UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews

Weekly conversations on running training, performance and sports science AI summary

High Performance Visit website › Health & Fitness · EN · 134 episodes · latest 2026-11-12

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Welcome to UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews, the #1 podcast for runners.Every Monday Spencer speaks to world-class athletes, coaches and experts about the habits, training methods and mindset behind elite performance, featuring guests like Mo Farah, Alistair Brownlee and Stephen Scullion.From sprints, to 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon distances we dive deep into the ways that you can run faster, longer and smash your PB’s.On Thursdays Spencer is joined by expert Physiologist Oli Patrick to breakdown the science behind the latest health and fitness topics like sleep, zone training, caffeine and more.Whether you’re just starting out, chasing a new PB, or simply trying to become fitter and healthier, UNTAPPED is here to help you untap your potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episodes

  1. 2026-11-12 · 36 min

    You could be ruining your running by trying to fix something that isn't broken. Spencer Matthews, Oli Patrick and running coach Nick Bester challenge some of the biggest running technique myths, explaining why there’s…

  2. 2026-11-09 · 41 min

    Can you become a faster marathon runner without making running your entire life? Inca Padfield knows that getting better isn't just about running more. After experiencing the intense training culture of US college…

  3. 2026-11-05 · 38 min

    The hardest part of marathon training might be convincing yourself to do less. Spencer Matthews, Oli Patrick and running coach Nick Bester break down the science of tapering, explaining how to arrive at race day fresh,…

  4. 2026-11-02 · 47 min

    The more Tom Evans tried to win, the worse he performed. The elite ultrarunner reveals why letting go of expectations helped him rediscover his best running, and what that means for anyone chasing a big goal.From pacing…

  5. 2026-10-29 · 38 min

    Can manifesting actually help you run faster? Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick strip away the woo-woo to explore how setting clear goals, visualising the hard parts and changing your self-talk can influence performance.…

  6. 2026-10-26 · 38 min

    Eating more helped Emily Fairs become a better runner. Going from never seeing herself as a runner to completing marathons and 100km ultras in just two years, she discovered that better fueling could mean more energy,…

  7. 2026-10-22 · 39 min

    Is hitting the marathon wall inevitable, or are you running straight into it? Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick unpack what happens when your energy runs low, how pacing and fueling can make or break your race, and why…

  8. 2026-10-19 · 46 min

    Want to run faster? The secret might not be running further or training harder, but learning to move differently.At just 16 years old, Bronson Hearn-Smith is already one of Britain’s most exciting young sprinting…

  9. 2026-10-15 · 33 min

    If you lose 5kg, does that make you a better runner?Not necessarily. Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick unpack why what you lose matters more than how much, and why dropping body weight doesn't automatically translate…

  10. 2026-10-12 · 49 min

    Paula Radcliffe knows what it takes to push the marathon to its limits. The former world-record holder takes us inside the training, mindset and resilience that made her one of the greatest marathon runners ever.She…

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Oldest episode in feed
01/2025 · over a year
Typical length
43 min
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Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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