In this deeply personal and energising episode of the Fit for Life podcast, host Martin Sharp is joined by long-time friend and ultra-marathon runner Gabriel Flores.

Together, they explore how running and mindset can become essential tools for overcoming adversity, building resilience, and thriving under pressure in running, business and life.

From completing a triple marathon challenge to navigating elite ultra events like the Thames Path 100 and the Spartathlon, Martin and Gabriel unpack the high-performance habits and mental frameworks that support long-term success, even in the face of burnout, fear or uncertainty.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

🏃‍♂️How Gabriel turned personal trauma into a mission for impact

🏃‍♂️The role of running in reclaiming control during life’s hardest moments

🏃‍♂️Why consistency beats motivation for long-term change

🏃‍♂️The science of fatigue, fuelling and mental endurance

🏃‍♂️How to balance ambition with sustainability — in work and wellness

🏃‍♂️Training tactics for busy professionals (even those who “hate running”)

🏃‍♂️Body Glide, parmesan cheese, and the truth about chafing

🏃‍♂️Why burnout mirrors “hitting the wall” — and how to stay in the race

🏃‍♂️How building a support network creates lasting transformation

🏃‍♂️Real talk on failure, flow state, and embracing discomfort

This episode is not just about running — it’s about developing the mental toughness and self-awareness needed to perform consistently under pressure, whether scaling a business or tackling a personal challenge.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & YouTube.

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