Abel Lifestyle

Spotify episode notes: Recorded the night before my Backyard Ultra, this is one of the most personal episodes I’ve recorded. We talk about becoming a Spartan, earning Elite status for 2027, the possibility of a World Championship start line, and the reality of stepping into a race that means far more to me than distance or time. Tomorrow was 4.167 miles, every hour, on the hour, for as long as I c...

Scott Norris joins me for a conversation that ended up going much deeper than I expected. We talk about the role fitness has played in his life, not just physically but mentally too, confidence, body image, routine, identity and why the gym can become far more than just a place to train. Scott shares what he’s learned from working as a personal trainer at The Workout Lab, why helping people build...

Stuart Fay is a fundraiser, walker and charity volunteer who, alongside his wife Rachel, has helped raise more than £50,000 for cancer charities. But this episode begins with their daughter, Gemma. Gemma was bright, driven, positive and deeply loved by the people around her. In 2020, she was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma and went through years of treatment including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, m...

Alex Bance is a former Infantryman, sports therapist and extreme endurance athlete whose story is built around testing the limits of what he is capable of. After spending 13 years in the Infantry, Alex transitioned into civilian life, built Spire Injury Clinic and found himself increasingly drawn towards ultra running and extreme endurance challenges. In this episode, we talk about what military l...

Tristan Hayes is a Salisbury-born professional wrestler whose career has spanned almost three decades. From watching wrestling at Salisbury City Hall as a kid, to stepping into the ring at 16, competing across the UK and internationally in places including Japan, Australia and America, and becoming a four-time heavyweight champion, Tristan has spent 29 years living the dream he set for himself whe...

Harley Morriss: How Far Can You Really Push Yourself? Harley Morriss only started running in 2023. Since then, he’s gone from his first run to taking on challenges most people would never even contemplate. In this episode of the Abel Lifestyle Podcast, Harley joins me to talk about the person behind the endurance athlete, where his mentality comes from, and why he continues to push himself further...

What does it really take to balance motherhood, family life and chasing extraordinary goals? In Episode 22 of the Abel Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with Louise Pyman, a wife, mum of two, endurance athlete, Ironman and Race to the Stones finisher, to explore the story behind the achievements. We discuss Louise’s childhood, becoming a mother, the life-changing moment her family discovered one of he...

Today’s guest is somebody with one of the most unique stories we’ve had on the Abel Lifestyle Podcast. By day, Elmo Shorland is a builder. By night, he’s a two-time National Champion cheerleader. On paper, those two worlds couldn’t be more different, but after spending nearly two hours with Elmo, you quickly realise this episode isn’t really about cheerleading. It’s about perspective, resilience a...

Everyone has someone in their life who changes the way they think. For me, that’s Laura Hurcombe. In this episode of the Abel Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with one of my closest friends for one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had. Over the past few years, Laura has challenged me to think differently, believe in myself and become a better version of who I am. But behind the positivity...

In this episode of the Abel Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with goalkeeper coach, teacher and DK1GK founder Dease Kerrison. Having coached together at both Swindon Town Women and Southampton Women, we reflect on over a decade in football, the lessons coaching has taught us, and what it really takes to help young players reach their potential. We discuss the journey of building DK1GK over the past t...

What happens when you hit rock bottom and find the strength to rebuild your life? In this episode of the Abel Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with Traff Sharpe, founder of Trackdaze, to discuss his journey through addiction, recovery, endurance sport, travel, faith and purpose. Traff shares the reality of addiction, the challenges of rebuilding trust, how endurance sport became an outlet for growth,...

In Episode 17, I'm joined by Richard Train for a conversation centred around community, perspective and what it really means to pursue high performance. Growing up in South Africa shaped Richard's outlook on life, teaching him the value of resilience, gratitude and the strength of community. We explore how those experiences continue to influence his work in education, his leadership style and his...

After two years away, the podcast is finally back and this isn’t just a return, the journey never stopped This is Episode 16, and it felt right to come back with someone who’s been there from the very beginning. I’m joined by Mike Pyman for a real life catch-up. Not a highlight reel. Not a polished version of events. Just an honest conversation about where we’ve been, where we’re at, and where we’...

In this exhilarating episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Bridget Lynn, a once self-proclaimed fitness avoider who transformed into a world champion powerlifter in just two years. Join us as Bridget shares the pivotal moments that sparked their fitness journey, from the struggles of self-doubt and intimidation at the gym to discovering the empowering world of strength training. Through can...

In this episode myself and Mike delve into the world of how to hack your mindset to live your true Abel Lifestyle. This is an episode you truly don't want to miss as the amount of "golden nuggets" that you will take away from this will truly help elevate your life to a whole new level. What do you feel are issues in today society? Is there an identity crisis and lack of purpose in todays world tha...

In this episode we delve deep into the art of running, how to unlock your unbreakable mindset and get to know the woman who helped coach me for my recent Manchester Marathon Success. We also explore COPD and the positive effects that running can have on respiratory management. This was an incredibly interesting chat as we got to pick the brains of Ruth Barker who is highly successful within her pr...

In this episode we discuss Annie's journey to becoming one of the most feared goal scorers within the Women's National League. We delve deep into all the trials, tribulations and blessings about becoming a mother as well as the stigma behind how it can affect a women's career, that most don't think about. We also speak about Annie's battle with alopecia and scoliosis. What would you do if you were...

In this episode we discuss mens mental health and the ways we can create a better and more supportive environment for them to be more authentic. We delve deep into the simple balance todays generation misunderstand the motto "It's okay not to be okay." Is there a trend with those that struggle with addiction and what is the recovery process like? What is the simple thing men do that they think is...

In this episode we discuss the challenges that women's football faces and what makes the game truly special. We delve into the life of all the struggles Jamie has faced off the pitch with loss and how he found a new positive perspective from what was his worst day. How far can one act of generosity go? Just how important is it to be truly self aware and to question deeply why things actually happe...

In this episode we discuss exactly what you need to know to hack your mindset, how to be your most authentic self as well as build happier and more successful relationships. We also discuss Carltons passions as well as the legacy he is trying to leave through his business ventures. How do you know when you're experiencing unacceptable behaviours within your relationships? What should we be asking...

When you sustain an injury that quite literally changes your vision on life that's been covering up a long standing, sub conscious, hidden addiction. Do you believe you are truly a person with good morals? Just what impact can doing one good deed have on someones life? What is life like as a professional footballer? In this episode we discuss the struggles of addiction, the reality of prison life....

Sometimes in life, pressure can become too much to handle. Do you ever find yourself comparing others to you? Do you ever feel like you cannot speak to anyone about the troubles you find yourself in? What happens when this continually occurs over a long period of time and you don't see a way out? This is an episode that will no doubt have a huge impact on many others and will hopefully showcase th...

Finding purpose in the modern world can be difficult, especially during facing hard things which can be incredibly tough. Just when things get better, life can throw you a few curveballs which makes you question everything and take you on a different path. In this episode we hear Dom's story about dealing with substance abuse after the unexpected loss of his Dad at 19. We discuss how he found his...

Happy New Year! In this episode I discuss how to make 2024 the year that you will remember as the year that changed your life positively forever. I cover topics such as fitness advice, the importance of daily routines, Q&A to get to know me better and much more.. Do you want to get in the best shape of your life? Do you want to become the best version of yourself but, don't know how to? Then t...

If you're looking to get into the Christmas spirit then, this episode is for you! This episode I sit down with Mike Pyman to discuss all things Christmas and it is not one to miss! We discuss all things Christmas such as what's the worst gift you've received and have you regifted any of them? What's one thing you would leave out of your Christmas dinner and much more... We will be back in the New...