The Jake Dearden Podcast

Jake Wightman joins the podcast to share the journey from growing up in a family of elite runners to becoming the 2022 World Champion over 1500m. We dive into his upbringing, being coached by his dad, signing his first Nike contract, Olympic experiences, brutal training sessions, sponsorships, injuries, the business side of athletics, and his mission to bring runners together through his coffee brand.00:00 Intro01:00 Growing Up in a Family of Elite Runners03:05 First GB Vest & Signing With Nike07:00 Being Coached by His Dad15:10 Why the 1500m Chose Him18:58 Inside Jake's Brutal Training Week30:50 Athletics Clubs, Run Culture & Growing the Sport38:40 Launching His Coffee Brand42:35 Tokyo Olympics & Winning World Championship Gold45:50 How Professional Runners Actually Make Money01:57:00 Would Jake Ever Take on HYROX?15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio...BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.comWhoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden

Michael Murray is the CEO of Frasers Group, board member of Hugo Boss, HYROX World Championship qualifier, and a sub-3-hour marathon runner.In this episode, we dive into Michael's journey from building businesses at university to leading one of the biggest retail groups in the world. We discuss fitness, leadership, HYROX, marathon training, building Everlast Gyms, managing pressure, balancing family life, and the mindset required to perform at a high level in both business and sport.00:00 - Introduction: CEO, Athlete & Dad00:38 - Growing Up in Sport & Fitness03:49 - Building Businesses at University07:10 - Becoming CEO of Frasers Group11:37 - Reinventing Everlast Gyms17:22 - Discovering HYROX & Competitive Fitness24:05 - Leadership, Role Models & Company Culture29:14 - Marathon Training & Running Sub-3 Hours39:34 - Family Life, Communication & Relationships43:25 - HYROX Worlds, Future Goals & What's Next15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio...BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.comWhoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden

Hercules Nicolaou joins the podcast to share the incredible story behind his 1,200km run across Greece, averaging 85km per day for 14 days. We dive into ultrarunning, entrepreneurship, mental resilience, building a successful business, overcoming self-doubt, and the lessons learned when everything goes wrong. 00:00 Intro01:00 The 1,200km Greece Challenge Explained05:25 Training While Working Full-Time07:15 Childhood, Confidence & Growing Up as "Hercules"15:00 Building a Multi-Million Pound Delivery Business21:40 Entrepreneurship Lessons & Never Quitting26:45 Leaving His Business & Joining Cadence31:30 Work Ethic, Fear & Providing for Family35:30 The Speed Project & Performing Under Pressure39:30 The Darkest Moment During Greece & Nearly Quitting49:00 Gratitude, Relationships & Why Challenges Matter56:40 Advice for Anyone Starting Ultrarunning15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio...BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.comWhoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden

Paige Dana joins the podcast to share her journey from professional dancer to content creator, coach, marathon runner, HYROX athlete, and Ironman finisher.We dive into how she built a fitness career online, trained for her first marathon, learned to swim as an adult for an Ironman, balanced coaching with high-level competition, and developed the mindset needed to chase elite performance.00:00 Intro01:00 Growing Up Playing Football & Discovering Dance02:00 Training as a Professional Dancer04:40 Covid, PT Qualifications & Entering Fitness09:40 Starting a Food Page & Building Social Media12:30 First Marathon Journey: London Marathon21:56 Berlin Marathon & A Huge PB26:25 Discovering HYROX29:23 Signing Up for an Ironman Without Being Able to Swim48:00 HYROX Success, Elite 15 Goals & Athlete Mindset53:30 Balancing Content Creation With Serious Training15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio...BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.comWhoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden

HYROX MC Faisal Abdullah (Mr PMA) joins the podcast for an honest conversation about positivity, confidence, fatherhood, mental health, and the incredible growth of HYROX. We dive into Faisal's journey from being a movie extra and Barry's Bootcamp instructor to becoming one of the most recognisable voice in fitness. He shares powerful lessons on resilience, grief, mindset, social media, and why positive mental attitude has become his life's mission. We also discuss the future of HYROX, Olympic ambitions, upcoming athletes to watch, and what it's really like being the man on the microphone during the biggest races in the world.00:00 Intro02:55 Childhood, Confidence & Becoming an Actor07:18 Barry's Bootcamp & The Birth of "Mr PMA"11:23 Confidence vs Cockiness & The Law of Attraction15:00 Supporting Athletes Through Tough Moments21:04 Becoming a HYROX MC & Career Opportunities25:49 Mental Health, Grief & Difficult Conversations31:12 Building Positive Mental Attitude Every Day40:26 Fitness Journey, HYROX & Chasing Sub-7048:10 Future HYROX Stars & The Olympic Dream15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio...BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.comWhoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden

Theo Baker joins Jake Dearden to talk about his 12-year journey on YouTube, building successful podcasts, dealing with burnout, and turning content creation into a full-time career. We discuss dropping out of university, the evolution of YouTube, and how fitness transformed his life.We also explore Theo's journey into running, triathlon, Hyrox, marathon training, Ironman preparation, injury setbacks, and the mindset needed to balance elite-level endurance goals with a busy creator lifestyle.00:00 - Intro 01:30 - How Theo Got Started on YouTube05:00 Crazy McDonald's Stories & First Jobs09:15 - Making Money Online & Dropping Out of Uni16:00 - The Evolution of YouTube & Athlete Creators19:20 - Building Podcasts & The Story Behind Wafflin'25:00 - Burnout, Workload & Managing Multiple Projects34:00 - Triathlon Journey, Ironman Training & Injuries53:00 - Full Ironman Preparation & Mental Challenges01:10:00 - Marathon Running, Goals & Future Challenges01:28:00 - Balancing Fitness, Content & Long-Term Success15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio...BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.comWhoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden