Dafydd Morgan is a BBC news journalist who’s also completed an Ironman (and plenty of other endurance events). In this episode we talk triathlon, discipline, and the “side quest” mentality — doing hard things alongside a busy life and still showing up.We get into:

• what triathlon training really demands (time, structure, consistency)
• discipline vs motivation (and what actually works)
• side quests, perspective, and why chasing challenges matters
• and yes… pickles (you’ll see)

If you’re into triathlon, endurance sport, or just building consistency, you’ll enjoy this one.

Steve Morris is a Paralympian who competed at the London and Rio Paralympic Games in the 800m and 1500m. In this episode we go behind the medals and into the real story: what it takes to reach that level, the pressure of performing on the biggest stage, and the mindset required to keep showing up year after year.We talk training, racing, preparation, and what elite sport teaches you about resilience and identity.

Harry Gripper joins me to talk all things backyard ultras — why they’re so addictive, why they mess with your head, and what makes them such a different game compared to “normal” ultras.We get into:

• Last Soul Backyard and what it’s really like on the yard
• the mind games (with yourself and everyone else)
• strategy: pacing, sleep, fuelling, and staying calm when it gets weird
• how to make running feel exciting again
• and a whole lot more on ultras

If you’ve ever thought about entering a backyard ultra (or you’ve done one and it broke you), you’ll relate.

Ella Jofryer recently became the youngest female to run from John O’Groats to Land’s End — the full length of the UK. This episode is her story: what made her commit, what the hardest days looked like, and what it took to keep going when the body and head both start pushing back.We talk about:the moment she decided to do JOGLEthe physical and mental battles across the runlogistics, pacing, and what surprised her mostwhat she learned about herself along the wayIf you love big endurance stories with real lessons, you’ll enjoy this one.

Emmelia Potts is the owner of Venture Endurance Coaching with a background in competitive OCR, Ironman, and ultras — but this episode is really centred around one of the wildest endurance experiences out there: the Mongol Derby.We talk about:

• what the Mongol Derby is actually like (the fear, the fatigue, the unknown)
• the mindset you need when you can’t control the conditions
• how endurance sport can strengthen you… and also test your mental health
• why self-awareness matters as much as toughness
• how her background in OCR/Ironman/ultras shaped her approach

If you like real endurance stories with a bit of depth (not just highlights), you’ll love this one.

Ross Jones is a barber from Cardiff who’s become a real pillar of his community. This episode is about more than haircuts: it’s about mental health, connection, and building a space where people feel seen.We talk about:

• mental health and why community matters
• connection, belonging, and being a “safe place” for people
• ADHD (and being different without shrinking yourself)
• what it means to be a pillar of the community
• and how running fits into all of it

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mould, you’ll get a lot from this one.

Will Tait is a runner and musician, and this conversation is all about using running as a tool for your head — not just your fitness.We talk about:

• running long distances and what it teaches you
• using running for mental health (especially when things feel heavy)
• why consistency is the best thing you can do if you’re struggling
• perspective, zooming out, and seeing the bigger picture

If you’ve been in a rough patch or you’re trying to build a routine that actually supports you, this one’s for you.

Liam Hatch is an actor and a functional fitness athlete, and this episode is all about training with purpose — and believing you belong in the room before you’ve “earned” it.We talk about:

• how he trains (and what actually moves the needle)
• building self-belief and confidence through hard sessions
• coaching: what great coaches do differently
• the rise of HYROX and why it’s exploding right now
• making exercise more accessible without watering it down

If you’re trying to get consistent, improve performance, or just feel more capable in your body, you’ll get a lot from this one.