Welcome to The Jake Dearden Podcast - where high performance meets real conversation. Join Jake Dearden as he sits down with some of the biggest names in the sporting world to unpack what truly separates good from great. From elite training methods and the best recovery strategies to nutrition hacks, mindset shifts and the small habits that make a big difference - nothing is off limits. But this isn’t just about performance. Jake dives deeper, getting to know the person behind the athlete - their journey, setbacks, lessons learned, and the advice they wish they’d had earlier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fergus Crawley joins the podcast to break down what it really takes to become a hybrid athlete. From lifting 500lbs and running a sub-5-minute mile to completing Ironmans and ultramarathons, Fergus shares the training, mindset, and sacrifices behind his incredible achievements. We also dive into his powerful journey through depression, purpose, men's mental health, and why vulnerability became his greatest strength. New episodes out every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 Introduction & Fergus' incredible achievements 05:20 How hybrid training really works 15:30 The 500lb squat + sub-5-minute mile challenge 31:30 Losing rugby & the start of his mental health battle 45:00 Purpose, depression & rebuilding his life 58:00 Why hybrid athletes don't need to be elite at one thing 1:19:00 The biggest misconceptions about training 1:49:45 How to build both strength and endurance 2:07:10 Advice for anyone struggling with purpose or motivation 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, Jake Dearden sits down with HYROX co-founder and three-time Olympian Mo Fuerste to discuss the story behind HYROX, how it became a global fitness phenomenon, his Olympic career, the future of the sport, and much more. Episodes out every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 Meet HYROX Co-Founder Mo Fürste 05:15 The Origin Story of HYROX 14:30 Designing the Perfect Race Format 24:45 Why HYROX Never Changes 34:20 The Story Behind the HYROX Name 42:00 Growing HYROX Into a Global Brand 52:30 Judging, Penalties & Fair Competition 1:03:15 Drug Testing & Protecting the Sport 1:14:30 The Future of HYROX & Hybrid Racing 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 sit down with podcast host, content creator, and runner Calum Goddard. Callum shares his journey transition from behind-the-scenes producer on The Fellas Podcast to stepping in front of the camera and documenting his personal fitness and running journey. New episodes out every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 - Intro 04:35 - From Producing The Fellas Podcast to Being On-Screen 07:15 - The Fitness Transformation: Overcoming Bad Habits & Gym Anxiety 16:38 - First Marathon Experience & How Running Brands Took Notice 18:50 - The Science of Marathon Fueling & Hitting the Wall 38:53 - Pacing Paris & Running the London Marathon 48:00 - Chasing the Sub-3 Hour Goal & Dealing with Race Pressures 52:45 - Handling Internet Hate and Online Criticism 01:00:55 - Wedding Planning, Building a Run Club & Life Updates 01:03:20 - 3 Key Lessons Learned from Podcast Guests & Quick Fire Questions 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.
Elite marathon runner Jake Smith opens up about running a 2:11 marathon to battling an eating disorder, RED-S, stress fractures, and dangerously low testosterone, Jake shares the reality behind elite endurance sport. We discuss the obsession with being lighter, the physical and mental consequences of under-fuelling, how he rebuilt his health, and why he's now happier and running better than ever. New episodes out every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 Introduction & Jake Smith's incredible journey 10:15 The eating disorder that nearly ended his career 20:30 RED-S, stress fractures & asking for help 30:45 Recovering, gaining 15kg & rebuilding his relationship with food 41:00 Returning to elite racing & proving people wrong 51:15 Training, nutrition & recovery as a professional marathon runner 1:01:30 Race strategy, marathon goals & chasing personal bests 1:11:45 Mindset, pressure & dealing with criticism 1:22:00 Advice for runners, RED-S awareness & avoiding common mistakes 1:33:30 Future ambitions, life beyond running & final thoughts 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.
British ultra runner Imogen Boddy joins the podcast to share her incredible journey from team sports in Yorkshire to breaking records in some of the world's toughest endurance events. We dive into her 77-hour Speed Project record from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, running John O'Groats to Land's End, completing the National Three Peaks the hard way, and the mindset required to keep moving when your body wants to stop. We also discuss nutrition, recovery, sponsorship pressure, mental resilience, and why learning to enjoy the process transformed her running career. 00:00 Introduction 01:15 The School Challenge That Started Everything 05:30 Skipping University & Becoming a PT 09:40 Seven Marathons in Seven Days 13:10 Running John O'Groats to Land's End 14:30 The National Three Peaks Record Attempt 19:45 The Speed Project: LA to Las Vegas 32:20 Training for 300-Mile Races 35:45 Nutrition, Recovery & Staying Injury-Free 39:45 Mindset, Pressure & Learning to Enjoy Running 52:50 Racing 100 Miles & Future Goals 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.
Olympic marathon runner Phil Sesemann joins us on the podcast to talk about what it takes to compete at the highest level while balancing life as an elite athlete and NHS doctor. We dive into marathon training, race preparation, mindset, recovery, the realities of professional running, and the lessons Phil has learned on his journey to the Olympics. 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, World Champion and professional climber Shauna Coxsey joins the podcast to share her incredible journey from discovering climbing at just 3 years old to becoming one of the most successful climbers in the world. We dive into the reality of competing at the highest level, the sacrifices required to become World No.1, the impact of climbing entering the Olympics, overcoming injuries, motherhood, mindset, motivation, and her next big challenge: attempting the hardest climb of her career. 00:00 Intro 05:24 Why Climbing Is So Addictive 08:03 How Climbing Changed Over the Last 30 Years 13:09 Joining Team GB & Competing Internationally 18:56 Breaking Her Leg & The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything 23:34 Why Shauna Didn't Want to Go to the Olympics 27:25 The Reality of Competing at the Tokyo Olympics 34:58 Retiring From Competition Climbing & Becoming a Mother 50:26 Motivation vs Commitment: The Secret to Success 57:05 Attempting the Hardest Climb of Her Life 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, Jake Dearden sits with Anya Culling to discuss her incredible journey from running a 4:34 marathon to representing England with a 2:34 personal best. We dive into the health challenges she overcame, the mindset that fueled her transformation, lessons on nutrition and RED-S, social media, chasing big goals, Ironman training, and what it really takes to perform at your best. 00:00 – Introduction 01:30 – Taking 2 Hours Off Her Marathon Time 04:45 – Health Struggles, Tumours & Thyroid Disease 08:15 – Building a Resilient Mindset 10:10 – Why Running Changed Everything During Lockdown 16:00 – RED-S, Losing Her Period & Underfueling 23:20 – Representing England & Going Full-Time in Running 33:00 – Balancing Running, Business & Social Media 49:00 – Training for an Ironman From Scratch 55:30 – Future Goals, London to Brighton & Chasing New PBs 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.
James Warnock joins the podcast to share his journey from working at PwC to building SAP, one of the fastest-growing brands in the running space. We discuss grief, social media, entrepreneurship, endurance sport, building community, and what it really takes to create a business from scratch. 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Losing His Dad & A New Perspective on Life 04:00 Working at PwC & The Corporate Career Path 07:25 Starting on Social Media & Finding His Voice 11:55 Grief, Therapy & Mental Health 16:10 Leaving Accountancy & Taking the Leap 18:10 Building SAP: The Idea Behind the Brand 23:20 Fueling, Electrolytes & Performance Nutrition 29:10 How to Start a Business in 2025 43:50 Scaling SAP, Community Building & What's 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.
Jake Wightman joins the podcast to share the journey from growing up in a family of elite runners to becoming the 2022 World Champion over 1500m. We dive into his upbringing, being coached by his dad, signing his first Nike contract, Olympic experiences, brutal training sessions, sponsorships, injuries, the business side of athletics, and his mission to bring runners together through his coffee brand. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Growing Up in a Family of Elite Runners 03:05 First GB Vest & Signing With Nike 07:00 Being Coached by His Dad 15:10 Why the 1500m Chose Him 18:58 Inside Jake's Brutal Training Week 30:50 Athletics Clubs, Run Culture & Growing the Sport 38:40 Launching His Coffee Brand 42:35 Tokyo Olympics & Winning World Championship Gold 45:50 How Professional Runners Actually Make Money 01:57:00 Would Jake Ever Take on HYROX? 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.
Michael Murray is the CEO of Frasers Group, board member of Hugo Boss, HYROX World Championship qualifier, and a sub-3-hour marathon runner. In this episode, we dive into Michael's journey from building businesses at university to leading one of the biggest retail groups in the world. We discuss fitness, leadership, HYROX, marathon training, building Everlast Gyms, managing pressure, balancing family life, and the mindset required to perform at a high level in both business and sport. 00:00 - Introduction: CEO, Athlete & Dad 00:38 - Growing Up in Sport & Fitness 03:49 - Building Businesses at University 07:10 - Becoming CEO of Frasers Group 11:37 - Reinventing Everlast Gyms 17:22 - Discovering HYROX & Competitive Fitness 24:05 - Leadership, Role Models & Company Culture 29:14 - Marathon Training & Running Sub-3 Hours 39:34 - Family Life, Communication & Relationships 43:25 - HYROX Worlds, Future Goals & What's 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.
Hercules Nicolaou joins the podcast to share the incredible story behind his 1,200km run across Greece, averaging 85km per day for 14 days. We dive into ultrarunning, entrepreneurship, mental resilience, building a successful business, overcoming self-doubt, and the lessons learned when everything goes wrong. 00:00 Intro 01:00 The 1,200km Greece Challenge Explained 05:25 Training While Working Full-Time 07:15 Childhood, Confidence & Growing Up as "Hercules" 15:00 Building a Multi-Million Pound Delivery Business 21:40 Entrepreneurship Lessons & Never Quitting 26:45 Leaving His Business & Joining Cadence 31:30 Work Ethic, Fear & Providing for Family 35:30 The Speed Project & Performing Under Pressure 39:30 The Darkest Moment During Greece & Nearly Quitting 49:00 Gratitude, Relationships & Why Challenges Matter 56:40 Advice for Anyone Starting Ultrarunning 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.
Paige Dana joins the podcast to share her journey from professional dancer to content creator, coach, marathon runner, HYROX athlete, and Ironman finisher. We dive into how she built a fitness career online, trained for her first marathon, learned to swim as an adult for an Ironman, balanced coaching with high-level competition, and developed the mindset needed to chase elite performance. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Growing Up Playing Football & Discovering Dance 02:00 Training as a Professional Dancer 04:40 Covid, PT Qualifications & Entering Fitness 09:40 Starting a Food Page & Building Social Media 12:30 First Marathon Journey: London Marathon 21:56 Berlin Marathon & A Huge PB 26:25 Discovering HYROX 29:23 Signing Up for an Ironman Without Being Able to Swim 48:00 HYROX Success, Elite 15 Goals & Athlete Mindset 53:30 Balancing Content Creation With Serious Training 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.
HYROX MC Faisal Abdullah (Mr PMA) joins the podcast for an honest conversation about positivity, confidence, fatherhood, mental health, and the incredible growth of HYROX. We dive into Faisal's journey from being a movie extra and Barry's Bootcamp instructor to becoming one of the most recognisable voice in fitness. He shares powerful lessons on resilience, grief, mindset, social media, and why positive mental attitude has become his life's mission. We also discuss the future of HYROX, Olympic ambitions, upcoming athletes to watch, and what it's really like being the man on the microphone during the biggest races in the world. 00:00 Intro 02:55 Childhood, Confidence & Becoming an Actor 07:18 Barry's Bootcamp & The Birth of "Mr PMA" 11:23 Confidence vs Cockiness & The Law of Attraction 15:00 Supporting Athletes Through Tough Moments 21:04 Becoming a HYROX MC & Career Opportunities 25:49 Mental Health, Grief & Difficult Conversations 31:12 Building Positive Mental Attitude Every Day 40:26 Fitness Journey, HYROX & Chasing Sub-70 48:10 Future HYROX Stars & The Olympic Dream 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.
Theo Baker joins Jake Dearden to talk about his 12-year journey on YouTube, building successful podcasts, dealing with burnout, and turning content creation into a full-time career. We discuss dropping out of university, the evolution of YouTube, and how fitness transformed his life. We also explore Theo's journey into running, triathlon, Hyrox, marathon training, Ironman preparation, injury setbacks, and the mindset needed to balance elite-level endurance goals with a busy creator lifestyle. 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - How Theo Got Started on YouTube 05:00 Crazy McDonald's Stories & First Jobs 09:15 - Making Money Online & Dropping Out of Uni 16:00 - The Evolution of YouTube & Athlete Creators 19:20 - Building Podcasts & The Story Behind Wafflin' 25:00 - Burnout, Workload & Managing Multiple Projects 34:00 - Triathlon Journey, Ironman Training & Injuries 53:00 - Full Ironman Preparation & Mental Challenges 01:10:00 - Marathon Running, Goals & Future Challenges 01:28:00 - Balancing Fitness, Content & Long-Term Success 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 Archer joins Jake Dearden to share her incredible journey from getting detention after a school cross-country race to becoming a European silver medallist and one of the most respected endurance athletes in the UK. We dive into her experience in America, missing out on the Olympics by the smallest of margins, life as a professional runner, altitude training, sponsorships, Hyrox, and what it really takes to perform at an elite level. 00:00 Intro 00:07 Chasing A Scholarship To America 00:12 NCAA Life, Culture Shock & Learning To Compete 00:20 Full-Time Work & Winning A European Silver Medal 00:28 Altitude Training: What Actually Works? 00:35 Turning Professional & The Reality Of Sponsorships 00:41 Leaving Pro Running & Finding A New Direction 00:49 Hyrox, Performance & Endurance Training Insights 01:20 Women In Sport, Mindset & The Future Ahead 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.
On todays episode we sit down with Sam Griffiths. In this episode, we dive into his training, nutrition, recovery, mindset, injury prevention, and how he rapidly lost 110lbs. We also discuss his weekly mileage, marathon-specific workouts, building accountability and the lessons he's learned chasing peak performance. 00:00 – Intro 05:30 – Gaming & Health Issues 12:45 – Falling in Love With Endurance Training 21:10 – Travel, Adventure & Lessons From Around the World 34:20 – Building a Marathon Runner’s Mindset 53:35 – Morning Routine & Training Discipline 56:08 – Why Podcasts Changed His Running 57:20 – The Monster Marathon Workout 01:02:00 – Injury Prevention & Staying Consistent 01:04:00 – Nutrition, Recovery & Advice for Runners 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.
Gabby Moriarty joins the podcast to share her journey from a young athletics athlete in Northampton to becoming one of the UK's top HYROX competitors. We dive into her running background, marathon success, the coaches who shaped her career, why she stepped away from competitive running, and how she eventually found her way into HYROX. Gabby also opens up about resilience, training alone, competing at the elite level, and what it takes to keep improving when you're constantly chasing the athletes ahead of you. 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Childhood Athletics, Running & Learning To Compete 12:00 - Why Resilience Became Her Greatest Strength 19:00 - University Running, Travelling Australia & Starting Again 28:00 - The Coach Who Changed Her Life 34:00 - Sub-18 5K & Sub-3 Marathon 41:30 - Discovering HYROX 54:00 - From Open Division To Elite 15 Athlete 01:12:00 - Health Scares, Phoenix & Life Perspective 01:45:00 - Elite Racing, Mindset, Community 5% 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.
Rugby league star Josh opens up on the highs and lows of his career, from being dropped at 14 to becoming one of the sport’s top try scorers. We talk mental resilience, family, autism, training, recovery, switching to rugby union, losing the love for the game, and finding it again at Leigh Leopards. 00:00 – Intro 02:31 – Growing Up in Leigh & Discovering Rugby 06:12 – Getting Dropped by Wigan at 14 10:09 – The Comeback & Signing Again 13:12 – Mental Resilience & Family Life 18:24 – Super League Debut & Early Success 24:26 – Winning Finals & Career Highlights 33:33 – Switching to Rugby Union 44:23 – Losing the Love for Rugby 48:27 – Leigh Leopards 5% 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.
Jack Birch is a strength & conditioning coach at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center, working with some of the best athletes in the world - from Olympians and skaters to endurance athletes and world champions. In this episode we discuss elite performance, recovery, genetics vs hard work, burnout, confidence, injury rehab, and what really separates good athletes from great ones. Jack also shares behind-the-scenes insight into the Red Bull APC in Austria and LA. 00:00 – Intro 02:45 – Jack’s Journey From Devon to Red Bull LA 05:08 – Working at West Ham as a Young Coach 12:04 – Rowing, Skiing & Coaching Olympic Athletes 18:47 – Landing the Job at Red Bull 20:26 – What Elite Athletes Are Surprisingly Bad At 30:18 – Genetics vs Hard Work in Elite Sport 52:30 – Recovery, Sleep & Burnout in Athletes 58:47 – The Reality of Being a Professional Athlete 01:05:22 – Austria vs LA: Inside Red Bull’s Facilities 5% 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.
