S2 | E4: John McAvoy

Louise chats to endurance athlete, John McAvoyHis story begins way before his professional athletic endeavours. From a very young age, John was drawn into crime and at 18 years old he was convicted for armed robbery, getting locked away at one of Britain’s most secure prisons for 10 years.During his time in confinement, John found his way out through sport - from doing cell circuits to holding three world records and seven British records on an indoor rowing machine.Tune in to this empowering conversation about his time in prison, the mental and physical struggles, and the incredible work he is now doing to support young offenders through the power of sport and performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Real athletes who don’t know their limits.  Whether you’re an elite or everyday athlete at home, it can be hard to continually progress. How do you push yourself out of your comfort zone and find that inner drive to get real results? In this podcast series, journalist and endurance athlete Louise Minchin sits down with superhumans who have done extraordinary things, to learn what it takes - mentally and physically - to go again (and again). Tune in to hear these truly inspiring stories and take away the belief that you can achieve your own goals, no matter how big or small. Follow to listen to a new episode every Wednesday.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.