The Jake Dearden Podcast

Marc Dean joins Jake for a conversation about going from a full-time electrician to an elite HYROX athlete and what it really takes to compete at the highest level. We cover how to break 60 minutes, build a better running engine, structure your training, fuel for performance, improve recovery and balance elite sport with being a dad. Mark also opens up about setbacks, confidence, the sacrifices behind competing professionally and why doing more isn't always the answer. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 – Introducing Mark Dean: From Electrician to Elite Athlete 02:23 – Leaving a 15-Year Career to Chase HYROX 05:37 – How Motocross Built His Fitness and Mindset 12:56 – Training Hard, Finding Structure and Learning to Recover 18:15 – Balancing Elite Sport, Work and Family 26:18 – How to Break 60 Minutes in HYROX 35:11 – Training Volume, Mobility and the Minimum Effective Dose 43:00 – Nutrition, Fuelling and Getting Race-Ready 58:04 – Sleep, Recovery and Preparing for Race Day 01:32:22 – Toughest HYROX Stations, World Champion Predictions and Life as a Dad 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Get two weeks free of pliability: https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jake sits down with Schooner Scorer to talk running, HYROX, marathon training, pub culture and building a social media brand. From running a 2:51 marathon and rebuilding his fitness after COVID to creating Schooner Social and scoring beers around the world, this conversation is all about finding the balance between ambition and enjoying life. They also get into the realities of training around a busy social life, chasing a sub-16-minute 5K, and why meeting people face-to-face still matters. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday 00:00 – Schooner’s Fastest Pint Ever 02:30 – From Childhood Running to University Life 06:10 – Building a Business and Losing Fitness 10:08 – How COVID Got Him Back Into Running 12:00 – Balancing Drinking, Fitness and Mental Health 18:00 – Schooner Social: Bringing People Back to the Pub 21:45 – Marathon Training, PBs and Staying Consistent 29:00 – The Mission to Run a Sub-16-Minute 5K 37:20 – Running Performance, Strength Training and Plyometrics 46:40 – Building a Social Media Brand and the Future of Schooner 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Get two weeks free of pliability: https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Brownhill joins Jake Dearden to discuss his journey from the Manchester United academy to senior football, captaining teams, the pressure of Premier League football, dealing with fan criticism, and his move to Saudi Arabia. We also get into the reality of football training, gym routines, dressing-room culture, career highs and lows, and what life after football could look like. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday 00:00 Life as a Professional Footballer in Saudi Arabia 01:22 Josh Brownhill's Manchester United Academy Journey 05:08 Getting Released by Manchester United 09:47 Breaking Into First-Team Football at 17 14:59 Dressing-Room Culture and Becoming a Captain 20:37 How Fit Are Professional Footballers? 27:01 Dealing With Fan Criticism and Pressure 33:09 The Best Players Josh Has Faced 39:33 Why Josh Moved to Saudi Arabia 58:03 Career Highs, Lows and Life After Football 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Get two weeks free of pliability: https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Bobby Rich joins us to discuss his journey through elite judo, narrowly missing the Olympics, and transitioning into performance coaching for world-class athletes and high-profile clients, including David Haye. We explore the mindset behind elite performance, the realities of chasing success, sustainable training, recovery, nutrition and why biohacking might be far less important than getting the basics right. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday 00:00 - Meet Bobby Rich 01:13 - Discovering Judo at Age Five 03:02 - Winning His First National Title 08:29 - The Humbling Reality of Elite Competition 24:35 - Training Camps in Japan 38:19 - Missing the 2008 Olympics 48:34 - From Elite Athlete to Performance Coach 58:08 - Coaching David Haye and High-Profile Clients 1:12:51 - Inside the World of Supplements and Im8 1:25:15 - Biohacking, Sleep and Why Less Is More 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Get two weeks free of Pliability - https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake sits down with Ste to break down the science of sports nutrition, from calories and macros to hydration, electrolytes, supplements and recovery. They discuss creatine, caffeine, collagen, carbohydrate fuelling, low energy availability (RED-S), weight management and why eating more might be exactly what your training needs. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 Intro 05:56 Calories, Macros and Food Quality 08:06 How Much Protein and Fat Do Athletes Need? 17:07 Carbohydrate Fuelling and Recovery Calories 24:31 Metabolism, Energy Expenditure and Hunger 33:18 Calorie Tracking: Useful Tool or Stress? 38:40 Hydration, Sweat Rates and Fluid Replacement 45:17 Electrolytes: Are You Taking Too Many? 01:00:16 Creatine, Caffeine and Performance Supplements 01:22:25 RED-S, Weight Loss, Carbs and Fasting 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jake sits down with Keith Barlow, founder of XENOM, to discuss the future of functional fitness and his ambition to build a competition that combines strength, power, endurance and gymnastics across 10 events in two days. We discuss how XENOM works, its Elite Performance Index scoring system, the influence of HYROX and CrossFit, major investors, athlete development and the vision to take XENOM global. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 – Meet Keith Barlow, Founder of XENOM 01:25 – What Is XENOM? The 10-Event Fitness Competition 07:11 – Why Functional Fitness Needs Something New 09:32 – How Keith Came Up With the Idea 16:47 – The Investors Backing XENOM 19:11 – Is Xenon the Next Step After HYROX? 21:37 – How the Competition Works for Every Level 23:35 – Breaking Down the Workouts 35:42 – The Elite Performance Index Explained 01:13:40 – Keith’s Vision for XENOM in 10 Years 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Proctor opens up about life as an Elite 15 HYROX athlete, from qualifying for the world’s best field and chasing faster running times, to the mental challenges that come with training at the highest level. We talk about her autism and ADHD diagnosis, anxiety around training, race-day tactics, recovery, fueling, losing and regaining her menstrual cycle, PMDD, and the lessons she’s learned from some incredibly difficult races. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 Lucy Proctor: From Beginner to Elite 15 04:30 Her First HYROX Race 09:15 The Breakthrough & Winning Worlds 13:10 Qualifying for the Elite 15 17:30 Anxiety, “Freeze Days” & Training Mentality 25:40 The Pressure-Free Running Mindset 34:00 Why Running Is Becoming So Important in HYROX 48:00 Hamburg, Injury & Returning to Racing 56:20 Lucy’s Elite 15 Race Strategy 01:19:00 Female Athletes, Fueling, Cycle & PMDD 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross Edgley joins us for an incredible conversation about extreme endurance, human performance and what it really takes to push beyond your perceived limits. From swimming around Great Britain and Iceland to surviving hallucinations, brutal conditions and extraordinary physical challenges, Ross shares the science and psychology behind his adventures. We discuss pain versus purpose, training smarter, building work capacity, the importance of recovery, finding meaning through struggle and why sometimes the hardest experiences shape us the most. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 — Meet Ross Edgley: The Man Behind the Challenges 14:30 — Extreme Endurance, Adventure & The Limits of the Body 29:00 — The Psychology of Suffering & Finding Purpose 43:30 — Pain, Fatigue & What Your Brain Is Really Doing 58:00 — Blood Flow Restriction & The Science of Training 1:12:30 — Strength, Isometrics & Building a Physical Reserve 1:27:00 — Swimming Around Great Britain & Life at Sea 1:42:30 — Swimming Around Iceland & The Mental Battle 1:58:00 — Training, Recovery & Adapting to Extreme Challenges 2:14:00 — Habits, Perspective & The Lessons From Extreme Adventures 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jake sits down with Sam Rascals (Samuel Bentham) to discuss his journey from barbering and Geordie Shore to becoming a successful content creator and entrepreneur. Sam opens up about going viral on TikTok, building multiple businesses, launching his own haircare brand, the realities of running barber shops and what it really takes to turn social media attention into a business. They also get into reality TV, money, fitness, business partnerships, the future of barbering and why looking after your team matters. New episodes every Tuesdays & Fridays. 00:00 - Introducing Sam Roscoe: Barber & Content Creator 07:15 - Geordie Shore: Getting Cast and Kicked Off 14:27 - Opening His First Barber Shop 16:33 - How Social Media Started Growing His Business 23:15 - Going Viral, Brand Deals & Making Money Online 31:00 - Building Businesses, Products & a Personal Brand 40:00 - Scaling the Business, Team & Barbering Education 50:00 - Future Plans, Growth & International Opportunities 01:00:02 - Hyrox, Fitness & Personal Obsessions 01:11:18 - Jake's Running Journey & The Final Conversation 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny Brownlee joins the podcast just days after announcing his retirement from professional triathlon. We talk about growing up alongside Alistair, cycling to school, building an enormous training base, Olympic preparation, recovery, nutrition and what it really takes to compete at the highest level. Jonny also opens up about Rio 2016, the race he wishes he had approached differently, the heat exhaustion that affected the later years of his career, long-term injury, and the sacrifices that came with being an elite athlete. Now retired from professional sport, Jonny talks about family, the freedom to say yes again, his plans for the Brownlee Foundation and Brownlee Fitness, and why he isn't retiring from sport itself — just the strictness of professional sport. New Episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 - Jonny Brownlee Has Retired 01:28 - How Jonny Started Triathlon at 6 04:36 - The Moment He Decided to Train Seriously 08:00 - Alistair Brownlee’s Influence 17:25 - Training, Strength, Nutrition & Sleep 20:50 - Altitude Training & Olympic Preparation 24:50 - The 35-Hour Training Week 35:37 - What It Takes to Prepare for the Olympics 43:30 - Rio 2016 & What Jonny Would Change 53:00 - Retirement, Family & Life After Pro Sport 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Chris Bramah joins Jake Dearden to break down the science behind running performance, injury prevention and becoming a more resilient runner. From running technique and cadence to strength training, calf and Achilles injuries, warm-ups, recovery, nutrition and some of the biggest myths in running, Chris shares what he has learned from working with elite athletes across athletics and professional sport. They also discuss biomechanics, genetics vs hard work, super shoes, barefoot running, orthotics, and why consistency may be more important than following a perfect training plan. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. 00:00 — Meet Chris Brummer 06:20 — How to Improve Your Running Technique 12:00 — Cadence, Overstriding & Running Efficiency 16:00 — The Most Common Running Injuries 22:00 — How to Rehab Tendon Injuries 27:00 — Should Runners Train Their Calves? 32:00 — Can Strength Training Make You a Better Runner? 54:40 — The Best Gym Exercises for Runners 1:03:00 — Biggest Running Myths & Shoe Controversies 1:15:30 — Recovery, Nutrition & Injury Prevention 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio.. . BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four lads, absolutely no script, and way too many subjects. Danny Rae, Alfie Manthorpe and Andy Butchart chat running, HYROX, the Bob Graham Round, World Championships, AI, military life, jungle warfare, ultra running, biohacking, sleep, crazy endurance challenges and everything in between. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 — The Boys Are Back 12:00 — HYROX, Running & World Records 24:00 — Racing, Training & Heat 36:00 — Backyard Ultras & Endurance 48:00 — Biohacking & Athlete Hacks 01:00:00 — Sleep, Recovery & Training 01:12:00 — Army Stories & Jungle Life 01:24:00 — Crazy Running Challenges 01:36:00 — World Championships & Racing Goals 01:48:00 — Doping Tests, Testing & Final Chat 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olympian Stuart Stokes joins the podcast to talk about the reality of elite athletics — from obsessive training and marginal gains to Olympic qualification, injury, failure and the sacrifices required to compete at the highest level. Stu opens up about his journey to the Olympics, his relentless approach to training, self-belief, family life, recovery, nutrition and why sometimes giving everything still doesn't guarantee success. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday 00:00 – Meet Stuart Stocks: From Local Runner to Olympian 06:02 – The Obsession With Discipline 10:54 – Why Elite Athletes Are Never Satisfied 12:40 – Making the Leap to Senior International Level 17:24 – The Importance of Training Partners & Your Environment 19:17 – How Obsessive Was His Training? 28:17 – The Sacrifice: Family, Relationships & Athletics 38:18 – What It Really Feels Like to Make the Olympics 47:35 – Failure, London 2012 & Finding Another Goal 55:22 – Self-Belief & The Marginal Gains That Make Champions 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Olympic bobsleigh athlete and elite performance coach Ben Simons joins the podcast to break down what it really takes to become fast, powerful and explosive. We talk about his journey from track & field into Olympic bobsleigh, hitting 97mph on ice, training alongside some of the world's strongest athletes, Olympic highs and lows, and his transition into coaching. Ben also explains how to actually improve your speed, sprinting and plyometrics, including how to safely introduce sprinting, how often you should jump, why recovery matters, and why doing more isn't always better. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 – Ben Simons: From Track to Olympic Bobsleigh 04:00 – How He Built 20kg of Muscle 09:30 – Does Getting Heavier Make You Slower? 12:40 – 3.58m Broad Jump & Elite Athleticism 15:55 – Hitting 97MPH in a Bobsleigh 18:50 – Passing Out, Crashes & The Dangers of Bobsleigh 33:20 – Russian Doping & The Olympic Gold Medal 38:25 – Retiring, Coming Back & Becoming a Coach 47:15 – Can You Actually Train Speed? 53:50 – Plyometrics: How to Jump Faster, Safer & Better 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Heaton and Michael Heaton sit down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about building a brand from scratch, dealing with failure, staying hungry, money, success, creativity, training, family and what it really takes to keep pushing. From the early days of selling jeans and Chelsea boots to the evolution of 247, nobody believing in the vision, and why they still don't see a finish line - this is a conversation about business, ambition, friendship and life. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 — Intro 05:00 — The Art of Making the Perfect Product 08:00 — Running a Business From Across the World 14:45 — The Pressure of Building Something Together 20:30 — The Jeans That Changed Everything 23:25 — How Brands Survive Trends 26:00 — The Rise of 247 & Activewear 37:20 — Why Your Best Ideas Happen Away From Work 52:30 — What Does Success Actually Mean? 01:03:00 — Money, Failure, Belief & Staying Hungry 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holly Brooks joins us for a candid conversation about fitness, running, social media and making the huge decision to leave Manchester for Los Angeles. We talk about her journey from calorie-deficit content to building Stronger Society, discovering a love for running, marathon training, the reality of moving abroad, loneliness and finding a new community - plus the lessons she's learned from building a career online. Holly also shares why she believes women should focus on becoming stronger, not smaller, and why finding a form of fitness you genuinely enjoy can change everything. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 — Meet Holly Brooks 01:00 — Holly’s Early Fitness Journey 03:35 — Going Viral on TikTok 05:00 — From “Smaller” to Stronger 09:10 — How Holly Fell in Love With Running 14:25 — Why She Moved From Manchester to LA 21:00 — HYROX & Marathon Training 30:50 — The Reality of Being an Influencer 31:25 — Loneliness, Identity & Starting Over in LA 40:15 — Building Stronger Society & Her Advice 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunter McIntyre is one of the most fascinating athletes in the world, a 10x world champion who went from addiction and rehab to becoming a dominant force in endurance and HYROX. In this episode, Hunter opens up about his lowest point, his transformation into an elite athlete, the rise of HYROX, how he approaches training, his mindset around winning, his controversial views on nutrition, and what comes next as he considers moving from athlete to mentor. 00:00 — Welcome to Hunter McIntyre’s Ranch 01:29 — From Trouble to 10x World Champion 03:24 — Where Hunter’s Obsession Began 05:38 — His Lowest Point: Heroin & Rehab 09:04 — The Trident Tattoo & Turning His Life Around 17:38 — Discovering Spartan Racing 26:07 — How Hunter Helped Build HYROX 35:03 — How Elite Athletes Should Actually Train 44:16 — The HYROX World Championship Controversy 51:09 — Visualisation, “The Wave” & What Comes Next 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Archer joins us for a brutally honest conversation about building a career online, turning a run club into her own brand, taking equity in a business, leaving Gymshark, and learning how to balance ambition with actually enjoying life. We also talk running, injury, burnout, moving to Australia, her autism and ADHD diagnosis, and what it really takes to build something of your own. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 — How Anna Started on Social Media 04:11 — How Anna Fell in Love With Running 08:46 — Why She Took Equity Instead of Cash 18:52 — How She Negotiates Brand Deals 22:02 — The Accidental Birth of a Run Club 25:18 — Why She Left Gymshark 29:43 — Building On The Run Club 31:37 — Why Australia Changed Her Life 38:11 — Burnout, Ambition & Learning to Relax 44:43 — Her Autism & ADHD Diagnosis 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becky Briggs joins us to talk about her journey from discovering running as a nine-year-old to becoming a 2:29 marathon runner and GB international. We get into elite marathon training, her first marathon disaster, injury and nutrition, learning to run sustainably, the pressure of chasing performance, her first 50K ultra, and why being happy might matter more than running your fastest ever time. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 — Meet Becky Briggs & the 2:29 marathon 02:00 — How Becky discovered running 05:25 — From a 39:58 10K to a 74:57 half 07:30 — High mileage & running everything fast 11:00 — What Becky’s training week looks like 21:15 — Her brutal first marathon experience 26:00 — GB, injury & the lessons of a stress fracture 33:20 — New York, Valencia & the World Marathon Majors 44:00 — Becky’s first 50K ultra in Delhi 48:00 — Why running slower can make you happier 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive deep into the science and practice of endurance performance — from starting sport at a young age and discovering swimming at 13, to VO2 max, efficiency, training intensity, nutrition, hydration and heat adaptation. We also explore why working harder isn't always the answer, how to structure training effectively, and the key principles athletes can use to improve performance without simply adding more hours. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 — Intro 10:00 — Discovering Swimming at 13 20:00 — What Actually Drives Endurance 30:00 — Training Smarter, Not Just Harder 40:00 — Nutrition, Hydration & Performance 50:00 — Heat & Altitude Adaptation 60:00 — VO2 Max vs Efficiency 70:00 — How to Structure Your Training 80:00 — Hard Sessions vs Easy Sessions 90:00 — The Biggest Lessons for Endurance Athletes 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.