UNTAPPED

Is your obsession with the finish line actually sabotaging your race?

Elite endurance runner Hugo Fry has lived the highs of peak performance and the crushing lows of a blown race day. In this episode, he reveals the hard-earned truth that most runners ignore: the "most important week" of your training is often the one where you do the least. By exposing the mental toll of chasing a number at the cost of your life, Hugo explains why the restlessness of the taper is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Moving beyond simple mileage, he also breaks down the "formula for consistency" and why finding joy in the process is the only way to survive the marathon’s ability to humble the best. From the reality of training in Kenya to the science of injury-free progression, Hugo offers a masterclass in reclaiming your sanity while still getting faster.

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Sleep isn’t just rest… it’s where everything happens. In this episode of Untapped: Extra Mile, Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick break down the biggest myths around sleep — and what’s actually going on inside your body when your head hits the pillow.
From why 8 hours doesn’t guarantee you’ll feel rested, to how your brain literally cleans itself overnight, this is a deep dive into the science of recovery, performance, and why sleep might be the most important tool you’re ignoring.

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Sam Browne (“Let’s Do This” Founder) joins the show to explore the explosion of modern running culture, from AI to how Nike and other big brands are trying to take over. He breaks down the London Marathon’s staggering growth and explains why its finish line represents humanity at its best, and offers his tips to have the best marathon experience possible.

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Does your 9:00AM coffee habit actually work, or are you just falling for a well-marketed myth?

This episode strips away the influencer trends to reveal the biological reality of caffeine. Oli Patrick and Spencer Matthews challenge the popular "90-minute delay" rule and explain the surprising science behind why your immediate post-espresso "buzz" might be an illusion. From its history as a substance once banned in professional sports to a counter-intuitive productivity hack, they explore how to transform a daily ritual into a legitimate performance tool.

This isn’t just a talk on the benefits; it’s a guide to understanding what your caffeine intake might be masking and how to optimise it for focus without sabotaging your long-term health.

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World-record endurance athlete Sean Conway joins us to break down the complex mindset required for extreme challenges. He introduces his "Terrier and Monkey" theory for internal drive and explains the "Two Cups" balance that every high-performer must master to move from luck to true experience.

Drawing on his 105 consecutive Ironmans, Sean reveals why physical fitness is only one of 10.5 essential pillars and how the "Marginal Effort Trap" can sabotage even the elite. From redefining the meaning of a DNF to the importance of "The Middle," Sean shares a straightforward blueprint for anyone looking to set audacious goals and actually see them through.

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