Rokman Podcast

In this episode of the Rokman Podcast, I speak to Dave Tonge, owner of Heathwood Swimming, a multiple Ironman athlete and world record holder for a 24-hour wetsuited swim in an endless pool.We dig into what runners can learn from triathletes about building endurance without breaking themselves. From swimming fitness, running fitness and bike fitness, to breathing control, low impact aerobic training, fuelling mistakes, Ironman disasters and Dave’s ridiculous 24-hour swim world record.We also get into Dave’s work with Matt Pritchard from Dirty Sanchez, why strong athletes often struggle in the pool, and the brutal lessons endurance sport teaches you when things go wrong.If you’re a runner who wants to build a bigger engine, avoid injury and train smarter, this one’s worth a listen.

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In this episode of the Rokman Podcast, I’m joined by running coach and Easy Run Club founder Tommy Burnell to break down how to train properly for a faster half marathon.
We cover how to structure a half marathon training plan, why so much of your running should feel easy, how to use Zone 2, threshold, tempo runs, hill work and VO2 max sessions, plus the biggest mistakes runners make when trying to improve.
Tommy also shares his own training week, advice for heavier runners, how to fuel properly on race day, and why run clubs have exploded in popularity.
No magic hacks. No influencer nonsense. Just practical running advice from someone who actually knows what they’re talking about.

In this episode of the Rokman Podcast, I sit down with Max Glover, former Royal Marine and record-breaking strength-endurance athlete.
Max has carried a 160kg piano up a mountain, pulled a car for a marathon distance, dragged a truck, and taken on the sort of challenges most people would quite reasonably avoid for the sake of having functioning knees.
We talk about how he built that level of strength-endurance, what extreme challenges teach you about preparation, and why real fitness is about far more than just running further or lifting heavier.
In this episode, we cover:
• How Max carried a piano up a mountain
• The brutal reality of pulling cars and trucks
• Why planning matters more than ego
• How to train for strength-endurance
• What Royal Marine training teaches you about real fitness
• How to build a body that keeps going under fatigue
• Why endurance, strength, and grit need to work together
If you want to build real-world fitness, improve your endurance, and become harder to break when life gets uncomfortable, this one is worth a listen.

In this episode of the Rokman Podcast, I sit down with BJ Stagner to break down one of the most debated topics right now — toxic masculinity, the rise of the manosphere, and why so many men feel lost, stuck, and unfulfilled.We look at what’s really going on beneath the surface.Men today are being pulled in two directions. On one side, they’re told masculinity is toxic, dangerous, and something to suppress. On the other, they’re sold an extreme version of masculinity built on ego, dominance, and material success.So what’s the truth?We unpack why the rise of the manosphere isn’t the root problem — it’s a reaction. A reaction to a lack of direction, lack of role models, and a lack of real masculinity.And more importantly, we break down what real masculinity actually looks like.
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In this episode, I sit down with ultra runner, former soldier, and coach Lee Davies to break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in running: how to run faster by slowing down.We dive deep into MAF training (Maximum Aerobic Function), why most people are running their “easy” runs too hard, and how building a proper aerobic base can transform your speed, endurance, and long-term consistency.Lee shares how this approach helped him go from constant injuries to running a 2:57 marathon and consistently podiuming ultra races — all while training at a lower intensity.
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