The Jake Dearden Podcast

This week, we're joined by Olympic pole vaulter and two-time World Champion Molly Caudery to talk about the highs and lows of competing at the highest level of athletics. From starting out as a gymnast and discovering pole vault, to moving to Miami, becoming a professional athlete and winning two World Indoor Championships, Molly shares the journey behind her success. We also get into the reality of elite training, spinal surgery, Olympic disappointment, overcoming injuries, dealing with fear, sports psychology and what it takes to keep pushing when things don't go to plan. Plus, we discuss relationships between elite athletes, recovery, nutrition, sleep and the importance of finding balance outside of sport. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. 00:00 - Meet Molly: Life as an Olympic Pole Vaulter02:12 - From Gymnastics to Discovering Pole Vault05:58 - Miami, University Life & Choosing Professional Athletics10:11 - Spinal Surgery & Making a Comeback12:42 - Inside an Elite Pole Vaulter's Weekly Training19:56 - Speed, Bigger Poles & Overcoming Fear24:58 - Pole Vault Injuries & The Dangers of the Sport26:41 - Two World Titles, Olympic Heartbreak & Setbacks30:16 - Sports Psychology, Mental Strength & Relationships41:20 - Life Outside Sport, Recovery, Nutrition & Consistency15% 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/JakedeardenGet two weeks free of Pliability - https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden

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 the limits of human endurance.We get into the reality behind these insane adventures, the mental battles, dealing with people questioning whether he actually ran across Africa, finding purpose, fatherhood and what comes next.We also discuss why people get too comfortable, the importance of chasing something meaningful and why you don't have to settle for the life you've found yourself in.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.00:00 - Meeting The Hardest Geezer02:07 - Running From Asia To London With No Support06:47 - The Craziest Moments On The Road11:50 - Why He Needed To Prove Himself14:31 - Does Success Make You Comfortable?18:24 - The Reality Of Running Across Africa27:18 - Life Beyond Running Across Africa36:27 - What's Next For Ross Cook?40:13 - Why You Should Stop Playing It Safe56:43 - Building An Adventure Company & His Next Insane Challenge15% 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/JakedeardenGet two weeks free of Pliability - https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden

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 your training, fuel for performance, improve recovery and balance elite sport with being a dad.Mark also opens up about setbacks, confidence, the sacrifices behind competing professionally and why doing more isn't always the answer.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 – Introducing Mark Dean: From Electrician to Elite Athlete02:23 – Leaving a 15-Year Career to Chase HYROX05:37 – How Motocross Built His Fitness and Mindset12:56 – Training Hard, Finding Structure and Learning to Recover18:15 – Balancing Elite Sport, Work and Family26:18 – How to Break 60 Minutes in HYROX35:11 – Training Volume, Mobility and the Minimum Effective Dose43:00 – Nutrition, Fuelling and Getting Race-Ready58:04 – Sleep, Recovery and Preparing for Race Day01:32:22 – Toughest HYROX Stations, World Champion Predictions and Life as a Dad15% 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/JakedeardenGet two weeks free of pliability: https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden

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 and scoring beers around the world, this conversation is all about finding the balance between ambition and enjoying life.They also get into the realities of training around a busy social life, chasing a sub-16-minute 5K, and why meeting people face-to-face still matters.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday 00:00 – Schooner’s Fastest Pint Ever 02:30 – From Childhood Running to University Life 06:10 – Building a Business and Losing Fitness 10:08 – How COVID Got Him Back Into Running 12:00 – Balancing Drinking, Fitness and Mental Health 18:00 – Schooner Social: Bringing People Back to the Pub 21:45 – Marathon Training, PBs and Staying Consistent 29:00 – The Mission to Run a Sub-16-Minute 5K 37:20 – Running Performance, Strength Training and Plyometrics 46:40 – Building a Social Media Brand and the Future of Schooner15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Get two weeks free of pliability: https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden

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 into the reality of football training, gym routines, dressing-room culture, career highs and lows, and what life after football could look like.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday00:00 Life as a Professional Footballer in Saudi Arabia 01:22 Josh Brownhill's Manchester United Academy Journey 05:08 Getting Released by Manchester United 09:47 Breaking Into First-Team Football at 17 14:59 Dressing-Room Culture and Becoming a Captain 20:37 How Fit Are Professional Footballers? 27:01 Dealing With Fan Criticism and Pressure 33:09 The Best Players Josh Has Faced 39:33 Why Josh Moved to Saudi Arabia 58:03 Career Highs, Lows and Life After Football15% 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 Get two weeks free of pliability: https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden

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 the mindset behind elite performance, the realities of chasing success, sustainable training, recovery, nutrition and why biohacking might be far less important than getting the basics right.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday00:00 - Meet Bobby Rich01:13 - Discovering Judo at Age Five03:02 - Winning His First National Title08:29 - The Humbling Reality of Elite Competition24:35 - Training Camps in Japan38:19 - Missing the 2008 Olympics48:34 - From Elite Athlete to Performance Coach58:08 - Coaching David Haye and High-Profile Clients1:12:51 - Inside the World of Supplements and Im81:25:15 - Biohacking, Sleep and Why Less Is More15% 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/JakedeardenGet two weeks free of Pliability - https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden

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 (RED-S), weight management and why eating more might be exactly what your training needs.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 Intro05:56 Calories, Macros and Food Quality08:06 How Much Protein and Fat Do Athletes Need?17:07 Carbohydrate Fuelling and Recovery Calories24:31 Metabolism, Energy Expenditure and Hunger33:18 Calorie Tracking: Useful Tool or Stress?38:40 Hydration, Sweat Rates and Fluid Replacement45:17 Electrolytes: Are You Taking Too Many?01:00:16 Creatine, Caffeine and Performance Supplements01:22:25 RED-S, Weight Loss, Carbs and Fasting15% 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

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.We discuss how XENOM works, its Elite Performance Index scoring system, the influence of HYROX and CrossFit, major investors, athlete development and the vision to take XENOM global.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.00:00 – Meet Keith Barlow, Founder of XENOM01:25 – What Is XENOM? The 10-Event Fitness Competition07:11 – Why Functional Fitness Needs Something New09:32 – How Keith Came Up With the Idea16:47 – The Investors Backing XENOM19:11 – Is Xenon the Next Step After HYROX?21:37 – How the Competition Works for Every Level23:35 – Breaking Down the Workouts35:42 – The Elite Performance Index Explained01:13:40 – Keith’s Vision for XENOM in 10 Years15% 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

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 ADHD diagnosis, anxiety around training, race-day tactics, recovery, fueling, losing and regaining her menstrual cycle, PMDD, and the lessons she’s learned from some incredibly difficult races.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.00:00 Lucy Proctor: From Beginner to Elite 1504:30 Her First HYROX Race09:15 The Breakthrough & Winning Worlds13:10 Qualifying for the Elite 1517:30 Anxiety, “Freeze Days” & Training Mentality25:40 The Pressure-Free Running Mindset34:00 Why Running Is Becoming So Important in HYROX48:00 Hamburg, Injury & Returning to Racing56:20 Lucy’s Elite 15 Race Strategy01:19:00 Female Athletes, Fueling, Cycle & PMDD15% 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