Welcome to UNTAPPED, The #1 Podcast for Runners. Hosted by Spencer Matthews, we discuss running tips, advice and training recommendations from some of the bi…
19:0933K views · 18h ago · 19:09
One thing I learnt from Berlin is just how important the mental side of marathon running really is. With just five weeks until Valencia, I’m in Ireland with Vogue and the family, running a demanding 18K session along the windy coastline as part of a 102km week... The conditions make it difficult to hold target pace, so it’s more about running to feel than chasing numbers.
49:3228K views · 2d ago · 49:32
Guest: Tom Evans
The more Tom Evans tried to win, the worse he performed. The elite ultrarunner reveals why letting go of expectations helped him rediscover his best running, and what that means for anyone chasing a big goal. From pacing ultra races to keeping sport in perspective, Tom explores why patience, enjoying the process and remembering why you started can be just as important as the drive to succeed.
Topics: What Gives An Elite Ultra Runner His Edge? · How The British Army Built Mental Resilience · When Should Runners Push Through Pain? · How A Pub Bet Started Tom's Ultra Running Career · Why Less Pressure Improved His Race Performance · Why Chase A 2:45 Marathon?
39:2216K views · 5d ago · 39:22
Guest: Extra Mile
Can manifesting actually help you run faster? Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick strip away the woo-woo to explore how setting clear goals, visualising the hard parts and changing your self-talk can influence performance. Using Spencer’s marathon journey as an example, they reveal how to prepare mentally for race-day pain, build confidence when things get tough, and turn ambitious goals into reality with practical techniques you can start using in your own training.
41:3533K views · 1w ago · 41:35
Guest: Emily Jane Fairs
Eating more helped Emily Fairs become a better runner. Going from never seeing herself as a runner to completing marathons and 100km ultras in just two years, she discovered that better fueling could mean more energy, faster sessions and stronger recovery.
Topics: Pushing Limits Through Running And Ultramarathons · Sub-20 5K And Three-Hour Marathon Goals · From 3:50 Marathon To Sub-3 Ambitions · Racing 100-Mile And 200-Mile Ultramarathons · Runfluencers, Overtraining And Under-Fuelling · Running A First Marathon With No Training
39:4624K views · 1w ago · 39:46
Guest: Extra Mile
Is hitting the marathon wall inevitable, or are you running straight into it? Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick unpack what happens when your energy runs low, how pacing and fueling can make or break your race, and why your gut needs training just like your legs.
22:1076K views · 2w ago · 22:10
Seven weeks to go. Four minutes to find. After running 30K the day before, I headed to the track with Scully for four 3K reps. My legs felt heavy at first, but the session turned into a useful test of whether I could still find some pace when I was tired.
49:2543K views · 2w ago · 49:25
Guest: Bronson Hearn-Smith
Want to run faster? The secret might not be running further or training harder, but learning to move differently. At just 16 years old, Bronson Hearn-Smith is already one of Britain’s most exciting young sprinting talents. A European U18 200m champion, record-breaking sprinter and viral sensation, Bronson has captured millions of views with his effortlessly smooth running style, and his remarkable rise has even seen him sign with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency.
Topics: Bronson's Viral 100m Cruise, 10.68 Time and Fame at 16 · Effortless Sprint Technique, Early Talent and LA 2028 Relay Goals · Sprint Training Schedule, Sleep and Recovery Tips · Plyometrics, Sprint Starts, Warm-Up and Track Session Reps · 400m Pace, Breaking 50 Seconds and 100m Versus 200m · Teen Sprinter Nutrition, Growth and Safe Training
34:1861K views · 2w ago · 34:18
Guest: Extra Mile
If you lose 5kg, does that make you a better runner? Not necessarily. Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick unpack why what you lose matters more than how much, and why dropping body weight doesn't automatically translate into better performance.
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