Why do strong, well-trained athletes sometimes stop before the finish line?

It’s not always physical.

Sometimes, your mind pulls the plug before your body actually needs to.

In this episode, we break down:

– The hidden mental triggers that make athletes quit

– How your brain negotiates discomfort

– And what separates finishers from those who step off course

If you’ve ever DNF’d—or felt close to it—this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now and train your mind as hard as your body.

Jad Nachabe entered the world of triathlon five years ago, seeking to understand himself better and unlock different parts of himself. He didn't own a bike, he didn't swim, and he barely ran. Five years on, he has completed 2 X IRONMANs, 6 X 70.3's and many more Sprint and Olympic triathlons. Jad shares how his mindset has changed over the last 5 years and what key tools he learnt through triathlon to help him in other areas of life. If you're feeling a pull toward endurance sport but don't know where or how to start, this show might help you. If you're already doing endurance sport and want to learn how to utilise it in a way to help you enhance life, this show will definitely help you.

In this episode, Rob Jones sits down with Sam King to explore the psychology, identity shift, and suffering behind one of the most extreme endurance challenges imaginable. But this isn’t just a story about miles logged — it’s a story of transformation.

Who was Sam before day one? A self-described gamer with big ambition but untapped potential. Who did he become after completing 80 ultras in 80 days? A completely different man.

Key topics include:

• The mental battles behind back-to-back ultramarathons
• How prolonged suffering reshapes identity
• Leadership lessons forged through extreme endurance
• The unexpected opportunities that followed the challenge
• What this journey unlocked for Sam — and what it could unlock for you

With time to let the dust settle, Sam reflects more deeply than ever before. This conversation goes beyond running. It’s about growth, resilience, and becoming the person you’re capable of being.

If you're interested in resilience, personal development, leadership, and pushing beyond perceived limits, this episode will challenge the way you think about what’s possible.