#75 - Vietnam Trail Marathon 70K Race Recap

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 to be?Questions from listeners include: how often should you change shoes? Favourite meals/recipes? What’s the difference between pain and injury? How do you manage illness disruption to training? and What are the best post run recovery routines?---Today’s Sponsor: INOV8 - USE THIS LINK to claim your discount!JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!---FREE STUFF:➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.---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 would love to hear from you :)Sign up to the That's Runnable NewsletterFind out more about Tommy’s work hereBe sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode to support the podcast.

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 metrics began to take over.In this episode Tommy follows the story of an everyday runner who slowly falls into the trap of letting numbers define his runs. He breaks down why many of the metrics runners obsess over aren’t nearly as important as they think, why wearable tech estimates are often misleading, and how the constant comparison culture of Strava can quietly erode the joy of running.This is not an attack on data. Data can be useful. But when numbers start replacing experience, something important is lost.If you’ve ever finished a run that felt great… only to feel disappointed when you saw the numbers on your watch, this episode is for you.A conversation about running, freedom, and remembering why we started in the first place.---Today’s Sponsor: INOV8 - USE THIS LINK to claim your discount!JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!---FREE STUFF:➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.---Sign up to the That's Runnable NewsletterFind out more about Tommy’s work hereFollow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunptBe sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode.

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 discussion on goal alignment, longevity, and choosing the restrictions that actually fuel performance.If you want to run stronger, longer, and with more freedom, this one’s for you.---JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!Today’s Sponsor: INOV8 - USE THIS LINK to claim your discount!---FREE STUFF:➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.---Sign up to the That's Runnable NewsletterFind out more about Tommy’s work hereFollow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunptBe sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode.

The world of running looks a lot different to how it did only 10 years ago. But has it changed for the better?Friend of the podcast, Brian 'Wolfie' Peterson, joins Tommy for a hot takes discussion on the modern era of running. They discuss what they love about the growth of running, why running never used to be cool but is now, Elites complaining about non-elites getting more of the limelight, and much more. Join the discussion -  SUBMIT A QUESTION: If you want to submit your own burning question or response to what's been said, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note. We would love to hear from you :)Want more of Wolfie?Check out his podcast: Wolfie’s World of Running PodcastFollow on Instagram: @wolffrunner---JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!FREE STUFF:➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members. ---SUMS: Go to sumsclub.co.uk and use the code RUNNABLE at check out to get the third pair of beautiful socks in your checkout basket for FREE! Get excited about your socks again!---Sign up to the That's Runnable NewsletterFind out more about Tommy’s work hereFollow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunptBe sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode to support the podcast.

Tommy and Josh finally return for a long awaited That’s Notable episode and explore personal growth, the challenges of running a business, the impact of social media on mental health, and the importance of nurturing one's passion for running.They take on the hotly debated online frenzy directed toward injured runfluencers, and the discussion also delves into the nuances of training, the role of AI in running programs, and the balance between pushing limits and maintaining health.---THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHINGTommy’s 1:1 Coaching is available now - click here to learn more and applyJOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!Today’s Sponsor: INOV8 - USE THIS LINK to claim your discount (RUNNABLE code is being dodgy)---FREE STUFF:➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.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 would love to hear from you :)Sign up to the That's Runnable NewsletterFind out more about Tommy’s work hereFollow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunptFollow Josh on Instagram: @joshlynottBe sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode to support the podcast.

It’s time to reflect! What went wrong at Vietnam Trail Marathon 70K, and what is Tommy proud of? If you’re looking for a few mistakes to learn from, this is the episode for you!Vietnam Trail Marathon - find out more about the race itself!---THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHINGTommy’s 1:1 Coaching is available now - click here to learn more and applyJOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!Today’s Sponsor: INOV8 - USE THIS LINK to claim your discount (RUNNABLE code is being dodgy)---FREE STUFF:➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.---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 would love to hear from you :)Sign up to the That's Runnable NewsletterFind out more about Tommy’s work hereFollow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt & TikTok: @tommyrunptBe sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode to support the podcast.

A cross post from The Endurance Asia Podcast. Scott and Tommy discuss all things Ultra-trail, Recovery, getting the basics right, Nutrition and much more!To follow the Endurance Asia Podcast, click here---THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHINGTommy’s 1:1 Coaching is available now - click here to learn more and applyJOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!FREE STUFF:➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.

Tommy chats with Alex Hermansson (@herm.runs). It’s a conversation that feels like a genuine exhale in the modern running world.Herm is a breath of fresh air. Someone who clearly loves running for what it is. Together, they talk about doing running your way, expressing yourself through movement, and resisting the pressure to follow the status quo or fit neatly into whatever version of “runner” is currently trending.It’s a conversation about individuality, creativity, and choosing a relationship with running that feels honest, sustainable, and true to who you are.If you’ve ever felt slightly out of place in running culture, or quietly resisted doing things “the right way,” this one will land.---SUMS: Go to sumsclub.co.uk and use the code RUNNABLE at check out to get the third pair of beautiful socks in your checkout basket for FREE! Get excited about your socks again!JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!---FREE STUFF:➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritises longevity. Can you guess what they are?➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.---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 would love to hear from you :)Sign up to the That's Runnable NewsletterFind out more about Tommy’s work hereFollow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt & TikTok: @tommyrunptBe sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode to support the podcast.

Join Tommy and his close friend Dean for a chat about leaving the working world, building businesses online, the world of online business content and social media, going after things, believing in yourself, and the thing that gets in the way of every opportunity and could leave you living with regret: Self doubt.It’s a casual chat between two friends on a roof in Dahab, Egypt.Follow Dean on Instagram: @heydeanreilly---JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!---FREE STUFF:➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.---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 would love to hear from you :)Sign up to the That's Runnable NewsletterFind out more about Tommy’s work hereFollow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt & TikTok: @tommyrunptBe sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode to support the podcast.

Running has been the dominant force in Tommy’s life for years. Ultra running, structured training, and long-term goals have provided purpose, direction, and meaning — and it remains something he takes seriously.In this episode, Tommy reflects on the fine line between passion and obsession, and explores whether total commitment to running always protects that relationship, or whether it can sometimes quietly wear it down.He speaks honestly about the feeling of it all becoming a bit much, the desire to explore other interests without guilt, and why this year he’s taking a more psychologically relaxed approach to something he still cares deeply about.This episode isn’t about doing less. It’s about staying in love with running. For the long run.---Today’s Sponsor: INOV8 - USE THIS LINK to claim your discount (RUNNABLE code is being dodgy)JOIN THE COACHING HUB! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ Click the link for more information, including FAQs!---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 would love to hear from you :)Sign up to the a weekly email from Tommy and get notified about new episodes.Find out more about Tommy’s work hereFollow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt & TikTok: @tommyrunpt