On todays episode I had the pleasure to talk to the Endurance Adventurer and Storyteller John Horsfall.



John has achieved a number of truly amazing feats in his life ranging from running 1200km from Uganda to the Coast of Kenya, solo and self supported to his current adventure of trying to cycle from London to Asia with NO MONEY!



This was an incredible chat and I was inspired, in awe and just amazed at what a human can achieve should they put their mind to something and just go for it. This chat took place about 30 days into John's trip where he has found a little cafe in Croatia that had wifi and was happy for him to use it so we could chat via Skype. No professional studio set up here as you can here the cafe in the background as well as the surrounding peoples conversations, however, I felt it was a perfect setting for the philosophy that John talks about in this episode. 



I hope you enjoy this episode and enjoy hearing about John's trip and his philosophies on life. May it make you dream big and challenge yourself and push you to do things you never thought you could do. This world is full of generous and loving people and all it takes is for you to smile and have the courage to say hello. Who knows where that conversation can lead and who you might meet.



If you wish to follow John on his current journey (his photography is beautiful) or look to see what he has coming up next jump over to his Instagram and check it out.

Until next time, have a great day!



John Horsfall Details

Instagram: @johnhorsfall

John Horsfall and I Talk Cycling From London To Asia Without Using Money - Episode 11

On this episode I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Volleyroo and one half of Australia's top ranked Beach Volleyball duo Damien Schumann. 



After starting out his childhood as most Aussie kids playing AFL, he then played a game of Volleyball in year 9 and loved the sport and has never turned back. Being a shorter kid growing up, Damien turned to Beach Volleyball in year 12 where he thrived and has been ever since. It hasn't been an easy route over the years, however, he knew from a young age that he had the potential to play on the world scale if he put all of his time and effort into it and went all in.



In this episode we talk about the path that Damien took through the years of playing beach volley ball and what traits it takes to play at the top in any sport around the world. We dive into the many facets of being a professional athlete from the endless hours of training, playing and travelling to how it affects your personal and family relationships.



If you have ever wondered what it takes or are someone young and looking to take the next step in your sporting career, this is the episode for you to listen to and gain some insight from someone who has lived it and continues to live it day to day. 



I would like to thank Damien for his time and for sharing his story with me and all of you listening in. If you would like to follow his journey I have put Damien's Instagram details below. I highly recommend you give him a follow and watch his journey over the coming months as he moves towards potential selection in the commonwealth games soon approaching in 2018. 



I hope you have enjoyed this episode and I look forward to bringing you another episode real soon.



Cheers



Damien Schumann Details:

Instagram: @damien_schumann

Damien Schumann and I Talk Beach Volleyball and What It Takes To Play Elite Sport - Episode 12

On this episode I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down to talk to a Robin French who is an Ex Professional Basketball player turned Elite OCR Athlete.

Never heard of Obstacle Course Racing or OCR? Well neither had I up until around 3 weeks ago when I was introduced to Robin through Instagram. Many of you will most likely know what OCR is and have heard of the race series called tough mudder. Robin likes to say that tough mudder is the "fun run" of the OVR world, however, admits it is a great way for people to get involved in the sport.



Robin has only recently taken up fasting and even with his hectic training schedule has found that the no breakfast life is one that has helped his energy levels, training capacity and ability to recover as well as his mental capability to think fast and confident throughout a OCR Race.



Robin is one of the UK's top OCR athletes and will be off to compete in the world champs being held in Canada in October of 2017. We spoke about his training, his introduction in the fasting world and how he ties it all together to have him at peak conditioning for race day.

I hope you enjoyed this chat as much as I did and learn something about a new and quickly emerging world sport. If you wish to follow Robin on his journey to the world champs and beyond, his Instagram details are below.

Thank you again to Robin for coming onto the show and I will see you next time on another episode of How The Focaccia?



Robin French Details:

Instagram: @robin_essex

Robin French and I Talk Intermittent Fasting and Competing At The Up and Coming OCR World Champs

On this episode I had the absolute pleasure to talk to Mike Vacanti a fitness professional, entrepreneur, former trainer to Gary Vaynerchuk and a guy who instead of saying he will quit his job one day and follow his passion, actually did it.



I will be the first to admit this Podcast held a special significance to me as you find out in this episode, it was watching one of Mike's first youtube videos back in January of 2015 that set me on a path that has seen me not only change my life, but save my sisters life. It was great to sit down with someone who I truly admire and have learnt so much from in this coaching, weight loss and body reshape space as well as how to be a great human being.



Mike is your typical guy who grew up in America with a loving family which gave him a great start to crush his school years and receive a job offer at a prestigious Accounting Firm. However, within a few weeks he knew this job was not for him and with a passion in the fitness space he sought out to put himself into a place that would allow him to quit that job and chase his true passion in life. As the saying goes, the rest is history and I invite you to listen into this episode and find out the story of Mike as well as some practical advice to quit your day job and follow your passion.



Again, I would like to thank Mike for dropping in to have a chat and I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did. Below you will find links to all of his social media, websites and products. I highly recommend you give him a follow as I am sure you will not only enjoy his content but learn a thing or two along the way.

Have a fantastic day and I will see you next episode where I get to ask my next guest "How The Focaccia?"



Cheers



Mike Details:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEtrSsxLOSLvcCd5syaFgeg

Instagram: @mikevacanti

Website: www.ontheregimen.com

Best macro and calorie tracking app around (iTunes and Android): Mikes Macros

Mike Vacanti and I Talk Origins and Quitting Your Job To Follow Your True Passions

This is a show to talk all things Health, Fitness, Family and Business.

Having run a successful business in the health, fitness and Exercise Physiology industry for over 10 years now as well as recently becoming a father for the first time, I know how difficult it can be to juggle all of them and live a balanced and fulfilled life.

I want this show to help with anyone who may be in a similar position to listen to other like minded individuals and how they navigated their way to where they are today in their chosen area of expertise.

I will sit down with a number of guests and have an open and easy going chat as if we were sitting in a cafe having a catch up over coffee.

Sit back and relax and I hope you enjoy the show.