Dave Parkin is the first athlete in history to break the 40-minute barrier in the Deadly Dozen Track Race, stopping the clock at an incredible 37:59. In this episode, Dave shares his journey from having no fitness background to becoming a world record holder, alongside insights into training consistency, endurance development, and what it takes to perform at the highest level in fitness racing.

In this episode of The Deadly Dozen Podcast, Jason sits down with DEKA’s head honcho, Yancy Culp, to dig into the origins, philosophy and future of one of the biggest names in fitness racing.

Yancy shares how DEKA was born in Joe De Sena’s kitchen, how it evolved from a simple idea into a global race system, and why the brand is built around one standard for every athlete – from first-timers to world-class performers. Jason and Yancy explore the relationship between DEKA, Deadly Dozen and the wider fitness racing ecosystem, discussing why collaboration beats competition and how both formats are working together to grow the sport worldwide.

In this episode of The Deadly Dozen Podcast, we speak with Elite 15 Hyrox athlete and respected hybrid fitness coach Ciaran Parkinson. From performance programming to athlete communication, Ciaran shares how his coaching approach is built around consistency, fundamentals and long-term development — not quick fixes. A must-listen for athletes, coaches and anyone serious about fitness racing.

In this episode, Jason sits down with elite hybrid athlete James Kelly and Bernice Kelly, Director of Deadly Dozen Australia, to explore what it truly takes to build and compete in the fastest-growing space in fitness. We discuss the mindset behind winning races, how to structure training when the stakes are high, and why Australia represents the next major step in Deadly Dozen's global expansion. This conversation goes deeper than racing — it’s about leadership, standards, and the future of the sport.