The Nick Bare Podcast

114: Life as a Full-Time Athlete with Dan Churchill


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Performance chef. Hybrid athlete. Dan Churchill is back in town and on the mic.


In this episode, Dan unpacks his evolution — from running restaurants to chasing world-class athletic goals. We dive deep into what it really takes to train hard, eat with purpose, sleep for recovery, and show up with discipline every single day. Dan doesn’t just talk goals — he lives them. He’s chasing a sub-60 at HYROX Pro and a sub-3-hour marathon in London. We break down how he’s training, how he’s planning, and how he stays locked in mentally.


We also talk identity — how embracing the title of “athlete” can shift your mindset and elevate your effort across the board. Plus, we go into the psychology behind nutrition, and what it means to truly fuel with intent.


CHAPTERS:

01:24 Dan's Athletic Goals and Training Journey

05:19 Work Ethic and Personal Growth

12:09 Balancing Personal Life and Professional Ambitions

24:51 Dan's Restaurant Business Experience

42:22 Commitments and Productivity

55:11 Training with Elite Athletes: Key Takeaways

01:00:24 Sleep Gadgets and Hacks

01:09:31 Fueling for Performance

01:24:11 Balancing Diet and Social Life

01:35:10 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans


MENTIONS:

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport

https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692


Lewis Howes episode

https://youtu.be/Rl-SnsoPp-c?si=pbJsIBLaagk6R2Xo


ULU Wellness: Wellness Starts Here

https://uluwellness.com/


CONNECT:

Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFE

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FOLLOW:

IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/

YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness


KEEP UP WITH DAN

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