Motional Intelligence

Calum Goddard

Motional Intelligence is a podcast for people who enjoy pushing themselves (and for the rest who'd rather watch, ideally seated). Every Thursday I talk to athletes and content creators about what's really going on when it gets hard: marathon training that wrecks social plans, personal bests nobody claps for, and the 5K that felt like an IRONMAN at the time.

Runners, this is your KM-after-KM companion. Everyone else, feel free to just feel vaguely inspired. Motivation, movement, and some truly terrible takes. This is Motional Intelligence with Calum Goddard!

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#64
October 8 · 55 min
An Elite Marathon Winner's Guide to Training... What New Runners Get WRONG
This week I'm joined by Adam Clark (Clarky), elite marathon runner, Manchester Marathon champion, and co-founder of URUNN alongside Sir Mo Farah. We get into his running journey from the kid who loved cross country to winning marathons, his PBs across every distance, and why most people rush the process. We also chat about life with Charlotte Purdy, pacing London Marathon and never finishing it, the firemen moment with Hugo, pacing Sweets at Berlin, and how URUNN came about with Mo. I also share my own running journey, my naivest mistake at Chicago, and what I've learned chasing sub-3. adam: https://www.instagram.com/clarkey1/?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 - Intro 0:48 - Adam & Charlotte, 16 Years Together 2:08 - Growing Up a Runner 3:45 - School Athletics & The 800m 5:30 - St Mary's University, The Turning Point 7:32 - University Training & Ego 8:40 - From Track to Road 9:20 - Adam's PBs Across Every Distance 10:12 - Seville Marathon, 2:15 & Hated It 10:42 - Manchester Marathon, Racing to Win 12:50 - The Reality of Marathon Running 14:32 - My Running Journey & 30 Minute PB 15:16 - Chicago, My Naivest Mistake 17:01 - Training Philosophy & Double Threshold 20:04 - Peak Week, 136 Miles in Australia 22:24 - Life with Charlotte, The Sacrifices 24:53 - London Marathon Food Poisoning Disaster 25:59 - Pacing London, Never Finishing 26:17 - The Firemen Moment with Hugo 31:06 - Pacing Sweets at Berlin 34:10 - U Run & PurD Performance 35:05 - How I Met Mo Farah 36:54 - U Run App, Coaching in Your Pocket 39:46 - Biggest Mistakes from New Runners 41:31 - My Sub-3 Journey & Lessons Learned 43:55 - Stepping Back & Finding the Love Again 50:08 - Valencia Marathon Advice 51:34 - Taper Brain Explained 53:03 - Why I Don't Use Strava 54:06 - What's Next for Adam
#63
October 1 · 1 hr 17 min
How a 102kg Chef Ran a 2:52 Marathon...
This week I'm joined by the one and only Oli aka El Burrito Monster. The food content creator who accidentally became an absolute running machine. We talk losing six stone by running 10K every day, going from a 30-minute 5K to 20min in five days, running a 2:52 London Marathon at 102 kilos, and his latest Berlin Marathon where he tried to go sub-three on basically no training (really unhinged bloke). Follow Oli: https://www.instagram.com/elburritomonster/?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
#61
September 24 · 1 hr 26 min
The Training Trap That BROKE a 2:16 Marathoner…
I'm joined by Cole Gibbens to break down his London Marathon debut, where he ran 2:16 as a first-timer! We get into the training mistakes that led to a stress responses, the reality of disordered eating and under fueling in the men's running scene, and a hands-on look at the newly released Adidas Pro 5 - how it compares to the Pro 4 and what it means for race day. Raw, honest conversation about the parts of running nobody talking about enough. Cole: https://www.instagram.com/colerunning/?hl=en-gb 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 - Welcome & Introductions 1:36 - Tonbridge AC & Running Clubs 3:54 - Who Is Cole Gibbons? 5:20 - Running From a Young Age 9:37 - Childhood Running Ambitions 12:28 - The Complexity of Running 13:08 - What Is an Osteopath? 16:23 - Common Running Injuries 19:16 - Biomechanics & Social Media 20:17 - London Marathon 2025 22:25 - Elite vs Masses Start 25:08 - The Sub-2:20 Barrier 26:32 - Race Day Execution 28:50 - Heat Training Advantage 31:14 - Running Alone on the Mall 31:55 - Training Block & E-Scooter Injury 34:22 - Typical Training Week - 100 Miles 35:31 - Why Double Easy Runs 37:53 - Discipline & Running as Lifestyle 39:01 - YouTube & Post-London High 39:34 - Gold Medal Syndrome 40:53 - Berlin Marathon & Mileage Escalation 41:37 - Disordered Eating in Running 43:02 - Breaking the Cycle 45:01 - Fueling Rules for Runners 46:31 - Underfueling & Injuries 48:46 - Berlin Training - Gut Issues 51:09 - Finding a Good Space 51:33 - Stress Fracture & Comeback 52:54 - Coach Jonny Mellor 54:07 - Phantom Pain & MRI Scare 55:14 - Overcoming Injury 57:38 - Great North Run Comeback 58:58 - Less Volume, Better Results 59:45 - Great North Run Course Critique 1:01:32 - Race Splits & Execution 1:03:50 - Nailing the Race - 65:52 1:04:38 - Next Race Goals - Sub 2:15 1:05:47 - Working With Videographer Alex Philpot 1:08:03 - Shoe Chat - Alphafly 4 & Nike 1:11:12 - Training Without Carbon Shoes 1:11:42 - Adidas Pro 5 First Impressions 1:13:36 - Pro 5 for Heavier Runners 1:16:06 - Pro 5 Hands-On in Studio 1:17:48 - Catcalling - Girlfriend's Running Experience 1:20:55 - What Can Men Do? 1:24:52 - Outro & New Podcast
#60
September 17 · 1 hr 25 min
Hugo Fry talks 14:19 5K, a DNS at Sydney Marathon & Why Coaches SAVE You From Yourself...
Back with September's fry up after a no-show in August and we've got a lot to catch up on... Fresh off a massive 14:19 5K personal best that his coach Mario was far from happy about, Hugo breaks down the race, the splits, the £200 Uber to Colchester. Hugo also recently got back from Australia after a DNS at Sydney Marathon due to illness! Nice catch up between the boys - listen or watch now! Calum: https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/ Hugo: https://www.instagram.com/hugo.fry/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4g2mhwrlRBzXhAsyXVWz4A Contact: motionalintelligencepod@gmail.com CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Welcome Back1:18 - 14:19 5K PB2:39 - Why Mario Wasn't Happy4:42 - The £200 Uber to Colchester8:32 - Post-Race & Bournemouth Heat Training11:53 - Brooks Shoes & Half Marathon PB15:33 - Track Night in Bournemouth19:11 - New Coach20:07 - Learning to Trust the Process25:30 - The Dog with Separation Anxiety27:54 - Australia & the Sydney Marathon30:54 - How Many Races a Year?33:18 - Getting Ill Before Sydney34:32 - Performance Pressure as a Creator37:43 - Business Class Flights44:11 - Honeymoon Planning46:19 - 350 Person Run Club in Sydney50:54 - Wearables & Heart Rate Data53:15 - Spencer Matthews & Coaching Drama55:50 - Sydney Marathon Recap58:33 - Running with Ran Japan60:25 - Ned Brockmann66:13 - Sydney vs New York Course67:44 - The Changing Running Content Landscape71:16 - Creator Authenticity & Brands78:07 - F1, Silverstone & Bazball80:19 - Upcoming Races: GNR, Manchester, Valencia83:53 - Palma 10K with TUI85:18 - Wrap Up
#59
September 10 · 1 hr 1 min
He Lost His Wife and Now He's Decided to Run a Marathon at 192kg...
Marshall Exler is back on the pod! Content creator and Sarcoma UK ambassador joins for a raw, funny follow-up on turning grief into purpose after losing his wife Faye, solo world travel, being vulnerable online as a man, and training for the London Marathon 2027... Follow and rate 5 stars to support the show💛 His first episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hkpCfH4OSDpNpy4aQhbrA?si=37d1ee4110c64c1b Follow Marshall: https://www.instagram.com/marshallexler/?hl=en 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 0:11 - Marshall Exler returns 3:34 - 100K for Faye: raising £97,000 14:52 - Solo travel and healing through content 19:56 - Living with grief two years on 26:15 - Announcing the London Marathon 2027 30:01 - Marathon terminology quiz 37:35 - Body image and the "shirt pull" meme 52:16 - What's next: fundraising, travel, and a possible podcast 53:33 - Getting married 54:01 - Room 101: pet peeves
#58
September 3 · 1 hr 17 min
Ello: The Truth Behind Ello & Mark Dowdle's Viral Ultramarathon Showdown...
FINALLY! We find out what really happened... This week I sat down with ultra runner Ayyoub El Osrouti AKA Ello. I travelled over to the Another Cotton Lab store in Düsseldorf, Germany just days after he completed one of the most dramatic backyard ultras ever seen... The Last Soul Ultra. Ello ran 93 loops (623.7km) over 4 days, battling Achilles issues, sleep deprivation, hallucinations, and an intense head-to-head rivalry with Mark Dowdle that went viral around the world. This was such a great chat and so so interesting to get inside the head of one of the greatest endurance runners in the world at the moment.Ello: https://www.instagram.com/anotherello/?hl=en 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 00:00 - Intro: Ello's Last Soul Ultra result 00:50 - Welcome to the podcast 04:17 - How Ello's body feels after finishing 09:07 - Ello's PBs and race highlights (Ironman, London Marathon) 12:53 - Introducing the Last Soul Ultra rivalry story 19:30 - Bringing in elite coach Sam Harvey 30:46 - Back to the start line of this year's race 35:10 - The first mental barrier of a 4-day ultra 39:06 - The final 14 laps: it gets tense with Mark 49:01 - Ello's relationship with Mark Dowdle 58:12 - The viral finish line meltdown moment 1:03:09 - Fame, attention, and being an athlete vs. an influencer 1:06:04 - Room 101: what Ello can't stand about the race 1:08:43 - Fan questions: darkest thoughts, hallucinations, and more 1:16:36 - What's next for Ello: Moab 240
#57
August 27 · 1 hr 21 min
Last Soul Ultra: The Race That Broke The Internet...
I sat down with George Rickwood to break down the Last Soul Ultra, the backyard ultra that took over the internet. We cover Mark Dowdle's last-minute private jet dash across Europe to complete 94 laps, Ello's heartbreaking collapse in the final stretch, and the biggest moments, controversies, and characters from one of the most-watched ultrarunning events ever. We also dive into George's own Backyard Ultra disqualification drama, the debate around live coverage in ultrarunning, sleep deprivation and race-day mind games, and George's next big challenge: a 24-hour track ultra. George's first appearance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/380ch5ewRbfsCP8tXo7lJ3?si=e57d9544cf9b483b Follow George: https://www.instagram.com/georgerickwood_/?hl=en 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 00:00 Intro & Last Soul Ultra Overview 02:17 Meet the Founder & the Team Behind the Race 03:52 Backyard Ultra Format & Why It's So Popular 07:46 The Elite Field & How the Race Got Global Coverage 10:11 Mark Dowdle's Private Jet Sprint to the Start Line 13:20 How Mark Dowdle Went Viral During the Race 15:17 Backyard Ultra Coverage vs. Badwater 135 Debate 17:54 Max Jaluf's Badwater Controversy & Course Record 19:07 Mark Dowdle's Wild 94-Lap Finish 20:50 The Infamous Loop 87 Mind Games 21:04 Elo's Emotional Second-Place Collapse 23:19 Mark Dowdle vs. Harvey Lewis: Contrasting Mindsets 28:19 Sleep Deprivation, Hallucinations & Caffeine Strategy 30:35 Phil Gore's Project 168 Solo Backyard Ultra 32:38 Personal Relationships & Pacing in Ultra Running 36:00 Live Call With International Commentator Bryony 46:04 George's Suffolk Backyard Ultra Disqualification Story 50:31 The Russia Backyard Ultra Disqualification Scandal 54:31 George's Next Challenge: 24-Hour Track Ultra 58:46 Room 101: Ultra Running Pet Peeves 1:06:34 Goggins vs. Dowdle: Comparing Ultra Running Mindsets 1:09:01 George's Career Change & Move Into YouTube 1:13:28 Could Cal Qualify for the Olympics? 1:17:12 Injury Prevention: Sleep, Strength & Nutrition 1:20:00 Marathon du Médoc & Closing Thoughts 1:21:00 Outro & Next Week's Elo Interview
#56
August 20 · 1 hr 8 min
The Secret to Running Progress that NOBODY Wants to Talk About…
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 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 - 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
#55
August 13 · 1 hr 8 min
55. Olympic Champion Alistair Brownlee's HEROIC Moment That Changed Sport FOREVER!
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 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 - 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
#54
August 6 · 1 hr 25 min
54.⁠ ⁠Building a Running brand so she NEVER has to rely on an algorithm AGAIN
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
#53
July 30 · 1 hr 15 min
53. DNF to a 2:26 Marathon: A Running Coach's Guide to Bouncing Back from FAILURE
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
#52
July 23 · 1 hr 20 min
52. Why Hugo Fry Kept His IRONMAN a Secret from the Internet…
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. Subscribe for a new episode every Thursday, and let us know your own Room 101 picks in the comments! 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
#51
July 16 · 1 hr 6 min
51. The IMPOSSIBLE Standard Content Creators Are Being Held To...
Emily Fairs is back on the pod! This week we catch up on her Saucony 10K race, break down whether an ultramarathon or a 10K is actually harder, and talk about drinking and training through the summer with no guilt. We also dig into the impossible standard female creators are held to. Emily reads out a comment accusing her of losing weight and we unpack why she "can't win" no matter what she posts. And if that wasn't enough, we touch on the Meta glasses consent controversy, London Marathon's new two-day format, and why delusion and optimism might be the secret to achieving anything. Follow Emily here: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjanefairs/?hl=en If you're watching on YouTube, make sure you're subscribed. If you're listening on Spotify, follow the podcast and rate it five stars. Catch a new episode every Thursday. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Catching up + reminder to subscribe 1:57 - Recapping the Saucony 10K race 5:42 - Panic attacks, health anxiety & race recovery 8:20 - Breaking down 10K race day nerves 10:22 - Ultramarathon vs 10K: what's actually harder 14:08 - Why she loves ultra training more 16:36 - Drinking during a training block 17:49 - Balance, identity & not living an "athlete lifestyle" 20:20 - London Marathon PB & running with "shackles off" 21:35 - Winning her 100K race (and why she wasn't happy about it) 29:54 - London Marathon's new two-day format debate 33:49 - Biggest demographic: women aged 20-29 taking up marathon running 36:12 - The Instagram comment about her weight 43:07 - "You generally can't win": the impossible standard for female creators 48:19 - Meta glasses, consent & filming culture 55:05 - Cycling, triathlons & upcoming races 56:56 - World Cup fever & English football pride 1:00:48 - Do we win the World Cup? 1:01:58 - The Power of the Subconscious Mind & self-belief 1:05:36 - Wrap up & goodbyes Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WGIXQz6Pa0V9WIa4gIxOV?si=e19d4acb7b964eebFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepodCalum'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
#50
July 9 · 1 hr 15 min
50. Anna Archer Took A Risk At 20 That Changed Her Life Forever...
In this episode, I sit down with Anna Archer - fitness creator, founder of On The Run Club, and one of the earliest names in the online running boom - to talk about her incredible journey from an 18-year-old posting from her bedroom in lockdown to being signed by Gymshark in just 6 weeks.We get into the moment she found out Runna (the running app she personally invested in at 20 years old) sold to Strava, how she navigated an eating disorder while building an audience of hundreds of thousands, losing her dad at 17, getting diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult, and why she made the leap to move her whole life to Australia.Anna Archer: https://www.instagram.com/annaarcher/?hl=enSign up to her event: https://annaarcher.komi.io/ Calum: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nNkuS_WWmK0tRPwbfoXLQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod
July 5 · 1 hr 21 min
BONUS EP: We Got MARRIED! The Full Wedding Debrief — and Why Cal Took Issy’s Surname
We just got married in Lisbon, Portugal - and this is a bonus episode, recorded a few days later while we were still processing it all. We walk through the whole wedding weekend chronologically: the welcome party, wedding morning nerves, the ceremony, our vows, the speeches, the first dance, and the Sunday beach day after. A laid-back, honest look back at the best weekend of our lives. 00:00 Intro 00:11 Welcome to This Bonus Episode 02:07 Setting the Scene: Getting Married in Lisbon 11:19 The Friday Welcome Party 13:53 Waking Up on the Wedding Day 24:29 Walking Down the Aisle 29:18 Pausing for Dinner (End of Part One) 29:35 Part Two Begins 37:58 Writing and Reading Our Vows 41:46 The Suit, the Dress & Getting Ready 44:35 The Champagne Reception 53:25 Revealing Our New Surname 55:16 Dinner and the Speeches 1:11:15 Our First Dance 1:19:01 Sunday Beach Party Recovery 1:20:45 Final Thoughts
#49
July 2 · 1 hr 15 min
49. How To Change Your Life & Become a SUB ELITE Runner... *HUGE WEIGHTLOSS*🤯
Sam Griffiths (GlobeRunnerGriff) went from 125kg competitive Call of Duty gamer to a 2:22 marathoner — and honestly, his story is one of the wildest transformations we've had on the pod. We get into the Warzone grind, the one-way flight to Nepal that changed everything, why he's never touched alcohol or coffee, his (very) heavy race calendar, heart-rate based training, the London vs Copenhagen double, and a lot more. Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:22 Welcome Sam Griffiths2:07 Sam's story is inspiring2:21 How it all began - gaming to Everest Base Camp5:07 Life as a competitive Call of Duty player13:19 Joining the Army16:44 Running progression breakdown21:36 Natural talent vs hard work25:39 Why Sam doesn't drink or drink coffee29:21 Training for London Marathon 202530:49 What keeps him loving running32:58 Why he races so often44:38 Nutrition and weight cycling for marathons48:59 London Marathon - chasing sub 2:2053:44 The sprint finish battle with Nick Bester55:41 Racing Copenhagen two weeks later1:00:39 Friendship with Jake Smith1:03:22 Why he chose Berlin next1:05:46 Breaking down his training methodology1:09:46 Advice for people documenting their journey1:12:00 Would you rather1:14:33 Outro
#48
June 25 · 1 hr 20 min
48.⁠ ⁠Holly Archer on Why Hyrox Needs FIXING & Future of Content Creator ATHLETES
Holly Archer — European Silver Medalist and one of the most exciting voices in endurance sport — joins the podcast for an honest conversation about what it really takes to compete at the highest level. Holly opens up about her unlikely origin story: getting a double detention at age 12 for "cheating" in a school cross country race — an accusation lighting a fire that never went out. From a scholarship at an American university to training at altitude with Under Armour, missing Tokyo 2021 by 0.04 of a second, burning out as a pro, and rebuilding from scratch — Holly holds nothing back. She also gets into why Hyrox has a consistency problem, the controversial gel wrapper penalty that cost her a World Championship spot, why she ran a 2:33 marathon with zero long runs in the build-up, and why she believes brands and content creators need to take more responsibility for the running advice they're putting out. In this episode: The school cross country story that started it all Life on a D1 athletic scholarship in Texas Coming 4th at Tokyo Olympic trials by 0.04 seconds Transitioning from track to Hyrox — and why it's working Why Hyrox's rulebook is broken Running a 2:33 marathon off a Hyrox block Content creators, stress fractures & the responsibility gap (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:48) Who Is Holly Archer? (00:01:05) The School Race That Started Her Career (00:12:36) D1 Athletic Scholarship in America (00:16:14) Life in Dallas, Texas & College Stories (00:27:47) Pitching Her CEO for an Altitude Camp (00:30:52) Winning European Silver Medal (00:31:54) Signing With Under Armour (00:32:37) Missing Tokyo 2021 by 0.04 Seconds (00:37:39) Transitioning to Hyrox (00:39:18) First Marathon: London 2024 (00:44:00) What's Wrong With Hyrox? (00:54:54) Creator Athletes vs Pros – The Money Gap (00:56:58) The Fueling Science Behind the London Marathon (01:03:06) Running 2:33 Off a Hyrox Block (01:05:40) Content Creators & Responsibility in Running
#47
June 11 · 1 hr 31 min
47. "I'm Getting Married" 🤯 WEDDING PREVIEW with Hugo Fry!
Time for another monthly Fry Up. Hugo joins me for June's instalment to discuss my upcoming wedding in Portugal, his new Triathlon journey, dream 3 course menu & why people need to change their outlook on relationships a bit in the social media age. Calum: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hugo: https://www.instagram.com/hugo.fry/?hl=en-gb Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nNkuS_WWmK0tRPwbfoXLQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod 0:00 - Intro & the maddest funeral story teaser 2:13 - Welcome Hugo Fry / Monthly Fry Up name origin 2:35 - School days & being a chubby kid 3:57 - Italy running trip recap (Bologna) 7:00 - Lanzarote training holiday & Club La Santa 13:42 - Jess training for IRONMAN Thun 14:20 - Dorney Lake open water swim race 17:00 - IRONMAN Hamburg sabotage incident 18:08 - T100 London Olympic distance race plans 20:57 - Adding gym work & S&C routine 23:01 - Race calendar: cruise, Valencia marathon, Speed Project Europe 26:49 - Getting engaged — the story 33:00 - The Hengistbury Head proposal 35:37 - Marriage advice & long-term relationships 43:53 - Social media, street harassment & the pub convo 46:47 - Men talking about emotions online 48:27 - Hugo's wedding emotions & crying at vows 51:03 - The football shirts at the funeral story 56:11 - Social media presence vs. being present in life 1:09:35 - To vlog the wedding or not? 1:12:55 - Dream restaurant menu game 1:28:17 - England World Cup hopes 1:29:33 - The Enhanced Games debate 1:31:32 - Outro & pod break next week
#46
June 4 · 1 hr 20 min
46. This 100km Race Sent Her to Hospital... How Running Became a RISK
Is the fitness world over-optimising itself into the ground? This week I'm joined by runfluencer Jenny Mannion to unpack the Stephen Bartlett wine controversy and what it says about obsessive health tracking in running and wider fitness culture. Plus — Jenny opens up about her 100km ultra DNF which led to her visiting A&E... Jenny also explains plans to build the next 'parkrun' but female only! Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/jennyyyy_fit/ Calum: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nNkuS_WWmK0tRPwbfoXLQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:14 - Jenny's Content Journey & Going Viral 00:06:41 - Early Running Content & TikTok Growth 00:10:33 - Becoming a Lululemon Ambassador 00:16:41 - Brand Deal Advice for Creators 00:18:48 - London to Brighton 100K Training 00:26:41 - Race Day in 30°C Heat 00:33:21 - Medical Emergency & DNF at 60K 00:38:00 - DNF Recovery & Mindset Reset 00:45:41 - Steven Bartlett & the Over-Optimisation Debate 00:47:21 - Alcohol, Balance & Gen Z Sobriety Trends 00:55:12 - How Runners and Stunners Was Born 01:04:04 - Scaling a Female Run Club Across the UK 01:17:44 - Future Plans: Races, Investment & Expansion 01:18:51 - Outro
#45
May 28 · 1 hr 9 min
45. Running Doctor Talks OZEMPIC Fears & WHY You're Getting Stress Fractures…
Meet Dr Mimi — a doctor, runner, and sports science specialist who’s become one of the most respected voices in the running community. She is also RAPID, currently holding a 3:03 marathon PB 🤯 We discuss the rapid rise of Ozempic, what’s actually causing stress fractures — and how can you prevent them, what new runners need to watch out for and why is the recent Enhanced Games such a serious health concern… Such a great chat, I certainly learnt alot! Dr Mimi: https://www.instagram.com/dr_mimi_runs/?hl=en Calum: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nNkuS_WWmK0tRPwbfoXLQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod

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