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Motional Intelligence
Motional Intelligence is a podcast for people who enjoy pushing themselves (and for the rest who'd rather watch, ideally seated). Every Thursday I talk to athletes and content creators about what's really going on when it gets hard: marathon training that wrecks social plans, personal bests nobody claps for, and the 5K that felt like an IRONMAN at the time. Runners, this is your KM-after-KM companion. Everyone else, feel free to just feel vaguely inspired. Motivation, movement, and some truly…
Episodes
Motional IntelligenceWhy He Ran 44km in Training & Building a ‘Runfluencer’ Traitors Cast
Hugo Fry is back for October's Fry Up and as always we have our usual non-running related nonsense. This week we get into our Valencia Marathon training…
Motional IntelligenceCould Maple Syrup Be the Future of Marathon Fuelling? | SAP Founders
This week I’m joined by the co-founders of SAP; James Warnock & Conor McNamee - The running nutrition brand built on a chance meeting in Cape Town. We talk…
Motional IntelligenceRunning Nearly Destroyed Him... Then He Ran a 2:09 Marathon - Jake Smith
Jake Smith is one of Britain's most talented marathon runners but his journey to the top nearly cost him everything. In this episode, Jake opens up about his…
Motional IntelligenceAn Elite Marathon Winner's Guide to Training... What New Runners Get WRONG
This week I'm joined by Adam Clark (Clarky), elite marathon runner, Manchester Marathon champion, and co-founder of URUNN alongside Sir Mo Farah. We get into…
Motional IntelligenceHow a 102kg Chef Ran a 2:52 Marathon...
This week I'm joined by the one and only Oli aka El Burrito Monster. The food content creator who accidentally became an absolute running machine. We talk…
Motional IntelligenceThe Training Trap That BROKE a 2:16 Marathoner…
I'm joined by Cole Gibbens to break down his London Marathon debut, where he ran 2:16 as a first-timer! We get into the training mistakes that led to a stress…
Motional IntelligenceHugo Fry talks 14:19 5K, a DNS at Sydney Marathon & Why Coaches SAVE You From Yourself...
Back with September's fry up after a no-show in August and we've got a lot to catch up on... Fresh off a massive 14:19 5K personal best that his coach Mario…
Motional IntelligenceHe Lost His Wife and Now He's Decided to Run a Marathon at 192kg...
Marshall Exler is back on the pod! Content creator and Sarcoma UK ambassador joins for a raw, funny follow-up on turning grief into purpose after losing his…
Motional IntelligenceEllo: The Truth Behind Ello & Mark Dowdle's Viral Ultramarathon Showdown...
FINALLY! We find out what really happened... This week I sat down with ultra runner Ayyoub El Osrouti AKA Ello. I travelled over to the Another Cotton Lab…
Motional IntelligenceLast Soul Ultra: The Race That Broke The Internet...
I sat down with George Rickwood to break down the Last Soul Ultra, the backyard ultra that took over the internet. We cover Mark Dowdle's last-minute private…
Motional IntelligenceThe Secret to Running Progress that NOBODY Wants to Talk About…
TommyRunPT is one of most best speakers in the running space & a man who have been central to so many people's running journey's over the past few years. I've…
Motional Intelligence55. Olympic Champion Alistair Brownlee's HEROIC Moment That Changed Sport FOREVER!
DOUBLE OLYMPIC CHAMPION🤯🥇Not only one of the most decorated triathletes of all time, he’s a hero for many and was part of the iconic Team GB in 2008, 2012 &…
Motional Intelligence54. Building a Running brand so she NEVER has to rely on an algorithm AGAIN
Lucy Georgia joins me this week to chat running, content creation, and launching her own sunglasses brand, Sonny. We go back to how we first met, why she kept…
Motional Intelligence53. DNF to a 2:26 Marathon: A Running Coach's Guide to Bouncing Back from FAILURE
Running coach Gabriel Smith joins for round three, breaking down how he a marathon DNF into a 3-minute PB (2:26:46 at London), what actually changed in his…
Motional Intelligence52. Why Hugo Fry Kept His IRONMAN a Secret from the Internet…
This week Hugo Fry joins for the July Fry Up and finally reveals all about SECRET sub 10 ironman he did on just 6 weeks of training, finishing in 9 hours 30…
Motional Intelligence51. The IMPOSSIBLE Standard Content Creators Are Being Held To...
Emily Fairs is back on the pod! This week we catch up on her Saucony 10K race, break down whether an ultramarathon or a 10K is actually harder, and talk about…
Motional Intelligence50. Anna Archer Took A Risk At 20 That Changed Her Life Forever...
In this episode, I sit down with Anna Archer - fitness creator, founder of On The Run Club, and one of the earliest names in the online running boom - to talk…
Motional IntelligenceBONUS EP: We Got MARRIED! The Full Wedding Debrief — and Why Cal Took Issy’s Surname
We just got married in Lisbon, Portugal - and this is a bonus episode, recorded a few days later while we were still processing it all. We walk through the…
Motional Intelligence49. How To Change Your Life & Become a SUB ELITE Runner... *HUGE WEIGHTLOSS*🤯
Sam Griffiths (GlobeRunnerGriff) went from 125kg competitive Call of Duty gamer to a 2:22 marathoner — and honestly, his story is one of the wildest…
Motional Intelligence48. Holly Archer on Why Hyrox Needs FIXING & Future of Content Creator ATHLETES
Holly Archer — European Silver Medalist and one of the most exciting voices in endurance sport — joins the podcast for an honest conversation about what it…
Motional Intelligence47. "I'm Getting Married" 🤯 WEDDING PREVIEW with Hugo Fry!
Time for another monthly Fry Up. Hugo joins me for June's instalment to discuss my upcoming wedding in Portugal, his new Triathlon journey, dream 3 course menu…
Motional Intelligence46. This 100km Race Sent Her to Hospital... How Running Became a RISK
Is the fitness world over-optimising itself into the ground? This week I'm joined by runfluencer Jenny Mannion to unpack the Stephen Bartlett wine controversy…
Motional Intelligence45. Running Doctor Talks OZEMPIC Fears & WHY You're Getting Stress Fractures…
Meet Dr Mimi — a doctor, runner, and sports science specialist who’s become one of the most respected voices in the running community. She is also RAPID…
Motional Intelligence44. George Rickwood: The UK's Most Unhinged Runner...
Joined this week by one of the greatest enigmas in the UK running space... Mr George Rickwood. Earlier this year he caught the internet's attention by running…
Motional Intelligence43. Cal & Hugo’s Post London Marathon Holiday & Building a ‘Runfluencer’ Boxing Card…
Back with another 'Monthly Fry Up' - Hugo & I caught up in the Italian countryside whilst enjoying our trip with Runhaus. We debriefed on Hugo's experience in…
Motional Intelligence42. BPN Last Woman Standing Coach Bryony: Running 155 Miles ONE YEAR ON from Car Accident...
Bryony Keys AKA Coach Bryony ran for 155 miles at the BPN 'Go One More' last month taking home the crown of LAST FEMALE STANDING! Over 38 hours of running in…
Motional Intelligence41. What Happened at London Marathon & SUB 2 Hour Marathon Finally Broken... TWICE!
Joined on monday morning by my fiancé, Issy to debrief on what was a truly historic London Marathon. Really not the day I was expecting or visioned for myself…
Motional Intelligence40. Cal & Hugo Running LONDON MARATHON, Joe Wicks’ TERRIBLE Advice & Why He Sacked off Boston...
IT'S RACE WEEK! Biggest event in the UK running calendar is here. Catch us at 2PM on the main stage at the London Marathon Expo. Really looking forward to…
Motional Intelligence39. Alfie Manthorpe's London Marathon Prediction, 2028 Olympic Goals & Nike's SECRET Shoe Release...
Back with Alf ahead of his debut marathon in London on the 26th April. Not long to go now before the BIGGEST day of the UK running calendar. We discuss his…
Motional Intelligence38. Completing ALL Majors, London Marathon Becoming TWO DAYS?! & Running Boston Without The Time?
This week I'm joined by Aubrey AKA 'Bigger Than Running'. Aubrey is a runner with the goal to inspire and bring something to the table that is far 'bigger than…
Motional Intelligence37. Ben Is Running's PB at Berlin Half & Why You Shouldn't PANIC in Marathon Training!
Ben Felton is back after a VERY impressive shift at Berlin Half Marathon! Ben ran 64:50 taking him below 65:00, the target he's been grinding towards. He also…
Motional Intelligence36. Ken Rideout: "I Ran a 2:28 Marathon Age 50 After Years of Drug Addiction..."
EVERYTHING YOU WANT IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF HARD: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Want-Other-Side-Hard-ebook/dp/B0FN2TGZS5 Joined this week by Ken Rideout…
Motional Intelligence35. Hugo Fry’s Biggest Change To Training, Bath Half Disappointment & ‘Inside The Manosphere'
Get your live podcast tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/Issysevent It's March's Monthly #fryup. Hugo is back after his tough outing in Bath and here to discuss…
Motional Intelligence34. Olympian Andy Butchart on Racing Sir Mo Farah, Olympic Village Secrets & RUINING Marathon Debut!
2x Olympian and British Champion Andy Butchart joins me to talk about life at the very top of distance & middle distance running. He is one of Britain's…
Motional Intelligence33. Emily Fairs on Running’s BIG Fuelling Problem & the Danger of ‘ALMOND MUMS’
Emily Jane Fairs is a content creator & ultra runner with the aim to bring more women into a male dominated side of the sport. Emily shared her experiences…
Motional Intelligence32. Hercules Talks Ego in Ultra Running Challenges & Going SUB 2:50 in Seville (MARATHON PB!)
OG listeners will know I recorded a podcast episode with Herc almost a year ago on my old show, so it’s great to have him join me this week on Motional…
Motional Intelligence31. The Teacher Who Qualified as a London Marathon ELITE...
Truly one of the most incredible stories from the running space! Full-time teacher Charlie Sandison ran 2:15:38 at Valencia Marathon in 2025 and has qualified…
Motional Intelligence30. Half Marathon PREDICTIONS with Hugo Fry & Why We Must End FAKE Motivation Content…
It's February's Monthly Fry Up and we're a few days out from Barcelona Half Marathon... the meeting with the big red man has been booked in and we're ready to…
Motional Intelligence29. Nick Bester Talks Traditional Coaching vs Training APPS & Influencer Running Injuries!
Boom shakalaka! Shorter episode this week, Nick had to get his train 🤣 Great to chat with Nick, he coached me for my first ever marathon back in 2024 so this…
Motional Intelligence28. Jonny Davies on why Social Media Can RUIN Ambition & BPN Ultra 2026 Predictions...
Joined again by Jonny Davies, guest number 1 for Motional Intelligence back in June, the man that started it all! Since then he's be grafting away, most…
Motional Intelligence27. Hugo Fry’s RAPID Valencia 10k & the Podcast Takes Over London Billboard!
No more blue january, monday or whatever you want to call it... It's time for the #MonthlyFryUp. Hugo returns after going clear in the runfluencer game after…
Motional Intelligence26. JennyFit & Celina on Success as a SLOW RUNNER & Building the Perfect Marathon Mindset
Joined this week by running creators Jennyfit & Celina Stephenson to talk all about content life, thriving as a 'slow runner' and how to plan your first…
Motional Intelligence25. Gabriel Smith talks New Year MARATHON goals & Why OVERTRAINING can ruin a race...
Happy New Year everyone! The first podcast of 2026 and whether you're about to start training for your first ever marathon, setting yourself a new goal or just…
Motional Intelligence24. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Hugo Fry Talks 2:17 PB at California International Marathon & Our Secret Santa Goes Wrong...
Hugo returns for the monthly #FryUp, this time for the Christmas Special. It's Christmas Eve so we share our Christmas traditions, reflect on our year just…
Motional Intelligence23. RAN TO JAPAN: "I train more than ELITES so I can QUALIFY for the Olympics"
The carthorse himself! Ran To Japan aka Jake Barraclough joins me post Valencia Marathon for a quality chat. A true badger of the running game, you won't ever…
Motional Intelligence22. Milepie Complete 640km IRONMAN & Are We Desensitised to the Marathon?!
Follow Milepie: https://www.instagram.com/_milepie?igsh=MTBsajQ1dTd6enlhMg== The brothers behind the "Mile Pie" content and activewear brand, Joe and Alfie!…
Motional Intelligence21. Anya Culling: Untold Sacrifice of Becoming an ELITE Runner & Swapping Valencia Marathon for FULL Ironman…
Almost a year after our first podcast together Anya Culling joins me again for another top tier chat. The other week Anya announced she’d pulled out of…
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20. Becoming a ‘Hybrid’ Athlete, Running Advent Calendar Challenge RETURNS & Nike ‘After Dark’ Controversy…
Jokes aside we’re very excited so big thanks to puma for giving us the opportunity. Very excited to give it a good whack next week with Wilf. SEND IN YOUR…
Motional Intelligence19. Cadence Founder Ross Mackay on Building an Endurance MEGA Brand & Secrets to Healthy CEO Life.
Ross Mackay is the founder of hydration brand Cadence. They are now one of the biggest players in the sports hydration space, targeting goal orientated…
Motional Intelligence18. Hugo Fry WINS the BPN 50 Mile Ultra, New York Marathon's Bizarre Start Line & Surprising Hugo with Special Gift...
Back with your monthly #FryUp and the boy has gone and won BPN's 50 mile 'Survive the Night'... WITH EASE! I return from running New York Marathon and surprise…
Motional Intelligence17: RunWithLiss on the Perfect Way to Approach a Marathon & How to Navigate a Life Reset. EP.17
This week I'm joined by friend & running content creator Liss. After running Paris & Chicago Marathon this year, Liss discusses her journey as a content…
Motional Intelligence16: Alfie Manthorpe Drops 61 minute Half in Valencia & Reveals Debut FULL Marathon Plans...
One of my favourite elite runners is BACK. Alfie Manthorpe joins me the day after his unbelievable run at the Valencia half marathon finishing 1st Brit on the…
Motional Intelligence15: Ben Is Running on 2:23 PB in Chicago & How To Pull Off The Perfect MARATHON
Joined once again by Ben Felton AKA 'Ben Is Running' - we did a pod together earlier in the year ahead of London Marathon but it's great to finally sit down…
Motional Intelligence14: Bonking HARD at Chicago Marathon, Winning a Desert Ultramarathon & Can I go SUB 3 Next Year?
Hugo returns for his monthly slot on the podcast and this week we're unpacking my performance at Chicago Marathon on Sunday... Not going to give you all the…
Motional Intelligence13: Harrison Davis on How QUITTING Premier League Football Saved His Life & Secret To Success in 1st Marathon...
Joined this week by Harrison Davis, a good friend of mine who I met back in 2024 at the start of both of our content journeys really. Harrison used to play…
Motional Intelligence12: James Warnock: How to Survive as a Content Creator & Why Navigating Grief will Change Your Life
James Warnock finally joins me on the pod (been a long time coming)! We chat about his journey with grief after losing his dad, how he plans on building his…
Motional Intelligence11: Berlin Marathon Debrief, Harry Styles goes SUB 3 & Why is Issy running from London to Bournemouth?
Issy makes her first appearance since the rebrand to discuss all things Berlin Marathon & how she's about to take on an absolutely MASSIVE challenge for…
Motional Intelligence10: Winning the next BPN ultra, IRONMAN Swim Drama & Why 2:19 Marathoner DOES NOT Taper…
let me know what you think of this catch up style episode :) Hugo Fry: https://www.instagram.com/hugo.fry/ Listen on Spotify…
Motional Intelligence9: ZERO TO IRONMAN! How Owen Pedz changed his life in 10 MONTHS!
This week I'm joined by a man who gripped us online this summer with his incredible story... In 10 months Owen went from zero to Ironman 70.3 finisher at this…
Motional Intelligence8: Marshall Exler (Big Papi) on How to get over Grief & Remembering Late wife Faye
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