Motional Intelligence

TommyRunPT is one of most best speakers in the running space & a man who have been central to so many people's running journey's over the past few years. I've found his videos to be such a source of inspiration and as a bloke he's been a big inspiration. Great to chat again with Tommy! We discuss why trail and ultra running feel so different from the road scene, the "ego core" side of fitness culture, and why some things are better left niche. Tommy discusses chasing 100-milers, optimisation culture and the big secret to success in running... it's something that might surprise some people.

Tommy: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyrunpt/?hl=en⁠
His podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsrunnable/?hl=en⁠
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Calum's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/⁠⁠
Calum's TikTok:⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@calumgoddard ⁠⁠
YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UC4g2mhwrlRBzXhAsyXVWz4A ⁠⁠
Contact: motionalintelligencepod@gmail.com

0:00 - Intro: Toenails, Toughness & Podcast Origins0:55 - Welcome Tommy Rumptie: His Coaching & Content Journey6:03 - Why Talking-Head Running Videos Went Viral9:16 - Falling in Love With Running: Ego, Identity & Purpose12:27 - The "Ego Core" of Fitness Culture & Aesthetic Running24:00 - Life Update & Trail Running Origin Story24:28 - Why Tommy Chose Trail & Ultra Running Over the Roads31:17 - Finding Meaning Beyond Metrics & Performance39:58 - The Optimisation Debate: Are We Over-Optimising Our Training?42:54 - Talking Openly About Alcohol & Balance45:59 - Race Highlights: Transgrancanaria to a Brutal 100-Mile Suffer Fest54:28 - Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Giving Fitness Advice Responsibly1:05:10 - Online Hate, Gossip in the Running Community & Ironman Plans1:07:10 - Wrap-Up: Future Races & Where to Find More

DOUBLE OLYMPIC CHAMPION🤯🥇Not only one of the most decorated triathletes of all time, he’s a hero for many and was part of the iconic Team GB in 2008, 2012 & 2016 👏🏼. Alistair gave us one of the most iconic, heartwarming & controversial moments on endurance sport when he dragged his brother Jonny at the world championships over the line. If you were to have told that young lad watching the 2012 Olympics that he’d be one day chatting with a man who won gold I would have laughed at you. Incredible chat, absolutely loved that 🙌🏼

Alistair's IG: https://www.instagram.com/alistair.brownlee/?hl=en
Truefuels IG: https://www.instagram.com/truefuels/?hl=enThe Brownlee
Foundation IG: https://www.instagram.com/brownleefoundation/?hl=en
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Calum's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/
Calum's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calumgoddard
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4g2mhwrlRBzXhAsyXVWz4A
Contact: motionalintelligencepod@gmail.com

0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - Welcome Alistair Brownlee
1:12 - Growing Up in Yorkshire
3:10 - First Triathlon Experience
5:00 - Finding Triathlon
5:41 - World Junior Championships
6:34 - Evolution of Triathlon
10:23 - Barriers to Entry
13:02 - Simplicity in Sport
14:57 - Rivalry With Brother Jonny
19:49 - Beijing 2008 Olympics
30:35 - Training for London 2012
33:49 - London 2012 Olympics
38:09 - Winning Olympic Gold
41:49 - Rio 2016 Back to Back Gold
46:30 - The Iconic Mexico Moment
51:14 - What Happened to Jonny
53:17 - Retirement & Business Ventures
54:48 - TrueFuels & Nutrition
56:03 - Norseman Triathlon
1:02:15 - Future Events
1:04:12 - Alex Yee & Future of Triathlon
1:06:14 - Room 101
1:07:10 - Outro & Brownlee Foundation

Lucy Georgia joins me this week to chat running, content creation, and launching her own sunglasses brand, Sonny. We go back to how we first met, why she kept her social media private for years, her Ironman 70.3 and marathon majors, the real story behind building Sonny from scratch, and a Room 101 where she tells me exactly what she can't stand...

Lucy: https://www.instagram.com/lucyge0rgia/?hl=en
Calum: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/?hl=en⁠
Watch on Spotify:
⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3WGIXQz6Pa0V9WIa4gIxOV?si=e19d4acb7b964eeb⁠
Follow on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepod⁠
Follow on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod⁠
Calum's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/⁠
Calum's TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@calumgoddard ⁠
YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UC4g2mhwrlRBzXhAsyXVWz4A ⁠
Contact: motionalintelligencepod@gmail.com

Chapters below.

00:00 - Kicking things off
0:45 - Welcoming Lucy Georgia
1:30 - How they met on the Tour de France
3:37 - The truth about her surname
5:18 - Keeping life private before going public
8:02 - Her first ever social media post
11:20 - Classics degree and life after uni
12:40 - Becoming a runfluencer
15:00 - Women, sport, and confidence
16:56 - Imposter syndrome in running
19:51 - Her first race: Hackney Half
22:25 - Investing in Runna
24:32 - Turning content into a business
28:42 - Losing the joy and burning out
29:06 - Keeping her relationship offline
31:44 - Dealing with online hate
33:19 - Taking on an Ironman 70.3
37:14 - Why she'll never do a full Ironman
42:16 - The idea behind Sonny sunglasses
45:48 - Designing and manufacturing the glasses
49:46 - Branding and choosing the name
53:27 - Unboxing Sonny sunglasses
56:10 - What's next for the brand
1:00:58 - Creator led brands and the future
1:04:49 - Why YouTube is her anchor
1:07:57 - Her favourite YouTube channels
1:14:39 - Room 101: things Lucy hates
1:24:11 - Wrapping up and where to buy Sonny

Running coach Gabriel Smith joins for round three, breaking down how he a marathon DNF into a 3-minute PB (2:26:46 at London), what actually changed in his training, and why he thinks a carefree summer; why beers, holidays and late nights don't have to kill your progress. We also get into marathon psychology, Josh Kerr's 1500m world record, and living with Hugo Fry.
Gabriel: https://www.instagram.com/gabriel__smithh/?hl=en
Calum: https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/?hl=en
Watch on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3WGIXQz6Pa0V9WIa4gIxOV?si=e19d4acb7b964eeb
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepod
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod
Calum's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/
Calum's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calumgoddard
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4g2mhwrlRBzXhAsyXVWz4A
Contact: motionalintelligencepod@gmail.com

0:00:00 - Intro0:00:32 - Welcome Back Gabriel Smith0:01:11 - Life as a Running Coach0:04:36 - Balancing Fun and Training in Summer0:13:29 - London Marathon Recap: 2:26 PB0:21:18 - What Changed This Marathon Block0:27:32 - Planning the Next Marathon0:33:10 - Building Towards Winter Training0:44:28 - Advice for First-Time Marathoners0:48:21 - Josh Kerr's World Record & Race Psychology0:55:13 - Triathlon Prep0:59:20 - Commonwealth Games1:02:52 - Random Tangents & Viral Clips1:09:25 - Living with Hugo Fry1:14:40 - Outro & Predictions

This week Hugo Fry joins for the July Fry Up and finally reveals all about SECRET sub 10 ironman he did on just 6 weeks of training, finishing in 9 hours 30 minutes without really telling anyone beforehand - throwing hot soup on himself mid-race, choppy lake swims, and all. We get into why he kept it low-key instead of milking it for content, how Jess' Ironman experience highlighted how intimidating triathlon can be for women, dealing with hate watchers, navigating the "World Cup summer" content slump, and wrap up with a proper Room 101 segment covering everything from AI brand emails to portaloos before a race.

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Calum: https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/Hugo: https://www.instagram.com/hugo.fry/
Watch on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3WGIXQz6Pa0V9WIa4gIxOV?si=e19d4acb7b964eeb
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepod
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod
Calum's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/Calum's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@calumgoddard
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4g2mhwrlRBzXhAsyXVWz4A
Contact: motionalintelligencepod@gmail.com

Chapters:
00:00 - the £5 acca that bought a TV
06:06 - Hugo Fry joins, TV habits and The Pit
09:58 - Horror films, Sinners and scary movie debate
15:44 - Why Hugo secretly signed up for an Ironman
20:08 - Race day in Thun: the swim chaos and soup incident
25:45 - The bike leg and nutrition mishaps
36:07 - Off the bike and into the marathon
41:32 - Crossing the line and processing the emotion
46:15 - Online hate, Peds and why negativity motivates
53:04 - Looking ahead to T100
58:36 - Content, burnout and the World Cup effect
1:03:29 - Room 101: pet peeves special
1:20:07 - Outro