DC Fitness

With the anniversary of my Ironman coming up I talk about how and why I got into triathlon and the many mistakes I made during my first ever triathlon but managing to finish and was the first step on the journey to ironman

Jordan Steel - Running 100 Miles by DC Fitness

Today I talk to Dan of the band Frontierer and we talk about mental health , music, booze and the power of exercise Dan has an awesome story and one people will for sure be able take a lot from - especially on the mental health front - I loved recording this podcast so thanks to Dan for taking the time to share and open up & thanks to anyone who's listened Insta handles @frontiererband @_liftmusic

On todays episode TJ talks about his experience with taking steroids, something that's not talked about a lot. He opens up about why he started taking them, the highs the lows, dangers and answers a lot of listener questions, very interesting and opened my eyes up to a lot of things! We also talk about TJ transitioning from powerlifting and strength to functional training and losing over 20kg of b...

Today I sit down and talk to Kyle of Be Defiant - a clothing company who's aim it is to end the stigma around mental health and provide awesome clothes at the same time! I have been a Be Defiant athlete for a year now and very proud to be part of such an amazing business and I had an awesome conversation with Kyle today! We talk about Kyle's mental health and alcohol struggles - Be Defiant and wha...

Today I sit down with Craig from Twin Atlantic for an awesome fitness / music podcast in one! Craig is a client of mine and drummer in one of the most successful rock bands to come from Scotland in the last 10 years. Craig started training with me to gain weight, muscle and strength which we talk bout alongside his love for running, veganism and his career so far with the band which is so inspirin...

More of a music vibe this episode with Calum Doris of Glasgow's Flood Of Red and Bad Luck I have known Calum for over 17 years and we have been through a lot together musically and personally - it was great to sit down and have a big chat with him spanning all the years since we met at 15 years old ! The main topics discussed are how Calum got into music and playing in bands, his time in Flood Of...

What an episode! Jonny is one of my best friends who I've been through a lot with and has an amazing story from moving to London at 18 with nothing to where he is now, a successful self employed tattoo artist We talk about his journey to where he is now, fatherhood, booze, self employment and Jonny opens up about his struggles with panic attacks which can definitely help people who suffer from thi...

Its been a while but I have finally recorded a new podcast ! Just a wee update on how I'm dealing with this lockdown - the positives and the negatives Thank you for listening and stay safe

I went on the November Scot podcast where Andrew asked me about my journey so far from the beginning to Ironman. We talk about everything and it got pretty deep but it was great to open up and talk about everything from weight loss, tragedy, alcohol, coaching, ironman, the past and the future. For anyone listening for my first ironman experience specifically jump straight to 1hr 14mins Thanks as a...

Wow - what an incredible story, I recorded a dark yet inspiring podcast with my friend Jordan Steel. Jordan is a recovering addict who has been sober for 2.5 years and has found running and spirituality through his recovery and from where he has been in his life to where he is now is absolutely incredible. I'm proud to call Jordan a friend and I'm so happy to see him doing well and healthy because...

Sleep!! The number 1 tool for recovery and energy, but so many people do not sleep enough or do not realise the importance. I talk about the benefits of sleep, how it can help with your goals and the problems with not getting enough sleep. Thanks as always for listening

Today I have Amanda back on the podcast to talk is through the training and day of Celtman which is more distance than an ironman in cold jellyfish infested waters and running up mountains ! Also a couple of months after that she completed Ironman Wales and got a PB. Amazing dedication, commitment and mental strength from someone who was told she wasn't going to be able to do these things due to i...

Today I speak to my client Craig Marshall who over three years training with me has went from 23 stone to 13 stone, losing over 10 stone in fat and also building muscle and strength at the same time. Craig talks about his epic journey and how the process has changed his life as he gets married this week in Florida feeling, fit, healthy and confident. Craig was 31 when he started his weight loss jo...

Today I speak to one of my closest friends Andy Cannon. Andy has always lived with depression and he has been brave enough to come on the podcast and talk about it, which I can't thank him enough for, it will really help other people going through similar struggles. He really opens up and talks about things he has never talked about before. We also talk about music as music has been a massive part...

Today I speak to my friend Robyn Kennedy who is still very young but has been on some amazing journeys in her life so far and thought it would be a great story to share with you guys ! Robyn is a yoga instructor and blogger, we speak about this but also Robyn opens up about a past eating disorder and mental health. Its a great, inspiring story and conversation so please give it a listen and I hope...

I done it! I completed my first Ironman 70.3 in the beautiful Elsinore Denmark and on this podcast I tell you all about my experience. Thanks so much for listening! Link to donate to British Heart Foundation -https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dcfitnessironman

Today I talk to Michael Ulloa who is a personal trainer based in Edinburgh I started following Michael on Instagram a while back and really liked his approach to fat loss, nutrition and helping people so asked him on the podcast for a chat We talk about Training, Nutrition, Mindset, Mental Health and all things Ironman You can get Michael on Instagram on @michaelulloapt Podcast Breakdown 04:30 - A...

‘ There is light, You Just need to find it ‘ Today I am 6 years alcohol free. A very proud but also sad day, which I explain in the podcast. I talk about my problems with alcohol, why I gave up and how it changed my life. I show that for anyone who is struggling that there is hope and you can change. Alcohol almost ruined me and my future, giving it up was the best thing I ever done and I now have...

Today I talk about mixing goals and how you should commit to one goal, see it through and then move on to the next. More specifically the difference in training and eating for fat loss & strength & performance. I also talk about how lucky I feel to have my health and how we can take it for granted and why I live my life the way I do after suffering tragedy and not previously thinking about my heal...

After my client Craig done his Transformation photo shoot at the weekend I talk about the importance of setting goals and actually achieving them, what this can do for you and what it has done for my life and my future. You are capable of truly special things, do not hold yourself back from that. Set goals, and smash them!! Thanks as always for listening

Today I talk about my experience at Redbull Neptune Steps which I could not finish the race and how I felt after failing what I set out to do an also talk about failure and what it can do. As gutted as I felt yesterday, Failure is necessary for growth and it will only make me more determined for Ironman

Majorly struggling for time this week so a short update on how I coped on my latest sober stag do + half ironman prep Definitely going to expand on the will power and commitment side of things on another podcast when I have more time

Today I talk to Amanda McCaig who is an Ironman Triathlon finisher! Ironman triathlon is a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and then a full marathon. With me training at the moment to do a half ironman this summer then a full ironman next year I couldn't wait to speak to Amanda. When I originally asked Amanda to do the podcast I wasn't aware of her background or story. I was already inspired by her achievm...

' There is no success without failure ' Today on this epic podcast I speak to Mark Macqueen the current IPF World, European and Commonwealth Champion & also British champion for 3 years in a row. I guarantee anyone who listens to this will take something away from it. Mark speaks very openly and honest and says it how it is. We talk about Marks powerlifting career, training, self belief, fear of f...