#87 – [Guest] Lewis Robling – Parenthood, Ultra Running & Community
Ex rugby player, new father, ultra running coach, Personal Trainer and Event organiser Lewis Robling joins Tommy for a down to earth chat about running, the mountains, perspective, community, transferring what we learn from running to our own lives, therapy, and the story behind Why We Run. Follow Lewis on Instagram @lewis_robling Follow Why We […]
#86 – [Guest] Hugo Fry – Fast, Funny and No Filter
Hugo Fry is a 2:17 marathoner, a 63-minute half marathon runner, a sub-30 10K runner, a desert ultra winner, and somehow, none of that is the most interesting thing about him. Tommy sits down with Hugo in London for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually looks like to build an audience as a runner, […]
#85 – The Long Run Deep Dive
Tommy breaks down what the Long Run is actually for and how to use it to build endurance, resilience, and a better relationship with your training. Learn how to execute your long runs properly, avoid the most common mistakes, and understand when to add some intensity. This episode covers everything from easy long runs to […]
#84 – [Guest] Rob Clemens – From Personal Struggle to 100 Miles: Running as Transformation
Rob Clemens shares his inspiring journey from a tumultuous past to becoming an ultra runner and coach. Discover how ultra running helped him rebuild his life, face inner demons, and find a deeper connection with nature and self-awareness. — Today’s Sponsor: INOV8 – USE THIS LINK to claim your discount! JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB […]
#83 – [Guest] Damian Hall – How to Run Forever and Defy Ageing
Today we’re joined by British ultra runner and record breaker Damian Hall. Damian and Tommy discuss the nuances of ultra running, race experiences, training principles, and longevity in sport, emphasising the importance of fundamentals like sleep, diet, and mindset. Pick up Damian’s new book Running Forever: The Secrets to Becoming an Ageless Athlete and get […]
#82 – [Guest] Tony Riddle – Adding Life to Your Years | Movement, Longevity and Running Naturally
Tony Riddle is a leading voice in natural movement, rewilding, and human performance. Born with club feet and raised in corrective footwear, Tony’s early experience of movement was far from natural. Over time, he rebuilt that relationship, going on to embody the very principles he now teaches. This conversation explores how modern life disconnects us […]
#81 – [Guest] Andy Glaze – Gratitude, Reframing Pain, and the Truly HARD Stuff
Ultra runner, firefighter, family man and social media genius Andy Glaze shares his journey from teenage survival in Utah’s wilderness to conquering some of the world’s toughest ultra races. He discusses mental resilience, reframing discomfort, gratitude for life, the importance of showing up honestly on social media, and how embracing and documenting hard experiences can […]
#80 – Q&A: Finding Your Passion | Managing Injuries & Niggles, Diet, Post Run Recovery Tricks, Training Through Illness & More
Join Tommy as he celebrates 80 Episodes with listener questions. To begin, he opens with a reflection on how to “follow your dreams” when you don’t know what they are. What do you do when you know you don’t want to be where you are right now, but you don’t know where you do want […]
#79 – The Dangers of Data Obsession (and Why Your Watch Might Be Ruining Running)
Join Tommy to explore one of the biggest shifts in modern running: our obsession with data. Running used to be simple. You put on a pair of shoes, headed out the door, and judged the run by how it felt. But somewhere along the way watches, Strava, VO2 max scores, heart rate graphs and endless […]
#78 – The Price of Commitment: What It Really Takes to Become a Stronger Runner
Join Tommy on the trails for another episode that explores the real price of becoming the runner you say you want to be. In this episode, he breaks down the “down payment on commitment”, the early mornings, the strength work, the social trade offs, and the small daily disciplines that build durable, injury-resistant runners. There’s […]