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In this episode, I sit down with Dave Hurlock — a Southampton local who’s on a powerful journey of reclaiming independence, confidence, and strength.

Born with Cerebral Palsy, Dave grew up hearing all the things he “couldn’t” do. But in the past year, he’s flipped that script — walking into a gym for the first time, challenging his own expectations, and building a version of fitness that’s entirely his own.

We talk about:

• What it’s like to begin training later in life with a lifelong condition

• Navigating gyms and coaching with a disability

• How fitness has impacted his physical ability, mindset, and day-to-day independence

• The power of showing up — especially when it’s hard

This isn’t a story about quick fixes or six-pack abs. It’s a story about self-belief, courage, and the kind of freedom that comes from proving to yourself that you can.

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In this first ever episode of Freedom Through Fitness, we’re joined by Kelly Friel — international CrossFit competitor, local Southampton legend, and living proof that it’s never too late to rewrite what fitness looks like in your life.

Kelly didn’t start CrossFit until her mid-30s — already a mum of two, with no background in competitive sport. But what began as a spontaneous decision quickly became a path to international success in the Masters division — and a radical shift in how she saw herself, her body, and her future.

In this conversation, we explore:

• What it’s like to compete on the world stage

• How Kelly balances training with work and family

• Why fitness is about what your body can do, not how it looks

• Her advice to anyone who feels like they’re starting “too late”

This episode is about more than reps and results — it’s about resilience, identity, and the kind of freedom that comes from feeling strong in your own skin.

🎧 Listen now, and if Kelly’s story resonates, share it with someone who needs a reminder: it’s not too late to start.

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