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The Be Battle Ready podcast is where everyday athletes, adventurers, and seekers of strength come to forge resilience - in body, mind, and spirit.
Hosted by coach Simon Ward, each episode explores the true pillars of endurance: purposeful training, nourishing nutrition, restorative sleep, a resilient mindset, and the art of recovery. It’s designed especially for those in their 40s, 50s and beyond who refuse to rust - men and women who know that age is no excuse to stop sharpening the blade.
Whether you’re preparing for your next Ironman, rebuilding after setback, or simply training for the demands of life itself, this show will help you stay Battle Ready: strong, adaptable, and unbreakable.
Expect conversations with world-class coaches, scientists, and everyday warriors - those who walk the path of longevity and high performance - sharing wisdom, tactics, and stories from the front line of endurance.
👉 Subscribe now and step inside the ranks of the Battle Ready Society - where strength is forged, and rust never wins.
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Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
In this heartfelt and deeply insightful conversation, Simon Ward speaks with long-time podcast listener and endurance athlete Dave Hill, who shares his recent journey through an unexpected prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Despite being in excellent health, with a strong training routine, healthy nutrition, and a proactive attitude towards wellbeing, Dave’s story begins with a routine blood test that flagged an elevated PSA level – a silent sign that something was amiss.
Topics Covered:
- Why "battle ready" fitness is about more than just being event-ready
- How a strong foundation of fitness, mobility, and mindset supported his recovery
- The challenges of post-op recovery, from pelvic floor retraining to regaining bladder control
- The role of HRV monitoring in recognising stress and tracking recovery
- How small, consistent habits are part of paying into your “health pension”
Key Takeaways:
- Health doesn’t guarantee immunity, but it significantly improves your resilience.
- A proactive check-up could be life-saving – don’t wait for symptoms to appear.
- Recovery is a form of training: take it seriously, go slow, and trust the process.
- Long-term lifestyle habits like sleep, nutrition, and strength work really matter when it counts most.
🧠 Memorable Quotes:
“You shouldn’t be scared of these things. You can’t control everything, but you can put yourself in the best position to come out better.”
– Dave Hill
“Recovery is now the training.”
– Simon Ward
To keep up with Dave, his recovery and his goal to be ‘battle ready’ for anything follow him on:
Instagram: @drhill99
Dave’s favourite books which has provided him with inspiration in his own battles are:
All that Matters - Chris Hoy - Explores the challenges he has faced so far and how he is using them to find focus on things that matter.
Adventure Mind - Belinda Kirk - The explores why adventure is an essential part of our health and well being
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