In this episode of The Toughest Finish Line, we’re joined by the incredible voice behind some of the most emotional moments in triathlon - Joanne Murphy.

As a legendary race announcer at Ironman events around the world, Joanne has welcomed thousands of athletes across the finish line, delivering those unforgettable words every triathlete dreams of hearing: “You are an Ironman.”

But behind the microphone is a powerful story of her own.In this episode, Joanne shares the journey that shaped her, including her own toughest finish lines, the challenges she has faced personally, and how those experiences have given her such a deep connection with the athletes she calls home.

We talk about the raw emotion of the Ironman finish line, the moments that have stayed with her forever, and why helping athletes complete their dreams has become such a powerful purpose in her life.

This episode is a reminder that every finish line has a story and sometimes the person calling your name understands that journey more than you realise.

In this powerful episode of The Toughest Finish Line, we hear the incredible story of a former UK military serviceman whose life changed in an instant.

After a horrific injury during his time in the military led to the loss of a limb, he found himself facing one of the darkest chapters of his life. Struggling with trauma, identity loss and the challenge of rebuilding life after service, he reached a point where he questioned whether life was worth continuing.

Through unexpected moments and the support of those around him, he slowly began to rebuild. Today he is a HYROX ambassador, has competed at the HYROX World Championships, and is using his story to support other men who may be silently struggling with their mental health.

This episode is a powerful reminder that even when life feels impossible, taking one more step can change everything.

🎧 In this episode we talk about:

• Life in the UK military

• The injury that changed everything

• Rebuilding identity and purpose after losing a limb

• The mental health struggles many men face but rarely speak about

• Finding strength through fitness and HYROX

• Turning pain into purpose by supporting others

A raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, purpose, and finding a new finish line when life takes an unexpected turn.

Please be aware that this episode covers the topic of suicide.

In this powerful episode of The Toughest Finish Line, we sit down with an incredible guest who shares her experience as a Black woman in sport - navigating spaces where she was often the only one in the room, the start pen, or on the podium.

Told at times that she “couldn’t,” “shouldn’t,” or “didn’t belong,” she chose to lace up anyway.

We talk about representation, resilience, and the weight of carrying more than just race day nerves to the start line. She opens up about the barriers she’s faced, the quiet doubts that creep in, and the strength it takes to keep showing up when the odds — and opinions — aren’t in your favour.

But this is also a story of triumph.

From being underestimated to crossing some truly epic finish lines, she proves that sometimes the toughest finish line isn’t the one with the medal - it’s the one where you redefine what’s possible.

This episode is honest, empowering, and a reminder that belonging isn’t something you wait for - it’s something you claim.

🎙️ Listen now and be inspired by a story that goes far beyond sport.