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 the founder and CEO of the Deadly Dozen, one of the fastest-growing fitness races in the world, expanding to over 20 countries within just 18 months of launch. Building on this explosive growth, Jason opened the Deadly Dozen Institute of Fitness Racing, a pioneering global hub for training, education, research, and innovation designed to shape the future of the sport. The Institute develops world-class training systems, certifies coaches, and drives the evolution of fitness racing to build the next generation of hybrid athletes.

A former British Army Physical Training Instructor, bestselling author of more than twenty books, and one of the UK’s leading strength and conditioning coaches, Jason owned and operated a thriving strength & conditioning gym for over a decade, coaching hundreds of athletes every week. He is also the founder of the SCC Academy, which has educated and certified over 40,000 fitness professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.

Through the Deadly Dozen, the Institute of Fitness Racing, the SCC Academy, and his weekly Podcast, Jason’s mission is to make fitness racing the most accessible, physically rewarding, and transformative sport on the planet; uniting communities, redefining competition, and empowering millions to train, race, and embrace effort—a philosophy he calls Effortism.

Follow Jason on Instagram: @Jason.Curtis.Official

https://www.jasoncurtis.com
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