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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.

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With six weeks until the Gold Coast Marathon, Matt interviews Marty Bordignon about how his training is progressing, including his highest-ever volume week of 148 km and a recent 30K run on a humid, undulating course at 4:12/km pace. Marty explains how he has been using Apple Watch sleep heart-rate trends and easy-run heart rate averages to monitor fatigue, illness risk, and readiness to push training.

The conversation covers Marty's current weight goals, aiming for 64-66 kg while managing fluctuations, reducing protein slightly to lower muscle mass, and keeping strength through heavy, low-rep gym work. Matt and Marty also discuss performance versus longevity, marathon-running lifespan, the global running boom, online criticism, shoe wars, and Nike's position in the market.

They also dive into sauna protocols inspired by Bryan Johnson, the idea of reaching core-temperature thresholds, and Marty's supplement routine including vitamin D, methylated B vitamins, TMG, stopping creatine 12 weeks out, and experimenting with beetroot. The episode finishes with Marty outlining his next key long runs, including runs up to around 2 hours 45 minutes with marathon-effort segments.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Six Weeks Out Check In 01:45 - Heart Rate Tracking Basics 04:14 - 30K Pacing Race Breakdown 09:06 - Weight Goals And Fluctuations 18:11 - Lower Protein To Lose Muscle 24:44 - Strength Training While Cutting 25:49 - Handling Online Criticism 28:05 - Feedback Fuels Progress 29:14 - Marathon Times Getting Faster 29:52 - Running Boom Worldwide 31:07 - Will The Trend Last 33:15 - Nike Stock And Shoe Wars 37:00 - Sauna Protocol Deep Dive 42:20 - Supplements And Marginal Gains 47:42 - Sleep As The Secret Weapon 50:29 - Longest Runs And Key Sessions 52:28 - Wrap Up And Where To Listen

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.

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Matt opens the episode by introducing Jack Crago and his unique pathway into running after a brain injury ended his involvement in contact sports. Jack shares how he started running around five years ago and quickly became interested in performance, progression, and finding more affordable gear through secondhand markets and platforms like Taobao and AliExpress.

That curiosity evolved into detailed shoe reviews on Instagram and YouTube, with a strong focus on Chinese brands and how they compare to more established Western companies. Jack explains how this niche has grown rapidly, with innovation in foams, plates, and design now competing closely with the biggest brands in the sport.

The conversation then shifts to Jack's own progression, including improving his marathon from 2:56 to 2:43 in Perth and then sub-2:40 in Osaka, alongside a half marathon around 1:12 and a 5K near 15:40. Matt and Jack discuss the role of consistent training, proper fueling, and building speed to support marathon performance.

Jack breaks down his current shoe rotation, including the Dynafish Jiaoyan, Red A9 Ultra, Li-Ning Challenger, and Li-Ning Phaidon Elite 6, along with race options such as the Li-Ning Feiyeng Ultra 5/6 and Anta C10 Pro 2. He also shares insights into brands like Anta, 361, BMAI, Xtep, and Peak, highlighting where Chinese innovation is leading and where limitations still exist in global distribution.

They also discuss broader topics including whether Western brands still hold an advantage, pricing trends, the impact of super shoes, and what emerging brands are doing differently. The episode closes with discussion around watches - with Jack favoring the Coros Pace 4 - and supplements such as creatine, beta-alanine, and bicarb.

Timestamps: 00:00 - Meet Jack Crago 01:20 - Running origins 06:21 - Chasing performance 09:06 - Personal bests 11:32 - Fueling talk 12:03 - Rotation picks 17:35 - Anta and pricing 21:29 - 361 and BMAI deep dive 24:18 - Marathon shoe choice 25:27 - Old super shoe classics 26:48 - Do Western brands still win 27:09 - Fast Star race limits 27:43 - Why Chinese shoes are winning 29:17 - Small brands to watch 29:43 - Dowin hits and copies 31:17 - Berka and Xtep picks 33:53 - Kyodon favorites 35:17 - Peak and lab insights 37:55 - Will prices drop 41:52 - Nike retail reality 45:58 - Coros watch talk 48:32 - Supplements and margins 51:05 - Wrap up and where to follow

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.

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Kyle walks through his 30K tune-up race, run on a mixed trail and road course in humid conditions, sharing how the pacing unfolded alongside training partner Dave. He describes finishing controlled despite feeling slightly limited from lower recent volume, and recovering strongly enough to run again just two days later.

The conversation then shifts into balancing marathon training with full-time work and parenting, including averaging around 5.5–6 hours of sleep, and how athletes can manage expectations when life stress is high. Kyle discusses his current goals, aiming to PB from 2:31:40 while seeing sub-2:30 as a longer-term progression rather than forcing it too early.

Matt and Kyle also explore how weather impacts marathon outcomes, Matt's return from a sacral stress fracture alongside asthma management, and the plan to gradually rebuild volume and threshold work. They touch on shoe preferences, including the Puma Fast-R 3, interest in testing Chinese super shoes, and broader thoughts on adaptation to footwear, supplements, fueling, and strength training, with Kyle likely targeting peak long runs of 35–37K.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and catch-up 00:23 Kyle's 30K race recap 01:33 Race strategy and splits 02:41 Finishing strong and recovery 04:35 Training with kids and sleep 06:25 Goals vs numbers mindset 07:42 Gold Coast marathon targets 12:02 Breaking barriers and confidence 17:25 Weather and marathon performance 22:33 Matt's comeback training update 24:22 Next block and speed focus 25:44 Racing access and shoe project 28:51 Adapting to New Shoes 29:56 Testing Chinese Super Shoes 31:39 Custom Super Shoe Future 35:13 Favorite Shoes Right Now 40:26 Why Shoe Reviews Win 43:46 Supplements and Marginal Gains 49:35 Strength Training for 5K 52:22 Calf Strain and Plyometrics 53:39 Peak Long Run Plans

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 around travel, the trip was only locked in seven days out, setting the tone for a week defined by unpredictability both on and off the course.

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Ahmad placed third on a brutally hilly course with around 550m of elevation gain, but the result came with mixed emotions after battling a pre-race cold and overthinking during the race. He shares how he nearly stepped off the course around 22km before regrouping to finish, reflecting on the mental side of racing in tough conditions.

The conversation goes deeper into Ahmad's journey, starting with the first Palestine Marathon in 2013 where he ran with minimal preparation, through to racing internationally in Spain, Barcelona, and Paris. He explains how the marathon itself was founded through the Right to Movement initiative, with a course that passes the Church of the Nativity, the separation wall, refugee camps, and military checkpoints - highlighting the realities of restricted movement in daily life.

Ahmad and Reem speak openly about what it's like training in Palestine, including encounters with soldiers, raids, tear gas, and the constant need to check news before heading out to run. Despite this, Ahmad remains committed to improving within Palestine, aiming toward the national marathon record of around 2:29 and targeting future races in Amman and San Sebastian.

They also reflect on the emotional moment of fellow runner Mohammed Alasi returning to competition to place second after 32 months in administrative detention, adding further weight to what this race represents beyond sport.

Topics:

00:00 - Welcome to Ramallah

01:03 - Last Minute Race Trip

03:15 - Ahmad Race Recap

03:39 - Hills and Head Games

08:16 - First Palestine Marathon

11:04 - Spain and Marathon Mania

12:53 - Training in Palestine

16:04 - Race Origins and Meaning

20:49 - Checkpoints and Daily Life

24:56 - Areas A B C Explained

26:55 - Running Under Occupation

28:37 - Guns on the Run

29:41 - Raids and Tear Gas

31:53 - Checking News for Safety

33:40 - Why Train in Palestine

37:19 - Friend Returns From Prison

41:56 - Life in a Refugee Camp

43:18 - Foreign Passports and Checkpoints

47:24 - Marathon Course Sabotage

48:56 - Coaching and Next Goals

51:13 - Records and Sweet Farewell

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 apologise for the poor audio quality in this podcast episode at times *

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Chartier was once ranked 11th in the world and won both Ironman Mont-Tremblant (2022) and the PTO US Open before his career came crashing down. He speaks openly about the pressure that narrowed his identity entirely around performance and winning, why he chose to dope, how easily substances can be sourced online and through clinics, and how many athletes likely understand testing loopholes far better than the public realizes.

He details the day of his EPO test in Girona, Spain, including taking an out-of-hours call from testers while swimming and later realizing he could have avoided the test entirely. Colin also discusses the emotional aftermath, the advice he received to immediately accept responsibility, and an offer from the ITA for a reduced "silent ban" in exchange for substantial assistance that he says he was unable to provide.

The conversation then shifts toward identity, shame, mental health, and rebuilding life after elite sport. Colin explains how a long solo bikepacking trip through Mexico, Central America, and Colombia eventually led him toward breathwork and nervous-system regulation practices that became transformative for him personally.

Matt and Colin also discuss how widespread doping may actually be in recreational endurance sport, peptides and recovery technologies, the ethics of the Enhanced Games, and whether modern anti-doping systems are truly effective.

Colin closes by discussing the launch of GroundApp - an iOS breathwork and nervous-system regulation app that integrates wearable data and emotional state tracking - as well as his upcoming 2,000-mile run from Denver to Washington, DC beginning June 10.

Topics:

00:00 - Meet Colin Chartier

00:55 - Ban and Accountability

04:01 - Why He Chose Doping

05:41 - Bike Escape and Breathwork

07:54 - Sourcing EPO and Loopholes

12:26 - Test Day in Girona

15:58 - Aftermath and Silent Ban Offer

19:10 - How Widespread Is Doping

20:21 - How Much EPO Helps

22:01 - Recreational Doping and WADA Rules

25:56 - Peptides and Recovery Tech

28:50 - Running Across America Plan

29:24 - Marathon Record Doping Talk

30:35 - Enhanced Games Debate

31:06 - Backlash And Bike Escape

31:36 - Bikepacking Pain And Perspective

34:02 - Letting Go Of The Plan

35:46 - Breathwork Breakthrough

39:47 - Colombia And Coming Home

40:20 - Hero's Journey Lessons

43:30 - GroundApp Launch And Features

50:50 - Mindset Coaching For Athletes

55:11 - Wrap Up And Next Steps

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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