Matt Rigby: Resilience, Racing Strategies, and Community Connection

Fitness Racing Podcast
Written By Jason Curtis

In this episode of the Deadly Dozen Podcast, we sit down with Matt Rigby, a hybrid athlete, coach, and Deadly Dozen racer who’s as passionate about the community as he is about competition.

From learning the mental side of fitness racing to balancing intensity with recovery, Matt shares the lessons that shaped his journey — including how setbacks built resilience, why community is the secret weapon, and how he’s preparing for his next big challenges.

We dive into:

  • Smart race-day strategy & pacing

  • Training for both grit and longevity

  • Lessons from setbacks and comebacks

  • Why the Deadly Dozen community drives performance

  • Building mental toughness inside and outside of competition

Whether you’re racing your first Deadly Dozen or eyeing the championship leaderboard, Matt’s story is a reminder that fitness racing is about more than results — it’s about resilience, connection, and the will to keep showing up.

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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