That's Runnable

Ultra runner, firefighter, family man and social media genius Andy Glaze shares his journey from teenage survival in Utah's wilderness to conquering some of the world's toughest ultra races. He discusses mental resilience, reframing discomfort, gratitude for life, the importance of showing up honestly on social media, and how embracing and documenting hard experiences can inspire others to push their limits and keep going, not only in endurance races, but more importantly, in life.
Want more of Andy?
Follow him on
Instagram: @amglaze
TikTok: @glazeruns
Amazon: Andy's Book - Smile or You're Doing it Wrong: A Journey From Rock Bottom to Redemption
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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!

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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Join Tommy as he celebrates 80 Episodes with listener questions. To begin, he opens with a reflection on how to “follow your dreams” when you don’t know what they are. What do you do when you know you don’t want to be where you are right now, but you don’t know where you do want to be?
Questions from listeners include: how often should you change shoes? Favourite meals/recipes? What’s the difference between pain and injury? How do you manage illness disruption to training? and What are the best post run recovery routines?
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Today’s Sponsor: INOV8 - USE THIS LINK to claim your discount!
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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SUBMIT A QUESTION: 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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Find out more about Tommy’s work here

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Join Tommy to explore one of the biggest shifts in modern running: our obsession with data.
Running used to be simple. You put on a pair of shoes, headed out the door, and judged the run by how it felt. But somewhere along the way watches, Strava, VO2 max scores, heart rate graphs and endless metrics began to take over.
In this episode Tommy follows the story of an everyday runner who slowly falls into the trap of letting numbers define his runs. He breaks down why many of the metrics runners obsess over aren’t nearly as important as they think, why wearable tech estimates are often misleading, and how the constant comparison culture of Strava can quietly erode the joy of running.
This is not an attack on data. Data can be useful. But when numbers start replacing experience, something important is lost.
If you’ve ever finished a run that felt great… only to feel disappointed when you saw the numbers on your watch, this episode is for you.
A conversation about running, freedom, and remembering why we started in the first place.
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Today’s Sponsor: INOV8 - USE THIS LINK to claim your discount!
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

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Join Tommy on the trails for another episode that explores the real price of becoming the runner you say you want to be.
In this episode, he breaks down the “down payment on commitment”, the early mornings, the strength work, the social trade offs, and the small daily disciplines that build durable, injury-resistant runners.
There’s discussion on goal alignment, longevity, and choosing the restrictions that actually fuel performance.
If you want to run stronger, longer, and with more freedom, this one’s for you.
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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!

Today’s Sponsor: INOV8 - USE THIS LINK to claim your discount!

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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

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

The world of running looks a lot different to how it did only 10 years ago. But has it changed for the better?
Friend of the podcast, Brian 'Wolfie' Peterson, joins Tommy for a hot takes discussion on the modern era of running.
They discuss what they love about the growth of running, why running never used to be cool but is now, Elites complaining about non-elites getting more of the limelight, and much more.
Join the discussion -  SUBMIT A QUESTION: If you want to submit your own burning question or response to what's been said, 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 :)
Want more of Wolfie?
Check out his podcast: Wolfie’s World of Running Podcast
Follow on Instagram: @wolffrunner
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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!

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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SUMS: Go to sumsclub.co.uk and use the code RUNNABLE at check out to get the third pair of beautiful socks in your checkout basket for FREE! Get excited about your socks again!
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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

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