UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews

Some of the world’s best runners swear by a training method built around one simple idea: forget the pace and play with speed. So what makes fartlek so effective?

With Spencer preparing to train in Kenya, where Fartlek is a staple among elite runners, he and Oli Patrick break down the brilliantly named Swedish concept of “speed play” - and how it differs from intervals, over-unders, progression runs and steady sessions.

They unpack what happens to your body when you repeatedly change pace, why elite runners build Fartlek into their training, and how learning to speed up, recover and go again can prepare you for the unpredictable demands of race day.

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Charles Hicks runs 130 miles a week, but his advice to become a faster runner isn't to copy him. The professional distance runner explains why gradual progression, genuinely easy runs and trusting the work are key to getting faster.

Charles shares the one workout he'd keep to improve your 5K, why most runners push too hard on easy days, and why you can't cheat the years of work behind real progress.

He also reveals his surprisingly simple approach to watches, data and running without music, and why sometimes the fastest way out of a bad training spell is to do less, not more

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From HRV and recovery to creatine, keto and race-day supplements, Oli Patrick answers your biggest health and performance questions.

Oli cuts through the noise around what your recovery data really means, whether dietary fat makes you fat, how ultra-processed food drives inflammation, and why the best diet depends on what you're trying to achieve.

He also tackles sauna use for women, supplements worth spending money on, shift-work recovery and race-day nutrition, sharing practical advice to help you make smarter decisions without letting trends or data take over.

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Running isn't complicated. Runners are complicated. Nike Running Global Head Coach Chris Bennett joins Spencer to challenge the obsession with pace, PBs and performance metrics, and explain what actually makes you a better runner.

Chris shares why enjoyment can unlock better performance, how confidence is built through the work you do before race day, and why your fastest race isn't always your best. He also explains why knowing when not to run can be just as important as pushing through.

From coaching millions of runners through Nike Run Club to changing the way we think about goals and success, Chris reveals why becoming a better runner isn't just about getting faster, it's about getting closer to your potential.

Chris 'Coach' Bennett's book: 'This Is About Running, This Is Not About Running: Lessons for Between and Beyond the Start and Finish Line,' is out now: https://amzn.eu/d/03NMsq2Q

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You probably know you need protein. But how much do you actually need and does it matter where you get it from?

Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick break down how much protein you really need, whether protein shakes are as effective as food, and what happens when you eat too much.

From chicken and steak to eggs, lentils, fruit and even a few very ambitious protein shakes, they separate the genuinely useful from the fitness industry noise — with a few unexpected protein sources along the way.

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