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Apr 23, 2024 • 42min
HANG WITH - Rudy von Berg - Ironman Training and Reflections on T100 Miami & Singapore
Welcome to another episode of HANG WITH where Sweat Elite Founder Matt Fox hangs out with a professional athlete, coach or figure of the sport. This week Matt hangs out with Rudy Von Berg - 4th place finisher at the 2023 Ironman World Championships and T100 contracted triathlete. In this episode Rudy reflects on the T100 Miami and Singapore performances and dives deep into his training. Rudy Von Berg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rudyvonberg/ 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 Rudy Von Berg 00:21 Rudy's Recent Competitions and Upcoming Challenges 01:11 Deep Dive into Training, Diet, and Gear with Rudy 01:27 Sponsor Spotlight: Precision Fuel & Hydration 02:57 Rudy's Reflections on the Singapore PTO Race 08:51 Training Insights and Preparing for Future Races 22:01 Rudy's Approach to Nutrition and Training Volume 22:52 Athlete's Quick and Healthy Eating Habits 24:45 The Boulder Lifestyle: Training and Living as an Athlete 25:12 Global Training Experiences and Boulder's Unique Appeal 28:41 Training Partnerships and the Value of Community 31:09 Exploring the Garmin 955: Athlete's Tech Companion 36:31 Theoretical Running Focus: A Triathlete's Perspective 40:19 Joining the Sweat Elite Shareholders Club

Apr 20, 2024 • 1h 7min
IMO E14 Ft. Kasper Pederson - T100 Singapore Highlights, What Happened to Magnus Ditlev, Heat Training, Triathlon Training & Racing Gear Check, What will Gustav Iden Do This Year? and more.
Welcome back to In My Opinion - a podcast series where Sweat Elite Founder Matt Fox shares opinions about the running and triathlon world and in this episode Matt is joined by head coach of Triathlon at the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy - Kasper Pederson. Learn more about training with Kasper Pederson: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/kasper Topics: 00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast with Kasper Peterson 00:16 Behind the Scenes: Triathlon World with Kasper Peterson 00:36 The T100 Series: Insights and Athlete Experiences 01:53 Magnus's Unfortunate Crash and Its Impact 04:05 Turning Setbacks into Opportunities: A Week in Singapore 08:38 Race Predictions and Behind-the-Scenes Stories 14:13 The Dynamics of Racing: Strategy and Surprises 19:15 Heat Training: Strategies and Personalized Protocols 26:16 Coaching Philosophy: Professional vs. Amateur Athletes 35:25 Maximizing Training Efficiency in Triathlon 36:08 The Importance of Understanding Your Training 37:24 The Science and Value of Athletic Testing 41:44 The Debate on Super Shoes and Gear in Training 50:35 Building Confidence and Strategy for Race Day 56:51 Outlook for Upcoming Races and Athlete Strategies 01:05:48 Coaching Insights and Community Building

Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 10min
THE ACTION - Boston Marathon Highlights, London Marathon Predictions, The Challenge of Breaking the Women's Marathon World Record, Aussie National Champs Recap
Pillar Performance is the sponsor of this podcast. Thanks Pillar Performance! Code: SWEAT15 - 15% off first time purchases at pillarperformance.shop, and for North Americans at https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performance Max Frankel - Apply For Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/max-frankel/ Matt Fox - Apply For Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Sweat Elite Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/ Topics: 00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast: Episode 2 01:07 Sponsor Shoutout: Pillar Performance 02:27 Deep Dive into the Boston Marathon Experience 05:47 Analyzing the Elite Performances at Boston 15:55 CJ Albertson's Impressive Run and Training Insights 22:41 The Women's Race at Boston: A Historic Finish 32:44 Looking Ahead: London Marathon Preview 34:01 Marathon Madness: London's Record-Breaking Potential 34:43 The Olympic Marathon: A Different Beast 35:39 London Marathon's Fast Field and World Record Ambitions 36:02 The Challenge of Breaking the Women's Marathon World Record 37:35 Team Dynamics and Strategy in Marathon World Records 41:24 London Marathon's Impact on Olympic Selections 44:32 The British Olympic Marathon Team Battle 52:54 NCAA Highlights and Upcoming Talent 58:22 Diamond League Preview: A Global Athletics Showcase 01:03:23 Australian National Championships Recap 01:07:15 Rotterdam Marathon and Olympic Marathon Selections

Apr 18, 2024 • 49min
HANG WITH - Peter Bromka - 2:19 Marathoner - Writing On Running
Welcome to another episode of HANG WITH where Sweat Elite Founder Matt Fox hangs out with a professional athlete, coach or figure of the sport. This week Matt hangs out with Peter Bromka - 2:19 Marathoner and prolific writer and podcaster. Peter dives deep into his Marathon journey and talks about a new book he's working on. Peter Bromka website: https://www.peterbromka.com/ Peter Bromka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bromka/ This podcast episode is sponsoted by Precision Fuel & Hydration - My 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 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast with Peter Bromka 00:26 Discovering Peter Bromka: A Marathon Runner's Journey 01:13 The Road to the Olympic Trials: Peter's Quest for Sub 219 02:14 Sponsor Shoutout: Precision Fuel & Hydration 03:34 Peter Bromka In-Depth: The Marathon Obsession 04:56 The Essence of Marathon Running: Peter's Personal Bests and Trials 10:21 Chasing Dreams: The Struggle for the Olympic Trials Standard 23:48 Reflections and Future Aspirations: Writing a Book 24:27 Exploring the Depth of Running Passion 25:39 The Power of Community in Running 27:56 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Running Achievements 30:42 The Mental Game: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Effort 38:57 Tactical Insights and Regrets from Past Races 44:21 Sharing the Journey: Writing, Coaching, and Connecting 47:55 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors

Apr 11, 2024 • 48min
TRAINING TALK E8 - Zone 6 - 400m-800m Paced Training to Improve Over Longer Distances
Welcome to Training Talk E8 with Matt Fox and Max Frankel speaking all about Matt Fox's Marathon Training Plan for the year of 2024 which includes focusing on speed work for the first 6 months before transitioning to Marathon Specific work from the end of Summer. Pillar Performance is the sponsor of this podcast. Thanks Pillar Performance! Code: SWEAT15 - 15% off first time purchases at pillarperformance.shop, and for North Americans at https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performance Max Frankel - Apply For Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/max-frankel/ Matt Fox - Apply For Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Sweat Elite Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/ Topics: 00:00 Welcome to the Final Public Training Talk Episode! 00:57 Max's Training Updates and Coaching Changes 02:03 Injury Updates and Recovery Strategies 03:29 Pillar Performance: A Key to Recovery 04:13 Upcoming Races and Training Strategies 07:13 Deep Dive into Marathon Training Philosophy 12:21 Exploring the Moxie Test with Keith Mueller 25:20 The Mental Game of High-Intensity Training 26:44 Exploring the Psychological Aspects of Performance 30:33 The Challenge of Zone 6 and Zone 7 Workouts 34:41 Reflecting on Past Workouts and Planning Ahead 44:17 The Strategy for Upcoming Zone 6 Session 46:02 The Philosophy of Effective Training 47:47 Looking Forward to the Boston Marathon and Beyond

Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 1min
HANG WITH - Victor Urquhart Smångs & Mads Taersboel - Improving From 29min to 28min in the 10km
Welcome back to another episode of Hang With where Sweat Elite Founder Matt Fox hangs out with a professional runner, triathlete or public figure of either sport for around about an hour each week and talks about training and lifestyle. In this episode Matt speaks with Victor Urquhart Smångs and Mads Taersboel. Ibstagram Victor Urquhart Smångs: https://www.instagram.com/victorsmangs/ Instagram Mads Taersboel: https://www.instagram.com/madstaersboel/ Sponsor: Precision Fuel & Hydration - My preferred race and training nutrition products. 15% discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/sweatelite-24 (auto-applies code to cart). Get a personalised strategy using their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: https://visit.pfandh.com/sweatelite-plan Sponsor: Sweat Elite Coaching Academy - https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/ Topics discussed: 00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast with Victor and Mads 00:35 Breaking Down Victor's 10k Improvement Journey 01:40 Sponsor Spotlight: Precision Fuel and Hydration 03:27 Deep Dive into Victor's Training and Performance Enhancements 05:37 The Science Behind Training Adjustments and Testing 26:18 Exploring LT1 Work and Its Impact on Performance 31:26 The Importance of Performance Over Tools 32:19 Questioning Coaching Techniques and Their Impact 32:50 Exploring LT1 and Its Measurement Over Time 33:33 Victor's Journey: From Stress to Improved Performance 36:51 The Role of Glucose and Strength in Training 45:03 Optimizing Training Through Testing 49:45 The Impact of Age on Training and Performance 54:01 Victor's Future in Marathon Running 59:02 Where to Follow Victor and Mads

Apr 8, 2024 • 60min
IMO E13 - The Rise of Ketones, Challenges Working+Travelling (ft. Reem), Coaching Value, Cultural Differences in Media Globally, Questioning Shoe Reviews/Retailers and more.
Welcome back to In My Opinion - a podcast series by Sweat Elite Founder Matt Fox. In this episode: - Matt's fiance Reem joins Matt to share insights into some of the challenges that occur while travelling and working. Matt speaks about the rise of Ketones and where the value is, the differences in culture between Japan + USA + EU + UK, coaching value, Mo Katir and much more. Ketone-IQ discount code mentioned: https://hvmn.com/SWEATELITE Workouts mentioned: 5-10k Workout: Mile @ threshold (3min rest), 12 x 400m progressing from 10k effort to mile effort (90sec rest) (3min rest), Mile @ threshold Half Marathon Workout: 5k at Half Marathon effort, 10x1min on/off, 3k @ Half Mararthon effort, 10x30sec on/off. Marathon Workout: 20miles progressing each 5miles down the running the final 5miles at Marathon effort. Fuelling practice is key. Join us: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/

Apr 2, 2024 • 50min
HANG WITH - Adam Fogg (The Fogg Dogg) - 3:49 Miler
Welcome back to another episode of Hang With where Sweat Elite Founder Matt Fox hangs out with a professional runner, triathlete or public figure of either sport for around about an hour each week and talks about training and lifestyle. In this episode Matt speaks with Adam Fogg - 3:49 Miler. Instagram Adam Fogg: https://www.instagram.com/adam_fogg/ Sponsor: Precision Fuel & Hydration - My preferred race and training nutrition products. 15% discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/sweatelite-24 (auto-applies code to cart). Get a personalised strategy using their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: https://visit.pfandh.com/sweatelite-plan Sponsor: Sweat Elite Coaching Academy - https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/ Topics discussed: 00:00 Introduction to the Sweat Elite Podcast 00:24 Adam Fogg: Journey to the World Indoor Championships 01:47 Sponsor Shoutout: Precision Fuel and Hydration 02:52 Adam Fogg's Training Philosophy and Recent Achievements 04:26 The Impact of Consistent Training and Focus on Little Things 16:18 Exploring the Nine-Day Training Cycle 23:22 Diet and Nutrition: Simple, Efficient, and Healthy 25:52 A Day in the Life: Training and Diet Insights 27:53 The Power of Diet in Performance 28:16 Unlocking Strength: Gym Routines and Coaching 32:01 World Indoor Championships: A Rollercoaster Experience 37:44 Exploring Distance: From 800m to Marathon Dreams 44:31 The Future of Athletics: Enhancing Fan Engagement 49:22 Closing Thoughts and Where to Follow

Mar 30, 2024 • 49min
TRAINING TALK E7: 6*2k Workout w/ Rudy Von Berg and Tyler Butterfield & The Shamrock Shuffle
Welcome to Training Talk E7 with Matt Fox and Max Frankel speaking all about Matt Fox's Marathon Training Plan for the year of 2024 which includes focusing on speed work for the first 6 months before transitioning to Marathon Specific work from the end of Summer. Pillar Performance is the sponsor of this podcast. Thanks Pillar Performance! Code: SWEAT15 - 15% off first time purchases at pillarperformance.shop, and for North Americans at https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performance Max Frankel - Apply For Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/max-frankel/ Matt Fox - Apply For Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Sweat Elite Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/ 00:00 Welcome to Training Talk: A Personal Catch-Up 00:10 Exploring Sleep and Recovery with Pillow Performance 00:49 Diving Into Training Variability and Personalization 01:22 Sponsor Shoutout: Pillar Performance 02:01 Recapping the Shamrock Shuffle Race Experience 06:49 The Impact of Sleep and Stress on Performance 10:51 Marathon Training Insights and Strategies 13:42 A Unique Approach to Marathon Prep and Fitness 18:18 Reflecting on the Shamrock Shuffle and Future Plans 19:08 Training at Altitude: Insights and Experiences 25:56 Altitude Training: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 26:25 Racing at Altitude: Strategies and Challenges 27:45 Personal Anecdotes: Travel Woes and Lost Items 28:58 Adapting to Stress: Academic and Athletic Perspectives 29:55 Workout Insights: The Importance of Controlled Effort 39:18 Community and Learning: The Boulder Experience 40:19 Upcoming Tests and Training Innovations 44:24 Strength Training: Questions and Anticipations 47:13 Exciting Brand Partnership Tease

Mar 28, 2024 • 11min
Annoucement: The New Shareholders Club @ Sweat Elite
Join us today: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Join us at the new Shareholders Club as Sweat Elite double down on content in 2024 and beyond. By joining the Shareholders Club you will access: - Private Podcast Feed with 2 series' - The Action and Behind The Scenes of the Video Content - Complete access to all researched articles on www.sweatelite.co - Access to the Discord Channel community (from April 2024).