That's Runnable

A few days post race, Tommy sits down to recap everything from the Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB, a 101KM, 6700m+ mountain race in Switzerland. Tommy managed to beat his expected time by over 2hrs and come in 40th place overall - his best ultra performance to date. 
So, what was the secret? What was the performance enhancer?

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Join Tommy for a hike as he reflects (perhaps a bit prematurely) on the 100 episode milestone and some lessons made all the more clear by diving into this medium.
Next week will be a race recap from Eiger Trail E101, then we’ll have a special Q&A for Episode 100 so please submit any questions you have with the link below :)
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➡️ 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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There is a beautifully encouraging truth about discipline that many miss. We think of discipline with a harsh tone, that we always need to make the hard decision. And that is somewhat true, but it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In today’s solo episode, Tommy opens with a heartfelt email from a Weekly Reframe reader, rounding off the episode with the beautiful truth of discipline that you can begin again every day.

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➡️ 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
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In just over two weeks, Tommy gets to his first 100KM+ Ultra trail race since summer last year. 
These are his Top 3 Priorities for the race. Three fundamental goals that should be applied to every race, but Tommy’s not got right in his last few events. 
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➡️ 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
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Kilian Korth swept the Triple Crown of 200s in 2025, becoming the first man to take Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200 and Moab 240 outright in the same season. He also set a new course record at Cocodona 250. But before any of that, his record was three DNFs, a torn hamstring, and a finish at Cocodona that landed him in the ICU.
Tommy and Kilian talk about the line between failure and quitting, the difference between self belief and self efficacy, and why letting go of outcomes made Kilian faster, not slower. They get into ego and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we deserve, and why presence and gratitude have become Kilian's most reliable tools, both in racing and in recovering from ankle surgery.
They also talk about the commercialisation of ultra running, the politics and tribalism creeping into trail running culture, and what actually unites runners once you strip away the noise of social media.
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Substack: https://substack.com/@runtoughmindset

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➡️ 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? 
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