Yes, you read that right... Guy is going to North Korea.

In this episode, Guy and Charlie break down Guy's upcoming ATHX competition and his confirmed trip to North Korea for the Pyongyang Half Marathon in April.

Guy's competing this weekend with Alice in a mix of strength, conditioning, and metcons. They discuss what makes ATHX different from CrossFit, how to prep in the final days before comp, and why Guy thinks the MetCon will be easy...

Charlie's also written Guy a brutal 10-week half marathon plan to prepare him for running in one of the most secretive countries on the planet. They talk through the challenges of shifting from explosive power training to distance running, and whether Guy can actually survive 21 kilometres without his quads cramping up.

By the end of this episode, you'll gain the superior knowledge of:

• What ATHX is and how it compares to CrossFit and HYROX
• Guy's strength targets for the comp
• The reality of prepping for a half marathon when you're built like a rugby player, not a runner
• Why community-driven gyms are taking over and pubs are closing
• The best running soundtracks - Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and why Pirates of the Caribbean is the best music for long runs
• How to balance strength training with running without destroying yourself

If you're into functional fitness, trying to balance strength and endurance, or just want to hear about running in North Korea, this one's for you.

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Guy opens up about playing with future England stars like Marcus Smith and Ollie Lawrence, the moment everything fell apart (dropped by Harlequins, rejected by the Army, and a breakup - all within one month), and how he went from a depression diagnosis to rebuilding his life through fitness.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why fear distorts reality on the rugby pitch - and in life

The true cost of contact sports: Guy's injury list includes a broken lumbar spine, dual shoulder dislocations, and countless concussions

The worst injury Guy ever caused: a jaw fractured in three places

What separates academy-level players from pros when physical talent is equal

Why Guy said no to antidepressants and chose sleep, nutrition, and training instead

Fear-based vs. confidence-based decision-making: why you should never make major decisions when you're euphoric OR miserable

The Aristotle test: why 70% of Euromillions winners end up broke - and what that reveals about handling highs

Rugby's transferable skills: team dynamics, relentless energy under pressure, and managing emotions in the moment

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Guy - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/guykennedypt/⁠

Charlie - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecrickprocess/⁠

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