Andreas Almgren, You Bloody Ripper! 1,000km in the Dynafish, Training with a Torn Calf & More

Matt Fox reviews his Dynafish running shoes after 1,000 kilometres, celebrates Andreas Almgren's New York City Marathon victory and shares 17 lessons from his training. Plus, updates on Eastbound Running, recovering from a torn calf, Valencia Marathon preparations, nutrition coaching and upcoming Globe Runners trips.

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About This Episode
Matt opens with a durability review of his Dynafish running shoes after 1,030 kilometres, explaining why they still feel approximately 80% as good as new. He also shares an update on Eastbound Running, which has reached 120 sales in its first ten days, discussing popular colourways, sizing, shipping and customer support.

Next, Matt reacts to Andreas Almgren's remarkable 2:06:03 victory on his New York City Marathon debut and Haftu Strintzos's impressive 2:06:34. He considers Almgren's potential on faster courses before sharing 17 training and racing lessons gathered from interviews with the Swedish runner. These include simple workouts, controlled intensity, double threshold training, recovery, fueling, strength work and Almgren's five-day marathon training cycle.

Recording from Portugal, Matt discusses running around Lisbon and the Sintra Hills before updating listeners on his grade 3 soleus tear from the Melbourne Marathon. Following a pain-free 32km long run, he's increasingly optimistic about racing Valencia in five weeks and potentially targeting a personal best.

Matt also explains his nutrition coaching services, including ongoing coaching and personalised meal plans, and shares updates on Globe Runners camps in Monte Gordo and Lisbon. He reveals plans for a potential Palestine Marathon trip in April, combining running, travel and cultural experiences.

Finally, Matt discusses his experience using GLP-1 medications to manage hunger while losing weight, responds to criticism surrounding their use and reflects on why his YouTube content has been inconsistent.
Episode Chapters
00:00 1,000K Shoe Check
01:07 Durability and Value
02:38 Eastbound Launch Update
04:09 Colourways and Sizing Tips
06:31 Shipping and Authenticity
08:33 NYC Marathon Reactions
14:51 Life in Portugal
17:23 Lessons From Almgren
18:40 Training Principles Breakdown
26:37 Five-Day Marathon Cycle
28:40 Injury Prevention and Rest
30:52 Strength and Speed Work
31:22 Fueling Like a Pro
31:40 Heat and Altitude Blocks
32:14 Sleep and Performance
33:54 Mindset and Racing Smarts
36:20 Calf Tear Comeback Plan
38:40 Valencia Goals and Training Partners
41:54 Nutrition Coaching Breakdown
47:27 Globe Runners Camp Updates
49:31 Palestine Marathon Tour Plans
51:57 GLP-1s and Weight Loss Debate
56:54 Wrap-Up and YouTube Motivation