The Jake Dearden Podcast

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 Intro 05:30 Journey into pro BMX 09:40 The reality of BMX 14:20 Trai...

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 Intro 04:30 Discovering parkour & early sports background 09:00 Min...

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 ful...

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 th...

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 - Intro 05:30 - British 10K Record & Signing a Pro Contract 11:00 - Coaching Kids & Life Outside Running 23:00 - Avo...

Today's guest is ultra runner Jonny Davies. In this episode, Johnny Davies breaks down his preparation for BPNs go one more ultra . From surviving 100+ miles in extreme heat to dialing in training, sleep strategy, and mental resilience, this conversation dives deep into what it really takes to push past your limits. 00:00 – Intro 05:00 – 100+ Mile Experience 10:00 – The Backyard Ultra 20:00 – 2026...

Today’s podcast guest is runner and rice enthusiast Hugo Fry. From quitting his 9-5 to running a 1:03 half marathon, Hugo Fry breaks down how he went from beginner to elite-level runner in just a few years. In this episode, we dive into the mindset, training, and lifestyle behind his rapid rise in endurance sport. Hugo shares the reality of high mileage training, race day strategies, and what it a...

Today’s podcast guest is British Hyrox athelte Jake Williamson. In this episode, we dive into elite performance, mental resilience, content creation, and the reality of building a career in hybrid fitness. Jake also opens up about his journey as a proud gay athlete and using his platform to inspire others. 00:00 – Intro & Full Day of Training Life 08:45 – Discovering HYROX 07:20 – Doubles Stra...

Today’s podcast guest is entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and investor Eric Hinman. We dive into how environment shapes performance and Eric’s journey from an unhealthy lifestyle in his late 20s to competing in Ironmans and building a life around fitness and community. We also talk about Hyrox, CrossFit, zone 2 training, investing in brands, building powerful networks, and the mindset required to...

Today’s podcast guest is Lucy Charles Barclay & coach Reece Barclay. In this episode, we sit down with world-class triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay and coach Reece to dive deep into what it really takes to perform at the highest level of endurance sport. We talk about the brutal reality of Ironman training, the mindset needed to chase world titles, overcoming setbacks like the Kona heartbreak,...

Today’s podcast guest is Rory Linkletter, one of Canada's top marathoners and a 2024 Olympian. In this episode, Rory breaks down his Houston Half Marathon performance where he achieved the milestone of running a sub-60 minute half marathon. We dive into the training, race strategy, and how this result shapes his marathon goals for the season ahead. 00:00 – Breaking 60 Minutes in the Houston Half M...

Today’s podcast guest is Ollie Marchon, the Founder and CEO of Marchon. We talk about Ollie’s athletic background, how he then transitioned into functional fitness, creating one of the UK’s best fitness brands to how he finds balance in his life, between business, family and training. One thing I learnt from spending time with Ollie, is that whatever he pursues in life, he gives it 100%. This is s...

Today’s guest is Dan Churchill - performance chef, athlete and nutrition expert. We talk all things training, nutrition, and what it really takes to live a high-performance lifestyle. From working with elite athletes, owning restaurants, to creating simple, realistic meals for busy people, Dan simply breaks down how to fuel for performance, health and longevity. 5% off 247 Represent - Use code: JA...

Today’s podcast guest is Emily Welsby. She’s the 247 Represent head coach and a personal trainer specialising in coaching females to become the best versions of themselves. We dive into how she got into fitness, how females differ to males when it comes to their health and fitness and Emily’s personal fitness goals for this year. We hope you enjoy! 5% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://...

Today’s guest is Olympian Clayton Young. We talk about the training, mindset and discipline that has helped him run a 2:07:04 marathon making him one of the best marathon runners in the US. We cover everything from injuries, heat training, recovery methods, nutrition and specific training sessions that give Clayton that extra % when it comes to race day. We hope you enjoy.  15% off 247 Repres...

Luke Hopkins. From winning powerlifting and bodybuilding shows to now pursuing Ironman at the age of 23. Luke optimises every part of his life to win. In the podcast we dig into how he becomes so good at the things he pursues, his mindset, and how he balances his training and social life. We hope you enjoy!  15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collections/men...

Today’s guest is Truett Hanes - known for his discipline, work ethic, and relentless drive to improve, whatever he sets out to do, he doesn’t stop until it’s achieved.  From pushing physical limits to building a mindset built on consistency and repetition, Truett represents a new generation of competitors who understand that greatness is earned daily. We’ll be talking about how he achieves th...

Today’s guest is George Heaton - Founder of Represent, one of the UK’s most successful modern fashion brands. From starting the brand with his brother at home to building a globally recognised label worn around the world, George has redefined what independent British luxury streetwear can look like. But today we explore a little more - his personal journey into fitness, his life before Represent a...