The Deadly Dozen podcast

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Conversations with athletes, coaches and builders shaping fitness racing - from the training floor to the championship start line.

EPISODE 28
02 APR 2026

Lucy Hodgkinson: Injury, Identity & Rebuilding

An honest conversation about catastrophic injury, recovery and rebuilding purpose when fitness can no longer define everything.

EPISODE 27
20 MAR 2026

World Records, Gym Races & Marginal Gains

Dave Parkin explains how frequent competition, split analysis and disciplined execution turned gym racing into an elite build phase.

EPISODE 26
06 MAR 2026

Danny Rae: From Army Grit to Hybrid Speed

Danny Rae unpacks the strength, data and race-specific decisions behind his rise from military endurance to elite hybrid performance.

EPISODE 25
20 DEC 2025

Neil Marsh: Fitness Racing & Gym Growth

How accessible competition helped rebuild a gym community - and transformed its owner’s own relationship with fitness.

EPISODE 24
12 DEC 2025

Dave Parkin: Breaking the 40-Minute Barrier

The training, pacing and long-term consistency behind the first sub-40-minute Deadly Dozen Track Race.

EPISODE 23
26 NOV 2025

Yancy Culp: The Future of Fitness Racing

DEKA’s Yancy Culp joins Jason to discuss standards, collaboration and what it will take to grow fitness racing globally.

EPISODE 22
19 NOV 2025

Ciaran Parkinson on Coaching, Hyrox and Building Consistent Performers

Elite 15 Hyrox athlete and coach Ciaran Parkinson talks training, coaching, and building athletes for fitness racing performance on the Deadly Dozen Podcast.

EPISODE 21
12 NOV 2025

From Hyrox Podiums to Deadly Dozen: A Conversation with James & Bernice Kelly

Explore fitness racing with hybrid athlete James Kelly & Deadly Dozen Director Bernice Kelly. Discover their rise, training strategies, & the future of hybrid racing.

EPISODE 20
03 NOV 2025

Deadly Dozen FAQs & 2026 Updates: Your Ultimate Guide

Get expert insight into Deadly Dozen FAQs & the latest updates for 2026 fitness racing. From transfers to race-day logistics, this guide has you covered.

EPISODE 19
15 OCT 2025

From Corporate Leader to Elite Fitness Racer: Natalie Crompton's Inspirational Journey

HYROX racer Natalie Crompton on balancing corporate life, coaching, and competition - plus why resilience and self-discipline define real performance.

EPISODE 18
07 OCT 2025

From Pro Football to Fitness Racing: Sean Clancy's Journey

Former footballer Sean Clancy discusses his transition to fitness racing on the Deadly Dozen Podcast, sharing training innovations and success in HYROX races.

EPISODE 17
03 OCT 2025

Expanding to UAE and South Africa with May

Join Jason Curtis & May on Deadly Dozen Podcast discussing South Africa & UAE expansion. Explore their journey, community focus, & future race-first approach in Dubai.