In this episode of The Deadly Dozen Podcast, Jason sits down with Dave Parkin, the current Deadly Dozen world record holder and the first athlete in history to break the 40-minute mark, stopping the clock at 37:59.

Dave's story is one of the most powerful journeys in fitness racing. A decade ago, he had no fitness background, weighed over 18 stone, and joined the gym to lose weight. Fast forward to today, and he's rewritten what's possible in the Deadly Dozen — not once, but twice — lowering the world record from the low 40s to under 38 minutes.

In this conversation, Dave and Jason cover:

• How Dave went from zero training to elite endurance performance

• The mindset and consistency required to break a world record

• Why the Deadly Dozen Track Race rewards smart pacing over raw speed

• Lessons learned from cycling, endurance sport, and high-volume training

• What's next, including targets like Deadly Gross and future championships

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who thinks they "aren't an athlete", anyone chasing performance gains, or anyone inspired by what long-term consistency can really achieve.

From first gym class to fitness racing history — Dave Parkin's journey proves what's possible.