The Extreme Endurance Athlete: The Military Lied to You About Mental Toughness – Mitch Hutchcraft

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In this jaw-dropping episode, Mitch Hutchcraft takes us inside the ultimate test of human endurance—a 12,500km triathlon from Dover to the summit of Everest. From swimming the English Channel in brutal conditions to cycling across 17 countries and tackling the most extreme climb in history, Mitch is pushing the limits of what’s possible.

But this isn’t just about extreme adventure. Mitch opens up about life after the military, losing his father, and how he’s using this challenge to raise awareness for veterans' mental health.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to go beyond your limits, overcome adversity, and achieve something no one has ever done before—this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The Mental & Physical Cost of Pushing Limits – How Mitch survived 18 hours swimming non-stop in the English Channel.
  
• Why the Military Wasn’t Enough – Leaving the Royal Marines to chase something bigger.
  
• How to Train for an Expedition Like This – The mental discipline and physical endurance needed for a world-first triathlon.
  
• The Reality of Fundraising & Sponsorship – Why breaking records doesn’t always mean financial backing.
  
• Overcoming Setbacks & Suffering – Mitch’s food poisoning, extreme fatigue, and injuries that nearly ended the mission.
  
• The Mission Behind the Madness – Why he’s raising money for veterans’ mental health programs.

Mitch isn’t here to inspire you with Instagram quotes—he’s proving that your mindset is the only limit. This episode will make you rethink what’s possible.

Connect with Mitch Hutchcraft:

📲 Follow Mitch on Instagram & YouTube: @MitchHutch
🎗 Donate to Veterans’ Mental Health: LIMITLESS - 12,000km to Everest | givestar

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Chapters

1. The Extreme Endurance Athlete: The Military Lied to You About Mental Toughness – Mitch Hutchcraft (00:00:00)

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3. (Cont.) The Extreme Endurance Athlete: The Military Lied to You About Mental Toughness – Mitch Hutchcraft (00:13:22)