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The podcast for normal people who want to do abnormal things.
Hey, I am Pete Laverick, an Ex-professional athlete living a pretty normal life in Hong Kong. I talk to people who many of us view as 'abnormal', or having achieved abnormal things.
I want to know if these 'abnormal' people are that much different from the rest of us, what was it that made them go from being normal people, living normal lives, to wanting to do something completely different and make that first step outside of their comfort zone.
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#56 - Dean Karnazes - The World’s Most Extreme Runner on Running 563km Non-Stop
Dean Karnazes is one of the most iconic endurance athletes in history — and in this episode, we dive deep into the mind and body of a man who has pushed human limits further than almost anyone…
#55 - Damien Fitzpatrick - Why Micronutrition Matters More Than You Think
In today’s episode, I sit down with Damien Fitzpatrick — former pro rugby player and CEO/Founder of Pillar Performance — the company redefining how athletes think about micronutrition.We break down…
Siobhan Haughey: How She Made History for Hong Kong
Siobhan Haughey just won gold at the National Games — but her story started long before the headlines.In this conversation, recorded just after the Paris Olympics, Siobhan opens up about the real…
#54 - Cheung Pakhung - The Dark Side of Being #1 in the World
In this episode, Pakhung, a world champion in rope skipping, shares his journey from a passionate athlete to a social media influencer and entrepreneur. He discusses the evolution of rope skipping as…
#53 - Ant Haynes - The Dark Side of Discipline: Life as a CrossFit Games Athlete
Ant Haynes is one of Hong Kong’s most respected CrossFit athletes, a multiple-time CrossFit Games competitor, former Hong Kong rugby player, and co-owner of Coastal Fitness. But behind the medals and…
The Rise of Hyrox: How a Fitness Revolution Took Over the World
Re-release: A listener favourite from the Abnormal archivesHyrox has exploded across the world — but how did it reach Asia?In this conversation, Gary Wan, the man responsible for bringing Hyrox to…
#52 - Anton Dubrov & Andrei Vasilevski — The Team Behind Aryna Sabalenka’s METEORIC Rise to World No.1
What does it really take to build a world number one?In this episode, I sit down with Andrei Vasilevski and Anton Dubrov, the coaching masterminds behind Aryna Sabalenka, to reveal the truth about…
#51 - Gabe Heck - From Corporate Job to World-Class Athlete
From burnout to Bangkok, this is the story of Gabe Heck, one of the fastest-rising athletes in the Hyrox world. Known as the Beast of Bangkok, Gabe went from a corporate job in Singapore to living…
#50 - Benny Cee - Resilience, Mindset & Building the Life You Want
Ben Cullen, aka Benny Cee, is a DJ, producer, entrepreneur, and MC whose energy seems limitless. But his journey hasn’t been easy. From arriving in Hong Kong with nothing, struggling to pay rent, and…
#49 - Josh Li - The Secrets To A $100m Exit
Josh Li went from working as a personal trainer in London to building two fast-growing businesses across Asia, the Middle East, and now the U.S. — Nutrition Kitchen and OnePT.In this episode, Josh…
#48 - Marc Hofmann - From Intern to Entrepreneur: What It Really Takes to Succeed in Hospitality
Marc Hofmann’s story is one of passion, persistence, and creating meaning through hospitality. Arriving in Hong Kong a decade ago with little experience, Marc started as an intern at Black Sheep…
#47 - Nic White - The Brutal Truth About Life as a Professional Athlete
Nic White has lived the highs and lows of professional rugby. The Wallabies scrum-half with over 70 Test caps has played all over the world, won trophies in Europe, and helped Australia to famous…
#46 - Daniel Temm - From Pro Rugby to CEO: The Brutal Truth About Startups
From the rugby pitch to the boardroom, Daniel Temm has lived two very different lives. After a career as a professional rugby player, he stepped away from sport and into the unknown, pouring his…
#45 - Aisyah Rafaee - The Real Cost of Chasing Dreams: IVF, Fertility & the Olympics
In this episode, Aisyah Rafaee shares her incredible journey as Singapore's first Olympic rower, discussing the challenges of crowdfunding her way to the Olympics, the pressures of competing, and her…
#44 - Philip Doyle - Juggling the NHS & Olympics: The World’s Most Extreme Schedule
Olympic medalist and NHS doctor Philip Doyle joins the Abnormal podcast to share the unbelievable story of how he balanced saving lives with chasing Olympic glory.Starting rowing in university,…
#43 - Andrew Glaze - How the #1 Runner on Strava Balances 100 Miles a Week with Firefighting
Andrew Glaze is a full-time firefighter, ultramarathon runner, and one of the most consistent endurance athletes on the planet, with a streak of running 100+ miles per week for over 280 consecutive…
#42 - James Kelly - What is 'Zone 2' Training? And Why 99% Of People Will NEVER Use It Properly
In this episode of Abnormal, I welcome back elite athlete James Kelly to discuss the evolving world of Hyrox, the potential for it to become an Olympic sport, and the intricacies of training for both…
#41 - Alex Cuthbert - The Real Life of a British & Irish Lion
In this episode of Abnormal, I sit down with Wales and British & Irish Lions winger Alex Cuthbert, one of rugby’s most explosive and experienced players.From the high-pressure moments of Lions…
#40 - Noam Yaron - The Man Swimming 180km to Save the Ocean
In this episode of Abnormal, I sit down with Swiss endurance swimmer and ocean activist Noam Yaron, who’s attempting the longest open-water swim in a wetsuit — a grueling 180km journey from Calvi to…
#39 - Cherie Walker - Inside Cirque du Soleil: Secrets of Coaching the World’s Wildest Athletes
In this episode of Abnormal, I interview Cherie Walker, head coach of Cirque du Soleil, who shares insights into the unique challenges and rewards of coaching elite performers. We discuss the…
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