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Lessons on how to turn difficulties into strengths and chase your dreams

You can be fitter for having it

Life can be complicated. And when you add a chronic illness, injury or pain into the mix, it is an uphill battle. Everyday routines can feel relentless, and finding time to eat well and exercise seems impossible.

But here’s the thing - tough times can actually make you stronger. It’s what I call being ‘fitter for having it’ - the idea that the very obstacles life throws at you can become your greatest sources of strength, resilience, and increase your problem-solving ability.

Overtime I have developed a practical coaching methodology to transform life’s extra challenges into competitive advantages. This approach has inspired extraordinary achievements in sport, adventure and business.

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Lived experience

I’ve been there myself. Living with type 1 diabetes since childhood means I’ve had to manage my health, and all the extra baggage, while pursuing my goals. Growing up, I was curious to explore the impact of type 1 diabetes on exercise and performance. 

So at the age of 40, after more than 35,000 insulin injections and countless blood glucose tests, I set a goal to run six marathons in six days across Australia's Simpson Desert. 

And guess what? I finished, coming first in my age group. It wasn't easy, but it taught me invaluable lessons about mental resilience and how to train my body and mind. It showed me that diabetes was not holding me back - in fact it helped me become stronger and faster as the race became harder.

And I didn't stop there. At the finish line, I set myself an even bigger goal: to run ten ultra-marathons in ten years.

And, you know what? I did that too, finishing with an epic 100km 18 hour race over Sydney’s Blue Mountains.

Through these experiences, I developed a practical approach that turns health challenges into performance advantages - methods I now share through coaching and mentoring sessions.

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  • Motivation

    Come to an inspiring talk or search my recent events to find out how to thrive in the world’s toughest races.

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  • Training tips

    Learn how to prepare your legs and your mind for exercise, or find out what kit makes exercise with diabetes easier.

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  • Race reports

    Read about the Simpson desert run, cycling the Pyrenees, and mountain marathons which prove you can be fitter for having it.

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  • My approach

    Learn my practical methodology for living with type 1 diabetes and how to enjoy exercise and achieve better sports performance.

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