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From the outrageous stunts of MTV’s Dirty Sanchez to overcoming addiction and taking on extreme endurance challenges, Matthew Pritchard has lived an extraordinary life.

In this episode, we discuss the reality behind Dirty Sanchez, the highs and lows of fame, his journey to sobriety and how endurance sport helped him find a new purpose.

An honest and entertaining conversation about addiction, resilience, personal growth and finding peace after a life of chaos.

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Tom joins me to talk about losing 65kg in a year, rebuilding his confidence and confronting the self-sabotaging behaviours that had been holding him back for years.

We get into his complicated relationship with food, reaching 168kg, deliberately getting in his own way when opportunities started appearing, and the small changes that eventually transformed his life.

Tom also opens up about acting, body image, how differently people treated him after losing weight, modern masculinity, finding confidence through style, and why real confidence comes from taking action rather than trying to convince yourself you have it.

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I’ve officially been a dad for just over a month, and it’s already changed far more than I expected.

In this solo episode, I unpack my first few weeks of fatherhood - the chaos, the lack of sleep, the unexpected sense of peace, and the overwhelming feeling of purpose that’s come with having Jasper in my life.

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Andrew Tracey is a fitness journalist, writer and athlete who has spent years exploring different sides of training, performance and physical culture.

In this episode, we talk about why fitness should ultimately make your life better, the problem with glorifying suffering, and why copying the mindsets of elite athletes doesn’t always make sense for everyday people.

We also get into training without ego, knowing when to quit, finding enjoyment in hard things, the danger of tying your identity too closely to one sport, and why curiosity might be one of the most important things you can bring to your training.

This is a conversation about getting fitter, pushing yourself and doing difficult things without losing sight of why you started in the first place.

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Josh Kempton is a coach and ultra endurance athlete whose journey into training began after being medically discharged from the British military.

In this episode, we talk about how losing the career he thought he was going to have completely changed his direction, and why pushing his body through Ironmans and ultramarathons initially became a way of proving something to himself.

We get into his first Ironman at 21, taking on brutal ultra endurance events, the Madeira race that pushed him to breaking point, balancing strength and endurance, recovering properly after big events, and why constantly chasing the next challenge isn’t always the answer.

We also talk about failure, discipline, identity, martial arts, killing your ego and how difficult experiences can completely change the way you approach the rest of your life.

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Humphrey Bodington is the founder of Conka, a company focused on improving brain health and cognitive performance.

In this episode, we talk about Humphrey’s experience with concussions and brain injury, what those injuries actually do to the brain, and the process of rebuilding his health afterwards.

We also get into sleep, nootropics, ultra endurance, cognitive performance, the habits that have the biggest impact on brain health, and why Humphrey eventually decided to build Conka.

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Ben Millar is an elite cyclist, physiotherapist and strength & conditioning advocate specialising in the brutal world of hill climbing.

In this episode, we talk about his journey from cross-country running to elite cycling, building exceptional power-to-weight, why strength training could be the missing piece for endurance athletes, and the training principles behind his performance.

We also get into consistency, recovery, fuelling, balancing a career with elite-level training, the reality of becoming a professional cyclist, and why becoming the best athlete you can be matters more than comparing yourself to everyone else.

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In this episode, I sit down with Jake to break down what it actually means to be a high performer, and whether it’s possible to perform at an elite level without sacrificing everything else in your life.

We talk about managing your energy instead of just your time, how to structure your week, the trade-offs required to achieve exceptional things, and why constantly trying to do more can actually make you perform worse.

We also get into work-life balance, obsession, comparison, competing with other people, and why blindly copying the habits of successful people can lead you towards a life you don’t actually want.

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In this episode, I sit down with a former Royal Marine who ran 620km across the UAE in just over five days to break a world record.

We talk about his time in the Marines, what drives him towards extreme challenges, the reality of pushing your body that far, and what happens mentally and physically once the challenge is finally over.

We also get into training, recovery, purpose, and why some people are constantly searching for the next impossible thing...

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In this episode, I sit down with Jonny Davies as he prepares for his biggest challenge yet: the Moab 240.

We talk about what it takes to prepare for a 240-mile ultra, dealing with the fear and uncertainty of stepping into the unknown, and why Jonny continues to seek out challenges that push him to his limits.

We also get into his previous endurance challenges, the lessons he’s learned along the way, training, recovery, mindset, and what keeps driving him towards the next big challenge.

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In this episode, we dive into the mindset behind building confidence, challenging stereotypes, and proving that endurance sport isn’t reserved for a certain body type.

Jordan shares how he went from competing in team sports to embracing endurance, why confidence is earned through action rather than motivation, and how running has become a tool for transforming both physical and mental health. We also discuss identity, social media, competition, community, body image, Hyrox, and what it really takes to push your limits.

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In this episode, I sit down with Finley Anderson, who spent 15 years serving in the British Army, to explore what military life is really like beyond what most people see.

We discuss what drew him to the Army, the lessons he learned leading under pressure, the importance of purpose and identity, and what it meant to serve in the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Finley also shares how those experiences continue to shape the way he approaches life today.

🎙️ In this episode we cover:

- Why Finley joined the British Army

- Leadership under pressure

- Purpose, pride and identity

- Serving in the Royal Regiment of Scotland

- The realities of military life

- Lessons that apply far beyond the Army

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In this episode, I sit down with ultra-endurance runner George Rickwood to explore what drives someone to run over 400km a week and continually push the limits of what’s possible.

We dive into George’s unconventional approach to training, the mindset behind tackling Backyard Ultras and 100-mile races, how he manages sleep deprivation, and the lessons he’s learned from pushing himself to the edge. We also discuss the controversial disqualification that ended one of his biggest races after 54 hours, and why it hasn’t changed his desire to keep testing his limits.

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Harry Mackarness, better known as Resurgent Harry, is a former British Army officer turned hybrid athlete, fitness coach and content creator. After serving for 10 years in the Army, he rebuilt his life through fitness, endurance and adventure. In this episode, we discuss military life, identity after service, PTSD, discipline, purpose, and what it really takes to start over.

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Luke Dalton is a former Royal Marine Commando, and co-founder of Contact Coffee Co - the UK's biggest military coffee brand.

Today, we explore what drew him to the Royal Marines, the lessons from his experience in combat, and ultimately how this led to him starting Contact Coffee Co.

Along the way, Luke has pushed himself mentally and physically, and is candid about his experience with burnout, and how he has come out the other side.

Luke has his own story of Tenacity, and this is it.

Luke: @contactcoffeecoluke

Contact Coffee Co: https://www.contactcoffee.com

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wfqxQKxw50

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Project TENacity was without a doubt the toughest thing I've ever done... But what a journey it was.

Let's break down each day, the high, the lows, and 10 key lessons from along the way.

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wfqxQKxw50

Donation link: https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity 

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In today's episode I'm joined by Chris Taylor, who has acted as project manager for us, and helped bring this mission to life - so let's break down exactly what that has looked like, and will look like.

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wfqxQKxw50

JOIN ME on Project TENacity: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/omniaperformance

Donation link: https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity 

This prep has really tested me, so much so, this is my first podcast upload in a while... So, let's answer your questions on the project, and share the reality of the training, the costs, the strain on my relationships, and much more...

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wfqxQKxw50

JOIN ME on Project TENacity: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/omniaperformance

Donation link: https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity 

Sean Conway is one of the world's most accomplished athletic adventurers, and most notably, has completed 105 Ironmans in 105 days...

Today, we break down that experience, the journey that got him to the start line, and what's next.

For more context on Sean and his past endeavours, check out our previous episode of the podcast!

Sean: @seanconwayadventure

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wfqxQKxw50

My next challenge: https://youtu.be/DAuOj3IPUR8?si=i6X7jf5gtsuEVluE 

Donation link: https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity

Answering YOUR questions on Project TENacity: my mission to complete 10 Ironmandistance triathlons, in 10 days, in 10 cities - starting on April 30th 2026.

Register interest to be involved: https://www.omnia-performance.com/downloads/project-tenacity

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@themodernmind?si=PBWu5LhJYxGJ_Wl6

My next challenge: https://youtu.be/DAuOj3IPUR8?si=i6X7jf5gtsuEVluE 

Donation link: https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity

Why do men stay silent? In this episode I sit with Simon Davidson, we unpack the unseen battles, the pressure to stay strong, and the cost of not speaking up.

Simon and I have known each other for years, with this conversation at the centre, so it was a real honour to be able to sit down with him in this format.

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@themodernmind?si=PBWu5LhJYxGJ_Wl6

My next challenge: https://youtu.be/DAuOj3IPUR8?si=i6X7jf5gtsuEVluE 

Donation link: https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity

Welcome to The Tenacity Podcast, as I leave The Modern Mind behind in pursuit of a slightly different direction.

The same great guests, the same in depth conversations, just a little more focus on training, endurance, and my own journey training towards Project TENacity and beyond...

Today, I sit down with Liam, who helped me prepare for and lift The Husafell Stone, as I close the chapter on emphasising top end strength, after 15 years.

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@themodernmind?si=PBWu5LhJYxGJ_Wl6

My next challenge: https://youtu.be/DAuOj3IPUR8?si=i6X7jf5gtsuEVluE 

Donation link: https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity

Welcome to episode 2 of a new series within the podcast: Brothers In Arms.

Today, I join Rob Lipsett, joins me for a lifting session, as we explore everything from becoming a father, to rugby v the NFL, to the importance of community, and much more...

Me and a bro, hitting an arms session, exploring their story and extracting their lessons.

The video version of each BIA episode will sit on Fergus's main YouTube channel, with clips to follow on the podcast channel.

Rob: @roblipsett

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@themodernmind?si=PBWu5LhJYxGJ_Wl6

My next challenge: https://youtu.be/DAuOj3IPUR8?si=i6X7jf5gtsuEVluE 

Donation link: https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity

Welcome to what will be the final epsiode of The Modern Mind, before we announce a few changes...

Let's break down waht I'm training for, why I'm training for it, and what the biggest challenges are expected to be, before I even get to the start line!

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@themodernmind?si=PBWu5LhJYxGJ_Wl6

My next challenge: https://youtu.be/DAuOj3IPUR8?si=i6X7jf5gtsuEVluE 

Donation link: https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity

Welcome to episode 1 of a new series within the podcast: Brothers In Arms.

The podcast will soon transition from The Modern Mind to Tenacity, but I'll keep you all posted on this!

Today, Jamie, my brother, joins me for his first appearance on the podcast, as we introduce this new series...

Me and a bro, hitting an arms session, exploring their story and extracting their lessons.

The video version of each BIA episode will sit on Fergus's main YouTube channel, with clips to follow on the podcast channel.

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@themodernmind?si=PBWu5LhJYxGJ_Wl6

My next challenge: https://youtu.be/DAuOj3IPUR8?si=i6X7jf5gtsuEVluE 

Donation link: https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity

The Modern Mind Podcast returns... But nor for long?

Let me explain why the pause, what's been going on, and what's happening next (the most exciting part).

It's good to be back, and I'm very excited for what's to come.

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@themodernmind?si=PBWu5LhJYxGJ_Wl6

My next challenge: https://youtu.be/DAuOj3IPUR8?si=i6X7jf5gtsuEVluE 

Donation link: https://givestar.io/gs/project-tenacity

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Rick William, former competitive bodybuilder, entrepreneur and coach.

Rick started a professional gaming team at 14, co-created multiple successful fitness businesses, became a competitive bodybuilder and went on to discover that success is about much more than external achievements.

Rick shares how a deeper understanding of his values and emotional growth became the turning point in his life, leading him on a transformative journey into spirituality and conscious leadership.

We dive into the power of self-awareness, the importance of meaningful relationships, and what it truly means to find purpose and fulfillment. Rick's unique perspective will challenge how you think about success, happiness, and living in alignment with your passions.

Expect to learn why redefining success is essential for fulfillment.

Expect to understand the importance of self-awareness in personal and professional growth.

Expect to gain practical tips for navigating fear and stepping into your potential.

Rick’s Instagram: @iamrickwilliam

Rick’s website: https://www.rickwilliam.com/

Fergus' Instagram: @ferguscrawley 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Matt Choi, endurance athlete, content creator, and entrepreneur. 

Fergus and Matt discuss Matt’s journey from American Football to Running, alongside focussing on his mindset shifts behind embracing discomfort, handling criticism, and building resilience through multiple marathons and ultra-endurance challenges. 

Matt shares his valuable insights on redefining success, finding purpose, and what it truly means to step outside your comfort zone. 

Expect to learn the importance of embracing discomfort. 

Expect to better understand how to deal with criticism. 

Expect to reflect on your definition of success and how you want to get there. 

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Matt's Instagram: @mattchoi_6

Matt's YouTube: @mattchoi

Fergus' Instagram: @ferguscrawley 

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In this episode, we have 6 powerful lessons from previous guests, each sharing how running has transformed their lives.

Jonny Davies, Ultra runner and fitness content creator, explains how running has helped him so much with managing his mental health. 

Sonny Webster, former Team GB Olympic Weightlifter and business owner, explains how getting into running recently has given him a completely new aspect of fitness and being a student again is so valuable for us. 

Dan Williams, Co-Founder of WIT Fitness, explains how being outside and taking part in running events instead of being confined to a CrossFit gym has given him huge mental benefits that have helped him cope with stress and lots of things going on in the business world 

Lewis Robling, former professional rugby player turned ultra runner, describes his own mental struggles after leaving rugby and how running has been so valuable in helping him to overcome them and ultimately give him the toolbox to improve his mental health.  

Kori Sampson, Reality TV Star and Fitness Influencer, explains how completing an ultra marathon in Africa has made the hard things in life seem easier to manage and allowed him to escape the real world and just have time to himself 

Imo Boddy, Ultra-Runner and World Record Holder, shares how putting herself through hard and long runs has helped her with dealing with the many challenges of life and developed her as a person 

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Jonny’s Instagram: @jonnyrdavies

Sonny’s Instagram: @sonnywebstergb

Dan’s Instagram: @iam_danwilliams

Lewis’ Instagram: @lewis_robling

Kori’s Instagram: @korisampson

Imo’s Instagram: @imoboddy

Fergus' Instagram: @ferguscrawley 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dan Lowes, elite fighter pilot and former member of the Red Arrows. 

Drawing from his experience flying Typhoon jets and performing under immense pressure, Dan shares lessons on mental toughness, teamwork, and decision-making in high-stakes environments. 

Whether you're a leader seeking ways to inspire your team or fascinated about the mindset and career of a fighter pilot, this episode offers actionable takeaways on thriving under pressure and navigating challenges with confidence.

We also tackle the main question everyone wants to know: is Top Gun realistic?

Expect to learn how to make decisions under pressure. 

Expect to understand the importance of teamwork and communication. 

Expect to reflect on how you deal with failure. 

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Dan's Instagram: @dan_lowes

Fergus' Instagram: @ferguscrawley 

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I just ran my first ever marathon...

...well, sort of.

In this episode, I answer the questions put to me on Instagram.

The questions focus on various topics, including my carb loading strategy, how I stayed motivated during the race, how it compares to other events I've done, what I'd do differently next time, and much much more.

Expect to learn more about marathon nutrition.

Expect to appreciate how brutal an event it is.

Expect to get insights on how you could PB your next marathon.

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Join us next year ⬇️

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Fergus' Instagram: @ferguscrawley 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by David Robson, award-winning science writer and author.

David shares insights from his research on the power of expectations and the importance of social connection for our health and wellbeing. He explores how our beliefs can shape our physiology, and highlights the surprising links between social isolation, inflammation, and increased risk of disease. He also shares practical strategies for building stronger relationships and managing expectations in the modern world.

Whether you're struggling with building relationships, imposter syndrome, or just want to understand the science behind human behaviour, this conversation is for you.

Expect to understand the science behind the power of beliefs and expectations, and how they affect our physical and mental wellbeing.

Expect to discover practical strategies for building stronger, more meaningful social connections in your everyday life.

Expect to learn how to reframe stress and challenges as opportunities for growth.

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David's Website: https://davidrobson.me/books/

Fergus' Instagram: @ferguscrawley 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by James Davies, "The Sherlock Holmes of body pain diagnosis"

James is a world renowned osteopath, performance coach and recovery specialist, who has worked with many athletes including Olympic champions, premiership footballers, NFL and rugby union players, as well as A-list clients from music, film and TV.

James is also the author of 'Body: Effective tools to heal pain, restore health and prevent injury', and in this episode, he offers a wealth of practical insights that can benefit anyone looking to optimise their physical and mental wellbeing. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field of holistic healthcare and recovery.

Expect to learn the importance of looking after your body.

Expect to appreciate the value of proper training and recovery.

Expect to better manage your aches and pains.

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James' Instagram: @jamesdhealth

James' Website: https://www.jamesdhealth.com/

Buy James' Book - https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/body-effective-tools-to-heal-pain-restore-health-and-prevent-injury-james-davies?variant=41229200916558

Fergus's Instagram: @ferguscrawley 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Sonny Webster, former Team GB Olympic Weightlifter and business owner. 

Sonny shares his journey to becoming an Olympian, the lessons he has learned from competing at the highest level and how they translate to the business world, how he dealt with his unexpected exit from the sport, the importance of finding enjoyment in what you do, and much much more. 

Expect to learn why you need to be doing strength training. 

Expect to reflect on how you view success. 

Expect to understand the importance of being in the right environment. 

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Sonny's Instagram: @sonnywebstergb

Fergus's Instagram: @ferguscrawley 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Jonny Davies, Ultra runner and fitness content creator. 

In 3 days, Jonny will be taking on his next huge challenge, running to all of the capital cities of the UK and Ireland, starting in Edinburgh and finishing in London. 

To do this, he will have to cover 960km in just 11 days. 

Jonny shares his reason for taking on such an unfathomable challenge, as well as the planning and preparation required. They also explore how the running community has changed, how to better deal with setbacks, the positives and negatives of social media, and much much more. 

Jonny is aiming to raise £100,000 for CALM, Campaign Against Living Miserably, a charity that means a huge amount to him. Donation link ⬇️ 

Expect to appreciate the value of running and community. 

Expect to reflect on how you view setbacks in life.

Expect to understand the importance of balance. 

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Jonny's Instagram: @jonnydavies 

Fergus's Instagram: @ferguscrawley 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Sam Cornforth, the undisputed funniest man in fitness.

Sam is one of the most popular comedy creators in the UK right now, and as a result of all his hard work over the years, he has started to fulfil his lifelong ambition of moving into the acting world, with some very exciting opportunities coming up👀. 

Fergus and Sam discuss the importance of seeing the value in the process over the outcome, why people shouldn’t get too attached to social media metrics, Sam’s advice for people starting out in content creation and acting, what it was like doing Stand-Up comedy for the first time, and much much more. 

Expect to reflect on your relationship with social media. 

Expect to learn more about the acting industry and how it’s changing. 

Expect to have a laugh. 


Sam's Instagram: @samcforth


Fergus's Instagram: @ferguscrawley


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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Kori Sampson, Reality TV Star and Fitness Influencer. 

Kori has lived an extremely varied life. Growing up in Plymouth and getting into some bad habits around partying, drinking and drugs, he eventually moved to London to try and carve a new path. He became a star on the well known Netflix show, Too Hot To Handle, but after realising the challenges that come with reality TV, he found himself slipping back into old habits. 

Since leaving the TV world behind, Kori became fully sober and found a love for health and fitness. He has competed in various ultramarathons, including a 220km multistage race in Africa, and now lives his life wanting to inspire more people to get into health and fitness. 

Fergus and Kori discuss many topics, including Kori’s earlier life, the truth of being involved in reality TV, the misconceptions around social media, the many valuable lessons from ultra marathons, the benefits of going sober, and much much more.

Kori also explains his next big challenge 👀 

Expect to learn more about the world of Reality TV 

Expect to appreciate the value of Health and Fitness

Expect to reflect on your own habits. 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Mark Lewis, one of the fastest growing Fitness YouTubers in the world. 

Mark is known for putting together extremely creative videos that are always well scripted, concise and involved plenty of preparation. However, here we listen to the unscripted, unprepared version of Mark and in the process, learn more about his realistic and authentic perspective on life. 

Fergus and Mark discuss Mark's recent fitness challenges, his personal interaction with social media, the meaning of being above average and why it's so important to him, his many frustrations with social media and content creation, why society is ruined, his upcoming big move to the countryside, and much much more... 

Expect to appreciate the importance of consistent basics. 

Expect to reflect on your own health and fitness. 

Expect to learn more about writing and video creation. 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Imo Boddy, Ultra-Runner and World Record Holder. 

Imo recently completed The Three Peaks Challenge, covering over 680km and 10,000m of elevation in just 6 days, 5 hours and 43 minutes, breaking a 45 year old world record for the fastest female ever in the process. 

As well as The Three Peaks, Imo has also completed numerous other ultra challenges, including 7 marathons in 7 days and running John O’Groats to Lands End. 

Imo shares her background, what gave her the confidence and mindset to take on these enormous challenges, the valuable lessons and experience she has gained from Ultra running, the importance of having a support network around you, her future goals, and much much more… 

Expect to appreciate the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone.

Expect to reflect on your reason why. 

Expect to be inspired. 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dan Williams, Co-Founder of WIT Fitness.

10 Years ago, Dan and his co-founder, Sam, took a huge risk and moved to London to start their own fitness retail brand. Fast forward a few years later and WIT had become one of the biggest fitness and Crossfit brands in the world having worked with global companies such as Nike, Adidas and Reebok. 

In 2020, the world changed, and like many other businesses, WIT had to adapt. After gaining more investment, resulting in Dan losing strategic control of the business, he made the very tough decision to leave WIT and pursue different opportunities. However, in January 2024, WIT was acquired by Frasers Group and Dan is now back involved with a majority stake to help relaunch the brand and reconnect with the evolving fitness community. 

Fergus and Dan discuss the journey to starting WIT, overcoming the many challenges of starting a business in such a competitive space, the evolution of the fitness industry, why the fitness community is so important to Dan, where he sees WIT in the next 5 years, and much much more… 

Expect to appreciate the risks of starting a business. 

Expect to learn more about the fitness industry. 

Expect to reflect on your priorities. 

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In this episode, we have 3 lessons on dealing with the pressure of the Olympic Games, taken from 3 separate guests who have appeared on the show. 

First, we have Dan Wallace, former Olympic and World Champion swimmer, who shares his journey and mindset to get to the Olympics, and how he handled the pressure and crowd once he was there. 

We then listen to Guy Learmonth, multiple Commonwealth Games 800m runner (unfortunately just missed out on Olympics selection), explain how the noise from the crowd has such a significant effect on his performance and how he struggles to compete in smaller scale events. 

Finally, we listen to Nick Symmonds, two time Olympian, explain how pressure affected him differently in 2008 compared to 2012 and how he learned to manage it more effectively. He also shares the mental struggles of training for something that is 4 years away.

Expect to appreciate the effect that pressure can have on athletes. 

Expect to reflect on how you handle pressure. 

Expect to understand how difficult it is to compete at the Olympics. 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Guy Learmonth, professional 800m runner.

Guy has had a very successful career so far, with a PB of 1.44.70, competing in the Commonwealth Games, multiple World Championships and in fact the 3rd fastest 800m time in Scottish history.

However, it's safe to say that Guy has been a bit unlucky throughout his career.

In a sport like running, you would expect the selection criteria to be black and white, however, in this episode, you will learn how this isn't always the case, and how politics and behind the scenes agendas are the determining factors in some cases.

Guy explains how he has unfortunately missed out on selection for numerous British teams and championships, despite having met the qualification criteria. He has publicly accused British Athletics of "toxicity and nepotism", saying their decisions have been "absolute nonsense".

Fergus and Guy cover many topics, including his upbringing and what got him into athletics, what it's like competing on the biggest stage in his sport, the life of a pro athlete, recovery, the rise of technology in running, his current issues with athletics, and much much more.

Expect to learn what it takes to be a professional athlete.

Expect to reflect on how you deal with setbacks.

Expect to question the agenda of some sporting federations.

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In this episode, I answer the questions put to me on social media, covering a wide range of topics.

The questions focus on many things, including my biggest bucket list events, who have been my favourite podcast guests, 3 bits of advice I'd give to people looking to start a fitness business, how I'm feeling in life right now, my death row meal and much much more...

Expect to learn more about what's happening behind the scenes.

Expect to question your WHY

Expect to think differently about how you train.

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In this episode, we listen to 6 former UK Special Forces Soldiers describe what it takes to pass selection.

Firstly, we listen to Gaz Banford, former Sergeant Major of the Special Boat Service, talk about the typical characteristics shown by people who pass selection and the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Episode #2

Then, we have Simon Jeffries, former Special Boat Service, describe an incident he had on selection that significantly changed his mindset for the rest of the course. He also highlights the hardest part of the process and the mindset required to pass. Episode #37

Robin Horsfall, former Special Air Service and part of the famous Iranian Embassy Siege, explains what it was like failing selection the first time and how he changed his approach for the 2nd attempt. Episode #100

Mick Hawkes, former Special Air Service and known for being captured in Bosnia alongside Billy Billingham, explains the need to be able to block out other parts of life and just focus on the task at hand. Episode #101

We then have Lindsay Bruce, former Special Air Service, describe the various parts of the 6 month course, and how it's necessary to break each part down into smaller chunks and not think about the whole course. Episode #22

Finally, Dean Stott, former Special Boat Service, explains how he became one of the first Army candidates to join the SBS. Episode #16

Expect to learn more about what it takes to join the special forces.

Expect to understand more about the Special Forces.

Expect to reflect on how you view failure and adversity.


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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dr Fergus Connolly, one of the world's most experienced elite performance coaches.

Fergus (Connolly) has worked in every major sport including; The Premier League, The NFL, The Rugby Premiership, International Rugby, International Cricket and more... He has also worked as a consultant for various special forces units around the world.

Having gained vast amounts of experience from different teams and players all around the world, it's safe to say that Fergus knows a lot about what it takes to be a high performer.

Today, he shares his journey to becoming an elite level coach and many lessons for listeners to take away on the topics of mindset, leadership, elite performance, communication and more...

Expect to understand more about high performance.

Expect to learn about the different cultures and mindsets within elite sport.

Expect to learn more about ego.

Fergus's Website  - https://www.fergusconnolly.com/

Fergus's Instagram - @fergus.connolly

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In this episode, we have 6 lessons on dealing with discomfort and building resilience, taken from 6 separate guests who have appeared on the show. 

First up, we have Lauren Johnson, former New York Yankees Performance Psychologist, who explains how we can actually measure mental toughness and some of the techniques we can use to be more in control of our emotions and performance.  Episode #98

Next, we listen to Kris King, Ultrarunner and Race Director for some of the world’s most extreme races, share the framework that helped him to overcome a stage of severe depression and allow him to get back to his positive self. Episode #104

Lewis Robling, former professional rugby player turned ultra runner, describes his own mental struggles after leaving rugby and how running has been so valuable in helping him to overcome them and ultimately give him the toolbox to improve his mental health.  Episode #94

Mike Gammell, co-founder of Days Brewing, explains what it has been like dealing with the enormous amount of pressure of starting a business in such a competitive space and some of the things that have helped him along the way. Episode #89

James Exton, former criminal defence barrister and co-founder of LDN Muscle, explains what it was like working in such a high stress job and how operating in that environment has helped him to become more resilient and better equipped to deal with the constant pressures that life throws at us. Episode #93

Finally, we hear Dr Robert Glover, marriage and family therapist, explain why stepping out of your comfort zone is such an important thing when trying to build relationships and confidence. Episode #102

Expect to learn how to build your resilience. 

Expect to reflect on how you deal with stress. 

Expect to appreciate the value of hard work. 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Tom McClure, Performance Nutritionist and Hybrid Athlete.

Nowadays, social media is full of misleading and inaccurate information, making it very difficult for people to determine what's actually best for them and their nutrition. But, in this episode, Tom cuts through all the bull**** and gives 5 simple nutrition tips that you can implement into your lifestyle to be happier, healthier and more likely to achieve your goals.

Tom has worked with a wide variety of people, ranging from 9-5 office workers, all the way to professional athletes and military personnel. From this wealth of experience, he has gained valuable insight into how small and simple changes can achieve the biggest results, and he's hoping that you can take something useful away from this episode and apply it to your own life.

Expect to learn how to better your nutrition.

Expect to understand the importance of consistency.

Expect to appreciate the value of prioritising your health.

Interested in finding out how nutrition coaching could take your performance and health to the next level? Then get in touch with Tom ⬇️

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dr Sam Spinelli,  Doctor of Physical Therapy, Strength and Conditioning Expert and savage of a Hybrid Athlete. 

Fergus and Sam take a deep dive into many of the misconceptions and lies within the fitness industry that exist on social media nowadays. They discuss the topics of recovery, programming, injuries, the most effective (research backed) methods to get stronger, fitter and faster, and much much more... 

Dr Sam is certainly not afraid to call people out on spreading misinformation and has even publicly gone against Andrew Huberman on some of his content. 

Expect to learn about the importance of doing the basics well. 

Expect to reflect on where you get your information from. 

Expect to understand that ice baths may not actually be as beneficial as you think... 


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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dan Wallace, former Olympic and World Champion swimmer. 

Dan certainly had an extremely successful career, winning a Gold medal at The Commonwealth Games, a Silver medal at The Olympic Games and also winning Gold at the 2015 World Championships. But, at the age of only 24, Dan announced his retirement from professional swimming, as he felt he had achieved everything he wanted to. 

Years later, Dan returned to the sport having rediscovered his love for it through more of a coaching capacity and now is the founder of Swimmr, a platform that aims to deliver top-tier swimming education to anyone, anywhere. 

Since retiring, Dan has competed in Ice Swimming competitions, swam across the channel as part of a relay team, and is now preparing for a solo channel swim. 

Dan shares his journey to becoming an olympian, the mindset and training required to compete at the highest level, what it was like racing against Michael Phelps, his transition out of the sport, the many lessons he has learned along the way, and much much more… 

Expect to reflect on how you deal with pressure. 

Expect to learn about the training required to be an Olympic swimmer. 

Expect to realise that Ice Baths aren’t actually that difficult… 

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In this episode, Fergus is joined by Kris King, ultra-endurance athlete and race director for some of the world's most extreme races.

Kris shares how a series of extremely challenging times resulted in a decline in his mental health and ultimately lead him to contemplating suicide. Having been diagnosed with PTSD, Kris eventually went on a journey of self-discovery in order to rebuild his physical and mental health.

Kris hopes that by highlighting some of his own struggles with mental health and the framework he used to overcome them, you may be able to take something away from this episode and apply it to your own life.

Expect to understand the different types of stress.

Expect to learn about resilience.

Expect to reflect on what makes you happy.

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Fergus's Instagram - @ferguscrawley 

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