The Jake Dearden Podcast
- Episodes
- 73
- Released
- several times a week
- Latest episode
- Oct 23, 2026
About the podcast
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.
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Episodes 73
Life As a Pro Footballer | Josh Brownhill | Ep 73
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 …
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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
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From Elite Judo to Coaching World-Class Athletes | Bobby Rich | Ep 72
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 …
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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
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Electrolytes, Creatine & Caffeine: What Actually Works? | Ste Winrow | Ep 71
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 …
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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
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WHAT IS XENOM? | Keith Barlow | Ep 70
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 …
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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
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The Truth About Life in the HYROX Elite 15 | Lucy Procter | Ep 69
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 …
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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
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Ross Edgley: The Science of Suffering & How Far Can the Human Body Really Go? | Ross Edgley | Ep 68
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 …
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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
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From Geordie Shore to Building a Barbering Business Empire | Sam Rascals | Ep 67
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 …
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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
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Jonny Brownlee on Olympic Glory, Retirement & the Cost of Elite Sport | Jonny Brownlee | Ep 66
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 …
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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
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How to Run Better, Get Stronger & Avoid Injury | Dr Chris Bramah | Ep 65
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 …
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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
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Talking Fitness with Alfie Manthorpe, Danny Rae & Andy Butchart | Ep 64
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 …
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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.
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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
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The Brutal Reality of Chasing an Olympic Dream | Stuart Stokes | Ep 63
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 …
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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
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How Olympic Athletes Actually Train for Speed | Ben Simons | Ep 62
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 …
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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
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Money, Business, Family & Ambition | George Heaton & Michael Heaton | Ep 61
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 …
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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
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From Calorie Deficits to Marathons | Holly Brooks | Ep 60
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 …
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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
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How Hunter McIntyre Became a World Champion | Hunter McIntyre | Ep 59
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 …
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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
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Anna Archer on Burnout, ADHD & Building Her Own Brand | Ep 58
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 …
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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
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The Truth About Running a 2:29 Marathon | Becky Briggs | Ep 57
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 …
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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
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The Science Behind Getting Fitter, Faster & More Efficient | Reece Barclay | Ep 56
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 …
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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
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Could Luke Greer Become a World Champion? | Luke Greer | Ep 55
Luke joins us for a conversation about his journey from football into elite running, the decision that changed his sporting path, and his experience of competing and training in the US.We talk scholarships …
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Luke joins us for a conversation about his journey from football into elite running, the decision that changed his sporting path, and his experience of competing and training in the US.
We talk scholarships, cross-country, track, brutal training, racing pressure, marathon preparation, learning how to win, and the mindset required to keep pushing when the goal is to become the best possible athlete.
New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
00:00 – Meet Luke & his sporting background
09:50 – From football to running
18:40 – The US scholarship opportunity
26:30 – Discovering life as a runner
35:50 – Training, pain & pushing limits
44:20 – Learning how to race and win
49:00 – The pressure of elite competition
56:40 – Being more than just an athlete
64:00 – Marathon training & 60-mile weeks
73:00 – World Championship ambitions
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Can You Be a Doctor AND an Elite Athlete? | Saskia Millard | Ep 54
Saskia is a full-time doctor, elite HYROX athlete and lifelong runner — and in this episode we get into how she balances high-level training with a demanding medical career.We talk about her journey from …
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Saskia is a full-time doctor, elite HYROX athlete and lifelong runner — and in this episode we get into how she balances high-level training with a demanding medical career.
We talk about her journey from running at nine years old to competing at an elite level, the impact of stress fractures and RED-S, strength training, nutrition, the female menstrual cycle, performance pressure, and what it's really like trying to train around long days and night shifts.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday
00:00 — Meet Saskia: Runner, Doctor & HYROX Athlete
01:42 — How Running Started at Nine Years Old
08:10 — Discovering HYROX & Getting Competitive
15:00 — Racing Elite: Pressure, Penalties & Learning Fast
21:30 — How HYROX Changed Her Training
27:20 — Strength Training, Injury & Building a Durable Body
31:20 — Stress Fractures, RED-S & Female Athlete Health
35:00 — Nutrition, Fueling & Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
41:40 — Olympic Dreams, Performance Pressure & the Mental Game
59:50 — Night Shifts, Sleep & Knowing When Not to Train
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First Woman Sub-60 in HYROX: Training & Injury Comeback | Meg Jacoby | Ep 53
In this episode, HYROX World Champion Meg Jacoby shares her journey from NCAA Division 1 distance runner to becoming the first woman to break the 60-minute mark in HYROX. She breaks down her training …
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In this episode, HYROX World Champion Meg Jacoby shares her journey from NCAA Division 1 distance runner to becoming the first woman to break the 60-minute mark in HYROX. She breaks down her training routine—including double threshold days, high-volume cycling, and heat adaptation—and opens up about overcoming back surgery and a severe knee injury. Meg also discusses quitting her engineering job at age 32 to turn pro, being coached by her partner Benny, and her plan to return to the Elite 15.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:06 – Who is Meg Jacoby?
00:02:39 – D1 Distance Running to HYROX
00:04:30 – First Race Penalty & Breaking World Records
00:06:32 – Breaking the Sub-60 Minute Barrier
00:11:14 – Quitting Her Job to Turn Pro at 32
00:15:58 – Meg's HYROX Training & Double Thresholds
00:25:28 – Recovery, Sleep, and Heat Training Secrets
00:31:20 – Battling Back Surgery & Knee Injuries
00:59:38 – Quick-Fire Questions & Advice to Her Younger Self
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How to Go From a Good Runner to an Elite Runner | Alfie Manthorpe | Ep 52
In this episode, we break down the reality of reaching an elite level - from consistency, high mileage and recovery to genetics, running drills, mindset, super shoes, double-threshold training and heat …
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In this episode, we break down the reality of reaching an elite level - from consistency, high mileage and recovery to genetics, running drills, mindset, super shoes, double-threshold training and heat training.
We also get into the demands of being a full-time professional runner, HYROX training, shoe rotation, and why doing more isn't always about running harder.
New episodes every Tuesday & Wednesday.
00:00 Intro
05:33 The Mile World Record & Super Shoes
13:23 What's Happening in Track & Field
15:58 How Do You Become an Elite Runner?
19:16 Genetics vs Training Volume
24:24 Can You Go Elite With a 9–5 Job?
31:19 Why Elite Runners Do So Many Drills
37:12 Recovery, Stress & The Elite Mindset
44:27 Super Shoes & Double Threshold Training
01:20:03 Listener Q&A: HYROX, Shoes, Heat Training & Coaching
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I Quit My Career For HYROX | Sean Noble | Ep 51
Sean Noble joins the podcast to break down what it really takes to become one of the world's best HYROX athletes.We discuss why he left his legal career to go all-in on HYROX, how he coaches himself, the …
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Sean Noble joins the podcast to break down what it really takes to become one of the world's best HYROX athletes.
We discuss why he left his legal career to go all-in on HYROX, how he coaches himself, the biggest mistakes athletes make in training, race strategy, running performance, wall balls, sled work, injury setbacks before the World Championships, and the mindset required to compete at the Elite 15 level.
New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
00:00 Intro
04:00 Why simple training beats complicated programming
10:00 Strength training that actually improves HYROX performance
13:00 The mindset behind unbroken wall balls
17:00 Race strategy: going out hard vs pacing yourself
24:30 The technical details that make athletes faster
31:20 Running volume, Zone 2 & HYROX-specific training
36:00 Injury before the World Championships
46:00 The mindset required to reach the Elite 15
01:12:00 Life after HYROX & future plans
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CrossFit vs HYROX | Noah Ohlsen | Ep 50
CrossFit Games legend Noah Ohlsen joins the podcast to discuss his incredible 15-year career, transitioning into HYROX, balancing elite competition with family life, and why winning isn't everything.We dive …
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CrossFit Games legend Noah Ohlsen joins the podcast to discuss his incredible 15-year career, transitioning into HYROX, balancing elite competition with family life, and why winning isn't everything.
We dive into the differences between CrossFit and HYROX, training for longevity, the mindset behind competing at the highest level, the sacrifices elite athletes make, and what's next for Noah after competition.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00 Introduction
04:45 How Noah Found CrossFit & Became a Pro
11:10 Inside a CrossFit Training Week
17:50 Jake's Journey Into HYROX
24:10 Noah's Greatest CrossFit Memories
30:15 Winning vs Happiness
34:35 Recovery, Family & Avoiding Burnout
41:20 What's Next After Competitive CrossFit?
46:10 CrossFit vs HYROX: Which Sport Is Harder?
59:35 Advice Noah Would Give His 16-Year-Old Self
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Can You Be Strong AND Fast? | Fergus Crawley | Ep 49
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 …
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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
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Olympian to co-founder of HYROX | Mo Fuerste | Ep 48
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 …
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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
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The Reality of Marathon Training & Overcoming Failure | Calum Goddard | Ep 47
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 …
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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
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How I Came Back From RED-S | Jake Smith | Ep 46
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 …
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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
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Imogen Boddy - #45
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 …
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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
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Phil Sesemann - #44
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 …
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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.
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