The Jake Dearden Podcast

On todays episode we sit down with Sam Griffiths. In this episode, we dive into his training, nutrition, recovery, mindset, injury prevention, and how he rapidly lost 110lbs. We also discuss his weekly mileage, marathon-specific workouts, building accountability and the lessons he's learned chasing peak performance. 00:00 – Intro05:30 – Gaming & Health Issues 12:45 – Falling in Love With Endurance Training21:10 – Travel, Adventure & Lessons From Around the World34:20 – Building a Marathon Runner’s Mindset53:35 – Morning Routine & Training Discipline56:08 – Why Podcasts Changed His Running57:20 – The Monster Marathon Workout01:02:00 – Injury Prevention & Staying Consistent01:04:00 – Nutrition, Recovery & Advice for Runners15% 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

Gabby Moriarty joins the podcast to share her journey from a young athletics athlete in Northampton to becoming one of the UK's top HYROX competitors.We dive into her running background, marathon success, the coaches who shaped her career, why she stepped away from competitive running, and how she eventually found her way into HYROX. Gabby also opens up about resilience, training alone, competing at the elite level, and what it takes to keep improving when you're constantly chasing the athletes ahead of you.00:00 - Intro02:00 - Childhood Athletics, Running & Learning To Compete12:00 - Why Resilience Became Her Greatest Strength19:00 - University Running, Travelling Australia & Starting Again28:00 - The Coach Who Changed Her Life34:00 - Sub-18 5K & Sub-3 Marathon 41:30 - Discovering HYROX 54:00 - From Open Division To Elite 15 Athlete01:12:00 - Health Scares, Phoenix & Life Perspective01:45:00 - Elite Racing, Mindset, Community 5% 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

Rugby league star Josh opens up on the highs and lows of his career, from being dropped at 14 to becoming one of the sport’s top try scorers. We talk mental resilience, family, autism, training, recovery, switching to rugby union, losing the love for the game, and finding it again at Leigh Leopards.00:00 – Intro02:31 – Growing Up in Leigh & Discovering Rugby06:12 – Getting Dropped by Wigan at 1410:09 – The Comeback & Signing Again13:12 – Mental Resilience & Family Life18:24 – Super League Debut & Early Success24:26 – Winning Finals & Career Highlights33:33 – Switching to Rugby Union44:23 – Losing the Love for Rugby48:27 – Leigh Leopards5% 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

Jack Birch is a strength & conditioning coach at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center, working with some of the best athletes in the world - from Olympians and skaters to endurance athletes and world champions.In this episode we discuss elite performance, recovery, genetics vs hard work, burnout, confidence, injury rehab, and what really separates good athletes from great ones. Jack also shares behind-the-scenes insight into the Red Bull APC in Austria and LA.00:00 – Intro02:45 – Jack’s Journey From Devon to Red Bull LA05:08 – Working at West Ham as a Young Coach12:04 – Rowing, Skiing & Coaching Olympic Athletes18:47 – Landing the Job at Red Bull20:26 – What Elite Athletes Are Surprisingly Bad At30:18 – Genetics vs Hard Work in Elite Sport52:30 – Recovery, Sleep & Burnout in Athletes58:47 – The Reality of Being a Professional Athlete01:05:22 – Austria vs LA: Inside Red Bull’s Facilities5% 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

Olympian Andy Butchart and elite runner Alfie Manthorpe joins the podcast to talk marathon disasters, Olympic Village stories, altitude camps, elite running culture, Hyrox potential, and building a new running community in Manchester. From sh*tting yourself mid-race to chasing Olympic dreams.00:00 – Intro 08:00 – Olympic Village stories, Rio & Tokyo experiences16:00 – Marathon disasters, injuries & race horror stories24:00 – Recovering from the marathon & training struggles32:00 – Altitude camps, Flagstaff & how elites train40:00 – Building a Manchester running community48:00 – Training mindset, pressure & staying relaxed56:00 – Running shoes, gear obsession & recovery1:04:00 – Hyrox potential & marathon plans1:12:00 – Future plans5% 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 James Kelly joins the podcast to talk about his rise from Aussie Rules football to becoming one of the world’s top HYROX athletes. We dive into elite training, mindset, pressure, coaching, race strategy, Melbourne lows, World Championship goals, and what really happens behind the scenes in professional HYROX. 00:00 – Intro05:11 – Building an elite aerobic engine as a teenager07:14 – Aussie Rules culture & stepping away from football10:30 – Discovering HYROX through Hunter McIntyre16:04 – Debut race in Birmingham & going sub-6018:18 – The insane 15-minute World Champs call-up23:09 – Pressure, expectations & elite mindset29:19 – Melbourne struggles & bouncing back mentally35:13 – Why changing coaches changed everything46:55 – Training alone, Australian culture & elite preparation5% 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 Cassia, an ultra runner who completely transformed her life after discovering running during lockdown. From struggling with confidence and losing over 100 pounds, to running marathons and 100km ultras. We discuss the success, the deeper story with burnout, social media pressure, and the decision to walk away from it all for an entire year.00:00 – Intro04:30 – Lockdown, Rock Bottom & First Steps Into Running10:00 – Building Confidence & Running Her First 5K16:00 – Going Viral & Entering the Social Media World24:00 – First Marathon & The Leap Into Ultras32:00 – Ultra Running Stories, Community & Mindset44:00 – The Dark Side of Social Media & Mental Health Decline54:00 – Quitting Everything & Disappearing for a Year01:04:00 – Life Offline: Healing, Happiness & Perspective Shift01:14:00 – Returning to Socials & What Life Looks Like Now5% 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, HYROX Elite 15 athlete Charlie Botterill joins Jake Dearden and coach Jonathan Bullough for a deep dive into what it really takes to compete at the top level of hyrox racing. From Charlie’s journey from pro cycling in France to becoming one of the UK’s fastest HYROX athletes, this episode covers race tactics, movement efficiency, training philosophy, mindset, recovery, and the small details that separate elite athletes from everyone else.They break down sled tactics, burpee efficiency, Zone 1 training, balancing volume with recovery, and why humility and constant learning matter more than talent alone. There’s also insight into training with athletes like Hunter McIntyre and what it takes to prepare for World Championships.00:00 – Intro 07:30 – Charlie’s Rapid Rise Into The Elite 1512:40 – Booking Melbourne Before Qualifying15:00 – Self-Coaching, Data Tracking & Race Volume20:00 – Why Technique Matters More Than Fitness24:15 – Burpee Efficiency & Saving Seconds Everywhere31:00 – Zone 1 Training & Recovery Explained38:40 – Sled Pull Technique & Intentional Training49:30 – Confidence, Humility & Learning From Top Athletes57:00 – Charlie’s Cycling Background & Becoming A Pro Athlete01:07:40 – Strength Training, Specificity & World Championship Prep01:28:50 – Singles vs Doubles Training Differences01:50:30 – Why Charlie Could Become One Of The Best In HYROX5% 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

Ultra runner Will Goodge joins the podcast to break down what it’s really like running across America and Australia, averaging nearly 70 miles a day, surviving on minimal sleep, dealing with accusations of cheating, and pushing the limits of human endurance.00:00 – Intro04:00 – Running across America: 3,000+ miles 11:00 – Nutrition, recovery & surviving 16-hour days16:00 – Team dynamics, breakdowns & mental battles20:00 – How the body adapts to extreme endurance24:00 – Running across Australia & breaking records29:00 – Accusations of cheating & online hate32:00 – The Speed Project experience35:00 – Moab 240 & racing against elite ultra runners42:00 – Why William keeps doing impossible challenges5% 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