Junkyard Dogs

On this weeks podcast me and jake chat about what we have been up to, our highs and lows of the week. We also look into what has happened this week in sport which was a massive one with Josh Kerr breaking El Guerrouj 26 year old world record. The insane watts per kg numbers Tadej Pogacar is producing and can he be beaten and also look at a domination performance by Martin Van Riel at Ironman Lake Placid where he almost lead from gun to tape, smashed the course record and has put himself out there as one of the favourites for Kona!

In this episode I tell the story of my peak years in triathlon, my Ironman wins from 2019 onwards, the injuries I sustained, the 12 hour tt record, and my 2022 season where I won 2 Ironmans, took part in the Sub 7 project and finished 5th I kona. I also go into detail my final years in triathlon and ultimately why I decided to retire and also what the future holds for me!

summaryIn this episode, Joe Skipper shares his journey through professional triathlon, including key races, training insights, and lessons learned from his career. Discover how he achieved the first British sub-8 hour Ironman and his thoughts on race preparation and recovery. In this episode, the speaker shares an incredible journey through triathlon, including overcoming injuries, optimizing bike setups, and racing strategies that led to top finishes at Kona and other major races. Discover insights into training, equipment modifications, and the mental resilience required for elite performance. In this episode, the athlete reflects on his triathlon career, key races, training insights, and future plans. He shares candid thoughts on performance highs and lows, the sport's challenges, and his new direction post-retirement.keywordsTriathlon, Ironman, Sub-8, Training, Race Strategy, Kona, Challenge Roth, Altitude Training, Race Recovery Triathlon, Ironman, Kona, cycling, training, race strategy, equipment, injury recovery, Kona record, professional triathlete triathlon, Ironman, training, racing, sub-7, Kona, athlete retirement, sports sponsorship, race strategy, future planskey topicsJoe Skipper's breakthrough races in Texas and RothTraining strategies for peak performanceThe importance of race recovery and taperingAltitude training and race preparationInsights into Kona race experience Injury management and recovery during trainingBike setup and aerodynamic testing for performanceRace strategy and pacing in Ironman racesMental resilience and motivation in competitive sportsEquipment modifications and technical innovations Race performance and training insightsKey races including Kona and Sub-7 attemptChallenges in professional triathlon and sponsorship issuesTransition from competitive racing to new venturesFuture plans including social media, coaching, and new sports

On this episode i speak to Hyrox elite 15 athlete Jake dearden. Jake has managed to become one of the best hyrox athletes in the world and as well as being an elite 15 athlete he ran 2.28 at the Berlin marathon in 2024 and then went on to run 2.22 at the Houston marathon. This episode was just days before Jake attempted a sub 2.20 marathon at Houston. It’s great to see what jakes attitude and mindset is like and what makes him tick.

Me and Josh have a chat about our best sporting moments from the year and talk about our predictions for next year and what we would like to see happen.

Joe sits down with British marathon star Phil Sesemann fresh off an unreal autumn double, running 2:07 in Amsterdam and backing it up with another 2:07 in Valencia just weeks later. Phil breaks down why Amsterdam felt like a dream day while Valencia became a grind, how small differences in weather and pacing can turn a marathon into a completely different race, and what it is really like in those final 10 kilometres when the legs start negotiating.The conversation goes right back to Phil’s origins, from swimming and early cross country success, to a year inside the Leeds triathlon setup, before committing fully to running after clocking 14:27 for 5K during that period. Phil explains why he was a 1500m runner for years, how COVID-era long runs helped unlock his marathon potential, and how his debut at London (2:12:58) set him on the path that eventually led to Olympic qualification.Phil also opens up about the obsession behind the progress: a “perfect week” of marathon training featuring double thresholds, marathon-specific sessions, big steady runs, and mileage that can hit around 150 miles per week. He talks honestly about mistakes he has made with session frequency, why the best sessions can fool you into getting greedy, and how he tries to stay on the right side of the line between fitness and breakdown.There is plenty of gold on recovery and fueling too, including Phil’s simple non-negotiables: sleep, eating enough, and his famously consistent post-run routine of a pint of whole milk Nesquik after every run. He shares how he thinks about staying healthy, why he believes fueling enables training rather than simply supporting it, and how consistency over years is the real superpower.The chat finishes with Phil reflecting on the Paris Olympics experience, what he would do differently next time, the pride of hitting the Olympic standard by seconds, and the mindset traits he believes separate athletes who make it from those who fade out. Plus, a fun closer on his toughest rival battles and the satisfaction of finally getting one back when it mattered most.Join the JYD for exclusive members perks: patreon.com/TheJYDFind out more about Valere: tinyurl.com/valerebigdog Get 20% off your nutrition with Styrkr: https://styrkr.com/SKIPPER  To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQOr check us out on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz  You can follow Joe at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoeYou can follow Phil at https://www.instagram.com/philsesemann/