Episodes
-
Andreas Almgren, You Bloody Ripper! 1,000km in the Dynafish, Training with a Torn Calf & More
For those interested specifically in Matt's reaction to Andreas Almgren's incredible NYC Marathon victory, skip straight to 8:33. Matt also shares 17 lessons from Almgren's training starting at 17:23. Matt reviews his Dynafish running shoes after 1,000 kilometres, shares an update on Eastbound...
-
10 Years of Sweat Elite: From Sweat Mobile to Athlete Coaching, YouTube, and New Ventures
Matt Fox celebrates 10 years of Sweat Elite, sharing the story of its beginnings, the successes and failures along the way, and his plans for the future. Apologies for the slight static in the audio during the second half of this episode. Thanks for bearing with it. Train with Matt Fox:...
-
I Tore My Calf at Melbourne Marathon in the Puma Fast-R 3 - Is Valencia Over?
Matt reflects on a disappointing Melbourne Marathon after calf pain at 12K developed into a race-ending injury at 20K. An MRI revealed a 15cm grade 3B soleus tear, with evidence of an older injury in the same area—putting his Valencia Marathon plans in doubt. Train with Matt Fox:...
-
What Happened to My Body After Losing 16kg + Melbourne Marathon Week + Portugal Running Experience
In this episode, I announce the next Globe Runners Portugal Running Experience in Monte Gordo, share the results of my latest DEXA scan after dropping from 86kg to around 70kg, and discuss what I learned about weight loss, bone health and nutrition along the way. I also share a remarkable 2:07...
-
Race Weight & Weight Loss for Runners: 15 Questions Answered
Matt answers 15 listener questions about race weight, weight loss, carb cycling, recovery, fueling and running performance. PERSONAL LINKS 1:1 Running Coaching: https://sweatelite.co/coaching/personalized-1-1/ Running + Nutrition Coaching: https://sweatelite.co/coaching/run-nutrition/ Nutrition...
-
How to Lose 5KG in 10 Weeks and Get Faster
Matt breaks down how to safely lose 5kg+ during a marathon block — using calorie deficits on easy days and big carb windows around hard sessions — so you can train hard and run faster. Matt Fox / Sweat Elite Nutrition Coaching: https://sweatelite.co/coaching/nutrition/ Run + Nutrition Coaching:...
-
Sydney Marathon: I Ran 2:33 in Jeans + How I Lost 14kg Fast
Matt recaps his 2:33 Sydney Marathon in jeans, then dives into recovery, weight loss, fueling, strength training, Melbourne Marathon goals and what comes next. Matt Fox / Sweat Elite Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Strava:...
-
Lose Fat, Keep Healthy, Run Faster w/ Jordan Sullivan
Jordan Sullivan, The Fight Dietitian, joins Matt to break down performance-focused weight loss, RED-S, marathon fueling and how endurance athletes can get lighter without sacrificing training quality. Jordan Sullivan / The Fight Dietitian Website: https://thefightdietitian.com/ Instagram:...
-
I Lab Tested 17 Super Shoes - The Results Shocked Me | IMO 38
Matt dives into the results of his recent super shoe testing at Griffith University, comparing 12 of the best Chinese racing shoes before putting the leading models up against some of the biggest Western brands. Using laboratory running economy testing at 17 km/h, the results produced some major...
-
Lactate Gels: The Secret Fuel of Elite Endurance Athletes? w/ Dr David Lipman
Matt is joined by Dr David Lipman to discuss one of the newest and most talked-about supplements emerging in elite endurance sport: lactate gels. Train with Matt Fox: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Sweat Elite Supporters Club: https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/ Matt Fox on…
more -
IMO 37 - Losing Weight to Run Faster Updates, Dynafish Going Crazy In China and Attempting The Marathon World Record in Jeans
Welcome back to another unstructured In My Opinion episode. Matt shares an update on losing weight to run faster, the explosion of Chinese super shoes and Dynafish, a potential marathon world record attempt in jeans, HYROX plans, coaching updates and why he has backed away from frequent sauna…
more -
Diabolically Hard Run Workouts w/ Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly from The Triathlon Hour returns to the Sweat Elite Podcast for a fun challenge - ranking six running workouts from manageable to completely diabolical. Along the way, we debate stop recoveries versus float recoveries, discuss whether marathon pace should be guided by effort or pace,...
-
Is Lighter Always Faster? Weight Loss, RED-S, and Fueling Risks for Runners - Dr David Lipman
Is getting lighter always the answer for runners chasing faster race times? Matt Fox is joined by Dr David Lipman for a short, sharp discussion about weight loss, performance, RED-S and the risks of taking leanness too far. Dr David Lipman Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidlipman/...
-
The Secret Marathon Workouts YOU Need To Know w/ Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly joins the Sweat Elite Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on massive weight loss, injury prevention, marathon training, running performance for triathletes, heat adaptation, recovery, and the small "one percenters" that can make a big difference. Follow Jack Kelly / The Triathlon...
-
The Truth About Losing Weight to Run Faster
Race Weight and Carb Cycling: Losing Weight to Get Faster Without Sacrificing Key Workouts Welcome back to another short, sharp sub 15-minute episode. Today, I discuss the relationship between race weight and endurance performance, using examples including Josh Kerr, the new mile world record...
-
Sprint Training for Faster Marathons
Recording from Beijing International Airport during a delayed Air China flight, I share a short, single-topic episode exploring the "speed gap" and why pure speed can be a major limiter for marathon and half-marathon performance. Using examples such as breaking three hours in the marathon and my...
-
Allie May on Her 2:36:22 Gold Coast Marathon Debut, Even Splits, and Transition from Surf Lifesaving to Road Racing
Eight days after her outstanding marathon debut at the Gold Coast Marathon, Allie May joins the Sweat Elite Podcast to break down her 2:36:22 performance, her journey from elite surf lifesaving to road racing, and the lessons she learned from her first marathon. Allie May Instagram:...
-
From Addiction Rehab to a 2:38 Marathon - Jack Ahern
Jack Ahern joins the podcast just days after running a 2:38 PB at the Gold Coast Marathon. Matt and Jack talk through his build, racing while sick, marathon-specific training, hill sprints, fueling, Bali heat training, his Berlin Marathon goals, and Jack's powerful story of recovering from meth...
-
Coach Kyle Weise Breaks 2:30 at Gold Coast Marathon: Race Recap, Fueling & Cramping
Recorded 24 hours after the Gold Coast Marathon, Matt and Kyle recap Kyle's first sub-2:30 marathon, running 2:29:23 after coming in with a previous PB of 2:31. Kyle talks through an otherwise smooth and consistent race, including a brief hamstring cramp around 40K that he managed with a CrampFix...
-
Endurance Nutrition, Fixing GI Issues & Not Caring What Anyone Thinks - The Other Brady
Brady Brady Nankervis, also known as The Other Brady, joins the podcast to discuss leaving a six-and-a-half-year roofing plumbing career, rebuilding his health through running and nutrition, and learning to stop caring what other people think. Brady's Links: Instagram:...
-
Inside the Final Week Before a Marathon: Fueling, Confidence, and Paris Diamond League - Marty Bordignon
Gold Coast Marathon Countdown: Taper, Wind Strategy, Fueling Plan, and Paris Diamond League Recap - Marty Bordignon With just six days until the Gold Coast Marathon, Marty Bordignon returns to the podcast to break down his taper, race strategy, fueling plan, and confidence heading into race day.…
more -
IMO 36 - Taking Legal Action Against Brett Larner (Japan Running News) + Racing Melbourne Marathon
In this IMO episode, I explain why I am seeking legal action against Brett Larner from Japan Running News over what I believe has been a sustained campaign of online harassment, false reporting, inflammatory articles, and ongoing anonymous forum-style attacks. This week, I was denied the chance…
more -
The Marathon Performance Equation: Fitness, Anxiety, Stress, and Self-Belief - Kyle Weise
Kyle Weise joins the podcast again with the Gold Coast Marathon now just 16 days away. Kyle shares how his build has come together after consistent 110-125 km weeks, including a key long-run session of 3×7 km late in the run where he progressed by feel, closing strongly into a headwind. Kyle…
more -
Alex Milne - 4th at Comrades, Rapid Race Blocks, and Building for 100K Worlds
Alex Milne joins the pod just four days after his fourth-place finish at Comrades. Alex reflects on missing the podium by only 58 seconds, his huge race block from Valencia to Seville, Worlds 50K, London and Comrades, and how he is now building toward the 100K World Championships in Spain. Alex...
-
Which Supplements Should Marathoners Be Taking? - Dr David Lipman
Sports medicine physician,endurance athlete and 1% Better Podcast host - Dave Lipman - checks in for a wide-ranging conversation covering the realities of podcasting, the future of endurance technology, recovery methods, supplements, sleep tracking, heat adaptation, longevity trends, GLP-1s,...
-
Better Running Technique for More Speed and Fewer Injuries - The Balanced Runner (Paul Mackinnon)
Paul McKinnon - also known as The Balanced Runner - discusses running technique, movement efficiency, injury prevention, and why changing form requires more than drills or strength work. The Balanced Runner Links: The Balanced Runner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancedrunner/ Matt…
more -
Race Weight, Sodium Loading, and Chasing Sub 2:40 at Gold Coast Marathon - Marty Bordignon
Marty checks in 26 days out from the Gold Coast Marathon to discuss his peak marathon training, achilles niggle, biggest long run yet, fueling plan including sodium loading, race weight, sauna, strength work, and shoe choice. Marty Bordignon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martybordignon/...
-
Should Runners Lift Weights? Many Elites Don't - Tom Nobbs (2:09 Marathoner)
Tom Nobbs on Strides, Strength Training, and Building Toward Higher Marathon Mileage After Two 10Ks Canadian 2:09 marathoner Tom Nobbs discusses recent takeaways from conversations with Rory Linkletter and Jimmy, with a focus on frequent strides, sprinting, strength training, racing, and building...
-
Molly Seidel - How to Train to Win an Olympic Bronze Medal in the Marathon (Replay)
REPLAY EPISODE: This conversation with Molly Seidel was originally recorded in May 2024. Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist Molly Seidel on Injury Recovery, Training, Fueling, and Fixing Track & Field Matt from Sweat Elite hosts Olympic marathon bronze medalist Molly Seidel in Flagstaff to discuss...
-
Rory Linkletter - Speed Development for the Marathon and Coaching Truett Hanes
Rory Linkletter (2:06 marathoner) discusses fueling specifics, everything he has learned throughout his career, and the importance of staying flexible based on conditions. We also covered speed development, including workouts at 2:15/km pace and faster, whether the Boston Marathon can be quicker...
-
IMO #35 - The #1 Chinese Super Shoe, Travel Stress, What Happened to the Fastest Fox Series, EastBound Running and more
I record from Hong Kong and provide an update on the future of the podcast, the relaunch of the Supporters Club private feed, and several new projects including Eastbound, the Run With Me app, and the Globe Runners Thailand experience in Phuket. Links Join Supporters Club and access advisory and...
-
Jimmy Whelan - Chasing Sub 60 Half Marathon, Marathon training, Altitude Training, Shoe Tech and Switching From Pro Cycling
Jimmy Whelan talks about leaving WorldTour cycling, becoming a Salomon-sponsored professional runner, training at altitude, chasing a sub-60 half marathon, and building toward the marathon long term. Jimmy Whelan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmywhelann/ Jimmy Whelan Strava:...
-
100kg to 2:26 Marathon in 3 years - Mihailo Vukojičić
Mihailo Vukojičić just ran 2:26 at the Copenhagen Marathon and he was 100kg and completely out of shape 3 years ago. Matt chats with Mihailo about weight loss, mindset, fueling, training, and chasing a national record. Mihailo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mika42.2/ Mihailo Strava:...
-
Sauna & Nutrition Experiments, Weight Goals, Heart Rate Trends and Gold Coast Marathon - Marty Bordignon
Marty checks in six weeks out from the Gold Coast Marathon to discuss Marty's biggest training block yet, heart rate trends, weight goals, recovery signals, sauna experiments, supplements, and key long runs still to come. Marty Bordignon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martybordignon/ Marty...
-
Jack Crago (Jog On Crago) on The Best Chinese Training & Racing Shoes in 2026
Matt sits down with Jack Crago - Running Warehouse employee and one of the most in-depth reviewers of Chinese running shoes - to break down performance, shoe tech, and his rapid progression in the marathon. Jack Crago Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jog.on.crago/ Jack Crago YouTube:...
-
30K Tune-Up, 7 Weeks to Gold Coast Marathon & The Future of Shoe Tech | Coach Kyle
Kyle breaks down his 30K tune-up race seven weeks out from the Gold Coast Marathon, along with a broader discussion on training structure, recovery, and performance goals heading into the final phase of his build. Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt's Strava:...
-
Running the Palestine Marathon: Ahmad Taha (2:48 marathoner) on Racing, Training in Ramallah, and the Right to Movement
Running Through Checkpoints - The Reality Of The Palestine Marathon Recording from Ramallah after the Palestine Marathon, Matt sits down with Palestinian runner Ahmad Taher alongside Reem to unpack a race experience that goes far beyond performance. With multiple postponements and uncertainty...
-
How Bad Is Doping In Recreational Running And Triathlon Really? | Collin Chartier
Former professional triathlete Colin Chartier joins Matt for a wide-ranging and controversial conversation about doping in endurance sport, the realities of EPO use and testing loopholes, and how his life changed after receiving a three-year suspension following a positive test in 2023. * We...
-
IMO #34 - Palestine Marathon - The Reality Of Running In The West Bank
I recap my experience travelling to and running the Palestine Marathon weekend in Bethlehem, including crossing through Jordan and the West Bank, what it was actually like on the ground in the region, and how different the experience felt compared to many online portrayals. I also announce the…
more -
Is a 1:57 Marathon Possible? How Much Is Technology vs Performance | Marty Bordignon
Hope you like the new thumbnail :) Marty is back with 9–10 weeks to go until the Gold Coast Marathon, diving into a London Marathon debrief, the rise of supershoe tech, and where performance gains really come from. They discuss Adidas' Evo 3 hype, extreme pricing, and whether improvements are...
-
2:09 Marathoner Tom Nobbs Reflects on Watching the Boston Marathon and Prepares for a 10K in One Month
Matt is joined again by Canadian 2:09 marathoner Tom Nobbs to break down the Boston Marathon, Canadian distance running, post-marathon recovery, and Tom's build toward the Ottawa 10K. Our apologies that this episode has been published about a week after it was originally planned to. Train with…
more -
London Marathon Shockers: Sub 2:00, Mixed Results, and an Irish Legend
Matt and Mick break down the London Marathon chaos, training consistency, and the reality behind elite and everyday running. LINKS Matt Coaching: www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Matt Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Strava: www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Mick Instagram:...
-
The Reality of Balancing Marathon Training, Fatherhood & Full-Time Physiotherapy - Coach Kyle Weise
Matt and Kyle recap the Boston Marathon, discussing standout performances, strong Australian results, and how favorable tailwinds can make Boston far faster than many expect despite the course profile. They break down race execution, fast early splits, and why Boston can sometimes race more like…
more -
Running Robots - What Actually Happened in China? Boston Marathon Recap and London Marathon Preview
Mick Fox (2:19 marathoner) and Matt Fox (2:18 marathoner). Boston Recap, London Forecast, and Why Runners Overthink Data (Plus a Robot Race Detour) In this week's episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Mick Fox and Matt return with another episode of the Fastest Fox series. They break down Boston...
-
2:46 Marathon to 2:07 Marathon in 5 years - Ethan Shuley
Ethan Shuley on His Rapid Marathon Rise to 2:07 in Osaka, Training in Japan, and What's Next Matt Fox speaks with runner and YouTuber Ethan Shuley about his rapid rise from a 2:46 marathoner to 2:07 in Osaka. Ethan shares how injuries, ultras, Japan's running culture, high mileage, better…
more -
IMO #33 - How To Race Boston Marathon & London Marathon, Chinese Shoe Brand Updates, Palestine Marathon and more
Some final thoughts ahead of Boston and London Marathon weekend, including why I believe effort matters more than obsessing over numbers, how I would approach Boston tactically, and why fueling properly can make a huge difference on race day. I also talk about what I'm doing in Hong Kong…
more -
The Fastest Marathon Courses, China's Emerging Shoe Tech, Great Instagram Accounts and more
Mick Fox (2:19 marathoner) and Matt Fox (2:18 marathoner) return with another episode of the Fastest Fox series. They cover the current marathon period with Rotterdam complete and Boston and London just ahead, before moving into debates around race weather, hydration policy, shoe technology,...
-
Marty (2:46 Marathoner) Begins His Gold Coast Marathon Build - Training Talk
Matt Fox and Marty Bordignon talk through Marty's first marathon-specific block for the Gold Coast Marathon, his rough post-Osaka patch, and how things have started to turn around as training settles back near 100 km per week. They also discuss Marty's MTHFR-related folate/B-vitamin issue…
more -
Jimmy Gressier's 12:51 5km + Kiprun Decathlon Shoes & The Rising Threat of Chinese Running Shoe Brands
Mick Fox (2:19 marathoner) and Matt Fox (2:18 marathoner) return with episode 4 of the Fastest Fox series. They break down Jimmy Gressier's 12:51 European 5K record, the rise of Kiprun and Decathlon's premium ambitions, and the growing pressure Chinese running shoe brands could place on the major...
-
Running a 2:09 Marathon off a 98%+ Treadmill Build-Up - Tom Nobbs
Matt is joined by Canadian 2:09 marathoner Tom Nobbs, fresh off a huge breakthrough performance at the McCurdy Marathon. Tom ran 2:09 on a low-key, looped course to become the fourth fastest Canadian marathoner of all time and he did 98%+ of the build up on a treadmill! He joins the show to break...