That's Runnable

#107 [Guest] Brady Nankervis - Backyard Ultra Debut Record Holder

September 14, 2026·57 min
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Brady Nankervis joins Tommy not long after his remarkable backyard ultra debut, where he completed 68 yards, earned a place on the Australian team, and discovered just how deeply he was willing to suffer.They explore sleep deprivation, hallucinations, mental resilience and why sharing the burden may be a greater sign of strength than staying silent.Brady also opens up about leaving a secure career, repeatedly failing, building an audience and learning to back himself.A raw conversation about hard things, self-belief, and finding out who you really are when quitting feels like the easiest option.JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUBA programme and video coaching library for runners who want longevity, strength, and a balanced relationship with training.FREE STUFF:➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.Sign up to the That's Runnable NewsletterFind out more about Tommy’s work hereFollow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunptSUBMIT A QUESTION: Want to be featured in a future episode of That's Runnable? If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note. We would love to hear from you :)Be sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode.

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