In Episode 2 of The Full Distance Podcast, it’s all about Dave. Just 18 months ago, he was 125kg, battling poor mental health, and living a sedentary lifestyle. Fast forward to today — he’s an Ironman finisher, ultra-marathon trainee, and co-host of this show.

Dave opens up about the turning points, setbacks, and the crazy leap from Couch to 5K → straight to Ironman. Matt digs in to highlight the lessons, the struggles, and why this journey is anything but “normal.”

Also inside:
– The “line in the sand” moment that changed everything for Dave
– Why discipline — not motivation — drove his early training
– How a 10K run turned into signing up for an Ironman
– The emotional rollercoaster of Ironman Australia 2025 (cancelled swim, brutal ride, tough decisions)
– What’s next: ultras, redemption, and Ironman New Zealand

– How do you go from overweight and sedentary to Ironman in under a year?
– What role did mental health play in this transformation?
– How do you balance relationships, work, and the time demands of training?

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