#61 – Should You Go Barefoot? The Truth About Minimal Footwear
Explore the rise of barefoot and minimal footwear: tracing how it began, what the research actually says, and where common sense fits in. Tommy shares his own story of diving deep into the barefoot movement (yes, including the Altra phase) and how his perspective has evolved from obsession to balance. Backed by scientific studies and […]
#60 – That’s Notable Ep7 – Are Fast Foamy Ruining You?
Coffee-fuelled catch-up with Tommy and Josh. In Show & Tell, Josh unpacks the Strava-vs-Garmin drama and the rise of ShareAura; Tommy counters with a love letter to the Kindle. We dig into systems, delegation, and getting Tommy’s creative machine into Notion. Then: how to train for trails in a city (treadmills, stair-steppers, quad strength), pairing […]
#58 – How to Build Confidence in the Gym
Tommy breaks down how to build real confidence in the gym, especially for runners who often feel out of place there. He shares five practical steps to overcome intimidation, understand movements, and feel at home lifting weights. This episode reframes strength training as a vital tool for performance, health, and self-belief. Whether you’re new to […]
#58 – Are Rest Days a Myth?
Tommy explores the truth about rest days in running and life. He reveals why muscles grow in stillness, not in strain. Drawing on personal stories and practical coaching tips, Tommy challenges the myth that rest is weakness. Learn how recovery fuels progress, prevents injury, and restores both body and mind. Tune in for insight, inspiration, […]
#57 – How to Peak Again: Building Your “Prime 2.0”
Tommy challenges the myth of a single athletic “prime” and reframes it as a practice, not just a performance peak. Drawing on stories of late-blooming ultra runners and the lived reality of training through setbacks, he argues that listeners may not be past their best – and that even if they are, what matters most […]
#56 – Q&A (from Vietnam) – how to fuel for a long run, what supplements to take, doubling up long runs & more
Tommy’s made it to Hanoi, Vietnam. This episode is from his little balcony. He gives a short personal update before jumping into a Q&A with questions about Long runs, fuelling, hydration, supplements, dealing with fatigue and whether you need to lift heavy to improve bone density. ——- Soar: This episode is sponsored by Soar. If […]
#55 – That’s Notable Ep6 – The Struggles of Social Media
They’re back for another Episode of That’s Notable! Tommy’s moving out of London toward Vietnam via family, vans, and a stormy hut-to-hut in the Spanish Pyrenees that turned five friends into a proper team. Josh brings stories from Love Trails in Wales, a slow, sacred month in Madeira, and finally crossing Switzerland’s Hardergrat – fear, […]
#54 – Fireside w/ Tommy – Are you running for recognition?
In this real and intimate episode, join Tommy by the campfire as he confesses something that may ring true in you. We can all too easily get caught up chasing recognition in our pursuits, especially in our running. Tommy breaks down three crucial questions we should all ask ourselves if we’re to ensure we stay […]
#53 – Why Runners Get Injured (and How to Avoid It) | RunBiz w/ SUMS
Tommy explores the three leading causes of running injuries and why they account for the majority of setbacks runners face. Drawing on both science and personal experience, he unpacks how training load errors, biomechanical weaknesses, and footwear or surface choices often lie at the root of pain and breakdowns. Along the way, he shares practical […]
#52 – Play the Long Game | RunBiz w/ Tailwind Nutrition
If you want to keep running in your life for a long time, you must approach it sustainably. In this episode, Tommy talks about “playing the long game” and keeping a healthy relationship with the sport as a key priority. Recorded from the trails of the French Pyrenees, Tommy breaks down the importance of a […]