🎙️ Episode 27 - World Records, Gym Races & Marginal Gains: Dave Parkin's Deadly Season

Episode 30: Luke Greer — UK HYROX Record Holder on Becoming One of the Fastest Athletes in Fitness Racing

In Episode 30, we sit down with Luke Greer — the UK HYROX Men's Pro Solo record holder and one of the fastest fitness racers in the world right now. Coming from a background in football and elite distance running in the US collegiate system, Luke has rapidly become one of the most exciting athletes in hybrid racing — with a running engine capable of challenging anyone in the sport. From NCAA track and cross-country to chasing Elite 15 qualification, Luke breaks down exactly how he trains, recovers, and structures his week to compete at the very highest level in HYROX. This is a fascinating conversation around performance, hybrid training, and what it really takes to become world-class in fitness racing. We cover: * Becoming the UK HYROX Men's Pro Solo record holder * Luke's journey from football goalkeeper to elite endurance athlete * Training and racing in the US collegiate system * Why running is still the biggest separator in HYROX * Building strength without sacrificing endurance * Threshold training, intervals, and race-specific conditioning * The biggest weaknesses holding him back — and how he's fixing them * The future of HYROX and how fast the sport is evolving * His mindset around training, competition, and becoming the best in the world Luke also shares why he believes he has the potential to become the top athlete in the sport — and how improving the stations could unlock another level of performance. His philosophy is simple: "Be serious about the work — but don't take yourself too seriously."

🎙️ Episode 29: Bill Boylan — 67, Still Competing & Leading the Way in Fitness Racing

In Episode 29, we sit down with Bill Boylan — a 67-year-old CrossFit veteran turned fitness racer who is redefining what performance looks like later in life. From starting CrossFit in the early days in the US to now competing across HYROX and Deadly Dozen, Bill shares how a more balanced, hybrid approach to training has led to his highest fitness levels yet — in his late 60s. This is a powerful conversation around longevity, consistency, and what it really takes to keep improving as you age. We cover: * Why hybrid fitness is ideal for long-term health and performance * The challenge of transitioning from strength to running * Competing — and winning — in fitness racing at 67 * Training structure: strength work, running, and weekly racing * Nutrition, recovery, and supplements for health span * The role of community and competition in staying motivated Bill also shares his mindset going into the UK and World Championships — and why his goal is simple: be better than yesterday. His philosophy is clear: "You don't stop moving when you get old — you get old when you stop moving." If you're interested in longevity, fitness racing, or pushing your limits at any age — this episode is essential listening.

🎙️Episode 28 - Lucy Hodgkinson on Injury, Identity & Rebuilding Beyond Fitness

In this episode, we sit down with Lucy Hodgkinson — a dedicated fitness racer whose life changed in an instant following a catastrophic race injury. After years immersed in the sport, Lucy suffered a severe ankle injury that nearly resulted in the loss of her foot. What followed was a long and complex recovery, multiple surgeries, and a complete shift in how she viewed herself, her identity, and her relationship with fitness. We explore the moment everything changed, the reality of rebuilding after trauma, and the mental challenge of losing something that once defined you. This conversation covers: * The race-day incident and immediate aftermath * The physical and emotional reality of recovery * Navigating identity loss and rebuilding purpose * The balance between performance and wellbeing * How adversity can reshape perspective Lucy also shares how this experience led her to launch her own podcast, Becoming Lucy, and how she is moving forward with a new mindset. If you've ever faced a setback, questioned your identity, or had to rebuild after a major life change, this episode offers an honest and powerful perspective. Content note: This episode includes discussion of a serious injury. Follow Lucy's journey: @miss.lucyhodgkinson

🎙️ Episode 27 - World Records, Gym Races & Marginal Gains: Dave Parkin's Deadly Season

In this episode, world-record holder Dave Parkin breaks down how he's built elite performance through one key strategy: racing every weekend. With no UK track races in the early season, Dave turned to the gym race calendar — competing week after week across Air Bike, Row, Ski and Erg formats at the Institute. What started as a stop-gap quickly became the edge: refining execution, learning pacing, and chasing fine margins across all 12 stations. This episode dives deep into: * Why gym races are the perfect build phase ahead of track season * How consistent racing sharpens performance faster than training alone * The mindset behind chasing — and breaking — multiple world records * Using advanced leaderboard data, splits, and Performance DNA to plan races * How Dave programmes his watch with exact targets to avoid blowing up mid-race We also look ahead to the upcoming track season, with top competition arriving and performance levels rising — but with Dave already race-hardened from months of real competition, not just training. This is a masterclass in execution, data-driven racing, and why the gym race ecosystem is becoming the proving ground for elite fitness racing performance.

🎙️ Episode 26 - Danny Rae: From Army Grit to Hybrid Speed (and a Sub-20 DFT)

Recorded in the brand-new studio at the Institute of Fitness Racing, this episode welcomes our first guest in the space: Danny Rae (DannyRaeHybrid [https://www.instagram.com/dannyraehybrid]) — ex-Army, HYROX pro, and all-round hybrid racer. We get into Danny's journey from military fitness to high-performance racing, including his PBs (57:16 HYROX Pro / 50:35 Pro Doubles), his first hard fitness event post-injury, and what it took to hit a sub-20 Deadly Fitness Test by learning from the best. We also unpack the real levers behind performance: strength vs endurance, why specificity matters, how the military's training culture has changed, and why Danny's now going deeper into testing, biomechanics, and marginal gains to chase the next level. We finish with "3-2-1 Go" — Danny's ethos, habits, and advice for anyone getting pulled into comparison online.