Jimmy Watkins is the founder of The Running Punks—and his story is as much about identity as it is about pace. In this episode, we talk sobriety and what it’s given him, how running became an anchor (and an outlet), and why music and community sit at the heart of what he’s built.Jimmy also shares the shift from rugby to track, what it took to commit to competing, and the journey that led him to represent Great Britain. Expect honest reflections, a few hard truths, and a lot of energy—about rebuilding your life, finding your people, and chasing something that actually means something.

Simon Ford is an adventurer who rebuilt his life after losing his fiancée—choosing big, uncomfortable challenges as a way to keep moving forward. From the Arctic to the Sahara, Simon’s story isn’t just about extremes; it’s about what happens when grief changes your direction, and you decide to see what you’re still capable of.In this episode, we talk about loss, resilience, and the moments that pushed Simon to take on bigger and bigger challenges—and how he now uses what he’s learned to help others discover what’s possible for them too. Honest, grounding, and full of perspective, this one will make you rethink your limits.

Madison Haddick is a phenomenal triathlete—and in 2025 she won Ironman Wales in her age group. But this conversation isn’t just about splits, watts, or race-day tactics. It’s about what it takes to compete when it matters, and how doing the inner work can change the way you show up on the start line.In this episode, Madison opens up about therapy, the role competition plays in her life, and why Ironman became the arena she keeps choosing—again and again. We talk mindset, identity, pressure, and what winning actually feels like when you’ve built the person behind the performance.