The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Tom Evans | UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Aug 24, 2025
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Tom Evans
In this engaging conversation, Tom Evans, a professional runner for Asics and Red Bull, shares his journey as a new father and how it has rekindled his joy for racing. He discusses his shift to focused training methods, cleverly dubbed 'dad intervals.' Tom emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in endurance training, categorizing workouts into 'gold', 'silver', and 'bronze' to enhance efficiency. With insights on personal growth and the support of loved ones, this dialogue highlights the emotional dynamics driving athletes toward the UTMB.
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INSIGHT

Rediscovering Why He Runs

  • Tom Evans reconnected with running by asking himself why he does the sport and focusing on intrinsic reasons.
  • That shift turned the need-to-perform pressure into renewed desire and joy for training and racing.
ANECDOTE

Dad Intervals Create Focused Sessions

  • Becoming a father forced Tom to compress sessions and remove faff, creating focused 'dad intervals.'
  • He now completes sessions precisely and uses limited time to sharpen training focus.
ADVICE

Train Using Minimum Effective Dose

  • Do use a minimum effective dose approach and prioritize quality over volume in training.
  • Plan gold (non-negotiable), silver (supporting), and bronze (optional) sessions each week.
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