🎙️ Episode 54, New Levels Coaching Podcast W/ Sonia Samuels

In this episode, Olympic marathoner Sonia Samuels joins guest host Matt Long to share her incredible journey — from her recent performances to standing on the start line at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Sonia opens up about the power of mental preparation, the psychology behind elite racing, and how athletes can stay in control when the pressure is on. She dives into lessons learned from racing at the highest level and offers practical advice for anyone looking to perform at their best on race day.

Whether you're chasing PBs or chasing trails, Sonia’s insights into performance, resilience, and transition into coaching and trail running are packed with inspiration and wisdom.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

- What it takes to compete at the Olympics

- The mindset needed to manage challenges under pressure

- How Sonia is shaping her next chapter through trail running and coaching

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🎙️ Episode 53, New Levels Coaching Podcast W/ Matt Long

In this episode, Lewis Moses is joined by long-time NLC coach Matt Long for a deep dive into one of the most talked-about topics in endurance training: durability.

Known as the "Ant & Dec" of the running world at track nights, Lewis and Matt reunite to unpack what durability really means—especially in the context of marathon and long-distance performance. Is it about longevity in the sport? Is it specific to event-based resilience? And how can coaches and athletes apply the latest science to build better training strategies?

Matt breaks down the findings of recent research (including a study Lewis participated in at Loughborough University), and together they discuss:

• Key takeaways from the current literature on durability
• Practical coaching methods to build robustness in endurance athletes
• The role of energy systems and training adaptation
• How to prepare smarter for your next big challenge

Whether you're a coach, a marathoner, or simply curious about what makes endurance athletes tick, this episode is packed with insights you can run with.

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🎙️ Episode 52, New Levels Coaching Podcast W/ Cole Gibbens

In this inspiring episode, host Lewis Moses sits down with Cole Gibbens—YouTuber, osteopath, and rapidly rising marathon star—who took the running world (and the streets of London) by storm at the 2025 TCS London Marathon, finishing 25th overall and 2nd off the mass start with a jaw-dropping 2:16:52. 🔥

🎙️ What you’ll hear in this episode:

• How Cole smashed PBs in the 5k, 10k, and half marathon leading into London
• The mindset shift that helped him outperform expectations in the heat
• Balancing content creation, family life, and elite training
• Candid reflections on nutrition, pressure, and self-acceptance
• His upbringing, parkrun background, and the deeper purpose behind his social media presence
• What’s next for Cole in 2025—and how he’s planning to go even bigger

This episode is packed with honest conversations, coaching insight, and a look at what it takes to balance life, performance, and purpose.

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