The dream's dead. Three weeks before departure, Guy gets the email: Pyongyang Half Marathon cancelled. No explanation. Just… cancelled. So what do you do when months of training suddenly mean nothing?

Guy and Charlie unpack the letdown and explore Plan B (Great Wall of China? Mongolia? Monk meditations?). Plus: Charlotte's back on ADHD meds, and her brain is finally quiet for the first time in 26 years.

What We Cover:

• Guy's North Korea cancellation crisis — Trading expectation for appreciation, creating adventure Plan B (Great Wall runs, Mongolian yurts, monk meditations), coaching Richard through the disappointment, and why momentum matters more than perfection
• Charlie's knee comeback — Brace OFF, leg measurements surprisingly accurate, 5kg leg extensions making his quad vibrate back to life, why he's not rushing back to running, and the art of pacing races (plus why 50-mile weeks help you run 800m)
• Charlotte's ADHD revelation — Taking the wrong dose by accident, "my brain was quiet for the first time in 26 years," the relief of NHS diagnosis vs. skeptics, and counting both clients' reps simultaneously
• Random bits — Dildo Baggins on the antlers, Guy's weight-guessing accuracy by groping, why bodybuilding preps should be 20+ weeks, natural vs. assisted athletes, and how long you should wallow after a setback

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Guy is training for one of the world's most unusual races: a half marathon in North Korea. And he's doing it completely alone on a 720-meter farm loop. In this episode, Guy and Charlie break down what it really takes to prepare for a race you can't rehearse, why most people shouldn't train like Goggins, and how to stop obsessing over outcomes when the clock is screaming at you.

Guy opens up about his best run under a blood moon (yes, through horse manure), the mental warfare of passing his own house 20 times per session, and why intervals changed his life.

Charlie delivers serious value on mental performance:

• His top 3 journaling tips most people never hear
• The power of mental, visual, and tactile cues for focus
• How to stay present instead of chasing times
• Why visualization works (and when it doesn't)

From CrossFit competitor to solo half-marathon grinder, Guy's transformation is raw, relatable, and packed with lessons on resilience, self-motivation, and training when you don't have access to ideal conditions. Whether you're chasing a PR or just trying to stay consistent when life gets messy, this episode delivers the tactical and mental tools you need.

Recorded outside at Barn Gym under blue skies, because Brits podcast in the sun.

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If you've been looking to get a personal trainer or running coach, here's your nudge. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.barn-gym.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for 1:1 personal training sessions (and group classes) to get your journey started.

If you've been looking to get a personal trainer, here's your nudge. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.barn-gym.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for 1:1 personal training sessions (and group classes) to get your journey started.

In this episode, Guy and Charlie dive deep into what modern personal training really looks like and why the traditional model of just showing up twice a week isn't enough anymore.

They break down the hybrid approach used at Barn Gym, combining in-person training sessions with comprehensive online coaching that includes nutrition tracking, home workout plans, weekly check-ins, and 24/7 accountability. The hosts discuss why results come from what you do across all 168 hours of the week - not just the two hours in the gym.

Key topics covered:

• The evolution from old-school PT to the hybrid online/in-person model
• Why accountability and structure trump knowledge alone
• How to make fitness fun and sustainable (including their quirky check-in form questions!)
• Adapting coaching styles to individual clients
• The importance of openness and relatability as a coach
• When to refer clients to other trainers with different specialties
• What you actually get with their PT packages

Plus, they touch on the psychology of consistency, dealing with setbacks, embracing difficulty, and how small lifestyle changes compound into massive long-term health benefits.

Whether you're a fitness professional, someone considering hiring a PT, or just curious about what makes effective coaching work, this episode offers honest insights from the trenches of personal training.

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