runners, with thoughts around building future training camps in Thailand and applying lessons from past Sweat Elite trips, particularly around timing and structure. I also touch on how regional instability can impact travel and planning. From there I move into listener Q&A, covering topics like training alone versus with a group, how to break through plateaus, and why slowing down easy runs can often be the lever athletes need. I also discuss mindset around mileage, managing ego with Strava, and building confidence in your own strengths. Other topics include marathon mindset tools, sleep and supplements like magnesium, thoughts on cannabis use, when to change training, altitude race timing, and practical travel-to-race logistics. I also answer questions on weight loss during marathon prep and share some broader thoughts on skepticism around elite performances and doping. I wrap up by highlighting Australian runner Jimmy Whelan, bringing back Workouts of the Week, and finishing with some final thoughts on fueling and consistency. Topics 00:00 - No Edit Podcast Setup 00:25 - Bangkok Plans Shift 01:17 - Return to Running Plan 03:46 - Lumpini Park and Coaching Shoutouts 04:39 - Thailand Costs and Culture 07:17 - Hyrox Weekend and Flight Chaos 08:18 - Solo Travel and Ice Baths 10:42 - Globe Runners Training Camps 13:57 - War Talk and Travel Disruptions 18:35 - Q&A Training Solo vs Group 24:06 - Mileage Plateaus and Pulling Levers 26:45 - Easy Runs and Strava Ego 29:35 - Personal Mileage Beliefs 30:23 - Strengths and Potential 31:33 - Marathon Mindset Tools 32:29 - Sleep Supplements and Cannabis 35:29 - When to Change Training 36:49 - Altitude Race Timing 38:26 - Race Day Travel Tips 39:45 - Weight Loss While Training 40:36 - Doping and Enhanced Games 48:22 - Jimmy Whelan Spotlight 52:04 - Workouts of the Week 56:42 - Fueling and Final Wrap /episode/index/show/sweatelite/id/40565310

Marty Bordignon on his 2:46 Osaka PB, Training by Feel, Weight Strategy, and Chasing Big Goals at Gold Coast 03/17/2026

Marty Bordignon on his 2:46 Osaka PB, Training by Feel, Weight Strategy, and Chasing Big Goals at Gold Coast In this Sweat Elite Training Talk episode, Matt interviews Gold Coast runner Marty Bordignon after his Osaka Marathon PB of 2:46:05, a roughly four-minute improvement, paced evenly with a 1:22 high / 1:23 low split. They discuss Marty’s summer heat-based build, coached by Kyle Weise, with a strong focus on effort over numbers, plus reflections on wanting a faster result and lessons for future races like Gold Coast. Marty's Strava: Marty's Instagram: Matt's Instagram: Matt's Strava: Supporters Club: Coaching: Marty outlines a conventional training week of intervals on Tuesday, threshold on Friday, and a long run on Sunday. He explains a 16-week marathon build that began with a six-week weight reduction phase at around 80 km per week, before increasing fueling and building toward peak mileage of around 150 km per week. The conversation covers whether more speed work and strides could help marathoners, the role and risks of weight management, semaglutide appetite suppression, tall poppy syndrome in Australia, and the pros and cons of posting ambitious running goals publicly. They also touch on the running content and podcasts they enjoy, including How Bad Do You Want It. Timestamps: 00:00 New Guest Intro 00:55 Osaka Marathon Recap 03:30 Why He Started Running 05:47 Inspiration And Mindset 07:53 Was He In 244 Shape 12:31 Osaka Training Structure 16:04 Speed Work For Marathoners 22:32 Weight Cut And Fueling 25:50 Ozempic Debate In Running 29:58 Tall Poppy Syndrome 34:02 Tall Poppy Talk 34:38 Gold Coast Build Plan 35:38 How Bad Do You Want It 36:19 Effort Over Numbers 37:58 Heart Rate Obsession 41:25 Finding Running Joy 43:18 Running Is Black And White 44:54 Wanting It Most 45:53 Scholarship Race Story 48:02 Favorite Run Creators 54:28 Ben Felton Marathon Debate 58:35 Podcasts And Wrap Up /episode/index/show/sweatelite/id/40507655

Michael Fox - Overweight to 2:19 Marathon, High-Mileage Training, and Parenting Through Marathon Pursuit 03/13/2026

Michael Fox - Overweight to 2:19 Marathon, High-Mileage Training, and Parenting Through Marathon Pursuit Episode Summary Irish runner and content creator Michael Fox joins Matt to discuss his unconventional path in the sport. After early success as a teenage 800m/1500m runner, Mick drifted away from athletics in his 20s - moving to Australia, gaining around 30 kg, dealing with injuries, and switching focus to cycling before eventually finding his way back to running. He recounts his return to the sport and debut at the 2018 Dublin Marathon in 2:40, followed by several frustrating blow-ups while trying to improve. During COVID lockdown he leaned heavily into high mileage, including multiple 100-mile weeks, which helped unlock a new level of endurance and led to major progress - improving to 2:33 at Belfast and eventually running 2:19 for the marathon, though not without more setbacks along the way. Mick discusses becoming somewhat mileage-obsessed, then later working with a coach to incorporate faster work and more half-marathon focused training to complement his endurance. He also shares how he balances training with running a full-time sports massage business, raising three kids, and operating on limited sleep, crediting his wife’s support and occasional altitude camps as key pieces of the puzzle. The conversation also touches on social media dynamics in running, outspoken opinions online, content creation, and dealing with backlash - including reactions to his gel-fueling videos. Mick explains his process for creating content, why he continues posting despite criticism, and his recent efforts to cut back caffeine and energy drink dependence. He closes by outlining his ambitions to push his marathon PB closer to 2:16. Mick Fox Strava: Mick Fox Instagram: Be coached by Matt: Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: Matt Instagram: Matt Training Log - Strava: Contact Matt: Topics: 00:00 - Foxes On The Pod 01:04 - Early Track Years 02:15 - Drifting From Running 02:34 - Australia Weight Gain Reset 03:37 - Marathon Spark 2018 04:03 - 800m Times And Racing 05:34 - First Running Motivation 07:21 - Debut Marathon Two Forty 09:11 - Covid Mileage Breakthrough 11:58 - Training Lessons And Volume 15:46 - Speedwork And Half Focus 18:00 - Balancing Family And Training 21:37 - Outspoken Online Persona 23:03 - Favorite Creators And Takes 30:02 - Hugo Fry Transparency Debate 33:47 - Gel Video Backlash Story 40:03 - Growing Instagram Following 40:12 - How He Makes Content 40:36 - Why He Posts Anyway 42:29 - Caffeine Detox Story 46:55 - Marathon Goals And Limits 49:15 - Work Schedule Reality 52:26 - Altitude Camp Dreaming 54:13 - Kenya Training Fantasy 58:49 - Friendly Rivalry Talk 59:30 - Matt’s Sub 215 Ambition 01:04:17 - Valencia Entry Tips 01:06:09 - Comeback From Injury 01:08:25 - Handling Online Backlash 01:13:14 - Wrap Up And Where To Follow /episode/index/show/sweatelite/id/40421840

Tokyo Marathon Weekend, Sub-3 Pursuit, and Building a Running YouTube Channel in Thailand - This Messy Happy 03/06/2026

Tokyo Marathon Weekend, Sub-3 Pursuit, and Building a Running YouTube Channel in Thailand - This Messy Happy Ben and Mary Bridges (Messy Is Happy) recap Tokyo Marathon weekend, celebrating Mary’s 3:00:01 PB and discussing her rapid progression from 3:13 (Chicago 2024) to 3:04 (Shanghai) to nearly breaking three hours. They attribute the improvement to consistent training, gradually building to ~100 km weeks, and focused mindset work. Ben reflects on his emotional on-camera reaction at the finish and shares his own marathon journey, progressing from 2:50 at the 2019 London Marathon to 2:44 in Chicago, with a long-term goal of running in the 2:30s. He also recounts his Chicago trip where he raced well despite being jet-lagged and unwell. They explain the niche they are building with This Messy Happy across YouTube and Instagram - combining coaching-focused content, relatable storytelling around their own running journeys, and light comedy reels. They also discuss how the value of traditional tutorial-style content is shifting as tools like ChatGPT become more widely used. Looking ahead, they outline a “Six in 26” idea for 2026 - a travel-heavy year attempting six marathons while documenting the experience. The conversation also touches on leaving teaching jobs in Thailand to pursue content creation and coaching full time, creators who inspire their work, and Thailand’s rapidly growing running scene known for its celebratory atmosphere and safe places to run. Links Messy Is Happy Instagram: Messy Is Happy YouTube: Be coached by Matt: Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: Matt Instagram: Matt Training Log - Strava: Contact Matt: Topics 00:00 Tokyo Weekend Recap 00:51 Three Hour Breakthrough 02:12 Training Behind Progress 03:34 Raw Finish Reaction 05:02 Channel Mission Explained 09:29 Future Content Direction 11:01 Ben Marathon Journey 12:26 Chicago Travel Chaos 15:13 Leaving Teaching Behind 17:24 Creators They Follow 20:46 Authentic Brand Deals 21:30 Merch Funds Independence 22:06 Staying Relevant on YouTube 22:41 Entertainment Beats Advice 23:52 Viral Running Comedy Reels 25:59 Wordless Humor vs Dialogue 27:01 Defining Content Goals 28:05 Photo Album Mindset 30:12 North Star Over Views 31:29 Upcoming Races and Targets 33:43 Running Culture in Thailand 36:43 Living Safe in Thailand 38:01 Where to Follow Next /episode/index/show/sweatelite/id/40336800

IMO #31 - Thailand Ramble: Tokyo Marathon Takes, Brian Johnson’s 8 Steps, Workouts of the Week and more 03/03/2026

IMO #31 - Thailand Ramble: Tokyo Marathon Takes, Brian Johnson’s 8 Steps, Workouts of the Week and more I’m back with another fortnightly In My Opinion episode - sharing running observations, Q&A and personal updates. Train with Matt: Private Podcast Feed + Discord: Contact: Instagram: Strava Training Log: I recorded this ramble episode from Phuket during a 10-day Thailand and Bali trip where I’ve been catching up with friends while doing some work. Part of the trip included visiting Thanyapura Sports Resort to see if it might work as a future Globe Runners Asia training camp location. I talk about some of the longevity content from Brian Johnson and walk through his “eight steps” framework - doing hard things, building a bedtime routine, starting the day with purpose, future-proofing your body, treating food like medicine, killing distractions, removing isolation, and avoiding motivational garbage. From there I discuss Ben Felton racing two half marathons on consecutive weekends and use it as a jumping off point to talk about training and racing more by feel rather than being overly dependent on rigid pacing data. I also cover the Tokyo Marathon, including frustrations with the race tracking app and a breakdown of Jake Barraclough’s Tokyo build - his high mileage approach, injury concerns, livestreams during the build up, race plan doubts, and the eventual DNF. I mention other performances from the weekend including Nick Bester running 2:25 and highlight SECA member Merna finishing Tokyo while fasting during Ramadan. Later in the episode I bring back Workouts of the Week with sessions for the 5K/10K, half marathon and marathon, read some hate mail, discuss emails about GLP-1 weight loss drugs and how they might affect fueling for endurance athletes, share Mark from Finland’s perspective on the doping crisis in Kenya, and finish by answering a question about Luke’s approach to the marathon. Topics 00:00 - Welcome and Agenda 03:43 - Thailand Trip and Training Camp Idea 05:44 - Brian Johnson Longevity Lessons 07:56 - Eight Steps and Key Quotes 18:53 - Ben Felton and Racing by Feel 23:39 - Training Without Data Obsession 27:50 - Tokyo Marathon App Rant 28:40 - Jake Barraclough's Tokyo Build Up 30:54 - Taper Doubts and Volume Fear 33:17 - Race Plan and DNF Breakdown 34:14 - Rethinking Jake’s Training 37:16 - Shout out Merna - SECA Member running Tokyo fasted 38:49 - Workouts of the Week Return 40:02 - 5K / 10K Ladder Session 41:04 - Half Marathon Track Alternations 42:30 - Marathon 30K Progression 44:21 - Hate Mail and Ozempic Debate 53:29 - Kenya Doping Context Email from Marc 56:40 - Luke’s Osaka Marathon and Training Takeaways 01:00:43 - Wrap Up /episode/index/show/sweatelite/id/40304740

Josh (Berlari) Fothergill on Running a 2:29 Marathon Off Minimal Training, Running Marathons in Costumes and Huge Social Media Growth 02/28/2026

Josh (Berlari) Fothergill on Running a 2:29 Marathon Off Minimal Training, Running Marathons in Costumes and Huge Social Media Growth Episode Summary Runner and content creator Josh Berlari (Josh “Josh Berlari”) breaks down the training behind his 2:29 London Marathon (2025) and a near-sub-15 5K, pushing back on rumors of “minimal training.” He shares that his peak was about 100 km per week, with a focused 4-5 week speed block before a marathon block that overlapped with fasting during Ramadan. Based in Bali for five years, Josh explains how he built a 140K+ Indonesian-language Instagram following by running in costumes (including a suit and a Go-Jek helmet), while trying to balance entertainment with a serious pursuit of elite performance. He also discusses his full-time e-commerce and digital marketing role selling hearing aids into the US, managing global operations after scaling to seven figures per month. Now coached by Mark Scott, Josh details his build toward Tokyo up to roughly 140 km per week before an ankle injury from stepping into a pothole in heavy rain. He outlines how he’s using bike and treadmill cross-training, and why he’s keeping Tokyo conservative (around 2:24-2:25), while targeting sub-2:20 this year and longer-term goals that include London, Gold Coast, and Berlin. Links Josh Fothergill Instagram: Be coached by Matt: Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: Matt Instagram: Matt Training Log - Strava: Contact Matt: Topics 00:00 - Minimal Marathon Build 00:31 - Speed Block Before London 01:47 - Fasting Through Training 02:26 - Meet The Runner 04:35 - Costumes And Content 07:20 - Going Global With YouTube 09:38 - Day Job And Hustle 11:58 - Full Time Running Dreams 16:06 - Coached By Mark Scott 18:47 - Tokyo Injury Setback 22:03 - Tokyo Goals And Potential 23:53 - Marathon Time Goals 25:17 - Instagram Origins 26:26 - Back To Back Racing 28:15 - Upgrading Content Gear 29:50 - Costumes Versus Speed 31:39 - Helmet And Suit Lessons 33:38 - Future Content Direction 37:51 - Tokyo Injury And Plan 41:01 - Where To Follow Josh 42:29 - Faith And Online Stereotypes /episode/index/show/sweatelite/id/40261765

Doping, Corruption and Athlete Exploitation in Kenyan & Ethiopian Distance Running 02/25/2026

Doping, Corruption and Athlete Exploitation in Kenyan & Ethiopian Distance Running Matt interviews high performance coach Selva Yoga following Selva’s earlier public comments on doping in elite distance running. Selva has worked with male athletes holding personal bests ranging from 2:25 down to 2:07 in the marathon, and female athletes as fast as 2:38. He has personally coached athletes from 2:26 down to 2:16 in the marathon. The conversation breaks down how athletes are caught - in and out of competition testing, missed whereabouts filings, and biological passport irregularities - alongside claims of uneven enforcement. Selva alleges corruption within parts of Kenyan athletics, including bribery, advance warning of tests, falsified medical exemptions, age manipulation, and financial exploitation by managers. He also raises serious concerns around coercion and abuse of young athletes, while repeatedly framing his comments as based on accounts shared with him rather than direct proof. Matt and Selva also discuss well known training groups and high profile athletes, with Selva careful not to make direct accusations without evidence. He emphasizes that both Kenya and Ethiopia have strong, clean systems operating alongside problematic ones, and that culture, incentives, and financial structures often shape the level of risk. The episode closes with Selva inviting athletes to connect with his Toronto-based Northern Endurance Project. Links Northern Endurance Project Instagram: Be coached by Matt: Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: Matt Instagram: Matt Training Log - Strava: Contact Matt: Topics 00:00 Podcast comment sparks debate 01:23 Coach background and philosophy 06:10 Brother Colm and Kipruto ban 07:03 Mafias and drug access 15:09 Sexual harassment by managers 22:22 Athletics Kenya testing reality 24:16 Are Kelvin Kiptum and Eliud Kipchoge doping? 31:38 How the truth emerges 33:42 Was David Rudisha clean? 35:12 Coaching ethics and trust 37:24 Good coaches in Kenya 38:22 Renato Canova under the microscope 42:48 How drugs get bought in Kenya 49:35 Blame the system, not athletes 53:41 Wrap up and contact info /episode/index/show/sweatelite/id/40229845

IMO #30 - Osaka Marathon Weekend, Social Media, Running To Effort and much more 02/21/2026

IMO #30 - Osaka Marathon Weekend, Social Media, Running To Effort and much more I’m back with another fortnightly In My Opinion episode - sharing running observations, Q&A and personal updates. Train with Matt: Private Podcast Feed + Discord: Contact: Instagram: Strava Training Log: I wished friends luck at Osaka and Tokyo and spoke about returning to YouTube to document a marathon comeback despite not running yet and feeling imposter syndrome. I explained why I moved away from pro-athlete travel content - doping concerns, COVID restrictions, visa limits and tax complications. The channel is shifting toward my own journey. On training, I addressed the effort vs pace debate. Context matters. Effort leads, especially when fatigued. I spoke about avoiding the anxiety spiral by focusing on sensation and adaptation rather than numbers and judgment. I touched on influencer culture, unnecessary products, and doping speculation - urging caution without proof. I discussed coaching as an optional performance tool, like super shoes, and may use a coach in an advisor role. I’ll likely train mostly in standard shoes and race in super shoes. Current context: I’m around 79 kg and believe 65-66 kg aligns with a 2:12-2:15 goal. I reflected on running 2:20 off ~105 km per week in 2021. I’m considering cycling and stair climbing to maintain fitness while reducing impact and avoiding ego-driven mileage. I also covered my 10-year Japan ban, alcohol vs cannabis culture, pre-race nerves, speed after 40, Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, and moving Workouts of the Week into a paid Supporters Club to build a healthier community. Closed with plans for stairs, weights and a cold plunge. Topics 00:00 - Welcome Back to ‘In My Opinion’ (Format, cadence, and what to expect) 00:54 - Race Week Shoutouts + Osaka Marathon Feelings 02:16 - Carb-Loading Stories & Filming a Marathon Comeback Series 03:17 - Why I Stepped Away From the ‘Pro Athlete Training’ Travel Life 04:45 - COVID-Era Australia, Visas, and Getting Stuck at Home 07:26 - US Immigration Reality Check + A Detour Into Money, AI, and the Future 09:37 - Q&A Starts: Training by Effort vs Pace (Ben’s tempo run ‘contradiction’) 11:52 - Email/Inbox Mindset + Running Content Creator Fatigue 14:15 - Brands, Influence, and What Running Really Needs (Nutrition & authenticity) 15:55 - Make It About You: Imposter Syndrome, YouTube strategy 18:33 - More Listener Mail: Helsinki banter + Switching to new questions 19:49 - Fraser’s Big Idea: Sensation vs Measurement (escaping the anxiety spiral) 21:53 - Truett/Luke ‘hate’ discourse: Entertainment vs negativity in the pod 23:53 - Osaka Marathon Q: Can I watch? Japan ban, cannabis vs alcohol, and moving on 26:12 - When Do You Actually Need a Coach? (Ken Rideout example) 26:52 - Supplements, ketones & super shoes: what you actually need 28:33 - Why chase a faster marathon: goals, weight loss & the reset mindset 29:45 - Coaching plans and past drama: finding the right advisor 30:46 - Train in trainers, race in supers? Injury risk & adaptation 32:34 - Influencers, supplements & doping gray zones (L-carnitine, EPO, T) 37:58 - Supporters club + Discord: keeping the community clean and paid 40:46 - Quick-fire training Qs: cycling/stairs, bathroom nerves, speed after 40 52:47 - Wrap-up: more questions, today’s workout & how to reach out /episode/index/show/sweatelite/id/40182515

Are all the Elite Runners Doping? 02/18/2026

Are all the Elite Runners Doping? Luke and Matt kick off with some light banter before Luke’s travel day into Japan for the Osaka Marathon - a small delay, a tight connection, business class, melatonin sleep, and ANA staff going above and beyond to get them through. That opens a broader chat on Japan’s world-class service, its strict rule-following culture, and why Japan feels “cheap” right now with the yen and day-to-day costs. The episode then pivots to Jake Barraclough’s “Ran To Japan” video and his blunt take on doping in pro running - how hard it is for major names to get caught, the risks for whistleblowers, and how brand protection, TUEs, and enforcement can shape what the public does (and doesn’t) see. Luke and Matt keep the language careful while still digging into the bigger system-level questions. On the racing side, Luke and Matt talk about Truett Hanes’ Austin Marathon hype - and the contrast with the women’s winner Kellen Taylor running a women’s OTQ-level performance that didn’t get the same attention. They also recap Barcelona Half - Hugo Fry’s standout 1:03:35, plus Ben is Running and Victor Smang’s results and what it suggests for Ben’s Rotterdam sub-2:20 plan. They close with a broader YouTube chat - raw vlog energy vs cinematic edits - and a few hints at Matt ramping back into regular uploads alongside coaching. Links Be coached by Matt: Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: Luke Instagram: Luke Training Log - Strava: Matt Instagram: Matt Training Log - Strava: Contact Matt: Topics 00:00 Gray beard banter & getting older 01:02 Luke arrives into Japan: delays, connections 06:54 Why Japan feels “cheap” right now: yen, costs, exchange rate chat 08:07 Jake Barraclough “Ran To Japan”: blunt talk on pro running doping 15:21 Big names, brand protection, TUEs, and why enforcement is messy 38:24 Austin Marathon: Truett Hanes 44:34 Barcelona Half recap: Hugo Fry 1:03:35 53:07 Ben is Running & Victor Smang: results, pacing, and the Rotterdam sub-2:20 plan 58:35 YouTube talk: raw vlogs vs cinematic edits + Matt’s return to uploading 01:07:09 Training updates + supporter club wrap /episode/index/show/sweatelite/id/40146380

Alex Harvey - Progression Skepticism, Training Evolution & Marathon Goals 02/12/2026

Should all Influencers log on Strava? 02/11/2026

IMO #29 - Workouts of the Week are back, Save 90%+ $$ Fueling and more 02/06/2026

Can Ran To Japan Break 2:10? 02/04/2026

Runfluencers: Balancing Content Creation and Performance Improvement 01/28/2026

Runfluencers: Balancing Content Creation and Performance Improvement In the first public podcast episode of 2026, the hosts reflect on their journey on the private podcast feed and outline their plans for the public feed. Emphasizing the growing influence of running content creators across YouTube, Instagram, and other social media platforms, they discuss their aim to highlight resources that are genuinely beneficial to their own training and racing. The episode features an in-depth conversation about several popular running influencers, including Team Makou, Rory Linkletter, Ran To Japan, Jake Dearden, Truett Hanes, and Eric Floberg, exploring their content, challenges, and the balancing act between producing engaging media and pursuing high-quality running performance. The discussion also touches on the psychological side of running, the importance of speed work, the impact of environment and community on performance, and the dilemmas influencers face when choosing between entertainment and performance improvement. Links Be coached by Matt: Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: Luke Instagram: Luke Training Log - Strava: Matt Instagram: Matt Training Log - Strava: Contact Matt: Topics 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:50 Luke's Favorite Content: Team Makou 04:25 Rory Linkletter and the Balance of Content Creation 05:18 Jake Barraclough's Journey and the Challenge of Balancing Content and Performance 07:04 The Motional Intelligence Podcast and Different Types of Running Content 10:39 Rory Linkletter's Content Evolution and the Influence of Eric Floberg 14:18 The Struggle of Balancing Content Creation and Running Performance 21:44 Jake Barraclough and Other Influential Running Content Creators 30:16 Analyzing Content Styles: Jake Dearden vs. Truett Hanes 33:48 The Challenge of Breaking 2:16 in the Marathon 36:08 Balancing Weight and Performance 38:55 The Importance of Enjoying the Journey 40:11 Comparing Different Approaches to Running 49:47 The Psychological Impact of Speed Work 54:53 Wrapping Up and Moving to the Private Podcast /episode/index/show/sweatelite/id/39904995