The Tenacity Podcast

Ben Millar is an elite cyclist, physiotherapist and strength & conditioning advocate specialising in the brutal world of hill climbing. In this episode, we talk about his journey from cross-country running to elite cycling, building exceptional power-to-weight, why strength training could be the missing piece for endurance athletes, and the training principles behind his performance. We also get into consistency, recovery, fuelling, balancing a career with elite-level training, the realit...

In this episode, I sit down with a former Royal Marine who ran 620km across the UAE in just over five days to break a world record. We talk about his time in the Marines, what drives him towards extreme challenges, the reality of pushing your body that far, and what happens mentally and physically once the challenge is finally over. We also get into training, recovery, purpose, and why some people are constantly searching for the next impossible thing... 1-1 Coaching information and consult...

In this episode, we dive into the mindset behind building confidence, challenging stereotypes, and proving that endurance sport isn’t reserved for a certain body type. Jordan shares how he went from competing in team sports to embracing endurance, why confidence is earned through action rather than motivation, and how running has become a tool for transforming both physical and mental health. We also discuss identity, social media, competition, community, body image, Hyrox, and what it really...

In this episode, I sit down with ultra-endurance runner George Rickwood to explore what drives someone to run over 400km a week and continually push the limits of what’s possible. We dive into George’s unconventional approach to training, the mindset behind tackling Backyard Ultras and 100-mile races, how he manages sleep deprivation, and the lessons he’s learned from pushing himself to the edge. We also discuss the controversial disqualification that ended one of his biggest races after 54 h...

In this episode, we have 6 powerful lessons from previous guests, each sharing how running has transformed their lives. Jonny Davies, Ultra runner and fitness content creator, explains how running has helped him so much with managing his mental health. Sonny Webster, former Team GB Olympic Weightlifter and business owner, explains how getting into running recently has given him a completely new aspect of fitness and being a student again is so valuable for us. Dan Williams, Co-Fo...

I just ran my first ever marathon... ...well, sort of. In this episode, I answer the questions put to me on Instagram. The questions focus on various topics, including my carb loading strategy, how I stayed motivated during the race, how it compares to other events I've done, what I'd do differently next time, and much much more. Expect to learn more about marathon nutrition. Expect to appreciate how brutal an event it is. Expect to get insights on how you could PB your next maratho...