The Tenacity Podcast

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dan Williams, Co-Founder of WIT Fitness. 10 Years ago, Dan and his co-founder, Sam, took a huge risk and moved to London to start their own fitness retail brand. Fast forward a few years later and WIT had become one of the biggest fitness and Crossfit brands in the world having worked with global companies such as Nike, Adidas and Reebok.  In 2020, the world ch...

In this episode, we have 3 lessons on dealing with the pressure of the Olympic Games, taken from 3 separate guests who have appeared on the show.  First, we have Dan Wallace, former Olympic and World Champion swimmer, who shares his journey and mindset to get to the Olympics, and how he handled the pressure and crowd once he was there.  We then listen to Guy Learmonth, multiple Commonwealth Games...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Guy Learmonth, professional 800m runner. Guy has had a very successful career so far, with a PB of 1.44.70, competing in the Commonwealth Games, multiple World Championships and in fact the 3rd fastest 800m time in Scottish history. However, it's safe to say that Guy has been a bit unlucky throughout his career. In a sport like running, you would expect th...

In this episode, I answer the questions put to me on social media, covering a wide range of topics. The questions focus on many things, including my biggest bucket list events, who have been my favourite podcast guests, 3 bits of advice I'd give to people looking to start a fitness business, how I'm feeling in life right now, my death row meal and much much more... Expect to learn more a...

In this episode, we listen to 6 former UK Special Forces Soldiers describe what it takes to pass selection. Firstly, we listen to Gaz Banford, former Sergeant Major of the Special Boat Service, talk about the typical characteristics shown by people who pass selection and the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Episode #2 Then, we have Simon Jeffries, former Special Boat Ser...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dr Fergus Connolly, one of the world's most experienced elite performance coaches. Fergus (Connolly) has worked in every major sport including; The Premier League, The NFL, The Rugby Premiership, International Rugby, International Cricket and more... He has also worked as a consultant for various special forces units around the world. Having gained vast am...

In this episode, we have 6 lessons on dealing with discomfort and building resilience, taken from 6 separate guests who have appeared on the show.  First up, we have Lauren Johnson, former New York Yankees Performance Psychologist, who explains how we can actually measure mental toughness and some of the techniques we can use to be more in control of our emotions and performance.  Episode #98 Next...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Tom McClure, Performance Nutritionist and Hybrid Athlete. Nowadays, social media is full of misleading and inaccurate information, making it very difficult for people to determine what's actually best for them and their nutrition. But, in this episode, Tom cuts through all the bull**** and gives 5 simple nutrition tips that you can implement into your life...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dr Sam Spinelli,  Doctor of Physical Therapy, Strength and Conditioning Expert and savage of a Hybrid Athlete.  Fergus and Sam take a deep dive into many of the misconceptions and lies within the fitness industry that exist on social media nowadays. They discuss the topics of recovery, programming, injuries, the most effective (research backed) methods to get s...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dan Wallace, former Olympic and World Champion swimmer.  Dan certainly had an extremely successful career, winning a Gold medal at The Commonwealth Games, a Silver medal at The Olympic Games and also winning Gold at the 2015 World Championships. But, at the age of only 24, Dan announced his retirement from professional swimming, as he felt he had achieved every...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Kris King, ultra-endurance athlete and race director for some of the world's most extreme races. Kris shares how a series of extremely challenging times resulted in a decline in his mental health and ultimately lead him to contemplating suicide. Having been diagnosed with PTSD, Kris eventually went on a journey of self-discovery in order to rebuild his phy...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by George TheTinMen, pro-men’s advocate, blogger and content creator.  George is on a mission to raise awareness about the issues men face in today’s society. He is incredibly honest and open, sharing valuable information and statistics that many people will be too afraid to discuss. Why? Because he believes that ongoing discussion is what’s needed if we are going...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dr Robert Glover, motivational speaker, marriage and family therapist and author of the bestselling book, No More Mr. Nice Guy.  With over 40 years experience, Robert has helped thousands of men to transform their lives and get what they want with their relationships, sex life and career.  Robert shares many of the reasons why ‘nice guy syndrome’ might actually...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Mick Hawkes, former 22 SAS, undercover surveillance operator and security consultant.  Mick has lived a fascinating life. He grew up wanting to be a professional footballer, but an unsuccessful trial at Lincoln City put his dream on hold. He joined the military at 16, serving with the Parachute Regiment  and 29 Commando before eventually taking on SAS selection...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Robin Horsfall, former SAS soldier, bodyguard and author.  Robin has certainly lived an extraordinary life. He joined the military at 15 and then served in 2 Para in Northern Ireland. After multiple tours of Northern Ireland, he eventually joined the SAS and was part of one of the most famous hostage rescue missions in history - The Iranian Embassy Siege in 198...

In this episode, I answer the questions put to me by my social media audience after completing a 250km Ultramarathon in one go.  The discussion focuses on many topics, including my recovery, my mindset over the 3 days, hallucinations, how we dealt with the many challenges along the way, what I’d do differently, what my next goal is, and much much more… Fergus's Instagram: @ferguscrawley  Join...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Lauren Johnson, former New York Yankees Performance Psychologist and mental toughness coach.  Throughout her career, Lauren has worked with numerous top athletes, executives and world leading organisations such as Google, Johnson & Johnson and The FBI. Lauren is on a mission to help people improve their lives through the choices they make.  Fergus and Laure...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Connor Emeny, the first person in the world to complete an Ironman Triathlon on all 7 continents.  Connor shares his journey to becoming an endurance athlete, what motivated him to undertake such a challenge, the planning and funding required, the lessons he has learned along the way, and much much more…  Expect to learn just how brutal Antarctica is. Expect to...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Zach Bitter, professional ultramarathon runner and coach. Zach has broken both World and American records and is the current American 100 Mile record holder with a mind blowing time of 11 hours, 19 minutes and 13 seconds.  Zach shares his journey into ultra running, his race strategy, the mindset needed for such a tough event, the lessons he has learned along t...

In this episode, I answer the questions put to me by my Instagram audience before I take on my biggest challenge yet - a 250km ultramarathon from our office in Edinburgh to the bottom of Ben Nevis (after going up it first).  The episode focusses on various topics, including my nutrition plan for the event, how I'll manage blisters, my sleep strategy, how fast I want to do it, what my training...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Lewis Robling, former professional rugby player, turned ultra runner and coach.  Lewis shares his experience of professional sport, the highs and lows, and the mental struggles when he eventually had to leave the game. Lewis goes onto explain the immense value and freedom he has found in ultra running and why he thinks they are so helpful for people in everyday...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by James Exton, former barrister and co-founder of LDN Muscle. James has lived an extremely varied life, growing up on the wrong side of the law, to then qualifying as a lawyer and becoming a barrister. While in full time employment, James and his brother, Tom, founded LDN Muscle, an online transformation coaching business that has helped over 100,000 people to re...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Nick Whitcombe (Nick Capo), former drug-smuggler, competitive bodybuilder and current successful gym owner.  Nick has lived an extremely varied life, facing adversity every step of way. From growing up in Merseyside with a single mother and being a victim of sexual abuse, to being sentenced to prison for 6 years.  In 2020, Nick went viral for being the main man...

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Jonathan Pain: coach, hybrid athlete, ultra-runner,  and father of four. Fergus asks Jonny to outline the things to consider when trying to balance training alongside being a parent. Many people use having children as a reason to stop training, but Jonny wants to show people that you can do both, it just requires good communication with your partner, time block...

In this episode, to celebrate reaching 100K followers, I answer the questions put to me by my Instagram audience. The episode focusses on various topics, including my dream guests for the podcast, my favourite and least favourite training session, my goals for 2024, starting a YouTube channel and much much more. Expect to learn more about Fergus' goals. Expect to reflect on how you use social...