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Aug 2024
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Spencer Matthews: From Reality TV to Run...

High Performance
About this episode

Spencer Matthews is a well-known TV personality and entrepreneur who first rose to fame on the reality show "Made in Chelsea." Beyond his on-screen persona, Spencer has pushed himself to the limits with aspiring challenges, including competing in ultra-marathons and overcoming personal struggles.


In this episode, Spencer joins Jake and Damian to discuss his remarkable transformation from reality TV star to ultra-marathoner. He opens up about his experiences in boarding school, the impact of losing his brother, and the moment he realised he needed to change his life.


As Spencer prepares for an extraordinary challenge this summer, running 30 marathons in 30 days across the Jordanian desert to raise funds for Global’s Make Some Noise, he reveals his preparation strategies and the mindset needed to set such an ambitious goal.


The episode explores themes of resilience, goal-setting, and the balance between ambition and acceptance, offering a raw and inspiring look at what it takes to modify ourselves and strive for greatness.


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