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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This episode of the Fit for Life podcast features a power-packed conversation between host Martin Sharp and special guest Claire Fudge, a clinical dietitian, high-performance nutritionist and coach to elite athletes and ambitious professionals.

If you're a busy business owner, executive, or high-performing professional, this is your essential guide to optimising energy, health, and productivity through smarter nutrition and personal strategy.

Whether you’re running marathons or million-pound projects, Claire shares evidence-based tools that help you fuel your body and mind for success, without burnout.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• 🔋How to fuel for strength, endurance and business resilience

• 🔋Why under-fuelling is the silent killer of energy and performance

• 🔋The link between poor nutrition and poor business decisions

• 🔋Creating sustainable habits

• 🔋How your personal health directly impacts your professional success

• 🔋Using business planning tools (like 90-day cycles) to transform your health

• 🔋The maintenance myth—and how to avoid the “yo-yo” trap

• 🔋Spotting the red flags in diet culture, supplements and weight loss drugs

• 🔋The power of consistency over perfection in training, eating, and leading

Claire and Martin also explore why performance nutrition isn’t just for athletes—it’s for anyone who wants to lead at the top of their game. Packed with actionable insights and real-life examples from business leaders, this episode is your playbook for high-performance living.

Whether you’re tired of burnout, overwhelmed by your schedule or simply want to fuel yourself better for life, this conversation will shift your perspective—and give you practical strategies to take control.

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Inspired by Martin’s journey? Join us on our next big adventure — climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this September! 🌍⛰️👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/martin-sharp-88934563443--------In the final episode of Season 3, Martin and Dominic bring the running-themed series to a close with a deep dive into methodology, exploring how busy professionals, business owners and consultants can design and sustain a performance-driven routine, even with packed schedules and competing priorities.This episode is all about building a practical, sustainable method for achieving your health and performance goals without adding overwhelm.We explore:🏃‍♂️How to build a running or training plan that complements—not competes with—your work schedule🏃‍♂️Why method beats motivation, and how to stay consistent despite curveballs🏃‍♂️Real-life planning strategies for high-achieving professionals (including weekend-only training and time-slotting around cancelled meetings)🏃‍♂️How to monitor progress and adjust without scrapping the plan🏃‍♂️The danger of perfectionism and how to avoid failure by designing flexibility into your method🏃‍♂️Why celebrating even small process goals helps maintain long-term momentum🏃‍♂️How to align your fitness method with business planning frameworks like 90-day cyclesMartin shares how he balances marathon training with leading multiple businesses, client consulting, and family life—and why planning smarter, not working harder, is key to both physical and professional success.If you're ambitious, feeling time-poor and know that fitness and performance need to fit your world (not the other way around), this episode will give you the mindset, structure, and tools to build a method that works.🔗 Whether you’re preparing for a marathon or looking to reclaim your health while running a business, this episode is yours.------👉 Subscribe and follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music👉 Learn more or get in touch: hello@sharpfitforlife.com👉 Support Martin’s marathon fundraiser for Teenage Cancer Trust – https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/martin-sharp -----BONUSInspired by Martin’s journey? Join us on our next big adventure — climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this September! 🌍⛰️👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/martin-sharp-88934563443----Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SharpFitForLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MartinSharpUK1 https://www.instagram.com/martinsharpuk/https://www.instagram.com/sharpfitforlife/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkvikS2-NhlwGq3n4idiwghttps://x.com/martinsharpukhttps://x.com/SharpFitForLife https://uk.linkedin.com/in/martinsharp#FitForBusiness #LifePerformance #RunningPlan #FitnessMethod #BusyProfessionalFitness #SharpFitForLife #BusinessBodyNetwork #MarathonTraining #GoalSetting #TimeManagement #RunningRoutine #HealthAndSuccess #PlanToSucceed #RunSmart #PerformanceMindset #RunningJourney #TrainingStrategy #SuccessBegetsSuccess #90DayPlan #CelebrateWins