#35 – How to care less about other people’s opinions
Recorded from a local public park, Tommy shows he’s not immune to worrying what people think either. Whether it’s lacing up for a run, filming a reel, or shifting careers from corporate to coaching, that voice of doubt is always there. This isn’t just about running – it’s about identity, vulnerability, and showing up even […]
#34 – Brim after the Storm: Reflections on MIUT 115 w/ Ben Brimmer
This one picks up right after the race. Brim made it through the night, through the day and into the second night. Having climbed 4 mountains, travelled ~100km and climbed and descended 6500m, his gut took drivers seat and started dictating his race. Tommy was there when it happened and saw first hand the lengths […]
#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 […]
#32 – Ben Brimmer on Gut Battles, Preparations for MIUT 115, and Forming a Healthy Relationship with the Sport
This one’s a little different. Ben Brimmer is a good mate of Tommy’s, and instead of the usual setup, they’ve recorded this episode out in the mountains – just two friends chatting about running, purpose, and everything in between. Brim opens up about some of the harder chapters of his ultra journey – running to […]
#31 – That’s Notable Ep2 – Head torches, return athlete sponsorships, running as escapism, psychedelics, the dangers of social media & more
Josh and Tommy are back together for the second time. This time with more structure. There’s a “show & tell” with Tommy’s new favourite purchase for his upcoming race, and a hot discussion topic from Josh on the return of Katie Schide and Germain Grangier to the On trail team.Both bring some thought provoking questions […]
#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 […]
#26 – How Running Saved Me: The Personal Story Behind That’s Runnable | RunBiz Segment w/ UNA Watch
In this deeply personal and unmissable episode, Tommy revisits the story behind how running, strength, and mindfulness became his anchors during the most challenging period of his life. Through raw storytelling and honest reflection, he shares how discovering the feedback loop of mindful movement, the intersection of running, strength, and presence, transformed not just his […]