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#86 - [Guest] Hugo Fry - Fast, Funny and No Filter
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- That's Runnable
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- Apr 23, 2026
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- 4811
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Summary
Hugo Fry is a 2:17 marathoner, a 63-minute half marathon runner, a sub-30 10K runner, a desert ultra winner, and somehow, none of that is the most interesting thing about him. Tommy sits down with Hugo in London for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually looks like to build an audience as a runner, why racing more often is probably the best content strategy, and how Hugo manages to be genuinely elite without ever taking himself too seriously. They get into the backyard ultra world, Hugo's chaotic race calendar, and why structure might be the real secret to performing at a high level. Hugo's perspective on running is refreshing in the best way. He trains hard, races hard, and doesn't wrap his identity in the numbers. In a space full of people shouting about their splits, that's rarer than it should be. Follow Hugo in Instagram: @hugo.fry JOIN THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB and build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW ! ⬅️ New intake every month! --- Today’s Sponsor: INOV8 - USE THIS LINK to claim your discount! --- FREE STUFF: ➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are? ➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea. ➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members. --- Sign up to the That's Runnable Newsletter Find out more about Tommy’s work here Follow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnable Follow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunpt SUBMIT A QUESTION : Want to be featured in a future episode of That's Runnable If yo…