Will I Survive XCC? Why We Delay Fitness, Family, and Finding Time for Ourselves
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What if “I’ll start next week” is the quiet lie draining your energy today?
Ash opens up about his looming XCC challenge in the Welsh hills — no phone, ration packs, a tent, and a tangle of nerves — as we unpack why fitness, health, and self-care so often get pushed to the bottom of the list.
It’s a candid, funny, and grounded chat about anxiety, procrastination, preparation, and why picking movement you actually enjoy beats forcing yourself into a gym you’ll only resent.
We swap punishment for practicality: boxing over treadmills, golf as therapy, and the power of a simple 20-minute walk to reset your head better than another doom scroll.
Tom’s message about long hours, family life, and fitness drift becomes everyone’s question — is it really about time, or priorities? We talk small, non-negotiable habits, lowering the barrier to starting, and setting boundaries that protect your people by protecting your bandwidth first.
Highlights
- Why fear and anxiety can fuel growth
- The truth behind “I’ll start next week”
- Fitness vs. family — balancing guilt and priorities
- Why mates, laughter, and a change of scenery matter
- How mental health leads, and physical health follows
There’s even a bit of kit chat — boots over bravado, pack like future-you matters, and always expect the forecast to change.
Choosing yourself isn’t selfish; it’s maintenance.
If you’re juggling bills, school runs, late nights, and a body that needs a nudge, this one’s your green light to start small — today.
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Chapters
1. New Mics, Fresh Energy (00:00:00)
2. Studio Reset And Early Banter (00:01:05)
3. XCC: The Unknown And Anxiety (00:02:15)
4. No-Phone Reset And Family Fears (00:05:20)
5. Training Gaps And Tough Reality (00:08:05)
6. Why We Leave Things To Last Minute (00:10:20)
7. Routine, Motivation, And Tomorrow’s Myth (00:13:10)
8. Enjoyment Over Gym: Boxing And Squash (00:16:15)
9. Community Messages: Tom’s Dilemma (00:19:20)
10. Modern Life Pressures And Money (00:22:10)
11. Make Time For Mates And Golf (00:25:15)
12. Boundaries, People-Pleasing, And Age (00:28:40)
13. Prioritising Without Being A Jerk (00:31:20)
14. Functional Fitness And Mental Health Loop (00:34:30)
15. Kit, Weather, And XCC Logistics (00:37:05)
16. Wrap-Up And Listener Callouts (00:39:20)
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