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- Today1h 36m
Which Supplements Should Marathoners Be Taking? - Dr David Lipman
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:
- 3 days ago50 min
Better Running Technique for More Speed and Fewer Injuries - The Balanced Runner (Paul Mackinnon)
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. The Balanced Runner Links: The Balanced Runner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancedrunner/ Matt Fox Links: Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Sweat Elite: https://www.sweatelite.co/ Supporters Club (Private Podcast Feed): https://www.sweatelite.co/supporters-club/ 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
- 5 days ago44 min
Race Weight, Sodium Loading, and Chasing Sub 2:40 at Gold Coast Marathon - Marty Bordignon
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. Marty Bordignon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martybordignon/ Marty Bordignon Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/martybordignon/ Marty Bordignon Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/user/martyb-au?si=sgXyMAYERJGyKdGCYeXTUw Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Private Podcast Feed + Discord: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact Matt: matt@sweatelite.co Matt Fox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Fox Strava Training Log: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359/ 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
- 1 weeks ago1h 7m
Should Runners Lift Weights? Many Elites Don't - Tom Nobbs (2:09 Marathoner)
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. Tom Nobbs Links: Tom Nobbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobbs.not.knobs/ Tom Nobbs Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/28521910 Matt Fox Links: Train with Matt Fox: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Join the Supporters Club and private podcast feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact Matt: matt@sweatelite.co Matt Fox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Fox Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 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
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Molly Seidel - How to Train to Win an Olympic Bronze Medal in the Marathon (Replay)
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 Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt's Coaching: https://www.sweatelite.co/coaching/ Matt's Profile: https://www.sweatelite.co/matt-fox/ Matt's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/7043356 Sweat Elite Website: https://www.sweatelite.co/ Sweat Elite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/ Sweat Elite YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatElite/ 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
- 1 weeks ago1h 6m
Rory Linkletter - Speed Development for the Marathon and Coaching Truett Hanes
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rory_linkletter/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/9351341 Matt Fox Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2026 Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 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
- 2 weeks ago39 min
IMO #35 - The #1 Chinese Super Shoe, Travel Stress, What Happened to the Fastest Fox Series, EastBound Running and more
I record from Hong Kong and provide an update on the future of the podcast, the relaunch of the Supporters Club private feed, and several new projects including Eastbound, the Run With Me app, and the Globe Runners Thailand experience in Phuket. Links Join Supporters Club and access advisory and second podcast feed: https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/ My coaching: www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ My Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ My Strava: www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Join me in Phuket for a running experience of a lifetime: https://www.thegloberunners.com/phuket-running-experience Recording from an Airbnb in Hong Kong, I explain some upcoming changes to the podcast and Supporters Club. The private feed will be returning with weekly 30-minute training and Q&A episodes alongside regular conversations focused on elite training, racing, coaching, and the professional side of the sport. I also discuss why the Luke co-hosted podcast came to an end, why the Mick Fox series has been paused for now, and what listeners can expect from future episodes and guests. Along the way, I answer a wide range of listener questions covering Chinese running shoes, supplements, marathon versus 5K training, LT1 and LT2 workouts, Ozempic, doping conversations within the sport, and some of the best-value trainers currently coming out of China. Later in the episode, I provide updates on several projects I am involved in. These include Eastbound, a new online retailer that will distribute Dynafish and other Chinese running brands, the Run With Me app being developed by Mia to help runners build accountability through paid group runs, and the Globe Runners Thailand experience taking place at Thanyapura in Phuket from September 4-7. I also share a brief update on my comeback training, current fitness, and marathon plans later this year. Topics 00:00 - Hong Kong Setup 00:23 - Podcast Catch Up 00:57 - Jake Hacked Story 02:09 - Supporters Feed Plan 02:47 - Why Luke Left 04:22 - Mick Scheduling Issues 06:15 - New Guests Ahead 08:45 - Travel Stress Reality 11:54 - Supporters Club Value 12:52 - Shoe Questions Intro 13:15 - Eastbound Shoe Startup 16:07 - Run With Me App 19:09 - Thailand Camp Plug 21:40 - Thailand Training Camp Plans 21:55 - Runners You Miss Most 24:15 - Frank Schauer Kenya Memories 25:08 - Marathon vs 5K Debate 27:10 - Supplements and One Percenters 27:53 - Ozempic and Doping Talk 29:17 - LT1 LT2 Training Advice 30:02 - Nick Bester Controversy 30:58 - Best Budget Chinese Trainers 33:45 - Hong Kong Relocation Thoughts 35:28 - Projects and Training Update 39:11 - Supporters Club Wrap Up
- 2 weeks ago1h 17m
Jimmy Whelan - Chasing Sub 60 Half Marathon, Marathon training, Altitude Training, Shoe Tech and Switching From Pro Cycling
Jimmy Whelan talks about leaving WorldTour cycling, becoming a Salomon-sponsored professional runner, training at altitude, chasing a sub-60 half marathon, and building toward the marathon long term. Jimmy Whelan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmywhelann/ Jimmy Whelan Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/3356275 Train with Matt: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Private Podcast Feed + Discord: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact Matt: matt@sweatelite.co Matt Fox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Fox Strava Training Log: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359/ Jimmy Whelan joins Matt to talk about his move from seven years as a professional cyclist, including WorldTour stints with EF and Q36.5, into professional road running with Salomon. Now training at altitude in Andorra and Font-Romeu, Jimmy is focused on chasing a sub-60 half marathon and building toward the marathon long term, with the LA Olympics as a major target. Jimmy shares his early running background, including an 8:11 3K and a top-five finish at Zatopek U23, before an Achilles injury pushed him toward cycling and rapidly into the professional ranks. He discusses the crashes, pressure, and stress that contributed to him leaving cycling in 2024, briefly considering triathlon, and then committing fully to running after a 61:37 half marathon in Valencia. Matt and Jimmy also cover high-mileage training, double-threshold work, altitude response, marathon potential, shoe development with Salomon, nutrition and carb tolerance from cycling, bicarb issues, sauna and heat protocols, anti-doping differences between cycling and running, selective cross-training, minimal strength and plyometrics, and why Jimmy is based in Barcelona. Timestamps: 00:00 - Altitude Training Update 01:41 - From Cyclist to Runner 04:22 - High School Running Roots 06:50 - Injury and Cycling Breakthrough 08:52 - Leaving Pro Cycling 12:10 - Chasing Sub 60 16:23 - Marathon Engine and Altitude 20:17 - Mileage and Double Threshold 22:29 - Salomon Shoe Prototypes 28:35 - Kenya Talk and Doping Testing 34:35 - Cycling Cross Training Debate 39:50 - YouTube Content Drought 41:15 - Reels vs YouTube Value 42:43 - Fans After Bad Race 44:14 - YouTube Impact Stories 45:20 - Carbs and Gut Training 48:41 - Race Weight Balance 51:50 - Bicarb and Creatine 55:06 - Sauna and Heat Blocks
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