#108 [Guest] Ben Brimmer – How to deal with a DNF
Friend of the pod, Ben Brimmer, returns. Tommy and Brim sit down post CCC to debrief. Although things didn’t go to plan for Brim, he reflects on ultra running as a whole and how much this race has given him in the lead up and the event itself. If you’ve ever dealt with a DNF. […]
#107 [Guest] Brady Nankervis – Backyard Ultra Debut Record Holder
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 […]
#106 [Guest] Brian (Wolfie) Peterson – Is the Culture of Ultra Running Under Threat
As trail and ultra running continue to grow, are the sport’s culture and values at risk? Tommy is joined by Brian “Wolfie” Peterson to discuss online discourse and how we should try to interact. They unpack the recent controversy surrounding Sage Canaday, Cam Hanes, banned peptides and clean sport. Together, they explore whether the argument […]
#105 [Guest] Sophie Grant – Queen of the Alps
Sophie’s just broken the overall Fastest Known Time for the Via Alpina. It’s a 2000km route across the Alps and she beat the original FKT by 7 days! Tommy sits down with Sophie to discuss all things ultra, but also so much more. Sophie’s spoken openly about her fertility journey in the last few years, […]
#104 That’s Notable Ep11 – Doping Drama in Ultra Running
Josh is back to join Tommy for the 11th edition of That’s Notable. In this episode, Tommy and Josh take on many topics including: the tragic avalanche at Broad Peak, Ironman’s Cease and Desist letters to local venues at City2Surf, and the doping saga between Sage Canaday and Cam Hanes. 38% OFF the COACHING HUB […]
#103 [Guest] Joe Corcione – Heat Training, Addiction Recovery, Self Discovery & Embracing Hard Things
Joe Corcione is a coach, host of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, and formidable ultra athlete. Having just completed Western States 100 and Badwater 135 back-to-back, Joe talks about the science of heat training, his inspiring story from struggling with addiction to finding running and discovering the power of self pride. They discuss the value of […]
#102 – 5 ways to stop FEAR running your life
Tommy explores five practical ways to overcome fear, manage overwhelm and do intimidating things before you feel ready. He explains how taking action, embracing discomfort and rising to life’s challenges can build courage, confidence and self trust. Today’s Sponsor: INOV8: Follow this link to get 15% OFF INOV8 Trailfly Pro Pre-launch link 38% OFF THAT’S […]
#101 – Ultra Running 101 – 10 things I wish I knew when I started
This is an inexhaustive list of things Tommy wish he knew before he started ultra running. Whether you’re just starting your ultra running journey, you’re considering starting, or you’ve been doing it a while, this episode is filled with things worth knowing. If you’re an experienced ultra runner, you may find yourself nodding away, but […]
#100 – Q&A – Gut issues, feeling scared for a race, AI coaching, balancing training and life, and more
Sit down for this 88min Q&A with Tommy to celebrate 100 Episodes of That’s Runnable. Questions submitted include Tommy’s “unicorn guests”, dealing with a setback that changes whether you can run ultras, gut issues and fasted cardio, feeling scared and intimidated for a race, how to encourage and motivate your running partner mid ultra, environmentalism […]
#99 – Eiger Trail E101 Race Recap – A Surprising Performance Enhancer
A few days post race, Tommy sits down to recap everything from the Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB, a 101KM, 6700m+ mountain race in Switzerland. Tommy managed to beat his expected time by over 2hrs and come in 40th place overall – his best ultra performance to date. So, what was the secret? What was […]