Welcome back to IMO - this is Episode 8 where Matt Fox - Founder at Sweat Elite - talks about different running topics. In this episode Matt shares insights into attempting to run 8 marathons in 2023 - some lessons learned. He also talks about racing a Marathon (DNF) with Yuki Kawauchi - the Japanese legend. We touch on how sleep impacts racing, how stress impacts racing and much more.  Feel free to email me at matt@sweatelite.co to say Hi or share any thoughts.  Join us over at the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy - www.sweat-elite-coaching.com/    

IMO E8 - Racing w/ Yuki, Running 8 Marathons in a Year, How Much Does Sleep Matter Before Races? Sweat Elite Founding Story and more.

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Thank you to Ketone-IQ for sponsoring this podcast episode. Score 30% off: https://ketone.com/SWEATELITE   Stephen Scullion is a 2:09 Marathoner from Ireland with a very popular Youtube Channel. In this episode Matt talks with Scully about the London Marathon he ran last month in 2:16, his Youtube Journey and much more.  Access the Private Podcast feed by Sweat Elite all about Training: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/   Topics:  00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 02:18 Stephen Scullion's London Marathon Experience 04:17 The YouTube Journey and Reflections 08:10 Training Insights and Challenges 20:02 The 209 Marathon Build-Up 23:18 Sponsorship and Endorsements 24:39 Training with Elite Athletes 31:51 Balancing Training and Life 32:28 The Anxiety of Repeating Success 33:13 Choosing Between Comfort and Excellence 34:29 Starting the YouTube Journey 35:47 The Evolution of the YouTube Channel 39:35 The Unscripted Approach to Content Creation 46:30 Improving the Sport of Running 50:55 Social Media Preferences 54:14 Future Aspirations and Interests 59:00 Final Thoughts and Reflections 

HANG WITH - Stephen Scullion - Marathon Lessons & The Youtube Journey

Try Ketone-IQ today with 30% off: www.ketone.com/sweatelite A warm welcome back to the Sweat Elite podcast Michael Brandt - CEO and Co-Founder of Ketone-IQ and 2:40 Marathoner!  Sweat Elite is proud to partner with one of the leading sports nutrition brands in the world - Ketone-IQ. Topics:  00:00 Introduction to Sweat Elite Podcast 00:17 Meet Michael Brandt: CEO of Ketone IQ 02:44 The Evolution of Ketone IQ 03:08 Shark Tank Experience 11:20 The Science Behind Ketones 17:35 Daily Routine and Ketone Usage 22:13 Balancing Marathon Training and Business 24:29 Balancing Life's Buckets 26:23 Marathon Insights and Lessons 28:59 Running Form and Techniques 35:55 Future Running Goals 40:54 KetoneIQ Expansion Plans 44:11 Conclusion and Podcast Information 

HANG WITH - Michael Brandt - CEO of Ketone-IQ & 2:40 Marathoner

Thank you Ketone-IQ for offering 30% Off Ketone-IQ: https://ketone.com/SWEATELITE   Thank you Pillar Performance offering listeners 15% off your first order at Pillar Performance, use code: SWEAT15 at https://pillarperformance.shop/ and for North Americans at https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performance   Access the Sweat Elite Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Topics:  00:00 Welcome and Updates from Alex and Matt 00:25 This Week in Distance Running: Highlights and Drama 02:44 Boston Marathon Prize Money Drama Unfolds 10:19 Kenyan Athletics: Property Dispute and Olympic Trials Controversy 26:27 Doha Diamond League Recap: Women's 800m Showdown 31:48 Athlete Insights and Performance Analysis 32:08 Doha Diamond League Highlights 33:04 Women's 5000m and Men's 1500m Deep Dive 33:33 Kenyan Runners Shaking Up the Scene 35:15 The Challenges and Triumphs of Kenyan and Ethiopian Runners 41:53 Emerging Stars and Record Breakers 45:18 American Distance Running Achievements 48:24 Track Fest and LA Grand Prix Preview 51:54 Looking Ahead: Night of 10k PBs and Rabat Diamond League 01:00:21 Excitement Builds for the LA Grand Prix 01:03:19 Wrapping Up and Sponsor Shoutouts 

THE ACTION: Boston Marathon Prize Money Drama, Kipchoge's Property Dispute, Doha Diamond League Highlights, Track Fest Highlights, LA Grand Prix and Night of 10,000m PB's Preview and more

Andreas Almgren is the swedish national record holder in the 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, and the Half Marathon. In this episode Matt chats with Andreas all about his training and life. This podcast episode is sponsoted by Precision Fuel & Hydration - Sweat Elite's preferred race and training nutrition products. 15% discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/sweatelite-24 (auto-applies code to cart). Join us over at the Shareholders Club: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Get a personalised strategy using their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: https://visit.pfandh.com/sweatelite-plan This podcast episode is sponsoted by Sweat Elite Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/   Topics:  00:00 Introduction to the Sweat Elite Podcast with Andreas Almgren 00:13 Andreas Almgren: The Swedish Record Breaker's Journey 01:22 Sponsor Shoutout: Precision Fuel & Hydration 02:01 Deep Dive into Andreas's Training Philosophy and Achievements 02:37 From Burgers to Threshold Workouts: Andreas's Unique Approach 04:48 Balancing Professional Running with a Career in Data Science 05:37 The Science Behind Training Optimization with Svexa 10:38 Exploring Andreas's Transition to Longer Distances 15:50 The Double Threshold Strategy: A Game Changer for Andreas 20:06 Training Insights: Threshold Workouts, Mileage, and Treadmill Use 41:07 Diet, Strength Training, and Future Goals 48:12 Closing Thoughts and How to Follow Andreas's Journey 

HANG WITH - Andreas Almgren - Double Threshold Training

Thank you to Ketone-IQ and Pillar Performance for sponsoring this episode of The Action. For 30% Off Ketone-IQ use code SWEATELITE at checkout https://ketone.com/SWEATELITE To score 15% off your first order at Pillar Performance, use code: SWEAT15 at https://pillarperformance.shop/ and for North Americans at https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performance   Topics:  00:00 Welcome to The Action: A Recap of Last Week's Running Events 01:03 Sponsor Shoutouts: Ketone IQ and Pillar Performance 02:41 Track Rivalries Heat Up: Jakob vs. Josh Kerr 06:01 The Excitement of the Men's 1500m: A Deep Dive 11:08 USATF's Decision Reversal: A Win for Athletes 14:48 Olympic Dreams in Jeopardy: The Universality Places Dilemma 20:47 Kipchoge's Personal Struggles and Speculations 28:48 Matthew Centrowitz's Comeback: A Glimpse of Hope 31:15 Athlete Performance and Olympic Team Prospects 31:46 The Controversial Character in Sports 32:02 Olympic Team Selection Dynamics 32:37 Analyzing Competitor Performances 35:43 Injury News and Its Impact 37:09 The Challenge of Injuries in Running 38:28 Upcoming Diamond League and Track Fest Highlights 50:21 Sound Running Track Festival Preview 59:59 Final Thoughts and Sponsor Shoutouts 

IMO E8 - Racing w/ Yuki, Running 8 Marathons in a Year, How Much Does Sleep Matter Before Races? Sweat Elite Founding Story and more.

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