Steven Price: The Accidental Hybrid Athlete's Fitness Journey

Fitness Racing Podcast
Written By Jason Curtis

In this episode of the Deadly Dozen Podcast, we sit down with Steven Price — a lifelong competitor and hybrid athlete redefining what it means to perform at the highest level in your 50s. From his early days in cycling to setting a world record ride across the UK, to stepping onto the global stage of fitness racing, Steven shares his journey of passion, resilience, and community.

We dive into:

•  The transition from cycling to hybrid and fitness racing

• Training for longevity and performance at 50+

• The lessons learned from setbacks — including the infamous 'sledgate' in Chicago

• Balancing work, family, and elite-level training

• Why community and mindset are the true keys to success

Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a seasoned racer, or simply looking for inspiration to keep pushing your limits, this episode is packed with raw, real insight into what it takes to stay at the top of your game.

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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