#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 […]
#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, […]