Harry Garside is all about challenging stereotypes. So let’s start by challenging some of yours. What do you think of when you think ‘champion boxer’? Is it someone who dances ballet? Who paints their nails? Who augments their training with meditation, juggling and Schulte tables? If you answered no to these questions (or if you simply want to know what a Schulte table is!), this episode is for you. Fresh from his bronze medal performance in Tokyo, Harry joins Ben and Tim to open Season Four of the Unforgiving60 with an amazing reflection on his life to date – inside and outside of the boxing ring.

04:25 Reflections on an Olympic Bronze Medal at Tokyo

05:30 On mellowing (now wallowing!) in loss – a lesson from Tim Grover

10:45 On identity and role – how to ensure you are more than what it says on your business card

13:40 The beauty of being human – in all its weirdness and individuality!

14:40 Ballet as boxing preparation – lessons from the Gold Medal Ready Program, including ‘getting comfortable being uncomfortable’

17:30 The importance of mentors – and a close inner circle - in Harry’s life

21:00 On negativity bias

22:30 Dealing with fear

24:00 What does a normal training day look like for Harry – and how is it meditative?!

25:35 Ben asks the dumb question – what are the Olympics like?

27:41 …and did COVID ruin the experience at all?

30:15 The (semi-)mandatory U60 question – what’s Harry’s power song?

32:00 Harry’s Hall of Fame – and why Harry has these people tattooed on his leg (hint: it’s not just because they’re great boxers)

34:40 Should you encourage your kid to get into boxing?

37:52 Tim takes the opportunity to bring up the time that Ben got absolutely smashed by the great Chris Collard….

38:45 On vulnerability – there’s nowhere to hide in a boxing ring!

40:30 What does Harry need to reach his next goal?

44:30 What’s Harry reading at the moment?

45:31 How can Schulte Tables make you a better boxer?

49:05 What’s changed for Harry since the Olympics – and what’s next

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Music

The Externals – available on Spotify

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