The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as Journeys, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as Labours. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises. Therefore, race training is incredibly accessible in any setting, whether in a gym, at home or outdoors. Ultimately, an individual could effectively train for the event with just a pair of kettlebells.
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.
