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In this episode I talk through how I only made it to 104km of the 200km in The Kerry Way Ultra , what broke down, and what I’m taking from that into the next block of training.I also walk you through a hunting trip I’ve got lined up for next weekend: the rifle and scope I’m running, how I plan to document the whole thing for social media as best I can and the little details that can make or break a stalk.I also touch on why I’ve gone back to bodybuilding, and how I’m spending the next six months giving that a full send in McGarry Barbell.As always I can be contacted on [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, I reflect on my growing fame and recognizability—and compare it to the attention received by people with three ears and attractive women. I also make a quick Tesco stop to stock up for the Kerry Way Ultra, which takes place in just two days, and reveal who’s joining me as my next podcast guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I reflect on the enthusiastic response to my recent physical challenge—running the Border of Meath—and the curious silence around the social-media content I create alongside it. I also share my plans, nerves, and expectations ahead of the Kerry Way Ultra, which is only a few days away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about the benefits of not putting things on the long finger and why taking action now can make such a difference. I also share a bit about my upcoming race next week, the Kerry Way Ultra, and explain how Des will be joining me to capture the social-media side of the run. Finally, I use the analogy of building a house to explore what it means to get your life in order—especially when it comes to laying the foundations and mapping out the future you want. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fancy a bottle of red? An Off The Lead Cabernet Sauvignon? Or maybe some Off The Lead wild Irish venison jerky? Get your pre-orders in at [email protected]. In this episode, I discuss my apparent need to keep myself accountable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I revisit a note I wrote on my phone about a year ago and unpack what’s changed since. I explore the difference between fully committing to something versus half‑arsing it, and what I call being a “high achiever” versus a “wide achiever.” I share some honest thoughts about regret, mortality, and the reality that while there’s still plenty I haven’t done yet, I’m genuinely happy with the direction and pace of my progress. I talk about the power of starting new projects, “hoovering up the low‑hanging fruit,” and why having clear metrics to judge your progress and your program can make all the difference. As always I can be contacted on [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Psychological Significance of a New Haircut Can a new haircut be more than just a change in appearance? Hair is closely tied to identity and self-expression, so changing it can become a small but meaningful act of autonomy—one that reflects an internal shift or a desire to be seen differently. � In this episode, I explore how bravery works like a muscle: when we exercise it through small acts of courage, it grows stronger; when we continually avoid what frightens us, it can begin to atrophy. If you feel like you need to get out of your own way, could it be a sign that you’ve been hiding behind yourself—or protecting an outdated version of who you are? I also do my best to expand on the Off the Lead philosophy and worldview. As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you feel like you’re not fully yourself in your life? Like you’ve been hiding parts of who you are? If so, this episode is for you. As always, you can contact me at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m finally back, taking my own advice and getting out of my own way. In this episode, I explain the main reason I’ve recently started uploading to social media and why, at least in part, I decided to take on the 337 km Co. Meath Border run. I also outline my creative process and expand on Rick Rubin’s mantra: “The audience comes last.” If you’ve been following my journey, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected]—but only until I become too famous and important to read my emails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kicking off 2026 with a superstar! With millions and millions of views and tens of thousands of adoring fans Caolan Ward is BY FAR my most famous guest {he'll love that intro! Hahahahahahahaha}. As is the norm, our conversation meanders between all sorts, from his professional goals as a social media influencer to more personal New Year resolutions and how he plans to keep himself accountable professionally and personally. It was great chatting to him and getting a better understanding of how the 'influencer economy' works. A great lad with a bright future it's been my pleasure working with him and wish him all the very best with his plans for 2026 and beyond, some of which at least are revealed in this epiosde. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I love the idea of people who have listened to my conversations {or that have just heard that I'm doing podcasts} and then deciding to reach out to me asking to come on. However, this practically never happens, ever. So bareing this in mind I was bowled over when Aidan text me explaining that he had a stammer and thought that it would be a great challenge for him to come on. What a legend! We all suffer some form of anxiety around speaking publicly and can only imagine that this is masssively ramped up when you have any kind of speech impediment. Aidan on the other hand had the balls to bite the bullet and I'm delighted he did. We talk about how and when his stammer is triggered, cover some of the tricks he developed along the way to deal with it and have a genuine conversation about how he has sought help and how he has to a large degree overcome it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Endurance athlete Graham Macken joins me again to walk us through his most recent epic challange, a 5,000km coast to coast 'Race Across America' or Raam for short, otherwise known as the toughest race in the world. We talk death, psychedelics, near death experiences, depression, mortality, Rhabdomyolosis, sleeping in dodgey motels and a whole lot more. We also cover his hallucinations during the race and what they might mean and also delve into the realitites of cycling non stop from coast to coast, from how he was burning 22,000 calories a day {not a misprint} to forgetting who and where he was and what he was doing. In short, Graham is a bonifide mad bastard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instead of doing a 'season in review' episode I decided to have a think about what's next and do what I can to exorcise some ideas that have been rattling around the auld head. I'm also completely starved of conversation around the types of topics that I tend to talk about on the solos so if this is something you might be interested in (for publication or otherwise) let me know on [email protected]  It's been emotional! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The thumbnail that accompanies this episode (@offtheleadofficial on Instagram) is a graph depicting someone's weight loss. I use this graph as an analogy for visualisations generally. I also speak of the importance of volume when it comes to creative output.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.