EP11 The Running Man - Deka World Champion, Boxing and Building a Champion Mindset | Beyond Fear

Follow Gwion on: @GwiEllisAnd @gethinelliscoaching for Gwion's Personal TrainerIn this episode of Beyond Fear, Jen sits down with Gwion - Deka World Champion, boxer, proud Bala local and known by many as “The Running Man” on TikTok.This isn’t just a conversation about winning.We talk about what it actually takes to become world class, how identity shapes performance, balancing multiple sports, and the mindset required when ambition starts getting serious.Gwion shares: • Growing up and training in Bala • His route into Deka and hybrid competition • Why boxing still matters to him • What motivation really looks like behind the scenes • Pressure, setbacks and staying grounded • Social media versus real life • The difference between discipline and hypeKey Topics & Chapter Markers00:00 Introduction - From Bala to World Champion03:45 Growing Up in Bala and Early Sport Influences08:20 Discovering Running and Competitive Drive14:30 How Deka Entered the Picture20:10 Winning the World Championships - What It Actually Felt Like26:40 Boxing and Why One Sport Isn’t Enough33:15 Motivation vs Discipline - The Truth About Consistency39:50 Social Media, Identity and “The Running Man”47:30 Pressure, Expectations and Staying Grounded55:40 What’s Next - Going Pro, Ambition and Long-Term VisionFollow me on:YouTube: / @jcoppockcoach Instagram: / jencoppock Facebook: / jencoppockcoach LinkedIn: / jen-coppock TikTok: / jencoppockListen to the Beyond FEAR Podcast on:Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-coppockApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-fear-podcast/id1762414519