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The Jake Dearden Podcast
by Jake Dearden · English
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.
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He Swam the Channel, Cycled 18 Countries & Climbed Everest | Mitch Hutchcraft | Ep #79
Mitch Hutchcraft’s “redefining possible” journey toward Everest—how childhood inspiration, Royal Marines training, and grief-driven purpose fueled extreme endurance missions: solo Kilimanjaro at 16,…
13 Nov 2026 · 1h 6m · 29 chaptersThe 6 Pillars of Peak Performance Nobody Talks About | Oli Patrick | #78
Oli Patrick explains his “6 pillars of peak performance” framework—how physiology meets the world—arguing that performance and well-being depend on the combined effects of movement, nutrition, sleep,…
10 Nov 2026 · 1h 25m · 33 chaptersThe Reality of Being an Elite Pole Vaulter | Molly Caudery | Ep #77
Molly Caudery explains what elite pole vaulting really takes—how little actual vaulting she does (about once a week, max twice), the heavy emphasis on sprint-like training, plyometrics, strength, and…
6 Nov 2026 · 1h · 28 chaptersThe Hardest Geezer: What It REALLY Takes To Run Across Africa | Russ Cook | #76
Russ Cook (“Hardest Geezer”) discusses what it really takes to run across Africa, plus his self-supported origins, the mental discipline behind endurance, and what’s next (Team GB 24-hour running;…
3 Nov 2026 · 1h 4m · 26 chaptersFrom Electrician to Elite HYROX Athlete | Marc Dean | #75
Marc Dean’s journey from electrician to HYROX Elite athlete and coach, and his coaching advice for moving from ~65-minute Pro HYROX to sub-60, covering training structure, running specifics, strength…
30 Oct 2026 · 1h 47m · 52 chaptersThe Truth About Fitness, Alcohol and Having a Social Life | Alex Hendy (Schooner Scorer) | Ep 74
Alex Hendy discusses balancing fitness, alcohol, and a social life, using his “Schooner Social” drinking club with a fitness focus.
27 Oct 2026 · 1h 4m · 30 chaptersLife As a Pro Footballer | Josh Brownhill | Ep 73
Josh Brownhill discusses his path from Manchester United youth to professional football, the mental/physical realities of playing (including training, fitness metrics, and captaincy), handling…
23 Oct 2026 · 1h 7m · 28 chaptersFrom Elite Judo to Coaching World-Class Athletes | Bobby Rich | Ep 72
Bobby Rich’s journey from starting judo as a child in East London to becoming a fitness coach and coaching world-class athletes; he covers mindset, training methods, injuries, Olympic disappointment,…
20 Oct 2026 · 1h 32m · 45 chaptersElectrolytes, Creatine & Caffeine: What Actually Works? | Ste Winrow | Ep 71
Nutrition “101” for athletes—calories/macros, protein/fat/carbo targets, day-to-day calorie needs (deficit vs maintenance vs surplus), hydration protocols, and a critical look at electrolytes (salt…
16 Oct 2026 · 1h 54m · 40 chaptersWHAT IS XENOM? | Keith Barlow | Ep 70
Xenom (Episode 70) is presented as the “decathlon of fitness,” a two-day, CrossFit-licensed competition with 10 events testing broad work capacity across time and modal domains (metabolic…
13 Oct 2026 · 1h 15m · 29 chaptersThe Truth About Life in the HYROX Elite 15 | Lucy Procter | Ep 69
Lucy Procter, HYROX Elite 15 athlete, explains her training, race mindset, and how she manages neurodivergence (recent autism and ADHD diagnosis).
9 Oct 2026 · 1h 30m · 41 chaptersRoss Edgley: The Science of Suffering & How Far Can the Human Body Really Go? | Ross Edgley | Ep 68
Ross Edgley discusses “the science of suffering” and how far the human body can go, using his endurance experiments and swims to explain training, nutrition, fatigue, and the psychology/neuroscience…
6 Oct 2026 · 2h 24m · 69 chaptersFrom Geordie Shore to Building a Barbering Business Empire | Sam Rascals | Ep 67
Sam Rascals (Samuel Bentham) discusses his path from hairdressing to barbering, growing a social-media following, appearing on Geordie Shore, and building a barbering and hair-product business empire.
2 Oct 2026 · 1h 26m · 37 chaptersJonny Brownlee on Olympic Glory, Retirement & the Cost of Elite Sport | Jonny Brownlee | Ep 66
Jonny Brownlee reflects on retiring from elite triathlon, his path from childhood to Olympic medals, and the training “pillars” behind elite performance.
29 Sep 2026 · 1h 4m · 33 chaptersHow to Run Better, Get Stronger & Avoid Injury | Dr Chris Bramah | Ep 65
How physio/biomechanics research can help runners run better, get stronger, and avoid injury.
25 Sep 2026 · 1h 41m · 40 chaptersTalking Fitness with Alfie Manthorpe, Danny Rae & Andy Butchart | Ep 64
The hosts discuss recent and upcoming endurance events across road running, trail/fell running, and Hyrox, plus training methods, AI tools for planning, and quirky “challenge” culture (including…
22 Sep 2026 · 2h 2m · 52 chaptersThe Brutal Reality of Chasing an Olympic Dream | Stuart Stokes | Ep 63
Stuart Stokes’ Olympic dream and the “brutal reality” of elite steeplechase training—how obsession, regimented lifestyle, and relentless process helped him reach London 2012, yet still involved major…
18 Sep 2026 · 1h 23m · 33 chaptersHow Olympic Athletes Actually Train for Speed | Ben Simons | Ep 62
How Olympic bobsledders train for speed and power, including talent ID, pushing the sled, strength/plyometrics, sprint testing, race logistics, and the role of body mass and ballast.
15 Sep 2026 · 1h 49m · 41 chaptersMoney, Business, Family & Ambition | George Heaton & Michael Heaton | Ep 61
George and Mike Heaton discuss their family-run clothing/fitness business (Represent), focusing on growth in the US and the 247 running/activewear line, plus how ambition, travel, training, and…
11 Sep 2026 · 1h 35m · 45 chaptersFrom Calorie Deficits to Marathons | Holly Brooks | Ep 60
Holly Brooks discusses her fitness journey from post-COVID calorie-deficit dieting to strength training and endurance running, and how that evolution shaped her Strong Girl Society brand and…
8 Sep 2026 · 1h 3m · 26 chaptersHow Hunter McIntyre Became a World Champion | Hunter McIntyre | Ep 59
Hunter McIntyre’s path to becoming a world champion in endurance/obstacle sports (especially Hyrox/High Rocks), including his athletic rise, addiction recovery, training philosophy, and reflections…
4 Sep 2026 · 1h 12m · 26 chaptersAnna Archer on Burnout, ADHD & Building Her Own Brand | Ep 58
Anna Archer discusses burnout and mental health (including an autism and ADHD diagnosis), how she built her fitness brand around running, and how she manages business growth, partnerships, and…
1 Sep 2026 · 1h 5m · 30 chaptersThe Truth About Running a 2:29 Marathon | Becky Briggs | Ep 57
Becky Briggs’ path to a 2:29 marathon, how she trains and paces, and what she learned from fueling mistakes, injury, and recovery; plus her marathon experiences and upcoming Berlin plans.
28 Aug 2026 · 1h 2m · 31 chaptersThe Science Behind Getting Fitter, Faster & More Efficient | Reece Barclay | Ep 56
Endurance “101” with Reece Barclay explaining how athletes get fitter, faster, and more efficient—covering training limits, genetics, VO2 max vs lactate threshold, burnout, and altitude training…
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