#43 - A Hobbit’s Guide to Trail Running: James Norbury on Fun, Connection and Adventure
Ever wondered what it’d be like to take the Ring to Mordor? Tommy chats with trail runner James Norbury, who did exactly that - dressed as a hobbit, alongside his friend Alex, on a unique mission to blend adventure with fun. James dives into the highs and lows of the journey, the importance of not taking yourself too seriously, and why joy should always be at the heart of running. From epic trails to unexpected challenges, this is a conversation about adventure, playfulness, and the magic that happens when you stop worrying about pace and start enjoying your surroundings.Follow James onInstagram: @jamesnorbury_TikTok: @james.norbury----------COACHING! Next intake 7the June! JOIN NOW!That's Runnable Website: Find out more about That's Runnable and the Coaching Hub--------Soar: This episode is sponsored by Soar. If you're looking for the highest quality running kit that money can buy, go to soarrunning.com-----------Devil's Gulch: find out more about the race that promises to be Tommy's first 100 miler attempt.With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can join the fun and get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!Dynamic Adventures: if you want to a Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting another in October.Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.Lone Wolf South West (October)---------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'd would love to hear from you :)Buy Me a Coffee ☕️: If you'd like to support Tommy directly and offer some small financial support, you can buy him a coffee ❤️Find out more about Tommy here and sign up the That's Runnable NewsletterBe sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode to support the Podcast.Follow That's Runnable on instagram @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt & TikTok: @tommyrunpt
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What I'm most proud of...
Most runners know they should be doing strength work. But they either: – Don’t know where to start – Don’t have confidence in the gym – Or end up winging it, hoping it helps.And when the niggles hit… or progress stalls… they blame their shoes, or their sleep, or tell themselves they just need to try harder.I’ve been there. I’ve coached people through it. And it’s exactly why I became a personal trainer and running coach.If you're tired of guessing your way through training… if you feel disconnected from your body… and you know you need a better structure, more strength, and a clearer reason to keep showing up - this is for you.If you want help turning that around, everything you need to get started is in the link below.Thanks again for your support! 🫶Click HERE to find out more
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#42 - That's Notable Ep4 - Are Marathons Unhealthy? Is Ultra Running too expensive? BPN Go One More & Dead Cow Gully
Josh and Tommy return for another episode of That's Notable. For Show & Tell, Tommy shows off his new race participation bling, and Josh nerds out about his new flashlights. They also tackle some controversial topics responding to some triggering social media content, and how does Dead Cow Gully compare to the superiorly covered BPN Backyard Go One More?---------GROUP COACHING! Next intake 7th July! JOIN NOW!That's Runnable Website: Find out more about That's Runnable and the Coaching Hub-----------INOV8 is a renowned sports brand based in the mighty fells of the Lake District. They design innovative products that are light, fast and natural!Go and check out their running, hiking and gym gear and grab 15% off with the code "RUNNABLE"-----------Devil's Gulch: find out more about the race that promises to be Tommy's first 100 miler attempt.With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can join the fun and get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!Dynamic Adventures: if you want to a Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting another in October.Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.Lone Wolf South West (October)---------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'd would love to hear from you :)Buy Me a Coffee ☕️: If you'd like to support Tommy directly and offer some small financial support, you can buy him a coffee ❤️Find out more about Tommy here and sign up the That's Runnable NewsletterBe sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode to support the Podcast.Follow That's Runnable on instagram @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt & TikTok: @tommyrunptFollow Josh on Instagram: @joshlynott
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#41 - Race Recap: ENDURE24 & Ultra-X Slovenia
Two Ultras in a row, two 100K+ weekends. How did Tommy handle it? What were his expectations? What did he learn? All shared in this week's episode!COACHING! Next intake 7the June! JOIN NOW!That's Runnable Website: Find out more about That's Runnable and the Coaching Hub--------Soar: This episode is sponsored by Soar. If you're looking for the highest quality running kit that money can buy, go to soarrunning.com-----------Devil's Gulch: find out more about the race that promises to be Tommy's first 100 miler attempt.With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can join the fun and get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!Dynamic Adventures: if you want to a Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting another in October.Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.Lone Wolf South West (October)---------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'd would love to hear from you :)Buy Me a Coffee ☕️: If you'd like to support Tommy directly and offer some small financial support, you can buy him a coffee ❤️Find out more about Tommy here and sign up the That's Runnable NewsletterBe sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode to support the Podcast.Follow That's Runnable on instagram @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt & TikTok: @tommyrunpt
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