Meet John McAvoy, an endurance athlete with a difference.
In this episode, Geraint and Tom chat to the former armed robber about how a rowing machine changed the course of his life, how he broke a world record from inside a prison gym and what his bike has done for him since.
And we get the inside story on the miraculous recovery of Geraint’s stolen bike! ... Show More
Yesterday
Everything's Coming Up Mulhouse - Tour de France Stage 14
Reaction to the latest stage of the 2026 Tour de France with Geraint Thomas (Netcompany INEOS), Luke Rowe (Decathlon CMA CGM), Ben Swift (Netcompany INEOS) and Owain Doull (Visma-Lease a Bike). ROUVY Watts Occurring at the Tour de France is brought to you by Rouvy. Join ROUVY, th ... Show More
50m 27s
Jul 17
A Break Finally Makes It! - Reaction from Stage 13 of the 2026 Tour de France
Reaction to the latest stage of the 2026 Tour de France with Geraint Thomas (Netcompany INEOS), Luke Rowe (Decathlon CMA CGM), Ben Swift (Netcompany INEOS) and Owain Doull (Visma-Lease a Bike). ROUVY Watts Occurring at the Tour de France is brought to you by Rouvy. Join ROUVY, th ... Show More
46m 57s
Jul 16
The King of Chaos - Tour de France 2026 Stage 12.
Reaction to the latest stage of the 2026 Tour de France with Geraint Thomas (Netcompany INEOS), Luke Rowe (Decathlon CMA CGM), Ben Swift (Netcompany INEOS) and Owain Doull (Visma-Lease a Bike). ROUVY Watts Occurring at the Tour de France is brought to you by Rouvy. Join ROUVY, th ... Show More
39m 13s
Oct 2021
E85 - John McAvoy: It's not where you're from, is where you're at that counts
<p>This week Jake and Damian speak with current Nike athlete, and former convicted armed robber, John McAvoy.</p><br><p>John speaks about how his past and time in solitary confinement transformed his view of life and what fuelled him to succeed in the sporting world.</p><br><p>Jo ... Show More
1h 18m
Apr 2022
If This Man Can Change, Anyone Can - Armed Robber to Record Breaking Athlete: John McAvoy (Re-release) #262
CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing.
Is there a change you’d like to make in your life? Something you’re desperate to overcome, but can’t see how? Or a goal you’re scared to aim for, because it feels too far off? My guest on this week’s podcast might just convince y ... Show More
2h 41m
Jan 2020
If This Man Can Turn His Life Around, So Can You with John McAvoy #91
CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing.
Is there a change you’d like to make in your life? Something you’re desperate to overcome, but can’t see how? Or a goal you’re scared to aim for, because it feels too far off?
My guest on this week’s podcast might just convi ... Show More
2h 44m
Apr 2021
BITESIZE | Why Giving Back Is The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do | John McAvoy #170
CAUTION: Contains swearing.
Making changes in life and overcoming obstacles can sometimes seem insurmountable, but if this man can turn his life around, anyone can.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart. Each week I’ll be featurin ... Show More
14m 44s
Oct 2022
John McAvoy: From Life Sentence to Life of Purpose
If you’re someone who actually believes that people don’t change, prepare for a major mindset shift.Meet John McAvoy. Returning for his 2nd appearance on the podcast, John is positive transformation rendered in human form—and his story is one of the most compelling, improbable, i ... Show More
2h 50m
Oct 2020
Jon Albon: how to get out of your comfort zone
We catch up with the world's greatest adventure runner, Jon Albon, and discuss the power of saying 'yes' to challenges. Albon is the subject of a new film, Finding my Feet, available to view now at Endurance TV. We also look back at a highly unusual London Marathon and ask why TV ... Show More
33m 20s