The Tenacity Podcast

What does it really take to push your body beyond its limits?In this Backyard Ultra Masterclass, we bring together conversations with four ultra-endurance athletes to explore the physical and mental demands of one of running’s most unique formats.From race strategy, nutrition and sleep deprivation to overcoming extreme discomfort, we break down the lessons, experiences and mindset needed to keep going when everything tells you to stop.1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/ Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan

In this episode, I’m joined by Thomas Maw to discuss why he walked away from bodybuilding after nine years and completely changed his approach to training.We explore the darker side of bodybuilding, the pressures of chasing the perfect physique, steroid use, losing your identity, and why endurance training offered him a completely different sense of purpose.We also discuss mental health, living with ulcerative colitis, and his journey towards completing an Ironman 70.3.1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/ Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan

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.1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/ Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan

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.1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/ Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan

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.1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/ Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan

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.1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/ Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan

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.1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/ Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan

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.1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/ Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan

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.1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/ Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan

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.1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan1-1 Coaching information and consultation booking: https://www.omnia-performance.com/omnia-athlete-coaching/ Custom Training Plan - FC20 for 20% off: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/custom-training-plan