What's it like to.......?

What is it really like, to go from injured to completing an ironman, whilst juggling a busy job, family, and a social life. Thats what we discuss in the episode with my client Simon, who came to me frustrated with he was unable to compete due to old injuries. We discuss where he was going wrong, how we completely rebooted his training, hit a PB in the marathon in the lead up, and then completely o...

In this episode, host Andy Reay, former professional rugby player and strength & conditioning coach, reconnects with his old rugby mate Richard Boyle to explore what it’s really like to take on one of the world’s ultimate endurance challenges: swimming the English Channel. Richard shares the full story of his journey, from expectations vs reality—like unexpectedly completing the swim in the da...

What does it take to row across the Atlantic? In this episode, I sit down with Jake, a man who took on one of the toughest challenges on the planet—rowing 3,000 miles of open ocean. We dive into  why  he decided to do it, the intense physical and mental preparation it required, and what it was like to leave solid ground behind for weeks. Jake shares the highs and lows of life at sea, from battling...

**🎙️ Pushing Limits Podcast: Conquering the Sahara – Marathon des Sables & Charity with Ollie Shortt What does it take to run 250 km across the Sahara Desert? In this episode, I sit down with Ollie Shortt, an extraordinary endurance athlete who completed the legendary Marathon des Sables, often called the toughest footrace on Earth. 🏜️ Key Highlights: The Challenge: A 6-day, 250 km ultramarath...

"What does it take to conquer the world's toughest endurance race?  This episode dives into the extreme physical and mental challenge of the  Yukon 1000 —a brutal 1,000-mile paddle across unforgiving wilderness. I sit down with my former rugby teammate,  Ian —an ex-army veteran who took on this epic adventure to raise funds for  Mind Charity  and the  Royal British Legion . 👉  From rugby pitches...

In this episode of “What is it Like to...”, I sit down with Mark Grey , who took on the insane challenge of rowing for 24 hours straight – all in the name of charity. 🚣‍♂️ We dive deep into: 👉 Why he decided to row for 24 hours 👉 The brutal training it took to get there (with a little help from yours truly) 👉 Nutrition strategies to fuel endurance events 👉 Mental and physical battles during t...