On this episode of Hurdles, we are joined by Marcus Pletts. Marcus has competed in many ultras with his career spanning 1418 racing kilometres. Marcus was one of just 12 finishers in the first-ever Snowdon Ultra (100 miles). 

Marcus uses neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to change his emotions which allows him to get through the highs and lows of ultra-running and life.

On this episode of Hurdles, we are joined by Richie Lovett. World tour professional surfer, shark attack survivor, tsunami survivor, and cancer survivor. 

Richie has the fascinating ability to stay calm in the wildest situations. Throughout his career, many moments of adversity tried to deny him his dream of winning an event on the world tour. A bronze whaler shark and a tsunami couldn’t stop Richie as he won the Trestles 2003 World Championship.

On this episode of Hurdles, we are joined by Ashley Watson. A master’s graduate. A business owner. An Olympian. All in one year! Ashley was part of the iconic Jamaican bobsleigh team who qualified in the four-man event for the first time in 24 years! 

Inspired by Cool running’s Ashley describes how he can balance his hectic life by prioritising his time and effort.

On this episode of Hurdles, we are joined by Andy Guest. Andy was the pioneer of BASE jumping and has completed 6548 skydives. Andy has 5 World records, 2 European records and 19 British records.

Andy discusses how you reach the mental ‘moment’ in his extreme sport and what you should do if the moment never arrives. 

We also dive into the story where Andy found himself filming in a warzone where he was saved by the camera on his chest.

On episode 5 we are joined by Connacht centre Tom Daly. Tom started his career at Leinster Rugby however an ACL injury after a promising breakthrough campaign meant his opportunities at the Dublin club became sparse. Daly moved to Connacht where he has excelled earning himself a call-up to the Ireland squad. His journey is full of many ups and many downs, but his focused mindset and drive meant he has achieved greatness.

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