Dave Parkin: Breaking the 40-Minute Barrier in Deadly Dozen

Fitness Racing Podcast
Written By Jason Curtis

In Episode 24 of the Deadly Dozen Podcast, we sit down with Dave Parkin — the first athlete in history to break the 40-minute barrier in the Deadly Dozen Track Race, setting a new world record of 37:59.

Dave’s journey is a powerful reminder of what long-term consistency can achieve. From having no fitness background to rewriting the record books, this episode dives into the mindset, training approach, and pacing strategy behind one of the most impressive performances in fitness racing.

If you’re interested in:
• Fitness racing and hybrid performance
• Endurance training and smart race execution
• Real athlete journeys and transformations

This episode is for you.

Jason Curtis

Jason Curtis is a leading strength and conditioning coach, former British Army physical training instructor, and bestselling author of numerous books on health, fitness, and sports performance. Based in the UK, he owns and operates a thriving gym, 5S Fitness, where he coaches athletes from all walks of life.

Jason is the founder of The SCC Academy, which has educated and certified over 35,000 fitness professionals and enthusiasts around the world. He also co-founded the CSPC, a specialist organisation dedicated to advancing the skills of combat sports coaches and athletes.

In the world of competitive fitness, Jason is best known as the founder of the Deadly Dozen—a global phenomenon that has redefined fitness racing, with hundreds of events hosted across multiple countries.

https://www.jasoncurtis.org
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