How to Run a Sub 2:15 Marathon w/ Coach Kyle Weise

In this Sweat Elite Podcast Training Talk episode, Matt interviews Kyle Weise who is helping guide Matt's return to running and long-term goal of breaking his marathon PB over the next 12–18 months. Kyle shares his background, starting running in late 2012, racing ultras early including a 100K at age 19, studying exercise science, working as a physio, and transitioning into coaching while building a Gold Coast-based squad alongside remote athletes.

Kyle's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/3517976/

Kyle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_weise/

Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/

Matt's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359/

Supporters Club: https://www.sweatelite.co/supporters-club/

Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox

The conversation explores common mistakes runners make, including chasing short-term results, copying elite sessions by distance rather than effort or time, over-relying on data, and failing to properly cycle training. Kyle explains his preference for time-based prescriptions, capping most marathon long runs around 2:45–3:00, and balancing speed development with aerobic base and threshold work.

Kyle outlines his own marathon journey, including a PB of 2:31:50, and reflects on why he fell short of sub-2:30, pointing to limitations in leg strength and cramping. They also discuss Matt's sacral stress fracture, why imaging often lags symptoms, and a cautious return-to-run process built around walk-run progressions. The episode finishes with thoughts on using a 5K-focused speed block before returning to the marathon, managing content consumption, highlighting athletes like Jimmy Whelan, and how patience and long-term consistency ultimately separate runners who reach their potential.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome 01:06 Kyle's running origin story 02:34 From physio to coaching 05:37 Patience and long term gains 09:30 Stop copying elite workouts 12:19 Time vs distance mindset 14:06 Marathon long run limits 16:51 Kyle's marathon journey 19:34 Why the sub 2:30 faded 21:46 Matt's comeback and marathon principles 25:45 Marathon Pace Myths 26:36 Rebuild Then Speed 28:17 Stress Fracture Scans 30:16 Symptoms vs Imaging 33:02 Return to Run Plan 34:38 Back to Consistent Training 37:11 Sydney Timing and 5K Goals 39:38 Benchmarks vs Race Execution 44:00 Testing Speed for Marathon 46:38 Time Goals and Mindset 49:07 Racing Without Splits 50:47 Race Not The Clock 52:29 Marathon Goals And Variables 54:15 Curating Running Content 57:58 Social Media Noise And Sponsors 01:01:12 Who To Follow From Zero 01:05:00 Tall Poppy And Jealousy 01:07:30 What Makes Runners Great 01:12:02 Where To Follow Kyle