Own it: The Comeback Podcast
Own It: The Comeback Podcast. This isn’t just another self-improvement podcast. This is about action. Grit. Ownership.
Hosted by Tim Guest — a man who’s been through the fire and fought his way back after brain surgery and a brutal battle with depression, alcohol and prescription drugs — this is the podcast for men in their 40s and 50s who feel stuck, out of shape, and questioning if their best days are behind them.
Each episode brings you raw, no-BS conversations with men who’ve overcome challenges and clawed their way back—whether in fitness, mindset, or life. We’re talking real challenges, real wins, and real strategies you can use to take back control.
No excuses. No waiting for the ‘right time.’ This is your wake-up call.
Your comeback starts now.
Own it: The Comeback Podcast
From Boardroom to Brutal Endurance: Pete’s Ultra Journey
In this episode I sit down with Pete Wright — a finance director, husband, father, and accidental ultra-athlete. Pete wasn’t always a runner. In fact, there was a time when he was out of shape, without clear goals or purpose. But that all changed when he took on the London Marathon, sparking a fire that led him to one of the toughest endurance races on the planet—the Marathon des Sables.
Pete shares his methodical approach to tackling big goals—breaking them down into a plan and executing with relentless focus. But even the best-laid plans don’t always go smoothly. We dive into his experience at the Dragon’s Back Race, a brutal 380Km multi-day event where he faced unexpected struggles and ultimately had to pull out. That setback, however, only fuelled his comeback.
He bounced back in a big way—taking on the Jungle Marathon in the Amazon, where he battled injury, heatstroke, and even a close encounter with a Jaguar to get to the finish line.
We conclude by talking about Pete's gruelling Trans Atlantic row and how his mindset and visualisation strategy powered him to success
This is a story about resilience, overcoming failure, and proving to yourself that you can come back stronger.
If you’ve ever faced self-doubt, struggled with setbacks, or needed a reason to keep going, this episode is for you.