#33 – The Importance of Failure: MIUT 115 | Lessons from a DNF

After months of training and high hopes for MIUT 115, Tommy DNF’d just 26km into the race following an ankle sprain. In this raw and reflective solo episode, he shares the story behind what felt like his first real DNF – what happened, how it felt, and why it might be the most important race […]

#30 – Q&A | a year to prep for a marathon | the importance of iron | Vegan diet | Motivation | Off season training | gym training splits | zero drop shoes and much more…

This one’s for you – the listeners, the question-askers, the curious minds behind the 250,000+ streams, 30 episodes, 12.5K subscribers/followers, and the frankly outrageous 4.9/5 ratings across Spotify and Apple. Thank you for being part of this. In this episode, Tommy dives into a massive backlog of listener questions. Some he answers quickly, others he […]

#29 – Pain vs Suffering: How to Reframe Discomfort

Explore the crucial difference between pain and suffering and why that distinction matters so much in training, racing, and life. Pain is the raw sensation. Suffering is the story we tell ourselves about it. Drawing from both research and real-world examples (including the kitchen floor, gym sessions, and lonely ultras), Tommy shares practical tools to […]

#28 – My First DNF – Lone Wolf SE Recap | RunBiz w/ INOV8

Tommy got his first DNF (Did Not Finish) this weekend at Lone Wolf South East. What happened? Did he injure himself? Has it ruined his path to 100 miles this summer? Or did he make the right call early enough? Find out on this episode as he recounts his training leading up to the race […]

#27 – Is Running the Ultimate Vehicle for Creativity? w/ Josh Lynott

Tommy sits down with ultra runner, writer, and creative Josh Lynott for a wide-ranging, light-hearted, and honest chat about running, creativity, and showing up authentically in a crowded space. From the power of vulnerability in the creative process to navigating online noise, we dive into what it means to express your true self, whether on […]

#25 – Ultra Running, Adventure & Race Prep w/ Michelle Goldberg & Heidi Baker

Host Tommy speaks with Michelle Goldberg and Heidi Baker from the Let’s Run That Again Podcast to explore the world of ultra running, adventure, and race preparation. Both Heidi and Tommy are training for Devil’s Gulch 100 miler by Evergreen Trails in July, while Michelle is preparing for the monumental Cocodona 250. The conversation covers […]

#24 – 3 Pillars for Longevity in Running

Want to keep running strong for years without constantly battling injuries? In this episode, Tommy breaks down three key pillars of longevity in running: Strength, Mobility, and Balance – and why ignoring them will eventually catch up with you. Tommy shares his own journey from being an injury-prone runner who thought gunning it every time […]