Building with Integrity – Behind the Scenes at Deadly Dozen

Fitness Racing Podcast
Written By Jason Curtis

In this episode, Jason sits down with Vanessa, Chief of Operations at Deadly Dozen and long-time gym member turned coach. From her late start in strongwoman training to her pivotal role behind the scenes of the world’s most accessible fitness race, Vanessa shares her ethos of consistency, integrity, and doing things right. They discuss the realities of race organisation, the mindset needed for training and racing, and what it really takes to keep a global movement running strong. Packed with insight, humour, and honest reflections—this one’s for athletes and organisers alike.

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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