The Abnormal Show
by Pete Laverick
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The 10 Most UNHINGED Moments of the 2026 NYC Marathon
The 10 Most UNHINGED Moments of the 2026 NYC Marathon
About this podcast
Hosted by ex-professional athlete, Pete Laverick - we bring you raw stories, honest opinions and unfiltered conversations with some of the most 'abnormal' characters in their field.
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Episodes
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- The 10 Most UNHINGED Moments of the 2026 NYC Marathon · 14 min61,000 people ran the New York City Marathon. Some of them were completely unhinged. Today I'm counting down the top 10 most unhinged moments from this year's race, from…
- The HYROX Cruise Has the Internet Divided · 14 minThe first-ever HYROX cruise brought 2,300 fitness enthusiasts together for four days of workouts, food and community at sea. Dream holiday or fitness nightmare? We react to the…
- Why Is Everyone Suddenly Joining a Run Club? · 19 minAre run clubs the new dating apps? I dig into why everyone’s joining a running club, how Gen Z is swapping nightlife for fitness, and whether running influencers have taken it…
- Hard Work Doesn’t Beat Talent (Sorry) · 21 minI walked into my hotel gym in Macau and a metre away from me was a 19-year-old girl who’s taller than Shaq. I’ve just got back from NBA China, with Yao Ming at breakfast every…
- Why Is Everyone Suddenly Training for an IRONMAN? · 15 minIronman Barcelona got cancelled the day before the race. Right call, but it left 3,300+ athletes, more than half of them first-timers, with a year of training and nothing to show…
- Asian Games vs Olympics: Are We Hyping the Wrong Event? · 18 minThe Asian Games has medals for Pokémon, breath-holding kabaddi, and gravity-defying sepaktakraw—but is it actually bigger than the Olympics? On this episode of The Abnormal Show…
- Who is the GREATEST 20-Year-Old Athlete of All Time? · 17 minWelcome to The Abnormal Show! After almost 12 months off, WE ARE BACK! But this time with a brand new look 😎Kimi Antonelli is looking on track to become the youngest EVER F1…
- #56 - Dean Karnazes - The World’s Most Extreme Runner on Running 563km Non-Stop · 1 h 4 min · Episode 56Dean Karnazes is one of the most iconic endurance athletes in history — and in this episode, we dive deep into the mind and body of a man who has pushed human limits further than…
- #55 - Damien Fitzpatrick - Why Micronutrition Matters More Than You Think · 51 min · Episode 55In today’s episode, I sit down with Damien Fitzpatrick — former pro rugby player and CEO/Founder of Pillar Performance — the company redefining how athletes think about…
- Siobhan Haughey: How She Made History for Hong Kong · 1 h 4 min · Episode 56Siobhan Haughey just won gold at the National Games — but her story started long before the headlines. In this conversation, recorded just after the Paris Olympics, Siobhan opens…
- #54 - Cheung Pakhung - The Dark Side of Being #1 in the World · 47 min · Episode 54In this episode, Pakhung, a world champion in rope skipping, shares his journey from a passionate athlete to a social media influencer and entrepreneur. He discusses the…
- #53 - Ant Haynes - The Dark Side of Discipline: Life as a CrossFit Games Athlete · 1 h 4 min · Episode 53Ant Haynes is one of Hong Kong’s most respected CrossFit athletes, a multiple-time CrossFit Games competitor, former Hong Kong rugby player, and co-owner of Coastal Fitness. But…
- The Rise of Hyrox: How a Fitness Revolution Took Over the World · 52 min · Episode 53Re-release: A listener favourite from the Abnormal archives Hyrox has exploded across the world — but how did it reach Asia? In this conversation, Gary Wan, the man responsible…
- #52 - Anton Dubrov & Andrei Vasilevski — The Team Behind Aryna Sabalenka’s METEORIC Rise to World No.1 · 1 h 5 min · Episode 52What does it really take to build a world number one? In this episode, I sit down with Andrei Vasilevski and Anton Dubrov, the coaching masterminds behind Aryna Sabalenka, to…
- #51 - Gabe Heck - From Corporate Job to World-Class Athlete · 1 h 4 min · Episode 51From burnout to Bangkok, this is the story of Gabe Heck, one of the fastest-rising athletes in the Hyrox world. Known as the Beast of Bangkok, Gabe went from a corporate job in…
- #50 - Benny Cee - Resilience, Mindset & Building the Life You Want · 1 h 2 min · Episode 50Ben Cullen, aka Benny Cee, is a DJ, producer, entrepreneur, and MC whose energy seems limitless. But his journey hasn’t been easy. From arriving in Hong Kong with nothing…
- #49 - Josh Li - The Secrets To A $100m Exit · 1 h 1 min · Episode 49Josh Li went from working as a personal trainer in London to building two fast-growing businesses across Asia, the Middle East, and now the U.S. — Nutrition Kitchen and OnePT. In…
- #48 - Marc Hofmann - From Intern to Entrepreneur: What It Really Takes to Succeed in Hospitality · 59 min · Episode 48Marc Hofmann’s story is one of passion, persistence, and creating meaning through hospitality. Arriving in Hong Kong a decade ago with little experience, Marc started as an…
- #47 - Nic White - The Brutal Truth About Life as a Professional Athlete · 1 h 0 min · Episode 47Nic White has lived the highs and lows of professional rugby. The Wallabies scrum-half with over 70 Test caps has played all over the world, won trophies in Europe, and helped…
- #46 - Daniel Temm - From Pro Rugby to CEO: The Brutal Truth About Startups · 1 h 7 min · Episode 46From the rugby pitch to the boardroom, Daniel Temm has lived two very different lives. After a career as a professional rugby player, he stepped away from sport and into the…
