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    Should all Influencers log on Strava?

    Should all Influencers log on Strava?

    February 11, 2026
    50m

    This episode of the Sweat Elite podcast delves into recent interactions with athlete Luke Hugo Fry and his preparation for the Boston Marathon, including his feedback on the podcast's take on his training. The hosts discuss the implications of Strava usage and social media for athletes, emphasizing the mental aspects of training comparisons. The episode also highlights content creator influences, comparing runners' unique training styles like Hugo Fry's authentic approach against Ben is Running's more data-focused methods under coach Victor Smangs.  The episode also includes predictions for Truett Hanes' upcoming Austin Marathon performance and reflections on the benefits of speed work in marathon training. Finally, an update on personal training and racing plans, including Luke's Osaka Marathon preparation, wraps up the episode.

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    • Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2026
    • Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders
    • Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/
    • Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/
    • Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/
    • Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359
    • Contact Matt: matt@sweatelite.co

    Topics

    1. 00:00 Luke Hugo Fry's Feedback on SE Podcast
    2. 01:49 The Strava Comparison Debate
    3. 04:33 Keely Hodgkinson's Training Style
    4. 09:24 Hugo Fry's Authentic Approach to Training
    5. 11:44 Analyzing Ben Felton's Running Goals
    6. 15:49 The Role of Data in Marathon Training
    7. 25:16 The Hybrid Approach to Running
    8. 26:49 Training in Kenya and Ethiopia
    9. 28:39 Team Makou's Training Insights
    10. 32:26 Creatine and Weight Loss in Marathon Training
    11. 37:24 Truett Hanes Austin Marathon Predictions
    12. 43:06 Eric Flober Winter Half Marathon Video
    13. 46:11 Osaka Marathon Preparation
    14. 48:37 Join the Shareholders Club

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