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Hyrox competitor, DEKA competitor,GBR Duathlon competitor,Dad of 3 - 2 boys +1 Staffy Bull 🐶,grandad to Bohdi ❤️❤️❤️❤️.

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The @cavemantraining boys took on #manchesterdekafit @johnpdean82 @sherbet31 @adampughonline #dekafit #dekafiteurope

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What a weekend at Manchester DEKA FIT! 🎯

We couldn’t be prouder of every single member of our community who stepped up to compete across DEKA FIT Singles, Teams, and Ultra.

From first-time competitors to seasoned athletes, everyone represented our gym with determination and incredible sportsmanship. Months of hard work was put into this and unwavering commitment all came together on race day and it showed.

A huge congratulations to everyone who competed, especially those who came away with podium finishes and earned their DEKA flags. Every achievement is a testament to the effort you’ve put in, and we’re honoured to have such an inspiring community representing our gym.

Now it’s time to set our sights on the next challenge…

📍 DEKA FIT Derby
📅 11th–13th September

To help everyone prepare, we’ll be running DEKA FIT simulations in the lead up to the event, giving you the chance to sharpen up before race day.

And….

Our own DEKA MILE – 3rd October

Both events are available to book online now, so secure your spot and let’s keep the momentum going!

Let’s keep training, keep supporting each other, and keep showing what our community is all about. We can’t wait to see even more of you on the start line!

#DEKAFIT #DEKA #ManchesterDEKAFIT @leroux.emily @deka.europe @deka.fit @yancyculp

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🏁 Male Solo Results – Deadly Dozen Macclesfield 🏁

Men’s Solo @trailbergofficial podium.

🥇 Jude Reynolds
⏱️ 0:39:44 | 🎯 16–29

🥈 Ben Key
⏱️ 0:40:43 | 🎯 30–34

🥉 John Dean
⏱️ 0:41:18 | 🎯 45–49

📍 Macclesfield
🔗 www.deadlydozen.com

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Deadly Dozen launched its 2026 UK season in Macclesfield this weekend, welcoming over 1,000 athletes across its divisions.

In the Female Solo, Rachel Hodgkinson was able to overcome an early mistake to claim another podium as she warms up for the UK Champs.

Liz Peapell followed up her Birmingham victory last year with a new PB and another podium. Emma Stanley was impressive in her track debut, have done some Deadly Gym events, to take third spot.

In the Men’s Podium we saw a battle between athletes making their debuts. Jude Reynolds was able to best Ben Key, John Dean and Danny Rae amongst others.

All of the athletes who made their debuts yesterday were impressive in testing circumstances. Here’s hoping that most can make the UK Champs next month.

The level of competition just gets better and better.

Female Solo Podium

🥇 Rachel Hodgkinson – 40:00
🥈 Liz Peapell – 45:02
🥉 Emma Stanley – 46:13
4th: Laura Sudall – 46:29
5th: Janine McGregor Stead – 48:15

Male Solo Podium

🥇 Jude Reynolds – 39:44 🥈 Ben Key – 40:43 🥉 John Dean – 41:18 4th: Danny Rae – 42:13 5th: Ben Wright – 42:28

#beattherace #deadlydozen #fitnessrace

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DEKA Ultra Run though with these champs
DEKA Fit 5 times !

Wow 💀 That felt harder than Manchester Marathon and I didn’t finish it all, I did 5 hours worth and the cramps are something else

Huge congrats to everyone who completed this, this has to be one of the hardest yet

@deka.europe @deka.fit #dekaultra #dekafit

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If you blinked you missed him
@johnpdean82

25% Sim Sprint in 17 mins ! Twice !

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#FacesofDEKA
Presented by RAM

From international competition to the DEKA arena, John Dean’s journey is one of relentless self-improvement.

Originally from a running background, John progressed into duathlon—representing Great Britain twice. That drive for performance eventually led him to hybrid fitness. After discovering HYROX two years ago, where he’s now stood on the podium seven times, his path brought him to DEKA.

In just two years, he’s already left his mark.

John stood on the podium twice at the 2023 DEKA World Championships in Florida, and his focus hasn’t shifted since:
“I’m motivated to just be better than I was yesterday.”

His favourite event is DEKA FIT, a format that plays to his running strength, and he’s got his sights set firmly on breaking the 32-minute mark. With DEKA MILE and ATLAS coming up soon at Caveman Training, there’s more to come.

For John, the environment matters just as much as the results.

“Caveman Training is full of like-minded people—it pushes me to be my best.”

At 46 years old, his proudest achievement isn’t just podium finishes—it's knowing he can still stand shoulder to shoulder with athletes half his age and compete at the highest level.

#DEKA #FACESOFDEKA #IAMDEKA #WeAreAllAthletes

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It's been a wild year, an awesome year with some incredible highs and some real stressful moments. I can't believe I got very sick 4 times, but that's life sometimes, I hear it builds character. Got married!! Raced a ton, and ended the year with a world championship. Super cool to race against some legit peeps from England and Spain, as well as still getting after it in the elite "15" deka mile. As is my goal, to live this life with balance, I found a way to strive for greatness in all of the three core areas of my life- fatherhood, partnership and athletics. So grateful for my lovely wife, my beautiful girls and family and amazing friends. Big shout out to my training partner whom I almost never train with @1jaclark , he has helped me along the way in ways intentional and unintentional. As for looking ahead, next year is going to be an awesome year, more big goals ahead. To qualify for elite deka mile for the fourth consecutive year, to win an age group world championship at multiple disciplines (not only deka) and to be the fittest and fastest I've ever been. Last comment- my apologies for losing my cool in the deka mile race, never ok to be a jerk, and I was one for a few moments. To the refs and judges, I will continue to strive for excellence in my movements and I will also work on making sure my attitude reflects my integrity.

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Manchester Hyrox Boxed off, a few clips from yesterday
Another long day, 15k steps and not even raced 😅
Great event yet again
More new first timers
More new PBs

And huge congratulations to our Ladies in France 🇫🇷
Hayley and Julia taking first place 🥇 🥇

Soon to knuckle down for MCR 2 prep 💪🏼

@hyroxuk #hyroxmanchester #hyroxfrance #hyroxuk #hyroxparis

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Taking all the glory!! and representing for @stephbuckers 😂🙌🏼🔥

My arse was going 50/20 on that box 🙈🤣

Being a top cheerleader has been great over the last 14 weeks!! And may it continue…. But the countdown is now on!! 😉🥳

Who knows, could she make the next @conquerfitnessuk

#rehab #recovery #soakinguptheglory #topcheerleader #hybridfitness #hybridfittnesstraining

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SATURDAY MORNINGS AT HQ 🔥🔥

@fxt_penkridge

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42000m Completed!!! 14000m each into, 250m 56 times! 🙌🏼

Completely Eddy the Eagled it!!!

This is what happens when the group chat escalates, the finisher after the Hyrox Class ends up being the main event!

Done our first Marathon tho lady’s, with only two days notice!! 🙌🏼💪🔥

Mum - “What’s worse, this or Hyrox? Me - Hyrox would of been quicker 🥵😂

Mum - “Think I should have got ur Dad to pick me up? Me - “Get on that bike, we wont have u bored”

No more ski sprints for a while hey @becmasonpt 😉😂

#skiergworkout #skiergchallenge #skiergmarathon #hybridfitness #hybridfitnesstraining #hyrox #hyroxuk #deka #dekauk #girlswhoworkout #endurance #cavemantraining #stokeontrent #hysoxs #myzone #garmin

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