

80 episodes
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.

Gabriella “Gabby” Moriarty (#32) discusses her athletic journey from youth track events into steeplechase, then road/track racing, and finally High Rocks (sled/row/ski style fitness racing).
2 Jun 2026 · 2h 15m · 53 chapters
Joshua Charnley (Wigan/Leigh Centurions/Leeds?; currently Leigh Leopards) discusses his rugby league journey, try-scoring race, training and recovery habits, switching to rugby union, and how family…
29 May 2026 · 1h 22m · 33 chapters
Jack Birch, Red Bull Athlete Performance Center strength and conditioning coach (skate coordinator), explains his job, how he got into elite S&C, and what he looks for when diagnosing athletes’…
26 May 2026 · 1h 16m · 29 chapters
Andy Butchart (Scottish distance runner) and Alfie Manthorpe discuss their running careers, Olympic experiences (Rio vs Tokyo), marathon lessons (New York and London), Hyrox crossover potential, and…
22 May 2026 · 1h 17m · 42 chapters
James Kelly (Australia, Brisbane/Queensland) discusses his path into elite Hyrox, how his Australian football and running background built his aerobic base, and the mental/strategic mindset behind…
19 May 2026 · 1h 31m · 39 chapters
Cassia Clarke’s running origin story, weight-loss transformation, and how she built confidence through daily “walk/run” progress during lockdown—then later stepped away from social media due to…
15 May 2026 · 1h 11m · 36 chapters
Charlie Botterill and Jonathan Bullough discuss Hyrox racing strategy, training progression to Elite 15, and coaching/technique philosophy.
12 May 2026 · 2h 3m · 48 chapters
Ultra-runner William Goodge discusses his “stupid” multi-day endurance challenges and how he plans, fuels, documents, and mentally survives them—plus controversies around cheating claims and his…
8 May 2026 · 1h 33m · 39 chapters
Tom Evans discusses his ultra/trail running career, training philosophy, and performance factors—especially mental resilience, heat preparation, and “skill” for uneven terrain.
5 May 2026 · 1h 23m · 32 chapters
Mary McCarthy’s running journey and mindset; how she transitioned from youth swimming and cross-country into elite-style road racing; her marathon breakthroughs (Valencia 2023, then London…
1 May 2026 · 1h 38m · 42 chapters
Danny Rae (#22) discusses his Hyrox journey, military career, fitness training methods, and how setbacks and mindset shaped his progression toward elite-level Hyrox times.
28 Apr 2026 · 1h 52m · 51 chapters
London Marathon 2026 prep and elite-race logistics, including start pens, sponsor/brand rules, warm-up routines, fueling/carbo loading, pacing targets, and training philosophy (treadmill vs road,…
25 Apr 2026 · 1h 21m · 33 chapters
Coach Jonathan Bullough discusses his coaching philosophy built around movement efficiency to prevent injury, the importance of coach energy, and how mindset and life priorities (including parenting)…
24 Apr 2026 · 2h 34m · 66 chapters
A conversation with Michael Heaton (co-founder of Represent) about his creative upbringing, how he and George built the fashion brand, the brand’s design philosophy and production standards, and his…
21 Apr 2026 · 1h 55m · 56 chapters
Kieran Reilly, a professional BMX freestyle rider, discusses how BMX training has become fitness-driven; his gym/CrossFit approach to building anaerobic power and grip; how he structures skate-park…
17 Apr 2026 · 1h 1m · 34 chapters
Dom Di Tommaso discusses his parkour career and training philosophy, injuries and risk management, and how those skills translate into fitness events like HYROX doubles.
14 Apr 2026 · 1h 8m · 33 chapters
Alfie Manthorpe’s marathon build-up and performance “biohacks,” focusing on why high mileage, controlled threshold/double sessions, heat training, strides, and isometric strength work for him; plus…
10 Apr 2026 · 1h 21m · 34 chapters
Two ultra-endurance runners discuss the mental/physical grind of 200–300 mile races, training progression, pacing strategy, nutrition, recovery, and how goals and documentation drive them.
7 Apr 2026 · 1h 39m · 47 chapters
Joe Wigfield discusses his running career, signing with Nike, balancing training with work and life, injury prevention, and his training/nutrition/recovery philosophy.
3 Apr 2026 · 1h 20m · 37 chapters
Jonny Davies discusses his preparation for the PPN Ultra (a “backyard ultra” last-man-standing format) in Austin, Texas, and reflects on last year’s race experience, including extreme heat, storms,…
31 Mar 2026 · 1h 47m · 43 chapters
Hugo Fry’s rise from starting running in COVID to near-elite marathon performance, focusing on race experiences, training changes (especially coaching), sleep/nutrition routines, and why consistency…
27 Mar 2026 · 1h 40m · 45 chapters
Jake Williamson discusses his journey to becoming a top Hyrox athlete, how he turned training into a full-time career via content/brands, what makes doubles success different from singles, and his…
24 Mar 2026 · 1h 24m · 35 chapters
In this episode of *The Jake Dearden Podcast*, Eric Hinman, an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and investor, shares his transformative journey from an unhealthy lifestyle to competing in Ironman…
20 Mar 2026 · 1h 30m · 37 chapters
In this episode, host Jake Dearden interviews world-class triathlete Lucy Charles Barkley and her coach, Reece Barkley, exploring the intricacies of high-level endurance training, the mindset…
17 Mar 2026 · 1h 11m · 33 chapters