This week we’re diving headfirst into ultra marathons — what they are, how to train for them, and whether 100km is a dumb idea (Matt’s words). If you’ve ever finished a marathon and thought “what now?” — welcome to the next level.

Matt breaks down his own ultra prep, fuelling strategy, and what a 36km “training run” really looks like. Georgia tries trail running again (it goes as well as you’d expect), and we answer your questions about distances, gear, sleep breaks, and race day meltdowns.

Also inside:
– The six-foot bunny hallucination
– Aid stations: buffet table or war zone?
– Gear that actually matters (and what doesn’t)
– How long to train for your first ultra
– Is this the logical next step after a road marathon?

🎧 Listener Q&A:
– How long should you train for your first ultra?
– How do you know you’re ready for 50km or 100km?
– Do you really sleep in races this long?
– What gear is worth the splurge?
– How the hell do you fuel for 12+ hours?

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Gear, pacing, safety tips & how to not get eaten by a snake (sort of).

In this episode, we go deep into all things trail running — what gear you actually need, how to train for your first trail race, and why trail running is one of the most underused tools for road runners.

Georgia brings the beginner questions, Matt brings the ultra trail prep, and by the end, you might just find yourself Googling "UTMB 2026."

Also inside:
– Trail shoes, vests, flasks & must-have gear for the trails
– How to avoid post-race blues and enjoy downtime
– Community vibes, trail etiquette, and why trail runners are chill
– Georgia meets Kipchoge (and her mum tells everyone on the light rail)

🎧 Listener Q&A:
– How do I balance trail runs with road training? (Daniel)
– What if I get lost — is there an app or GPS for beginners? (Priya)
– How can I tell if I’m improving without pace data? (Hannah)
– How do I train for a trail race if I live in a flat city? (Emily)

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Sydney Marathon 2025 Recap
Georgia’s sub-4 breakthrough, race day chaos & why the mental game matters most.

This week, Georgia recaps her Sydney Marathon — and yep, she finally breaks sub-4. We talk through her pacing plan, mental prep, and how it all played out on race day (spoiler: not everything went to plan).

Matt shares coaching insights from across the TPP crew, and we reflect on what makes marathon milestones so emotional — and so damn rewarding.

Also inside:
– Race week nerves, taper wobbles & race day breakthroughs
– Matt's take on DNF’ing vs. quitting
– Georgia’s emotional finish + the moment she found out her time
– Lessons from coaching dozens of athletes to the start line
– Why goals are relative — and why it’s worth putting them out there

🎧 Listener Q&A:
No formal Q&A this week — just real talk, raw moments, and what it actually takes to hit a marathon goal.

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