With six months to go until Ironman Wales, Dave sits down for an honest solo check-in on the Rusty Iron Man journey so far. The distances are climbing, the sessions are getting tougher, and the reality of balancing serious training with running a growing business is starting to bite. From unexpected progress and new kit upgrades to niggles, mindset shifts, and a few uncomfortable truths along the way, this is a raw and reflective look at what the journey is really like halfway in. Still plenty of road ahead… but things are definitely stepping up a gear.

Dave is joined by Dan Sylvester — former Beckenham Rugby teammate turned endurance challenge athlete — to talk about his incredible 2023 run from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Covering over 1,000 miles, nearly 90,000 feet of elevation, and 31 days of running, Dan shares the physical and mental realities of taking on something that big, while balancing family life, work, and purpose. Honest, inspiring, and full of waffle, this is a story about resilience, perspective, and what happens when you decide to see how far you can really go.

In this episode of The RIM Waffle Podcast, Dave is joined by Dr Kelsie Johnson — performance nutritionist, coach, lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science, and triathlete — for a refreshingly honest chat about food, fueling, and common sense. From everyday nutrition to Ironman training, race-day mistakes, and the realities of eating well without losing your mind, this episode balances evidence-based advice with plenty of waffle. Expect practical takeaways, a few laughs, and reassurance that you don’t need to be perfect — just consistent.