The Secret to Running Progress that NOBODY Wants to Talk About…

TommyRunPT is one of most best speakers in the running space & a man who have been central to so many people's running journey's over the past few years. I've found his videos to be such a source of inspiration and as a bloke he's been a big inspiration. Great to chat again with Tommy! We discuss why trail and ultra running feel so different from the road scene, the "ego core" side of fitness culture, and why some things are better left niche. Tommy discusses chasing 100-milers, optimisation culture and the big secret to success in running... it's something that might surprise some people.Tommy: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyrunpt/?hl=en⁠His podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsrunnable/?hl=en⁠Follow on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepod⁠⁠Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod⁠⁠Calum's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/⁠⁠Calum's TikTok:⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@calumgoddard ⁠⁠YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UC4g2mhwrlRBzXhAsyXVWz4A ⁠⁠Contact: motionalintelligencepod@gmail.com0:00 - Intro: Toenails, Toughness & Podcast Origins0:55 - Welcome Tommy Rumptie: His Coaching & Content Journey6:03 - Why Talking-Head Running Videos Went Viral9:16 - Falling in Love With Running: Ego, Identity & Purpose12:27 - The "Ego Core" of Fitness Culture & Aesthetic Running24:00 - Life Update & Trail Running Origin Story24:28 - Why Tommy Chose Trail & Ultra Running Over the Roads31:17 - Finding Meaning Beyond Metrics & Performance39:58 - The Optimisation Debate: Are We Over-Optimising Our Training?42:54 - Talking Openly About Alcohol & Balance45:59 - Race Highlights: Transgrancanaria to a Brutal 100-Mile Suffer Fest54:28 - Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Giving Fitness Advice Responsibly1:05:10 - Online Hate, Gossip in the Running Community & Ironman Plans1:07:10 - Wrap-Up: Future Races & Where to Find More