Sweat Elite Podcast

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 new Globe Runners Thailand experience in Phuket and answer listener questions on coaching, shoe tech, injury comeback plans, visas, and the future of running.
Links
My coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/

My Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359

Join me in Phuket for a running experience of a lifetime: https://www.thegloberunners.com/phuket-running-experience
I open this episode by announcing the first Globe Runners Thailand experience taking place in Phuket from September 4-7. The trip will include training sessions, seminars, exploring Thailand, group activities, and a chance to train with a like-minded running community in one of the best environments in the world for a running camp.
From there, recording from Jerusalem, I recap the Palestine Marathon weekend in Bethlehem after travelling through Amman and crossing the Israeli border. I talk through the long screening process, what it was actually like travelling through the West Bank, and why the reality on the ground felt very different to what many people might expect from following international media coverage.
I also recap the race weekend itself. I jogged the 10K which ended up being around 9.3K, Reem ran 1:38 to place second in the half marathon on a very hilly course, and my athlete Ahmed placed third in the marathon. I also reflect on emotional footage from a Gaza marathon and the broader atmosphere around the event weekend.
Later in the episode, I answer a wide range of Instagram Q&A topics including my failed U.S. green card process, detention in Japan over cannabis, rehoming Turbo, thoughts on the future of the running industry, London Marathon potentially moving to two days, altitude training in Font-Romeu, doping speculation, shoe tech and fueling, my injury comeback plans, coaching philosophy, and why Luke left the podcast.
Topics
00:00 - Globe Runners Thailand Launch
02:00 - Palestine Marathon Recap
04:02 - China Trip Reality Check
09:50 - West Bank Safety Impressions
13:18 - Crossing the Border Story
17:59 - Race Day Highlights
21:08 - Visa Nightmare Update
29:15 - Running Industry Next 5 Years
31:49 - Font Romeu Altitude Camp Guide
34:41 - Doping Test Speculation
35:52 - Fueling Explains Breakthroughs
37:47 - Sawe Testing And Supplements
40:08 - Injury Comeback Race Plan
42:39 - Luke Podcast Fallout
47:57 - Records Gear And London Changes
51:07 - Training Response Differences
52:18 - Palestine Marathon Border Tips
53:48 - Influencers And Testosterone Talk
55:51 - Return To Run Coaching Advice
57:06 - Gaza Access And Coaching Wild West
59:18 - What Makes A Great Coach
01:01:40 - Wrap Up And Sign Off

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 driven more by shoes, fueling strategies, bicarb, and training rather than technology alone.
Matt's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Matt's Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359/
Marty's Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/18059049/
Marty's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mlawrence9/
Marty's Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7ew25sLDQD4LX9veQC9qRP?si=oGyi_93FT56WRgEjeIv1dQ
Phuket Running Experience:
https://www.thegloberunners.com/phuket-running-experience/
Supporters Club:
https://www.sweatelite.co/supporters-club/
Coaching:
https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox
The episode breaks down the London Marathon races, including Sawe's decisive finish, Kjelcha potentially missing a late bottle, and how the course compares to other fast majors. They also touch on the women's race, with Tigst Assefa taking the win over Hellen Obiri, and discuss how conditions and execution shaped performances across the field.
The conversation expands into where to draw the line between legal performance enhancements and banned substances, referencing ongoing doping discussions, additional testing protocols, and broader debates around fairness in sport. They also explore emerging technology trends, from advanced footwear to Neuralink and future performance implications.
Marty shares updates on his own build toward Gold Coast, currently running around 135 km per week, key workouts, and a mindset shift from launching his own podcast. He outlines an aggressive goal of sub-2:40, while the discussion closes with plans around future races like Valencia or Shanghai, and updates on the GlobeRunners Thailand training camp.
Timestamps:
00:00 Marty Returns
00:15 Adidas Evo 3 Hype
02:24 How Fast Can Humans Go
03:33 Bottle Missed at 40K
05:33 Fueling and Kenyan Gains
07:45 Tech Limits and Fairness
09:29 Banned Substances Debate
11:19 Chinese Super Shoes
13:14 Neuralink and Pain Control
15:53 Robots Are Coming
17:49 London Marathon Recap
20:35 Boston Times Context
26:12 Doping Talk and Testing
34:26 Bicarb and Nitrates
36:01 Bicarb Performance Boost
37:10 Beetroot Loading Protocol
38:27 Legal Supplements Mindset
39:18 High Carb Fueling Experiments
40:22 Starting A Running Podcast
45:10 Skepticism And Placebo Tools
47:54 Electrolytes Expensive Salt
52:05 Gold Coast Training Build
57:02 Comrades And Content Ideas
58:14 Gold Coast Time Goals
01:03:02 GlobeRunners Thailand Camp
01:05:35 Valencia Vs Shanghai Plans
01:06:50 Final Wrap And Next Episodes

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 Matt Fox here:
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Tom Nobbs Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nobbs.not.knobs/
Tom Nobbs Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/28521910
Matt and Tom open the episode by discussing the Boston Marathon broadcast, including the improved leaderboard, live tracking, and commentary, while also noting the challenges of covering a marathon live with long gaps, tactical changes, and commercial breaks.
They then break down the Canadian performances in Boston, including Rory Linkletter's outstanding 2:06:04 PB, Ben Preisner running around 2:11 while managing injury issues, and Jacob Thompson breaking 2:10. Matt and Tom also debate whether fast Boston times should be treated as "true" PBs when conditions, tailwind, and course profile play such a major role.
The conversation shifts into post-marathon recovery, including disrupted sleep, nervous system stress, and the importance of getting carbohydrates and protein in quickly after a race. Tom also shares his own recovery approach, including carbs, protein, creatine, and ketones.
From there, Tom outlines his preparation for the Ottawa road 10K, where he is aiming to improve his 28:58 PB and push toward sub-28:30. He and Matt discuss high-volume double-threshold training, hill reps, long-run structure, time-based training versus mileage chasing, and why 10K speed can set the ceiling for marathon performance.
Later in the episode, they talk about filming YouTube training content, using video as accountability, sponsorship considerations, and wider Boston takeaways including high carbohydrate intakes, half marathon fitness as a predictor, tailwind and air-resistance effects, and the role of supershoes on Boston's downhill sections.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Boston Marathon Broadcast
01:02 - Commentary and Coverage
01:35 - Rory Linkletter Breakdown
04:04 - Rory Podcast and PBs
04:34 - Post Marathon Sleep Issues
06:43 - Recovery Fueling Tips
09:29 - Four Part Recovery Stack
11:37 - Ottawa 10K Plans
13:56 - VDOT and Speed Gaps
16:33 - Mile Time Debate
17:44 - 10K Training Block
21:01 - Mileage Versus Time
24:00 - Long Run Strategy
26:40 - Hill Sprints Breakdown
29:55 - Tempo Plus Sprints Logic
30:57 - Strava Transparency
31:20 - Launching YouTube Content
33:21 - Filming As Accountability
34:55 - Elite Running Video Styles
37:17 - Sponsors And Brand Value
40:47 - Boston Takeaways Framework
41:15 - 10K Speed Sets Ceiling
43:52 - Fueling And Carb Limits
47:00 - Half Marathon Predictors
49:26 - Wind And Course Effects
51:48 - Supershoes On Boston
54:14 - Wrap Up And Final Notes

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: www.instagram.com/runningfox26.2/

Mick Strava: www.strava.com/athletes/9571709/

Matt Fox (2:18 marathoner) and Mick Fox (2:19 marathoner) talk through the idea of filming a "day in the life" series to show how everyday runners, especially parents, can still train at a high level and improve their marathons. They then dive into the London Marathon, breaking down the shock of two men going under two hours and multiple athletes dipping under the previous world record, while many sub-2:20 runners struggled late in tough conditions. They unpack how weather, pacing, and race dynamics can completely shift outcomes across the field.
They also analyze the women's race and the context around women-only world records, before getting into prize money, sponsorship dynamics, and how negotiations can shape race execution. The conversation moves into broader topics like influencer narratives around heart rate training and fueling, questioning what's real versus what's being pushed, while highlighting standout performances including Ireland's Peter Lynch running 2:06:08 for a national record and Vinny Morey's surprise 2:05:54 debut at Glass City. They finish by pointing listeners toward a more training-focused companion episode.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Podcast Return
00:17 - Family Filming Chaos
00:48 - Everyday Runner Series
02:01 - London Marathon Shockwaves
02:59 - Weather And Midpack Struggles
05:14 - Women Race And Records
07:26 - Prize Money And Sponsorships
09:30 - Is London Really Fast
13:18 - Sub Two Reaction Stories
16:23 - Disneyland Race Tracking
21:27 - British Champs Breakdown
25:01 - Sam Griffiths Spotlight
27:04 - Heart Rate Racing Debate
28:28 - Influencer Honesty Debate
30:27 - Heart Rate Pacing Skepticism
31:31 - Brands and Authenticity
34:21 - Influencer Obligations Pre Race
36:32 - Peter Lynch Irish Record
38:28 - Why Irish Athletes Overlooked
43:31 - Progress and Tech Arguments
49:21 - Vinny Morey Surprise 205
54:50 - Wrap Up and Next Episode

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 a flat fast marathon than people assume.
Matt's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
Matt's Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359/
Kyle's Strava:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/3517976/
Kyle's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kyle_weise/
Supporters Club:
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Coaching:
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The conversation then shifts to Kyle's Gold Coast Marathon build, balancing fatherhood and full-time physiotherapy work while preparing for a strong marathon performance. They discuss recent 10K racing as a turning point for confidence and fitness, current weekly mileage, a key 4 x 2K workout, and how shorter races can be used as valuable marathon build checkpoints without needing to be in PB shape.
They also cover influencer culture versus elite running performance, tall poppy syndrome, and why attention and actual results often do not align. Kyle explains how to manage niggles, when to seek professional help, and applies that thinking to Matt's calf issue during his return from a sacral stress fracture. The episode finishes with thoughts on doubles versus singles, training cycles beyond the traditional seven-day week, group training benefits, and why learning how to race matters just as much as fitness itself.
Timestamps:
00:00 Boston Marathon Recap
02:50 Tailwinds and Fast Times
04:04 Gold Coast Training Update
07:37 Balancing Kids and Mileage
10:06 Recent Workouts and 10K Plans
12:28 Influencers vs Elite Runners
18:50 Handling Niggles and Injury Risk
24:19 Return to Running Philosophy
27:37 Calf Strain Check In
29:24 Hiking And Fatigue Risks
30:09 Doubles Versus Singles
33:57 Easy Run Time Limits
37:04 Beyond The Seven Day Week
40:39 Group Training Versus Solo
43:38 Racing Without PB Pressure
49:59 Short Races In Marathon Builds
53:09 Wrap Up And Next Episode