05/05/2025
Ey up,
It's been a while since I posted here — and honestly, a fair bit has gone on since we last spoke. Life threw a few curveballs, and I decided it was time to take some proper control.
For starters, I've had a knee op (still walking like I've just got off a horse), bought a house in Spain (don't ask how that happened), sold off a few of my bootcamps, and even started working with my dad — which is as fun and chaotic as it sounds. All while keeping the rest of my bootcamps ticking over and trying to hold my head above water.
The reason for the shake-up? I hit a point where I knew I had to protect my mental health. I was stretched too thin, running on fumes, and not performing at my best. Something had to give. So I stepped back, realigned my priorities, and created space for the things that really matter — one of which was finally writing my book. Well, books. Somehow, I ended up writing two.
Now let me tell you — this wasn't some easy "sit by the pool in Spain and type a few thoughts" kind of project. Writing these books was hands down the hardest thing I've ever done. And I don't say that lightly. I've done operational deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, run ultra-marathons, and dragged myself through some truly brutal military courses. But putting your entire story, trauma, truth, and vulnerability into a book — knowing people are going to read it and feel it — that's a whole different beast.
There were times I nearly scrapped the whole thing. Twice, actually. Fear, self-doubt, the usual voices in your head. But I reminded myself that this was never about me. This was about something bigger.
That's why every single penny raised from the books will be donated to Combat Stress — a charity that's made a massive impact in my life. When things got dark and I didn't know where to turn, they were there. When I felt like I was falling apart, they helped me put the pieces back together. No judgement, no fluff — just proper support when I needed it most. I'll forever owe them for that.
So this is me, doing my bit to give something back.
The feedback so far has blown me away. People have messaged saying they read the whole thing in one sitting, couldn't put it down, and were genuinely moved by it. That's humbling stuff, and it just confirms I made the right call pushing through and getting it out there.
So here's what I'm asking: help me raise as much money as possible. Think of it like sponsoring me for an ultra-marathon — except this one was more mentally draining, emotionally brutal, and took years to finish. No blisters, but plenty of tears.
Grab a copy, share it with a mate, and know that you're supporting something that truly matters. You're not just buying a book — you're backing a cause that saves lives.
Appreciate every single one of you who's stuck around and supported me through the madness. It means more than you know.
Much love,
Gaz
P.S. If you do read it, drop me a message. I'd love to hear your thoughts — unless you hate it, in which case just use it as a doorstop… 😳😳
Grab the books here. there is even a sale on it at the min -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Gary-Kennedy/author/B0DYV2JK5N?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
