Resilient By Choice

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  • Double and Triple Enduroman champ - Nathan Newton

    In this episode of the GPP, Ger chats with fellow Ultra Endurance Athlete Nathan Newton of the UK who won the 2018 double ironman Enduroman title and followed up that success with another win in 2019 with a win at the same venue but the distance was a triple ironman.
    Nathan talks about his training strategies, mindset and nutrition which all put together, helped him become the fastest ultra endurance triathlete in the UK.

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    Thanks for listening, Gotta Keep It Moving!!!

    1 hr 32 min
  • Double Deca (20 Ironman in 20 days) world record holder, Deca Dave Clamp

    In this episode of the GPP, Ger chat with multiple Deca Ironman finisher Dave Clamp from Bolton in the UK. Dave is a pioneer in the sport of Ultra Endurance Triathlon and has been winning events since the 80's. Dave finished a total of 10 Triple Ironmans, 11.4k swim, 540k bike, 126k run, 5 Deca Ironmans (10 Irons in 10 days) and a double deca ironman triathlon (20 irons in 20 days) and set a new world reord while doing it. Check out the podcast and hear what Dave has to say about his extraordinary journey to the top of the Ultra Endurance Triathlon world.

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    Thanks for listening, Gotta Keep It Moving!!!

    1 hr 38 min
  • Chatting with the first and only Scottish person to complete 10 Ironmans in 10 days, Martin Curran

    In this episode of the GPP, Ger chats with Scottish Ultra Endurance Triathlete,Martin Curran. In 2017 Martin became the first Scot to finish a Deca Ironman Triathlon and remains the only person from Scotland to do so. In 2019 Martin took on another format of the Deca, the continuous Deca. Same distance but this time a different outcome. Martin explains what happened, how the formats differ and what he will do differently next time.

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    • Email: [email protected]


    Thanks for listening, Gotta Keep It Moving!!!

    1 hr 17 min
  • Eric 'Lillywhite Lightning' Donovan - Irish Professional Boxer

    On this weeks episode of the GPP, Ger talks with unbeaten Professional boxer Eric Donovan. Eric returned from retirement to go professional as a boxer and has since seen his aspirations realized by going undefeated and putting himself in line for a European title. Eric has had other battles in the past including one with mental health which he overcame and offers some advice on keeping your mindset positive while isolating. Eric also tells us of his isolation challenge he has set himself and more importantly, why.
    See links to yotube channel and GoFundMe below:


    https://www.gofundme.com/f/5-hour-skip-for-doitfordan/share?utm_source=whatsapp-visit&utm_medium=chat&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR3XVThwJGXH2Z4HJu0uoXeMO7VFgV8AuJR7phki72jyR11OyB6d9SL2k_4

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzQghxa-qOt-KNn6J-X0_g

    Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podcast

    • Instagram: @ger_prendergast
    • Facebook: Ger Prendergast (GP Mind and Body Fitness)
    • Email: [email protected]


    Thanks for listening, Gotta Keep It Moving!!!

    52 min
  • Leona Carson - Heavy smoker to Ultra Runner & Adventurer!

    In this weeks episode of the podcast, Ger chats with Omagh woman Leona Carson on how she took on an epic challenge of climbing the height of Everest on her stairs at home! Leona was a heavy smoker 8 years ago but wanted to improve her life so she ditched the fags and started running. Her journey has taken her to The Great Wall of China, Kilimanjaro and was due to take her to Everest this May but due to the coronavirus, those plans are on hold until 2021. Leona's mindset is strong so her stayed positive and took on this huge challenge at home to help sharpen her mental strength.

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    Thanks for listening, Gotta Keep It Moving!!!

    31 min
  • Running a marathon, around his house, with Stephen Dever

    On this episode of the GPP, Ger chats with Meath man, Stephen Dever. Stephen started running 5 years ago to save his own life! Stephen was almost 22 stone, an alcoholic and suffered with depression. He knew he needed to change his life before it came to a premature end. Stephen found running and from there he started to find balance, love and gratitude for life!

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    Thanks for listening, Gotta Keep It Moving!!!

    32 min
  • Advice from a self isolation master and professional triathlete Ger Redmond

    In this weeks GPP, Ger chats with Irish professional triathlete Ger Redmond who recently finished a week of hell in the mountains of Wicklow where he was asked to complete ridiculous physical challenges, in abysmal conditions, all while ridiculously sleep deprived. But its Ger's backstory that is truly remarkable. As a junior professional footballer, Ger's life was turned around when, through no fault of his own, he was forced to leave his dreams behind to take care of his siblings when he was only 16 years old. From there he his life radically changed and brought Ger to a two year prison sentence. But his journey was not over, like a Phoenix from the flames, Ger did rise again to become a better person for his family and completed the challenge he set for himself in becoming a professional triathlete. 






    Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podcast

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    Thanks for listening, Gotta Keep It Moving!!!

    58 min
  • Training tips when self isolating
    In this episode of the GPP, Ger gives advice on how to add progression to your home workouts. Also check out how you can enter into the social distancing event to replace the postponed Ballymun Running Festival 2020 and earn an awesome medal while...
    25 min
  • Wayne Kurtz, Ultra Endurance Pioneer.

    In this episode of the GPP, Ger chats with Wayne Kurtz, who is an ultra endurance triathlete from Pittsburgh, USA. Wayne has competed in some of the longest endurance triathlons there is including a Triple Deca, which is an astonishing 30 ironmans in 30 days. Wayne wrote the book on Deca's, literally, "Its all about the Deca" is the title of one of Wayne's books which is essential if you are serious about taking on the grand daddy of triathlon, a Deca Ironman.
    Also hear all about events Wayne and his crew are organising this year and other events he has planned for the next couple of years including Decaman IRL!!! 

    Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podcast

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    Thanks for listening, Gotta Keep It Moving!!!

    1 hr 2 min

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Resilient By Choice with Ger Prendergast and Co-host David Hill is a podcast about pushing limits, choosing growth, and building unshakable resilience, no matter what life throws at you. Hosted by…