114: Life as a Full-Time Athlete with Dan Churchill

Performance chef. Hybrid athlete. Dan Churchill is back in town and on the mic. In this episode, Dan unpacks his evolution — from running restaurants to chasing world-class athletic goals. We dive deep into what it really takes to train hard, eat with purpose, sleep for recovery, and show up with discipline every single day. Dan doesn’t just talk goals — he lives them. He’s chasing a sub-60 at HYROX Pro and a sub-3-hour marathon in London. We break down how he’s training, how he’s planning, and how he stays locked in mentally. We also talk identity — how embracing the title of “athlete” can shift your mindset and elevate your effort across the board. Plus, we go into the psychology behind nutrition, and what it means to truly fuel with intent. CHAPTERS: 01:24 Dan's Athletic Goals and Training Journey 05:19 Work Ethic and Personal Growth 12:09 Balancing Personal Life and Professional Ambitions 24:51 Dan's Restaurant Business Experience 42:22 Commitments and Productivity 55:11 Training with Elite Athletes: Key Takeaways 01:00:24 Sleep Gadgets and Hacks 01:09:31 Fueling for Performance 01:24:11 Balancing Diet and Social Life 01:35:10 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans MENTIONS: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692 Lewis Howes episode https://youtu.be/Rl-SnsoPp-c?si=pbJsIBLaagk6R2Xo ULU Wellness: Wellness Starts Here https://uluwellness.com/ CONNECT: Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFE https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/bpn-membership?srsltid=AfmBOorlpjVeag2kkt3eZ5UpWcFA5Bb2v5V_93lmO47Vn_Y8DRdLwDLL FOLLOW: IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness KEEP UP WITH DAN IG: instagram.com/dan_churchill/?hl=en