That's Runnable

Running is often described as one of the best tools for managing stress, improving mental health, and helping us cope with the demands of life. But what happens when the very thing we use to manage stress becomes another source of it?
Today, we explore the complicated relationship between running and stress. Although we think of running as an escape, training itself is a stressor. Mileage, intensity, strength training, work, travel, relationships, poor sleep, bad news, financial worry, and life responsibilities all place demands on the same system.
In this episode, Tommy discusses why the body doesn't distinguish between different types of stress, how running can both help and hinder our wellbeing, and why learning to tune into your own stress levels is one of the most important skills any runner can develop.
Whether you're training for your first 10K, an ultra marathon, or simply trying to balance running with a busy life, this episode will help you better understand the true cost of training and how to avoid turning something you love into another source of overwhelm.
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FREE STUFF:
➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?
➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.
➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.
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Tommy reflects on the response to the documentary, An Invitation To Run Differently, and explores the relationship between performance, happiness, and perspective in modern running culture.
So many runners begin because running brings peace, freedom, confidence, and clarity - only to slowly become consumed by metrics, comparison, optimisation, and pressure.
But does enjoying running really mean sacrificing performance?
Tommy discusses why enjoyment and ambition are not opposites, how obsession with data can damage your relationship with running, and why presence, gratitude, and perspective may actually improve long-term performance.
This episode is a reminder that you can train hard, chase goals, and care about improvement without losing sight of the deeper reasons you run in the first place.
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JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!
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FREE STUFF:
➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?
➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.
➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.
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Find out more about Tommy’s work here
Follow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnable
Follow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt
SUBMIT A QUESTION: Want to be featured in a future episode of That's Runnable If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note. We would love to hear from you :)

Be sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode.

Questions are powerful. Are you asking the right ones?
In this solo episode, Tommy asks 5 fundamental questions to realign you with the meaningful and long lasting reasons why you run.
The episode starts with some important housekeeping, importantly announcing the release of a new Documentary “An Invitation To Run Differently” which will be available FREE on the That’s Runnable Youtube channel on Sunday 17th May
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NEW! RUNNABLE JOURNAL
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JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!
NEW spots now available for Tommy’s 1:1 coaching
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FREE STUFF:
➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?
➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.
➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.
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Find out more about Tommy’s work here
Follow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnable
Follow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt
SUBMIT A QUESTION: Want to be featured in a future episode of That's Runnable If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note. We would love to hear from you :)

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Josh and Tommy are finally back for the 10th edition of That’s Notable. A repeat episode where they riff on some of the latest hot discussion topics in running, and bring some things to think through.
If you like honest chat and scrutiny, settle in :)
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NEW! RUNNABLE JOURNAL
Find out more about The Guided Journalling App for Runners

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JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!
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FREE STUFF:
➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?
➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.
➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.
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Sign up to the That's Runnable Newsletter

Find out more about Tommy’s work here
Follow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnable
Follow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt
SUBMIT A QUESTION: Want to be featured in a future episode of That's Runnable If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note. We would love to hear from you :)

Be sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode.

If you’re a fan of the Podcast and like to hear how That’s Runnable is progressing, this one’s for you.
Tommy is on a mission to build That’s Runnable into something that reaches and impacts as many people as possible, by providing information, telling stories, providing coaching services and products, and bringing people together in unique in person events.

Hear how the mission is going and how you can continue to support!
NEW! RUNNABLE JOURNAL
Find out more about The Guided Journalling App for Runners (20% OFF until 6th April)

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JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!
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FREE STUFF:
➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?
➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.
➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.
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Sign up to the That's Runnable Newsletter

Find out more about Tommy’s work here
Follow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnable
Follow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt
SUBMIT A QUESTION: Want to be featured in a future episode of That's Runnable If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note. We would love to hear from you :)

Be sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode.