In this heartfelt and deeply insightful conversation, Simon Ward speaks with long-time podcast listener and endurance athlete Dave Hill, who shares his recent journey through an unexpected prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Despite being in excellent health, with a strong training routine, healthy nutrition, and a proactive attitude towards wellbeing, Dave’s story begins with a routine blood test that flagged an elevated PSA level – a silent sign that something was amiss.
Topics Covered:
Why "battle ready" fitness is about more than just being event-ready
How a strong foundation of fitness, mobility, and mindset supported his recovery
The challenges of post-op recovery, from pelvic floor retraining to regaining bladder control
The role of HRV monitoring in recognising stress and tracking recovery
How small, consistent habits are part of paying into your “health pension”
Key Takeaways:
Health doesn’t guarantee immunity, but it significantly improves your resilience.
A proactive check-up could be life-saving – don’t wait for symptoms to appear.
Recovery is a form of training: take it seriously, go slow, and trust the process.
Long-term lifestyle habits like sleep, nutrition, and strength work really matter when it counts most.
🧠 Memorable Quotes:
“You shouldn’t be scared of these things. You can’t control everything, but you can put yourself in the best position to come out better.”
– Dave Hill
“Recovery is now the training.”
– Simon Ward
To keep up with Dave, his recovery and his goal to be ‘battle ready’ for anything follow him on:
Instagram: @drhill99
Dave’s favourite books which has provided him with inspiration in his own battles are:
All that Matters - Chris Hoy - Explores the challenges he has faced so far and how he is using them to find focus on things that matter.
Adventure Mind - Belinda Kirk - The explores why adventure is an essential part of our health and well being
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