The Jake Dearden Podcast

Jake Dearden
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    Sam Griffiths - #33

    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.

    1h 25m

  2. 5d ago

    Gabriella Moriarty - #32

    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.

    2h 15m

  3. May 29

    Joshua Charnley - #31

    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.

    1h 22m

  4. May 26

    Red Bull Coach Jack Birch - #30 - The Jake Dearden Podcast

    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.

    1h 16m

  5. May 22

    Andrew Butchart & Alfie Manthorpe - #29

    Olympian Andy Butchart and elite runner Alfie Manthorpe joins the podcast to talk marathon disasters, Olympic Village stories, altitude camps, elite running culture, Hyrox potential, and building a new running community in Manchester. From sh*tting yourself mid-race to chasing Olympic dreams. 00:00 – Intro 08:00 – Olympic Village stories, Rio & Tokyo experiences 16:00 – Marathon disasters, injuries & race horror stories 24:00 – Recovering from the marathon & training struggles 32:00 – Altitude camps, Flagstaff & how elites train 40:00 – Building a Manchester running community 48:00 – Training mindset, pressure & staying relaxed 56:00 – Running shoes, gear obsession & recovery 1:04:00 – Hyrox potential & marathon plans 1:12:00 – Future plans 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.

    1h 17m

  6. May 19

    James Kelly - #28

    In this episode James Kelly joins the podcast to talk about his rise from Aussie Rules football to becoming one of the world’s top HYROX athletes. We dive into elite training, mindset, pressure, coaching, race strategy, Melbourne lows, World Championship goals, and what really happens behind the scenes in professional HYROX. 00:00 – Intro 05:11 – Building an elite aerobic engine as a teenager 07:14 – Aussie Rules culture & stepping away from football 10:30 – Discovering HYROX through Hunter McIntyre 16:04 – Debut race in Birmingham & going sub-60 18:18 – The insane 15-minute World Champs call-up 23:09 – Pressure, expectations & elite mindset 29:19 – Melbourne struggles & bouncing back mentally 35:13 – Why changing coaches changed everything 46:55 – Training alone, Australian culture & elite preparation 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.

    1h 31m

  7. May 15

    Cassia Clarke - #27 - The Jake Dearden Podcast

    In this episode, we sit down with Cassia, an ultra runner who completely transformed her life after discovering running during lockdown. From struggling with confidence and losing over 100 pounds, to running marathons and 100km ultras. We discuss the success, the deeper story with burnout, social media pressure, and the decision to walk away from it all for an entire year. 00:00 – Intro 04:30 – Lockdown, Rock Bottom & First Steps Into Running 10:00 – Building Confidence & Running Her First 5K 16:00 – Going Viral & Entering the Social Media World 24:00 – First Marathon & The Leap Into Ultras 32:00 – Ultra Running Stories, Community & Mindset 44:00 – The Dark Side of Social Media & Mental Health Decline 54:00 – Quitting Everything & Disappearing for a Year 01:04:00 – Life Offline: Healing, Happiness & Perspective Shift 01:14:00 – Returning to Socials & What Life Looks Like Now 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.

    1h 11m

  8. May 12

    Charlie Botterill & Jonathan Bullough - #26

    In this episode, HYROX Elite 15 athlete Charlie Botterill joins Jake Dearden and coach Jonathan Bullough for a deep dive into what it really takes to compete at the top level of hyrox racing. From Charlie’s journey from pro cycling in France to becoming one of the UK’s fastest HYROX athletes, this episode covers race tactics, movement efficiency, training philosophy, mindset, recovery, and the small details that separate elite athletes from everyone else. They break down sled tactics, burpee efficiency, Zone 1 training, balancing volume with recovery, and why humility and constant learning matter more than talent alone. There’s also insight into training with athletes like Hunter McIntyre and what it takes to prepare for World Championships. 00:00 – Intro 07:30 – Charlie’s Rapid Rise Into The Elite 15 12:40 – Booking Melbourne Before Qualifying 15:00 – Self-Coaching, Data Tracking & Race Volume 20:00 – Why Technique Matters More Than Fitness 24:15 – Burpee Efficiency & Saving Seconds Everywhere 31:00 – Zone 1 Training & Recovery Explained 38:40 – Sled Pull Technique & Intentional Training 49:30 – Confidence, Humility & Learning From Top Athletes 57:00 – Charlie’s Cycling Background & Becoming A Pro Athlete 01:07:40 – Strength Training, Specificity & World Championship Prep 01:28:50 – Singles vs Doubles Training Differences 01:50:30 – Why Charlie Could Become One Of The Best In HYROX 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.

    2h 3m
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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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    Jake Dearden
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  • Episodes
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