#71 – Passion vs Obsession: Running For The Long Run
Running has been the dominant force in Tommy’s life for years. Ultra running, structured training, and long-term goals have provided purpose, direction, and meaning — and it remains something he takes seriously. In this episode, Tommy reflects on the fine line between passion and obsession, and explores whether total commitment to running always protects that […]
#70 – [Guest] Jack Faint, Running India with a Brain Tumour
Jack Faint reflects on being diagnosed with a brain tumour in his mid-twenties while living in Australia – a moment that completely changed the trajectory of his life. What followed was a deep period of questioning, exploration, and responsibility for how he wanted to live. That path has since led him to run the length […]
#69 – Merry Christmas & Happy New Year – the Wrong Way to Reflect
Join Tommy for a reflective Christmas run whilst he discusses the importance of stepping back and taking a short break, the wrong way to reflect on 2025, and how the podcast will be changing in the New Year. Happy New Year to everyone who listens to the Podcast. RUN THE RUNNABLE & KEEP SHOWING UP […]
#68 – Reflections with Tommy – 4 Lessons from 2025 – Looking Ahead
Catch up with Tommy outside in Richmond Park, London. In this episode, Tommy reflects on some personal highlights, 4 Lessons he’s learnt from 2025, and we look ahead at what’s to come from That’s Runnable. — TODAY’S SPONSOR: INOV8 is a renowned sports brand based in the mighty fells of the Lake District. They design […]
#67 – That’s Notable ep8 – Ghost Mode on Strava, Influencers and Fake Race Times
Tommy and Josh dive back into the state of modern running: going Ghost Mode on Strava and whether frustration with the app actually says more about you, Josh’s marathon PB, if influencers deserve free race entries, and whether 2:30 is becoming the new sub 3. Get involved in the comments! What would you like Josh […]
#66 – Q&A – Balancing Strength Training with Running, Training in the Dark, and Preparing Mentally for an Ultra
It’s time for some Listener Questions! Tommy dives into eight great questions from listeners from how to structure quality sessions, to balancing strength with running volume, to preparing for the mental battle of an ultra. We also get into the frustration of wanting to do more but being held back by niggles and injuries, finding […]
#65 – [Guest] Drew Jonkmans, Land’s End to John o’ Groats… and Back!
Sit down with Drew Jonkmans – ultra-endurance adventurer, mental-health advocate and a guy who refuses to let the plan define the story. His recent project, “Project Endure,” set out to run 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats and then cycle the same route back, all in service of raising funds for two charities: […]
#64 – [Guest] Sarah Perry, Backyard Ultra World Record Holder
Sarah Perry recently broke the Women’s World Record in the Backyard Ultra with 95 “yards” (that’s ~395 miles or roughly ~637 km) at Big’s Backyard Ultra. Tommy and Sarah have some light chat about running, exploring, and her experience becoming the World’s Top female Backyarder! — TODAY’S SPONSOR: INOV8 is a renowned sports brand based […]
#63 – [Guest] Victoria Sekely, Train Smart Run Strong
Victoria Sekely is a New York based Physio Therapist and Running Coach. She’s the founder of Train Smart Run Strong, which provides running and strength training support for runners of all levels. Victoria joins Tommy to talk about all things running – from the realities of creating content online to the sneaky elitism that stains […]
#62 – Do you need a Running Watch? – A Deep Dive on Wearables
Tommy dives into the world of running wearables and asks the question: have they made us better runners, or just more distracted ones? He explores how data can both empower and control us, the rise of Strava culture, and why intuition still matters more than metrics. A grounded, practical listen for runners who want to […]