Junkyard Dogs

in this latest episode of the podcast Joe gets absolutely humbled in a full on Hyrox sim. He talks through how it went and dare we say what went wrong! As well as this we talk about what else we have been up to over the last week and Andreas Almgrens absoutely awesome 10k where he ripped the race apart. We have a workout of the week and finished the episode by talking about Northern California 70.3 where Lionel and Sam Long went head to head again and Jason West seemed like he was back to his best. Also great to see Jackson Laundry on the podium again. Purpose performance wear is now available in the UK. Check out the gear and get 10% off the JYD range with code:JYD10

on this episode me and Jake have a chat about our weeks and what we have been up to, how training has gone etc. we then chat about Jakob Ingebritsons comeback where he raced the European championships and won the 5k, it was almost as though he had never left despite not racing for 11 months. We then also have a chat about some silly things like which pro triathlete and Hyrox athlete would last longest on love Island! :) and who would be worse to go on a stag do with and a few others. we also speak about how my race went the other wek with Jordan Stanton who weighs 104kg where I had to put a 20kg weighted vest on to race him. we finish the episode chatting about a workout which you could do during the week?

In this episode me, Jake and Marc sit down for a chat regarding the ever changing landscape of long course triathlon, Marcs nomadic lifestyle where he currently finds himself in Norwich to give himself an extra 4 days on his visa which will allow him to compete in 70.3 worlds in Nice. Marc also talks us through some of his recent training changes including going self coached and getting the fastest run at 70.3 Poland this weekend just gone and how he plans to step his performances up to be a regular on the podium and fighting it out for the top spots in the worlds biggest races! This a great chat with one of the nicest guys in Triathlon, I hope you enjoy and if you are looking for triathlon or Hyrox coaching be sure to reach out to us on the junk yard dogs instagram and send a dm:https://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==and to shop the JYD merchandise head to the link below:https://purposeperformancewear.com/collections/purpose-x-junk-yard-dogs-a-joe-skipper-collaboration

on this episode we have a chat about what we have been up this week, our day at the T-100 in London. Also I did a Hyrox sim for my first time and have a chat about how hard I found it, Including setting a new max heart rate. Also we talk about regular everyday items and discuss what triathletes we think they would suit, for example WD-40, AA breakdown cover etc. to follow on social media you can follow us here:Joehttps://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe/?hl=enJakehttps://www.instagram.com/jakeypye/?hl=enJYD Instahttps://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz/?hl=enalso if you want to check out the JYD collection and order yourselves some awesome bike and run kit go here:https://purposeperformancewear.com/collections/purpose-x-junk-yard-dogs-a-joe-skipper-collaboration

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.