Junkyard Dogs

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.

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/

Joe is joined by former WorldTour pro and freshly minted 61-minute half marathoner Jimmy Whelan for a cracking deep dive into life on the limit. Jimmy talks through how he went from a talented young runner to winning the under-23 Tour of Flanders and racing Grand Tours with EF, what it is really like bombing down wet descents at 70 kilometres an hour, and why getting repeatedly taken out by crashes finally pushed him away from pro cycling.He breaks down the “devil block” weeks that built his monster engine, the difference between pure watts and fatigue resistance, and what it feels like when riders like Mathieu van der Poel and Julian Alaphilippe simply ride away from you. Then Jimmy explains how a sciatica flare-up on the TT bike nudged him back into running, the four-month build to his debut 70.3 in Geelong, and the big block that ended with a 61.30 half in Valencia where he went through 10K in 28.39 and ran with Alex Yee and the British marathon crew.Jimmy finishes by opening up on his next chapter as a full-time runner, his three-year plan toward the LA Olympics, and whether triathlon is completely off the table or still quietly in the mix.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 Jimmy at https://www.instagram.com/jimmywhelann

Joe and Tyler are back for another episode of Junk Yard Dogs. Their last show was recorded together in person, but this time they are checking in from Arizona during the build up to Ironman Arizona. Joe is racing and Tyler is on support duty, fresh off one of the wildest three week racing stretches of his career.Tyler talks through everything that happened at Langkawi 70.3, starting with waking up feverish, losing power and aircon before the race, crashing on slippery roads while dodging a stray dog, riding completely alone for most of the bike and still running himself onto the podium in brutal heat. A week later he lines up for a World Cup in Japan with no voice and a wrecked body but still manages to swim near the front thanks to smart race awareness and open water craft.From there they dive into what is shaping the front of the sport right now. They break down the Blummenfelt versus Jelle battle at 70.3 Worlds, how depth and aerodynamics have changed racing, and whether a bigger draft zone would actually fix the pack problem. They get into training alone versus training with a squad, why some pros avoid training with each other, how much rest runners and triathletes really need in hard sessions, and how Joe would structure training if an age grouper only had ten hours a week.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 Tyler at https://www.instagram.com/therealmislawchuk