The Full Distance
Go The Full Distance is the podcast for triathletes who live and breathe Ironman.
Hosted by Matt and Dave, this show is all about Triathlon the highs, lows, and everything in between — from brutal training weeks to race day, mental battles to gear chat, and all the dumb events endurance athletes keep signing up for.
If you're chasing finish lines, weekly long runs, and the kind of pain that makes you feel alive… you'll feel right at home here.
New episodes weekly. Swim. Bike. Run. Talk sh*t. Repeat.
The Full Distance
#Ep 2 | From 125kg to Ironman: Dave’s Journey
In Episode 2 of The Full Distance Podcast, it’s all about Dave. Just 18 months ago, he was 125kg, battling poor mental health, and living a sedentary lifestyle. Fast forward to today — he’s an Ironman finisher, ultra-marathon trainee, and co-host of this show.
Dave opens up about the turning points, setbacks, and the crazy leap from Couch to 5K → straight to Ironman. Matt digs in to highlight the lessons, the struggles, and why this journey is anything but “normal.”
Also inside:
– The “line in the sand” moment that changed everything for Dave
– Why discipline — not motivation — drove his early training
– How a 10K run turned into signing up for an Ironman
– The emotional rollercoaster of Ironman Australia 2025 (cancelled swim, brutal ride, tough decisions)
– What’s next: ultras, redemption, and Ironman New Zealand
– How do you go from overweight and sedentary to Ironman in under a year?
– What role did mental health play in this transformation?
– How do you balance relationships, work, and the time demands of training?
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