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by High Performance · English
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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How Stress Ruins Your Fitness
Defines stress as “pressures” that overwhelm your coping ability, turning into distress that harms fitness via physiological changes and feedback loops.
4 Jun 2026 · 35m · 10 chapters
The Stoltman Brothers On Calories, Carbs & The Truth About Strength
The Stoltman brothers discuss strength training and performance—conditioning with sandbags, “maintenance” vs peak phases, calories/carbs/protein, and the mental side of lifting.
1 Jun 2026 · 47m · 24 chapters
The Truth About Peptides: From Ozempic To The Wolverine Stack
Explains what peptides are (short chains of amino acids) and why “peptides” are widely discussed in health/fitness, especially weight-loss drugs like GLP-1/GIP agents.
28 May 2026 · 30m · 13 chapters
4 Mistakes People Make When Hybrid Training | Fergus Crawley
Hybrid training—how to progress in opposing disciplines (strength + endurance/speed) without “interference,” plus how to set goals, fuel, and schedule sessions.
25 May 2026 · 50m · 20 chapters
What Alcohol Really Does To Your Body | Extra Mile
Alcohol’s effects on the brain and body, why it feels good, what causes hangovers, how heavy drinking damages multiple systems (sleep, brain inflammation, gut microbiome, liver, cardiovascular…
21 May 2026 · 29m · 12 chapters
The TRUTH About Zone Training
Explains running heart-rate “zones” (zone 1–5) and why “zone 2” training is emphasized for building aerobic fitness and managing stress, while higher zones (3–5) carry more injury/tissue-damage risk…
14 May 2026 · 30m · 13 chapters
Super Shoe Secrets, Keely Hodgkinson & The Hardest Distance Race | Seb Coe
Seb Coe discusses the 800m’s physiological and tactical demands, how his world record lasted, and how modern “super shoes” are regulated to balance innovation with competition integrity.
11 May 2026 · 51m · 17 chapters
Things Men Don't Say Out Loud
Men’s mental health and the “Say It Louder” initiative—why men struggle to say what they feel, how stigma and “keep it in” conditioning lead to hiding, and how therapy or other practices help.
8 May 2026 · 58m · 23 chapters
Do Supplements Really Work? | Extra Mile
Whether dietary supplements are necessary or just a fad; how to choose supplements based on actual nutrient gaps, correct dosing, absorption, and individual differences; risks of high-dose “mega”…
7 May 2026 · 31m · 8 chapters
Explaining The Sub-2 Marathon | Stephen Scullion
The London Marathon’s new sub-2 hour milestone and what it takes to run (and recover from) elite marathon times, including the role of conditions, competition, and “super shoes,” plus whether drug…
4 May 2026 · 50m · 19 chapters
Do Super Shoes Really Make You Faster? | Extra Mile
The episode debates whether “super shoes” (especially Adidas Adizero Prime X3) truly make runners faster and whether it’s morally acceptable for non-elites to wear them, given that the shoe is banned…
30 Apr 2026 · 20m · 5 chapters
Hugo Fry's Tips for a 2.17 Marathon, Rice Obsession & Best Running Super Shoes
Hugo Fry discusses how he built marathon speed from COVID-era running, what he believes drives improvement, tapering, and his carb-loading/rice routine; he also shares shoe preferences and…
26 Apr 2026 · 57m · 16 chapters
What Really Happens When You Sleep | Extra Mile
Sleep and recovery—what biologically happens during sleep, why it’s essential for brain health and performance, how much sleep to aim for, and how to improve sleep using tech and supplements.
23 Apr 2026 · 27m · 13 chapters
Why Running Became Popular | Inside The London Marathon 2026
Why running culture is surging and what makes the London Marathon uniquely special, plus practical marathon advice (fueling, pacing, avoiding stomach issues) and how AI/free time may push more people…
20 Apr 2026 · 42m · 20 chapters
Caffeine Explained: Benefits, Risks, and Misconceptions
The episode explains what caffeine actually does in the body (adenosine receptor blocking that masks fatigue), reviews common myths (e.g., delaying caffeine 90 minutes after waking), and discusses…
16 Apr 2026 · 34m · 15 chapters
10 Endurance Hacks from Ironman Record Holder | How To Build Stamina & Fitness
Sean Conway (Ironman endurance record holder) explains his “10 pillars of endurance” and how he built stamina for extreme multi-day events, including Project 7 (105 full Ironmans in 105 days).
13 Apr 2026 · 53m · 20 chapters
The Health Metric Nobody Understands: VO2 Max Explained | Untapped Extra Mile
VO2 max (“the life number”)—what it measures, why it matters for health and longevity, how it’s limited mainly by heart/stroke volume rather than lungs, and how to improve it with training (including…
9 Apr 2026 · 34m · 16 chapters
Ibiza, Ocean Beach, & The Day I Hit Rock Bottom | Wayne Lineker
Wayne Lineker, a longtime Ibiza nightlife entrepreneur, discusses his sobriety journey after years of heavy drinking and drug use, including near-death pneumonia, rehab at the Priory, and how he’s…
6 Apr 2026 · 40m · 16 chapters
Why Mobility Unlocks Better Strength & Endurance | Roger Frampton
How modern sitting and screen-based life reduce joint “variety,” and how mobility training restores joint capability for long-term strength, endurance, and “long-term health” (not necessarily “living…
30 Mar 2026 · 54m · 24 chapters
How Elite Marathon Runners Get Faster & Best Running Shoes 2026 | Stephen Scullion
How elite marathoners get faster (discipline vs motivation, physiology, training structure, and running economy), plus a detailed discussion of 2026 “super shoes” and how to choose them.
23 Mar 2026 · 51m · 16 chapters
What It Takes to Be a Hybrid Athlete: Spencer’s Untapped Games
The hosts launch and explain “Untapped Games,” a new event for “hybrid athletes” who combine elite running with elite strength.
20 Mar 2026 · 58m · 23 chapters
Olympic Gymnast Breaks Down Insane Training Routines & How to Develop Functional Strength
Olympic pommel horse specialist Max Whitlock discusses functional strength and gymnastics training without weights, how he manages risk vs. execution, and the psychology of pressure and consistency.
9 Mar 2026 · 39m · 12 chapters
Secrets Of Longevity After 35 Years In A WWE Ring: Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho discusses longevity and performance after decades in pro wrestling, focusing on fame’s early effects, injury prevention, character work, creativity/storytelling, reinvention, and…
2 Mar 2026 · 50m · 23 chapters
Ben Shephard's Secrets To Be Fit at 50
Ben Shephard discusses what “being fit at 50” means to him—physical, emotional, mental, and creative fitness—plus practical habits (diet/protein, consistency, accountability) and recovery experiments…
23 Feb 2026 · 51m · 22 chapters