The MindSets Podcast

🏃 Marathon World Records  & The Biggest Week in Sport??
This week’s episode is pure sports chaos! No segments, no filler, just the biggest stories in the world right now.
We kick things off with one of the most insane moments in running history: TWO athletes breaking the marathon world record and the long-awaited 2-hour barrier being smashed.
From there, we dive straight into the rest of the London Marathon - covering both elite racing and mass participation, with friend of the show George Grassly taking the mass win in 2:12.
And that’s just the start…
We also get into huge performances and headlines across sport: LeBron James putting on a show alongside his son, the Red Roses dominating the Women’s Six Nations, the 2026 NFL Draft, McLaren stepping into golf with Justin Rose, and Nelly Korda continuing her dominance with another major win.
We also break down all the Hyrox Elite 15 results from the final major of the season in Warsaw — what it means for the sport and who’s making moves at the top level.
After a huge rundown of the week, we move into “Grind My Gears” (with plenty of marathon-related frustrations), before wrapping things up with a classic Higher or Lower game.
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🌍 The Biggest Week in Sport
World records at the London Marathon , NBA, rugby, golf, NFL, and more — everything you need to know, all in one episode.
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🏃‍♂️ London Marathon & World Record Discussion
Breaking down historic performances, elite racing, and standout mass participation results.
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🏋️ Hyrox Elite 15 Warsaw Review
Full results and analysis from the final major of the season.
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😤 Grind My Gears
Listener-submitted annoyances — marathon themed and beyond.
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🎯 The Game: Higher or Lower
Angus tests Charles (and you) with a fast-paced guessing game across sport and random knowledge.
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⏱ Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - News + Episode
42:04 - Grind My Gears
59:10 - Higher or Lower
1:10:03 - Outro
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Keywords
marathon world record, sub 2 hour marathon, London Marathon 2026, George Grassly marathon, Hyrox Elite 15 Warsaw, LeBron James performance, Red Roses rugby, Nelly Korda Chevron Championship, Justin Rose McLaren golf, sports podcast, running podcast, endurance sport, Hyrox racing
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#MindSetsPodcast #LondonMarathon #MarathonWorldRecord #Hyrox #LeBronJames #RunningPodcast #EnduranceSport #SportsNews

🏃 EP. 85 – Marathon Week: Kipchoge vs. Radcliffe - The Big Race Day Strategy and How They Taper
It's London Marathon week, and we’re diving deep into how two legendary marathoners (Eliud Kipchoge and Paula Radcliffe) prepare for race day. We break down their very different tapering approaches and how each one could work for you. We also look at how they actually pace and race, giving you tips if you’re running the London Marathon or just dreaming of your first 26.2 miles. Plus, we’ve got gym annoyances, sports news, and a quiz to wrap it up!
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📰 Two-Minute News
We open with the biggest sports stories of the week. Quick, punchy, and everything you need to stay in the loop.
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😤 Grind My Gears
We read out and break down some hilarious listener-submitted complaints from gym frustrations or life quirks, we’ve got them all.
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🏃‍♂️ Kipchoge vs. Radcliffe: Tapering & Race Strategy
We break down how Eliud Kipchoge and Paula Radcliffe taper for marathons. Two contrasting approaches with lessons for any runner. Then we dive into how each races strategically, from pacing to mental tactics, and share advice for anyone preparing for their own marathon.
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🎯 The Game
Charles tests Angus with a sports quiz - some marathon-related and some from across the sporting world, plus a few surprises about Angus’ own sporting past!
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⏱ Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:XX Two-Minute News
XX:XX Grind My Gears
XX:XX Kipchoge vs. Radcliffe Taper Discussion
XX:XX Race Strategy Breakdown
XX:XX The Game
1:45:00 Outro
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Keywords
Eliud Kipchoge taper, Paula Radcliffe taper, marathon preparation, how to race a marathon, London Marathon tips, marathon strategy, marathon pacing, running podcast, endurance athletes, sports quiz
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Hashtags
#MindSetsPodcast #MarathonTraining #EliudKipchoge #PaulaRadcliffe #LondonMarathon #RunningTips #EnduranceAthlete #SportsPodcast

Ellie Kildunne is one of the most dangerous players in rugby right now, but what actually makes her so good?
In Episode 84, Angus and Charles break down her training, weekly structure, and how the Red Roses are setting the standard in elite sport.
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📰 Two-Minute News
The biggest stories across sport right now:
Key headlines and performances
Quick, punchy, and everything you need to stay in the loop
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🏉 Ellie Kildunne – Training & Performance
We break down what makes Ellie Kildunne so effective:
The demands of playing fullback
Why speed and decision-making are key
Her likely weekly training structure
Why taking Wednesday off is a performance advantage
We also discuss:
Balancing gym, speed, skills, and conditioning
Why strength is still an area of development
What most athletes get wrong about training and recovery
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🌹 Red Roses – Elite Training System
Inside the England women's national rugby union team:
How elite teams structure their week
Why game-speed training matters
Skill execution under fatigue
The role of recovery and load management
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🎯 The Game
A tough general knowledge sports quiz to finish.
Play along and see how many you can get right 👀
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⏱ Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:XX Two-Minute News
XX:XX Ellie Kildunne Discussion
XX:XX Red Roses Training
XX:XX Sports Quiz
1:08:04 Outro
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Keywords
Ellie Kildunne training, Red Roses rugby, rugby training, elite athlete training, sports podcast UK, athlete mindset
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Hashtags
#MindSetsPodcast #EllieKildunne #RedRoses #RugbyTraining #WomenInSport #SportsPodcast #Rugby #6nations #sixnations

Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy are heading into The Masters at Augusta with completely different approaches, and the question is simple: who actually has the edge?
In Episode 83, Angus and Charles cover the latest stories in sport before breaking down one of the biggest matchups in golf, analysing training, performance, and what separates two of the world’s best.
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📰 Two-Minute News
We open the episode with the biggest stories across sport right now:
Tiger Woods and recent developments surrounding his situation
Jakob Ingebrigtsen targeting a major mile record attempt
Retirement news from a top British sprinter
Quick, punchy, and everything you need to stay in the loop.
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⛳ Bryson DeChambeau vs Rory McIlroy -> Power vs Precision at Augusta
This is the headline topic.
Two elite golfers with completely different styles are heading into The Masters, but which approach is better suited to Augusta?
We break down:
What separates Bryson and Rory from a training and performance perspective
The contrast between power and precision in elite golf
How their preparation and physical profiles differ
What matters most when performing at Augusta National
We also discuss:
Rory’s position coming in as defending champion
Bryson’s pursuit of his first Masters win
Which athlete is better set up to succeed this weekend
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😤 Grind My Gears
This week’s frustration…
We discuss frustrations from the week and broader observations around everyday behaviour and sport.
Got something grinding your gears?
Send it in for future episodes.
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🎯 The Game
Can you recognise the sound/ commentary? Angus is challenged by Charles to identify the famous sporting moment from a short audio clip alone. Can you guess them all?
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⏱ Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:15 Two-Minute News
06:38 Grind My Gears
18:35 Bryson vs Rory Discussion
54:00 Game - "Heard That Before?"
1:10:14 Outro
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Keywords
Bryson DeChambeau vs Rory McIlroy, The Masters Augusta, golf training, power vs precision golf, Tiger Woods news, Jakob Ingebrigtsen mile record, elite athlete mindset, golf performance, fitness podcast, hybrid athlete
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#MindSetsPodcast #TheMasters #BrysonDeChambeau #RoryMcIlroy #Golf #Augusta #GolfTraining #HybridAthlete #FitnessPodcast #ElitePerformance #Sport

British athletes are making serious statements on the world stage, Hyrox is facing controversy, and cheating in CrossFit has taken a bizarre turn.

In Episode 82, Angus and Charles cover a packed week of sport before diving into one of the most dominant middle-distance athletes in the world right now, Keely Hodgkinson.

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📰 Two-Minute News
We open the episode with the biggest stories across sport right now:

British success at the Indoor Athletics World Championships
Final Six Nations table and tournament takeaways
Hyrox EMEA Regional Championships controversy
CrossFit Open cheating scandal involving edited videos

Quick, punchy, and everything you need to stay in the loop.

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🏃‍♀️ Keely Hodgkinson – Training, Dominance and World Record Potential
This is the headline topic.

Keely Hodgkinson has established herself as the dominant force in the 800m, but how is she doing it?

We break down:
What makes her so consistent at the highest level
The demands of elite 800m running and the balance between speed and endurance
Likely training structure behind her performances
The role of threshold work, speed endurance, and race tactics
Why she is separating herself from the field

We also discuss:
How close she could be to breaking the 800m world record
What it takes physiologically to dominate this event
Whether her model is replicable or truly elite territory

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😤 Grind My Gears
This week’s frustration…

Why does it feel like theft and petty crime are becoming more common?

From gyms to everyday life, we unpack what we have noticed and why it might be happening.

Got something grinding your gears?
Send it in for future episodes.

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🧠 Build Your Athlete
We finish with a strategic and slightly chaotic game.

Charles is given a budget and must build the ultimate athlete by selecting from three options across six different categories.

We break down:
His selections and reasoning
Where he spent big versus saved budget
Strengths and weaknesses of his athlete

Then we compare it to listener submissions.

Did Charles build a world class athlete or did the audience do better?

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⏱ Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:30 Two-Minute News
03:15 Indoor Worlds British Success
09:40 Six Nations Final Table
16:20 Hyrox EMEA Controversy
24:10 CrossFit Open Cheating
33:45 Keely Hodgkinson Deep Dive
55:30 Grind My Gears
01:07:00 Build Your Athlete
01:20:00 Listener Submissions
01:27:00 Outro

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Keywords
Keely Hodgkinson training, 800m world record, Indoor Athletics Championships, Six Nations results, Hyrox controversy, CrossFit Open cheating, hybrid athlete, endurance training, UK athletics, fitness podcast

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Hashtags
#MindSetsPodcast #KeelyHodgkinson #800m #Athletics #Hyrox #CrossFitOpen #SixNations #HybridAthlete #Running #FitnessPodcast #UKSport