Motional Intelligence
Calum Goddard
Calum Goddard sits down every Thursday with incredible athletes, content creators, and people who’ve pushed themselves to the limit.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 1h 21min
37. 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 talks about why he decided to drop out of Rotterdam Marathon to focus on the half, his tips for first time marathoners and why it's so important to trust your marathon training. Those running London Marathon will be in crunch time right now SO JUST STAY CALM...Ben Is Running: https://www.instagram.com/ben_is_running/Calum's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nNkuS_WWmK0tRPwbfoXLQFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod
Mar 26, 2026 • 43min
36. Ken Rideout: "I Ran a 2:28 Marathon Age 50 After Years of Drug Addiction..."
Ken Rideout, former Wall Street trader turned endurance athlete and author who overcame a decade-long opioid addiction. He recounts using running as withdrawal therapy, transforming pain into a 2:28 marathon at 50 and masters titles. He also talks about family, training routines, tough failures that forged resilience, and writing his memoir.
Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 41min
35. Hugo Fry’s Biggest Change To Training, Bath Half Disappointment & ‘Inside The Manosphere'
Hugo Fry, British runner and creator known for race reports and candid takes. He talks about a disappointing Bath Half, the training tweak that sparked a Barcelona breakthrough, and a coaching switch to higher intensity. They also debate the 'Inside The Manosphere' documentary and the balance of racing, content and burnout.
Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 22min
34. 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 greatest runners competing at 2016 Rio Olympics & Tokyo 2020. Andy shares what it was really like racing against Mo Farah, competing on the world stage, and experiencing the Olympic Games from inside the Olympic Village. He also shares his AWFUL experience in the New York Marathon on debut... What a top bloke, thoroughly enjoyed this chat.Andy's socials: https://www.instagram.com/andybutchart/Calum's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nNkuS_WWmK0tRPwbfoXLQFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod
Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 17min
33. 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 with under-eating and the dangers around food based stigmas from the older generation.Emily: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjanefairs/?hl=enCalum's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nNkuS_WWmK0tRPwbfoXLQFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod
Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 17min
32. 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 Intelligence. Herc talks about his Seville Marathon PB, his upcoming run across Greece, and why he’s entered MOAB 240.Beyond his content, Herc has also played a huge role in Cadence’s global growth, helping to push the brand forward and build it into one of the leading hydration brands around.Hercules: https://www.instagram.com/hercuules/?hl=enCalum's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nNkuS_WWmK0tRPwbfoXLQFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod
Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 29min
31. The Teacher Who Qualified as a London Marathon ELITE...
Charlie Sandison, a full-time primary school teacher turned elite marathoner (2:15:38 Valencia 2025), balances high-volume training with classroom life. He discusses routine, commuting runs, self-coaching and recovering from injury. Short, vivid stories cover race day fueling, training partnerships and how teaching habits mirror running habits.
Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 23min
30. 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 step foot in his office. Hugo & I also address this recent 'fake' motivational content we see frequently on Instagram and drop some quite frankly shocking takes when discussing 'facts we refuse to believe'. Some prime Barclays podcasting this. Calum's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/Hugo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugo.fry/?hl=enWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nNkuS_WWmK0tRPwbfoXLQFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod
Feb 5, 2026 • 60min
29. 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 is a real full circle moment! We talk the Nick Bester origin story, building Best Athletics and the topical latest news in the running influencer world. Follow Nick: https://www.instagram.com/justalilbester/?hl=enWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nNkuS_WWmK0tRPwbfoXLQFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod
Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 38min
28. 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 recently faced adversity at the BPN 50 miler but he's back on home soil with his usual wisdom. What a bloke.Jonny: https://www.instagram.com/jonnyrdavies/?hl=enWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nNkuS_WWmK0tRPwbfoXLQFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motionalintelligencepodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionalintelligencepod
