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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.
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The Hardest Geezer: What It REALLY Takes To Run Across Africa | Russ Cook | #76
This week we're joined by the one and only Ross Cook, aka The Hardest Geezer. From running 66 days self-supported from Asia to London to becoming the first person to run the entire length of Africa, Russ has built a reputation for pushing t
From Electrician to Elite HYROX Athlete | Marc Dean | #75
Marc Dean joins Jake for a conversation about going from a full-time electrician to an elite HYROX athlete and what it really takes to compete at the highest level. We cover how to break 60 minutes, build a better running engine, structure
The Truth About Fitness, Alcohol and Having a Social Life | Alex Hendy (Schooner Scorer) | Ep 74
In this episode, Jake sits down with Schooner Scorer to talk running, HYROX, marathon training, pub culture and building a social media brand. From running a 2:51 marathon and rebuilding his fitness after COVID to creating Schooner Social a
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 move to Saudi Arabia. We also get
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, including David Haye. We explore t
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 fuelling, low energy availability
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 across 10 events in two days. W
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 level. We talk about her autism and
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 surviving hallucinations, brutal
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 TikTok, building multiple busin
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, Olympic preparation, recovery, nutri
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 Achilles injuries, warm-ups,
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 running, biohacking, sleep, cr
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 compete at the highest level. Stu op
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 into Olympic bobsleigh, hittin
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 it really takes to keep pushin
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 building Stronger Society, disc
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 about his lowest point, his t
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 with actually enjoying life.
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 disaster, injury and nutrition, lea
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, hydration and heat adaptation.
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, cross-country, track, brutal tra
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 running at nine years old to compet
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 routine—including double threshold days,
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 training. We also get into the demands
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 biggest mistakes athletes make in t
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 into the differences between Cro
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 training, mindset, and sacrific
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 the sport, and much more. Episo
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 camera and documenting his per
