Ex rugby player, new father, ultra running coach, Personal Trainer and Event organiser Lewis Robling joins Tommy for a down to earth chat about running, the mountains, perspective, community, transferring what we learn from running to our own lives, therapy, and the story behind Why We Run.

Follow Lewis on Instagram @lewis_robling
Follow Why We Run @itswhywerun

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Hugo Fry is a 2:17 marathoner, a 63-minute half marathon runner, a sub-30 10K runner, a desert ultra winner, and somehow, none of that is the most interesting thing about him.

Tommy sits down with Hugo in London for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually looks like to build an audience as a runner, why racing more often is probably the best content strategy, and how Hugo manages to be genuinely elite without ever taking himself too seriously.

They get into the backyard ultra world, Hugo's chaotic race calendar, and why structure might be the real secret to performing at a high level. Hugo's perspective on running is refreshing in the best way. He trains hard, races hard, and doesn't wrap his identity in the numbers. In a space full of people shouting about their splits, that's rarer than it should be.

Follow Hugo in Instagram: @hugo.fry

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FREE STUFF:

➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?

➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.

➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.

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Tommy breaks down what the Long Run is actually for and how to use it to build endurance, resilience, and a better relationship with your training.

Learn how to execute your long runs properly, avoid the most common mistakes, and understand when to add some intensity. This episode covers everything from easy long runs to progression runs, fast finishes, and ultra-specific strategies like back-to-backs.

Whether you’re training for a marathon, an ultra, or just trying to run better for life, this episode will help you to start getting more from every long run.

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JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!

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Today’s Sponsor: INOV8 - USE THIS LINK to claim your discount!

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FREE STUFF:

➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?

➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.

➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.

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Find out more about Tommy’s work here
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Follow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt

SUBMIT A QUESTION: Want to be featured in a future episode of That's Runnable If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note. We would love to hear from you :)

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