The Jake Dearden Podcast

In this Episode we discuss the London Marathon 2026 with elite runner Alfie Manthorpe and championship marathon runner Hugo Fry who are aiming to get a 2h15m and 2h09m30s in the upcoming London Marathon. 00:00 – Intro 02:15 – Championship vs Elite Start Explained 04:18 – Carb Loading & Pre-Race Nutrition Talk 08:59 – Shakeout Runs, Drills & Race Morning Routine 14:21 – Race Goals & Predicted Marathon Times 19:25 – Elite Men & Women Predictions / Shoe Tech Talk 22:04 – Heat Training, Saunas & Ice Baths 27:42 – Marathon Training Hacks & Treadmill Sessions 34:04 – Hardest Marathon Workouts of the Block 40:50 – The Bigger Goal: Olympics, Social Media & Running Careers5% 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

Todays Podcast episode is with Jake Deardens long time coach Jonathan Bullough.Jonathan Bullough is a movement specialist who’s spent over a decade refining how people train, move, and recover. From the art of perfect movement to the philosophy of never losing, only learning, Jon shares the principles that have shaped his coaching and his life. The pair unpack what it truly takes to stay pain-free, perform at a high level, and find purpose in both victory and failure.00:00:00 – Intro00:02:00 – Jon's Background00:06:30 – Jon’s coaching philosophy00:10:00 – How fixing movement cured Jake’s chronic pain00:20:00 – Balancing obsession, loneliness, and purpose as an athlete00:31:00 – Jon’s athletic past — football, CrossFit, and finding his real calling00:45:00 – Mindset01:02:00 – What makes a truly great coach and how to find one01:38:00 – The three pillars of recovery: food, sleep, and rest balance5% 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, we sit down with Michael Heaton to dive deep into his journey from a shy, creative kid to co-founding one of the UK’s biggest fashion brands. He opens up about the early days of building the business, the reality of scaling to a global level, and why he still works harder than ever despite success. We also get into his mindset, fitness routine, creative process, and even some wild stories from LA trips to late-night conspiracy theories. 00:00 – Intro 08:30 – Childhood, Creativity & Early Personality18:30 – Starting the Brand & First Designs30:00 – Building the Business from Scratch45:00 – LA Trips58:00 – Scaling to a Global Brand 1:12:00 – Working Hard1:25:00 – Fitness Routine & Staying Disciplined1:38:00 – Art & Creative Life Outside Work1:50:00 – Aliens, Conspiracies & Quickfire questions5% 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

Todays Podcast Guest is Olympic silver medalist and Red Bull athlete Kieran Reilly. Kieran Reilly breaks down the reality of elite BMX-ing, from the Paris Olympics to pushing limits in a high-risk sport. He also shares how he trains like a hybrid athlete and why being willing to fail is key to improving and avoiding regret. 00:00 Intro05:30 Journey into pro BMX09:40 The reality of BMX 14:20 Training & staying in elite shape20:15 Risk, crashes & pushing limits27:50 Learning to be willing to fail35:10 Fear vs progression mindset44:30 “What’s next” mentality52:40 Regret & why you have to go for it5% 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

Today's podcast episode is Parkour Legend Dom Di Tommaso.This episode we dive into the mindset and journey of a professional Red Bull parkour athlete. He shares how training every single day for years, embracing failure, near-misses, and documenting the process through social media helped turn his passion into a career.00:00 Intro04:30 Discovering parkour & early sports background09:00 Mindset and fear within parkour14:00 Training routine20:30 Injuries, recovery27:00 Social media growth & becoming a pro34:00 Risk, near-death moments & pain tolerance42:00 Adrenaline vs control50:00 Why you should push past comfort zones56:00 Advice for beginners & final thoughts5% 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

Todays guest is middle-distance runner Alfie Manthorpe. From running over 200km a week to preparing for a debut marathon, we discuss the mindset, training structure, and sacrifices behind high performance. We talk about why “volume is king" and how years of consistency can outweigh natural talent.00:00 – Intro 02:00 – Talent vs hard work 05:00 – Weekly mileage (200km+) 08:30 – Breaking down a full training week14:00 – Heat training routine 19:30 – Other performance methods 24:00 – Strength training & injury prevention28:00 – Advice for beginner runners32:00 – First marathon goal 40:00 – Mindset, confidence & race strategy5% 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

Todays guest is ultra-endurance runner Eli Wehbe and Represent owner George Heaton. This episode we discuss the mindset and reality behind extreme ultra-endurance racing, as Eli opens up about preparing for a brutal 300-mile race across the Arizona Trail. We talk about what it takes to push beyond 100 miles - physically and mentally, and why suffering, resilience, and purpose are at the core of these challenges.00:00 – Intro00:33 – Arizona Monster 300 Trail Race10:15 – Quitting a race00:16:26 – George Heaton & Eli Wehbe's friendship00:25:00 – Mindset for endurance races00:35:00 – Training routine & Lifestyle of an endurance athlete01:05:00 – Training style01:20:00 – Eli Wehbe's Goals5% 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

Today's guest is middle-distance & cross country runner Joe Wigfield.In this episode, Joe Wigfield discusses becoming a Nike sponsored athlete, balancing elite training with his coaching work and avoiding burnout to build consistency and confident training habits.00:00 - Intro05:30 - British 10K Record & Signing a Pro Contract11:00 - Coaching Kids & Life Outside Running23:00 - Avoiding Burnout29:00 - Stress Fractures & Lessons Learned35:00 - Building Confidence & Long-Term Training Mindset41:00 - Track vs Road Racing53:00 - Weekly Mileage59:00 - Full Weekly Training Breakdown1:11:00 Recovery Methods, Rest Days & Consistency5% 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