About this episode

In Episode 24 of the Deadly Dozen Podcast, we sit down with Dave Parkin - the first athlete in history to break the 40-minute barrier in the Deadly Dozen Track Race, setting a new world record of 37:59.

Dave’s journey is a powerful reminder of what long-term consistency can achieve. From having no fitness background to rewriting the record books, this episode dives into the mindset, training approach, and pacing strategy behind one of the most impressive performances in fitness racing.

If you’re interested in:
Fitness racing and hybrid performance
Endurance training and smart race execution
Real athlete journeys and transformations

This episode is for you.

DDP

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