Never. Give. Up – lessons from life, law enforcement, a global industry career and quintuple Ironman

Join JP in this riveting interview with Lionel University Global VP, Dan Duran. Coming from a 22 year career with the California Police Dept, almost wrecking himself with over-exercise and moving into the fitness industry, Dan has some fascinating stories (with lessons) to share with us all, including his amusing connection with Forrest Gump! As an ultra triathlete, Dan has some sobering and inspiring stories about always moving forward, enjoying hallucinations and picking the right support team. However, it’s the lessons around challenge, success, failure and growth that really get you thinking. On top of this, JP also draws out some incredible nuggets from Dan’s career as a leader, global educator, keynote speaker and vice president of global exercise brands, which can teach all of us something about performing well and how to have a rewarding career, at all levels, in our industry. This is an eclectic listen, but the pure drive behind the man that is Dan Duran, befits the title of the podcast. Dan is the Vice-President of Lionel University Global, a college specializing in exercise science for the fitness industry. He is also the chairman of the REX Roundtables for Leaders Personal Training Leadership Roundtable. He has over 30 years’ experience in training and training management including being a VP for two different global education companies, a health club owner and the Fitness Director for two large multi-use health clubs where his teams grew revenue exponentially. He is an international presenter and has presented in over 11 countries, specializing in topics such as personal training, leadership and resilience. Prior to working in the private fitness industry, he worked for the state of California for 22 years, primarily in law enforcement, where he ultimately managed statewide training for all law enforcement officers and 200 trainers, including being the director and an instructor at a state police academy and adjunct faculty at several colleges for topics including physical fitness. Dan is an ultra-triathlete, having completed numerous Ironman’s, two Double Ironman’s, a Triple Ironman, and a Quintuple Ironman. He currently competes in mountain ultra-endurance runs.