Sweat Elite Podcast

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November 12, 2025 Who is the Greatest Male Distance Runner of All Time?
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke discuss the timely topic of who is the greatest male distance runner of all time, prompted by Eliud Kipchoge's recent announcement regarding his competitive future. The conversation delves into the careers of Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, and Haile Gebrselassie, examining their achievements, consistency, longevity, and overall impact on the sport. They also touch on the dominance of East African runners in distance running and speculate on whether non-African regions can ever bridge the gap. The episode concludes with a teaser about an in-depth analysis of British marathoner Phil Sessman's training on the Shareholders Club podcast. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025 Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Contact Matt: [email protected]

Topics: 00:00 Introduction00:15 Debating "The Greatest Male Distance Runner Ever"31:54 East African Dominance in Marathons44:33 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics
45 min
November 04, 2025 NYC Marathon Highlights + The Remarkable Rise of Ava Crean
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt and Luke discuss the New York Marathon, focusing on the exciting men's race that featured a photo finish between Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso. They delve into Kipruto's broader ambitions of winning all seven major marathons and reflect on the different strategies and mindsets elite runners employ. The episode also highlights the performance of notable athletes like Joel Klecker and debut runner Charles Hicks in the men's race, as well as Helen Obiri and Fiona O'Keeffe among the women. Additionally, the hosts share the inspiring story of 19-year-old Irish marathoner Ava Crane, who won the Irish National Marathon Championship with a time of 2:34:11. The episodes wrap up with a preview of personal updates from Matt and Luke on their training and future race plans, available on their private podcast feed for supporters. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025 Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Contact Matt: [email protected] Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Men's NYC Marathon Highlights 27:06 Kipchoge's World Tour Announcement 36:42 Women's NYC Marathon Highlights 44:52 Ava Green's Inspirational Journey 56:37 Conclusion
58 min
October 28, 2025 What's the Real Women's Marathon World Record?
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke discuss several key topics in the running world, including the three-year doping ban of Women's Marathon World Record Holder Ruth Chepngetich by the AIU. They review notable performances from the recent Valencia Half Marathon and delve into Luke's updated training regime and blood test results post-Chicago Marathon. The episode also covers the Olympic qualifying standards for US marathoners, highlighting the differences in criteria between men and women, and debates potential improvements in anti-doping measures. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025 Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Contact Matt: [email protected] 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Luke's Training Updates and Health Insights 11:08 Ruth Chepngetich Doping Scandal 25:17 The Debate on Doping and Fairness 28:31 Valencia Half Marathon Results 31:44 USA Olympic Trials Qualifying Times Discussion 49:37 Conclusion and Shareholders Club
51 min
October 21, 2025 Conner Mantz's Marathon American Record - Training Analysis
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt Fox and Luke Keogh delve into an in-depth analysis of Conner Mantz's training plan leading up to his American Record over the Marathon recently at the Chiacgo Marathon, highlighting his approach to recovery, lack of traditional periodization, and consistent long run strategies. They also answer listener questions about marathon training strategies addressing specifics on high-volume training, the nuances of weight loss related to marathon performance, and approaches to structuring training blocks for optimal improvement. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025 Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Contact Matt: [email protected] Topics: 00:00 Introduction00:53 Luke's Post-Marathon Recovery09:56 Conner Mantz's Training Analysis27:18 Back to Back Marathon Advice32:43 High Volume vs. VO2 Max Training36:48 Coaching Question39:57 Weight Loss and Marathon Performance
46 min
October 14, 2025 Chicago Marathon 2025 Recap
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt Fox and Luke discuss Luke's experience at the recently concluded Chicago Marathon. Luke shares his struggles, including a tough decision to drop out due to physical and mental challenges. The episode delves into the importance of pushing through adversity and finding positives, even when races don't go as planned. They also analyze professional race results, offering critical insights into performances by notable runners such as Conner Mantz and Rory Linkletter. The show concludes with a sneak peek into Matt Fox's injury and plans for recovery. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025/ Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Contact Matt: [email protected] Topics: 00:00 Introduction00:07 Luke's Chicago Marathon Experience44:16 Men Pro Field Race Analysis57:27 Women pro field Race analysis
1 hr 3 min
October 07, 2025 Chicago Marathon Race Week Is Here - Fueling, Shoes, Carbs, Weather
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, Matt announces a couple of open positions for personalized coaching at the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy: ttps://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025 Joining him is colleague Luke, who shares his thoughts and concerns about the upcoming Chicago Marathon amid fluctuating weather forecasts. Despite feeling less excited due to a tough summer of training, Luke remains determined to give it his all on race day. The episode delves into Luke's race shoe choice, nutrition plan, and prepping strategies for the marathon. Additionally, listeners' questions are answered, covering topics like running in a suit, Usain Bolt's potential 800m time, and motivations for beating specific athletes. The discussion provides an insightful look into the mental and physical preparations of elite marathon training. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025/ Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Contact Matt: [email protected] Topics: 00:00 Introduction and SECA advert01:47 Chicago Marathon Weather Forecast02:31 The Shareholders Club09:04 A Controversial Marathon Performance 16:30 Chicago Marathon Preparation: Nutrition and Gear33:17 Listener Questions and Insights46:26 Final Thoughts
48 min
September 30, 2025 The Chicago Marathon Taper, Marathon Pacing Strategies and more
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt Fox and Luke Keogh discuss Luke's preparation for the upcoming Chicago Marathon, including the specifics of his tapering strategy and final workouts. They delve into marathon pacing models, debating the merits of negative splits, even pacing, or banking time, and consider the pros and cons of major marathons versus smaller races for serious runners. The conversation also touches on the psychology of marathons and why runners are drawn to this challenging distance. Luke shares his personal feelings as he enters the taper period, discusses his planned final hard workout, and reflects on the transformative experience of marathon training. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025 Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Contact Matt: [email protected] Topics 00:00 Welcome Back 00:31 Luke's Chicago Marathon Taper Plans 13:10 Marathon Pacing Models: Negative Split vs Even Split vs Banking Time 31:24 Challenges with Major Marathons 47:27 Why Do We Choose The Marathon? 58:23 Conclusion and Supporters Club
1 hr
September 22, 2025 World Champs Highlights Part 2, Berlin Marathon Recap and more
In this episode of The Sweat Podcast, hosts Luke and Matt provide a detailed review of the recent World Championships held in Tokyo, covering various track events from the men's and women's divisions. They delve into standout performances, discuss the implications of some controversial incidents, and consider the potential future impact of the Enhanced Games, an event allowing athletes to compete without doping restrictions. The episode also includes a brief recap of the Berlin Marathon, highlights from other significant races, and a discussion about the efficacy of heart-rate training. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025 Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Contact Matt: [email protected] Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:18 World Championships Recap 30:07 Fred Curley and the Enhanced Games 43:27 Berlin Marathon Recap 53:22 Listener Question: Heart Rate Training / Heat 57:37 Conclusion and Shareholders Club Info
59 min
September 16, 2025 World Champs Distance Running Highlights, "Cool down" Miles Explained, Finding Training/Work/Life Balance and more
In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast's 'Training Talk', Luke and Matt dive into the excitement of the World Athletics Championships. They discuss standout performances like Susanna Sullivan's impressive marathon lead and the unexpected outcomes in the men's and women's marathons. The conversation also touches on the 1500m and the dramas surrounding disqualifications, including Cole Hocker's DQ and Jakob Ingebrigtsen's surprising failure to advance from the heats. Additionally, Luke and Matt answer listener questions on maintaining fitness, diet, and finding balance between life and intense training schedules. They share personal insights on their favorite training locations globally, with Luke sharing his recent positive experiences in New York, Boulder, and Ireland. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025 Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Contact Matt: [email protected]

Topics: 00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast 00:06 World Athletics Championships highlights 30:51 Q&A: Luke's advice: finding balance with training, work, family and friends. 38:12 Q&A: Two simple workouts to stay fit 44:36 Q&A:"Cool down miles" - do they matter? 47:24 Q&A: Matt racing plans 2025 56:37 Q&A: Diet and weight 1:03:15 Q&A: Handling criticism from family 1:06:43 Q&A: Comparing running cultures: Australia vs America
1 hr 14 min
September 09, 2025 Training to Effort Rather Than Pace and AI Coaching Apps Pro's and Con's
Luke and Matt dive into the concept of training to effort rather than pace, using real-life examples from athletes preparing for upcoming marathons like the Berlin and Chicago Marathons. They discuss the impact of heat and humidity on training, and how adjusting efforts can lead to better performance. Luke shares his personal experience of transformation from last summer's challenging training to his current peak condition. The hosts also explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in running training, analyzing how AI apps like ChatGPT can be used for planning but may fall short in areas that require human touch and personalization. They highlight the differences between AI-generated plans and the tailored guidance provided by experienced coaches. Towards the end, they offer a preview of their own training regimens and upcoming races, inviting paid supporters to join the Supporters Club for deeper insights. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025
Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders

Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/

Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/

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

Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359

Contact Matt: [email protected] Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:52 Luke's Chicago Marathon Prep Update29:21 Training to Effort & The Impact of Heat/Humidity on Training Paces40:10 The Role of AI in Running Coaching
53 min