In this episode, we sit down with Paddy Haynes, the 27-year-old powerhouse from Adderbury, Oxfordshire, who recently stunned the strength world by finishing second at the 2025 Europe’s Strongest Man competition in Leeds . Paddy shares his remarkable journey from a career in forensic accounting to becoming one of the UK's top strongmen.

Discover how Paddy transitioned from ultra-marathon running to strength sports, training on his family's farm using homemade equipment during lockdowns . He opens up about the challenges of consuming 7,000 calories daily, the support of his family and girlfriend Emily, and his aspirations to dethrone reigning champions like Tom Stoltman.

Tune in to hear Paddy's insights on functional strength training, his rapid rise in the strongman circuit, and what it takes to compete at the highest levels of the sport. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just love an inspiring story, this episode is not to be missed.

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