Ep. 34 | David van Wetherill: 17 HYROX Races on Crutches | The Stoic Mindset You Can Use When Life Gets Hard

What if the adversity you’re facing right now is shaping you into someone who refuses to quit?In this episode, David talks about living with a rare bone condition, pushing through intense pain during training, recovering from multiple surgeries, and still breaking the world record for the fastest marathon on crutches.This is what we discuss: 00:00 Intro00:01:35:20 Turning Adversity Into an Asset02:58 What it’s really like living with pain every day06:39:22 You are not defined by what you do and your disability12:30 Small Steps Create Impossible Outcomes16:01 The Promise That Changed Everything18:10:00 Turning the Impossible Into Reality22:01 Naming Fear So It Becomes Manageable26:30:19 Finding Purpose in Pushing Your Own Limits30:44:03 Stoicism and Doing the Right Thing36:42:07 Hitting Rock Bottom and the Power of One Step42:04:01 Setting the Goal and Backing It With Action54:00:08 Inspiration That Helps You Start59:03:00 Vault Section (Mystery Message)About Guest:David van Wetherill is an elite endurance athlete who has redefined what’s possible under pressure. Born with a rare bone development disorder and a heart condition, his journey has been shaped by physical challenges, discipline, and long-term resilience.Racing on crutches, David holds the world record for the fastest marathon on crutches and is a three-time Paralympian, Puma-sponsored athlete, and HYROX ambassador.Beyond performance, David is known for his grounded perspective on pain, recovery, and mindset, reminding us that resilience is built through consistent choices, not comfort.Tune in. Let the code activate something deep within you.With love and abundance,SamFollow David Van Wetherillon Instagram @wetherill.para.fitFollow Sam ChurchYouTube: @SamChurchOfficialInstagram: @samchurchofficialFacebook: facebook.com/samchurchukFollow Transformation Code PodcastInstagram: @transformationcodepodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformationcodepodcast