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 train smarter, not just more measured.
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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 a healthy dose of realism, Tommy looks at why people who grow up barefoot tend to have stronger arches, wider feet, and fewer deformities, and what that means for the rest of us.
This episode isn’t about convincing you to throw away your shoes, it’s about rethinking your relationship with them. Through science, anecdotes, and reflection, Tommy invites listeners to reconnect with their feet, their movement, and ultimately, the ground beneath them.
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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 strength with hard sessions, and whether foamy super-shoes are nuking tissue tolerance. We finish on pain journals and self-worth beyond results.
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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 the gym or returning after a break, Tommy’s advice will help you train smarter, and build real confidence.
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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, and a reminder that real strength begins with rest.
You are invited to recover smarter, not just train harder. For a deeper dive, check out these guides designed to help you build a sustainable running practice and master recovery:
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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 is showing up.
As always, this blends philosophy and practical coaching: running easy to build longevity, touching intensity wisely, lifting the big rocks in the gym, moving well through full ranges, eating like recovery matters, and treating rest as training. Tommy also explores how aging athletes often become kinder and find more joy once they loosen their grip on performance and tighten their grip on process.
You are invited to build “Prime 2.0” with sustainable habits and a lighter ego. For a deeper dive, he points to Episode 5—Five Principles of Running Sustainably - and the FREE PDF linked below!
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INOV8 is a renowned sports brand based in the mighty fells of the Lake District. They design innovative products that are light, fast and natural!
Go and check out their running, hiking and gym gear and grab 15% off with the code "RUNNABLE"
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Dynamic Adventures: if you want to a Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting a new event this September in Birmingham.
Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.
Lone Wolf South West (October)
Lone Wolf South East (March)
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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.
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Soar: This episode is sponsored by Soar. If you're looking for the highest quality running kit that money can buy, go to soarrunning.com
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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, singing and all - plus the first prototype of his NOTES running musette.
The lads dive into a messy, honest chat about social media’s pull, finding presence (with reference to Mark Boyle's book The Way Back), form cues that make running meditative, and why “wanting it less” can unlock better performances (see: Tom Evans at UTMB). Purpose, friendship, and feeling light over chasing numbers.
Join the conversation!
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Go and check out their running, hiking and gym gear and grab 15% off with the code "RUNNABLE"
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Dynamic Adventures: if you want to a Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting a new event this September in Birmingham.
Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.
Lone Wolf South West (October)
Lone Wolf South East (March)
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In this real and intimate episode, join Tommy by the campfire as he confesses something that may ring true in you. We can all too easily get caught up chasing recognition in our pursuits, especially in our running. Tommy breaks down three crucial questions we should all ask ourselves if we're to ensure we stay aligned to worthwhile reasons to run.
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Tommy explores the three leading causes of running injuries and why they account for the majority of setbacks runners face. Drawing on both science and personal experience, he unpacks how training load errors, biomechanical weaknesses, and footwear or surface choices often lie at the root of pain and breakdowns. Along the way, he shares practical advice for avoiding these pitfalls and the deeper mindset shifts that can help runners approach injury prevention with patience and awareness.
This episode also features a RunBiz segment with SUMS. Founder Ed Vickers discusses how the brand has stormed into the running space with the “unsung hero of every runner’s kit bag” - socks. SUMS is approaching the industry creatively, consciously, and with a focus on the running community.
Go to sumsclub.co.uk to find out more
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INOV8 is a renowned sports brand based in the mighty fells of the Lake District. They design innovative products that are light, fast and natural!
Go and check out their running, hiking and gym gear and grab 15% off with the code "RUNNABLE"
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Devil's Gulch REGISTRATION is now OPEN for DG2026!
With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!
Dynamic Adventures: if you want to a Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting a new event this September in Birmingham.
Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.
Lone Wolf Birmingham (September) NEW!!
Lone Wolf South West (October)
Lone Wolf South East (March)
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Find out more about Tommy here and sign up the That's Runnable Newsletter
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If you want to keep running in your life for a long time, you must approach it sustainably. In this episode, Tommy talks about "playing the long game" and keeping a healthy relationship with the sport as a key priority. Recorded from the trails of the French Pyrenees, Tommy breaks down the importance of a healthy and sustainable approach to running and avoiding falling for the trap of forgetting what's important.
This episode also features a RunBiz segment. Tommy chats to Jeff Vierling (Co-Founder of Tailwind) about the founding story and how they support endurance athletes with simple and long lasting fuel.
With the code "RUNNABLE", you can get a 10% discount on Tailwind Nutrition.
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GROUP COACHING! Next intake 2nd September! JOIN NOW!
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INOV8 is a renowned sports brand based in the mighty fells of the Lake District. They design innovative products that are light, fast and natural!
Go and check out their running, hiking and gym gear and grab 15% off with the code "RUNNABLE"
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Devil's Gulch REGISTRATION is now OPEN for DG2026!
With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!
Dynamic Adventures: if you want to a Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting a new event this September in Birmingham.
Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.
Lone Wolf Birmingham (September) NEW!!
Lone Wolf South West (October)
Lone Wolf South East (March)
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SUBMIT A QUESTION: If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note, We'd would love to hear from you :)
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Some people are wired different. Sam Harvey is one of those people. Having recently bagged the World Record Assist at Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra with 118 laps, winning Tarawera Ultra Trail NZ (by UTMB), and many other noteworthy performances, Sam has quickly made a name for himself in the world of elite ultra running over the last few years, and he's showing no signs of slowing down on his mission to continue competing at the highest level.
Tommy spoke to Sam about what it takes to keep going when things don't go to plan, focusing on enjoying training and racing and holding ourselves to high standards.
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Devil's Gulch REGISTRATION is now OPEN for DG2026!
With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!
Dynamic Adventures: if you want to a Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting a new event this September in Birmingham.
Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.
Lone Wolf Birmingham (September) NEW!!
Lone Wolf South West (October)
Lone Wolf South East (March)
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For the 50th Episode of That's Runnable, Tommy speaks to Monty Purcell. His story is one of hope and redemption from the darkest part of his life. It's a surprisingly relatable story of overcoming addiction, experiencing "rock bottom", of facing the truth, having hard conversations, and seeking help. Monty is raising £10K for CALM (the Campaign Against Living Miserably) by running 10km a day until he reaches this fundraising target. He's on a mission to encourage others like him to talk and to let you know that you're not alone.
Thank you to Monty for coming on and sharing your story.
Please show your support by offering whatever you can on his JustGiving page here.
This episode contains discussions around addiction, suicide, and mental health struggles. If these topics have affected you personally, please take care while listening and know that support is out there.
In the UK, you can reach out to CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) at thecalmzone.net for a free, confidential webchat, or call 0800 58 58 58 - open every day from 5PM to midnight.
Please remember: you don’t have to go through it alone.
We know how heavy things can get. And we know how hard it can be to open up, especially when your mind tells you it won’t help, or that no one will understand. But speaking to someone, even just one person, can start to lift the weight.
You don’t have to have the right words. You don’t need to explain everything. Just start where you are.
You’re not a burden. You’re not weak. You’re human. And you are worthy of support.
Today, Tommy speaks to his coach Jack Chamberlain on how he went from being an avid skier and seasonal runner to an accomplished elite ultra runner. They talk about his journey into the sport of ultra trail running, his move from the UK to Austria, and how to keep racing light even when it's not going your way.
Follow Jack on Instagram @runjackboyrun
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INOV8 is a renowned sports brand based in the mighty fells of the Lake District. They design innovative products that are light, fast and natural!
Go and check out their running, hiking and gym gear and grab 15% off with the code "RUNNABLE"
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Devil's Gulch REGISTRATION is now OPEN for DG2026!
With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!
Dynamic Adventures: if you want to a Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting a new event this September in Birmingham.
Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.
Lone Wolf Birmingham (September) NEW!!
Lone Wolf South West (October)
Lone Wolf South East (March)
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SUBMIT A QUESTION: If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note, We'd would love to hear from you :)
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Find out more about Tommy here and sign up the That's Runnable Newsletter
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Josh and Tommy return for another episode of That's Notable.
For Show & Tell, Tommy shows off his new belt buckle, and Josh dials in from his favourite place on earth.
Tommy also gets way too triggered again!
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INOV8 is a renowned sports brand based in the mighty fells of the Lake District. They design innovative products that are light, fast and natural!
Go and check out their running, hiking and gym gear and grab 15% off with the code "RUNNABLE"
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Devil's Gulch REGISTRATION is now OPEN for DG2026!
With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!
Dynamic Adventures: if you want to a Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting a new event this September in Birmingham.
Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.
Lone Wolf Birmingham (September) NEW!!
Lone Wolf South West (October)
Lone Wolf South East (March)
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SUBMIT A QUESTION: If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note, We'd would love to hear from you :)
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On this Q&A, Tommy takes submitted listener questions on training for difference types of races from a 10K to a hilly Half, to a 100K Ultra. He discusses how much you should lean on Heart Rate data, as well as how to deal with Over Pronation and a frustrating niggle.
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Full race recap from Tommy on Devil's Gulch 100 Miler!
Check out the race for yourself! REGISTRATIONS are NOW OPEN for 2026!
https://www.evergreentrailruns.com/tommy/
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VIDEO EPISODES WILL NOW BE LIVE ON YOUTUBE before being uploaded to Spotify.
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SUBMIT A QUESTION: If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note, We'd would love to hear from you :)
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Olympic bronze medallist Alex Haydock-Wilson joins Tommy to talk about what really happens after you achieve your biggest dreams. In this honest and powerful conversation, we explore life after the Olympics, the emotional highs and lows of elite sport, and why Alex is choosing to prioritise mental health, authenticity, and joy in running as he looks ahead to the next chapter.
They dive into what it means to redefine success, how to navigate the come down after Olympic glory, and the importance of staying grounded in a world that constantly pushes athletes to chase results.
Whether you’re an elite athlete or an everyday runner, this episode is a reminder that medals aren’t everything and the real win is often invisible.
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Devil's Gulch: find out more about the race that promises to be Tommy's first 100 miler attempt.
With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can join the fun and get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!
Dynamic Adventures: if you want to a Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting another in October.
Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.
Lone Wolf South West (October)
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SUBMIT A QUESTION: If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note, We'd would love to hear from you :)
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Find out more about Tommy here and sign up the That's Runnable Newsletter
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Head out to the hills of Washington State for a casual catch up with Tommy and a reflection on how the privilege and opportunity to head to the US for a race is not lost on him.
Ever wondered what it’d be like to take the Ring to Mordor?
Tommy chats with trail runner James Norbury, who did exactly that - dressed as a hobbit, alongside his friend Alex, on a unique mission to blend adventure with fun. James dives into the highs and lows of the journey, the importance of not taking yourself too seriously, and why joy should always be at the heart of running. From epic trails to unexpected challenges, this is a conversation about adventure, playfulness, and the magic that happens when you stop worrying about pace and start enjoying your surroundings.
Follow James on
Instagram: @jamesnorbury_
TikTok: @james.norbury
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Soar: This episode is sponsored by Soar. If you're looking for the highest quality running kit that money can buy, go to soarrunning.com
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Devil's Gulch: find out more about the race that promises to be Tommy's first 100 miler attempt.
With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can join the fun and get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!
Dynamic Adventures: if you want to a Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting another in October.
Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.
Lone Wolf South West (October)
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