DEADLY DOZEN PODCAST
A podcast for the Deadly Dozen community.
Episodes
What a year it's been for Deadly Dozen.
In this episode, we sit down with Deadly Dozen founder Jason Curtis to look back on an unforgettable year of racing — from the standout moments and incredible performances to the challenges, lessons and stories that helped shape the season.
Jason takes us behind the scenes of Deadly Dozen's continued growth, reflects on how the racing has evolve...
Jude Reynolds is one of the most exciting young athletes coming through HYROX, Deadly Dozen and the rapidly growing world of hybrid fitness racing. At just 23, Jude has already become HYROX U24 World Champion, recorded a 55:27 HYROX Pro Solo PB and made the move towards becoming a full-time professional hybrid athlete. But Jude doesn't just want to be a HYROX athlete. In this episode of the Deadly Dozen Podcast, we sit down with Ju...
Jay Stapley isn't a professional athlete.
He's a full-time worker, a dad of two, and someone who only recently decided to take ultra running seriously. Yet he just won the Read On Backyard Ultra after running an incredible 61 hours and 254 miles, becoming the last person standing.
In this episode, Jay shares:
• How he went from hiking in Wales to competing at the highest level of backyard ultras
• Why mental resilienc...
In Episode 31 of the Deadly Dozen Podcast we sit down with Lorraine Fitzpatrick, Sales Director and founder of the Power Circle Club, to discuss why traditional networking is broken—and how fitness is changing the way professionals build relationships.
From selling a successful mortgage business in her 20s to creating one of the UK's most unique networking concepts, Lorraine shares lessons on entrepreneurship, ...
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 ...
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 l...
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 he...
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 ...
Recorded in the brand-new studio at the Institute of Fitness Racing, this episode welcomes our first guest in the space: Danny Rae (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 fitne...
In this episode of the Deadly Dozen Podcast, we sit down with Neil Marsh, owner of Neil Marsh Health and Fitness in Cambridge. Known for his Purple Army, Neil shares his journey from a background in sport and triathlon to becoming a prominent figure in fitness racing.
From s...
In this episode of The Deadly Dozen Podcast, Jason sits down with Dave Parkin, the current Deadly Dozen world record holder and the first athlete in history to break the 40-minute mark, stopping the clock at Read more
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 a...
In this episode of The Deadly Dozen Podcast, Ciaran Parkinson, an Elite 15 Hyrox athlete, shares his journey from a lockdown runner to one of the top competitors in fitness racing. Alongside his success in Hyrox, Ciaran also discusses his evolution as a coach, helping others reach their fitness goals. Whether you're aiming for personal fitness growth or training to compete, Ciaran's insights are i...
In this episode of The Deadly Dozen Podcast, Jason sits down with James Kelly — one of the world's elite hybrid athletes — and his sister Bernice Kelly, Director of Deadly Dozen Australia.
James and Bernice share the story behind their rapid rise in the world of fitness racing, from race wins and records in Brisbane to launching and expanding Deadly D...
In this episode, Jason sits down with Vanessa to tackle the most frequently asked questions from Deadly Dozen athletes around the world. From transfers and selling your ticket, to race-day logistics, spectator rules, photos, results, and deferrals — nothing is off the table.
With Deadly Dozen now active in 22+ countries and scaling into 2026 with bigger tec...
How do you race Deadly Dozen—not just survive it? In this episode, Jay breaks down the opening phase of the race: the first 400 m run, the Farmer's Carry, and the Kettlebell Deadlift. We get into solo vs pairs pacing, oxygen debt (and why the first 400 m can ruin your day), how to approach a 240 m carry without red-zoning, and the deadlift strategies that ...
Jason Curtis sits down with Natalie Crompton — HYROX world qualifier, coach, corporate leader, and parent — to unpack a stacked journey from "accidental" marathoner to elite fitness racer. Natalie explains how ADHD shapes her love of high-intensity training (and dislike of long rest periods), why running is h...
In this episode of the Deadly Dozen Podcast, Jason Curtis sits down in Dubai with Sean Clancy — former professional footballer turned gym owner and fitness innovator behind Coyote Gym and Rejuvenate. From his roots at...
In this Dubai sit-down, Jason chats with May — one half of the partnership behind Deadly Dozen South Africa and the new UAE/GCC expansion. They unpack how they sold out races across SA by leaning into culture and community, what will shift in Dubai (more athlete-focused, race-first experience), and the realities of running events at scale.
May...
🎙️ Episode 16: From Cape Town to Dubai: Building Community, One Track at a Time with Cameron Cleaver
In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Cleaver — Deadly Dozen Regional Director for South Africa and the UAE — to explore how a grassroots idea developed into a regional movement.
Cameron guides us through the rapid expansion in South Africa (monthly races, strong community...
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