The Tenacity Podcast

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 informa...

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 cons...

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 co...

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...

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 ...