The Jake Dearden Podcast

Welcome to The Jake Dearden Podcast - where high performance meets real conversation. Join Jake Dearden as he sits down with some of the biggest names in the sporting world to unpack what truly separates good from great. From elite training methods and the best recovery strategies to nutrition hacks, mindset shifts and the small habits that make a big difference - nothing is off limits. But this isn’t just about performance. Jake dives deeper, getting to know the person behind the athlete - their journey, setbacks, lessons learned, and the advice they wish they’d had earlier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Jake Dearden Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Jake Dearden, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jake Dearden hosts The Jake Dearden Podcast, a health show with 53 episodes published.

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  Episode #54

  Can You Be a Doctor AND an Elite Athlete? | Saskia Millard | Ep 54

  Aug 18, 20261h 6m

  Saskia is a full-time doctor, elite HYROX athlete and lifelong runner — and in this episode we get into how she balances high-level training with a demanding medical career. We talk about her journey from running at nine years old to competing at an elite level, the impact of stress fractures and RED-S, strength training, nutrition, the female menstrual cycle, performance pressure, and what it's really like trying to train around long days and night shifts. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday 00:00 — Meet Saskia: Runner, Doctor & HYROX Athlete 01:42 — How Running Started at Nine Years Old 08:10 — Discovering HYROX & Getting Competitive 15:00 — Racing Elite: Pressure, Penalties & Learning Fast 21:30 — How HYROX Changed Her Training 27:20 — Strength Training, Injury & Building a Durable Body 31:20 — Stress Fractures, RED-S & Female Athlete Health 35:00 — Nutrition, Fueling & Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle 41:40 — Olympic Dreams, Performance Pressure & the Mental Game 59:50 — Night Shifts, Sleep & Knowing When Not to Train 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #53

  First Woman Sub-60 in HYROX: Training & Injury Comeback | Meg Jacoby | Ep 53

  Aug 14, 20261h 4m

  In this episode, HYROX World Champion Meg Jacoby shares her journey from NCAA Division 1 distance runner to becoming the first woman to break the 60-minute mark in HYROX. She breaks down her training routine—including double threshold days, high-volume cycling, and heat adaptation—and opens up about overcoming back surgery and a severe knee injury. Meg also discusses quitting her engineering job at age 32 to turn pro, being coached by her partner Benny, and her plan to return to the Elite 15. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:06 – Who is Meg Jacoby? 00:02:39 – D1 Distance Running to HYROX 00:04:30 – First Race Penalty & Breaking World Records 00:06:32 – Breaking the Sub-60 Minute Barrier 00:11:14 – Quitting Her Job to Turn Pro at 32 00:15:58 – Meg's HYROX Training & Double Thresholds 00:25:28 – Recovery, Sleep, and Heat Training Secrets 00:31:20 – Battling Back Surgery & Knee Injuries 00:59:38 – Quick-Fire Questions & Advice to Her Younger Self 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #52

  How to Go From a Good Runner to an Elite Runner | Alfie Manthorpe | Ep 52

  Aug 11, 20261h 41m

  In this episode, we break down the reality of reaching an elite level - from consistency, high mileage and recovery to genetics, running drills, mindset, super shoes, double-threshold training and heat training. We also get into the demands of being a full-time professional runner, HYROX training, shoe rotation, and why doing more isn't always about running harder. New episodes every Tuesday & Wednesday. 00:00 Intro 05:33 The Mile World Record & Super Shoes 13:23 What's Happening in Track & Field 15:58 How Do You Become an Elite Runner? 19:16 Genetics vs Training Volume 24:24 Can You Go Elite With a 9–5 Job? 31:19 Why Elite Runners Do So Many Drills 37:12 Recovery, Stress & The Elite Mindset 44:27 Super Shoes & Double Threshold Training 01:20:03 Listener Q&A: HYROX, Shoes, Heat Training & Coaching 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://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 Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #51

  I Quit My Career For HYROX | Sean Noble | Ep 51

  Aug 7, 20261h 13m

  Sean Noble joins the podcast to break down what it really takes to become one of the world's best HYROX athletes. We discuss why he left his legal career to go all-in on HYROX, how he coaches himself, the biggest mistakes athletes make in training, race strategy, running performance, wall balls, sled work, injury setbacks before the World Championships, and the mindset required to compete at the Elite 15 level. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. 00:00 Intro 04:00 Why simple training beats complicated programming 10:00 Strength training that actually improves HYROX performance 13:00 The mindset behind unbroken wall balls 17:00 Race strategy: going out hard vs pacing yourself 24:30 The technical details that make athletes faster 31:20 Running volume, Zone 2 & HYROX-specific training 36:00 Injury before the World Championships 46:00 The mindset required to reach the Elite 15 01:12:00 Life after HYROX & future plans 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #50

  CrossFit vs HYROX | Noah Ohlsen | Ep 50

  Aug 4, 20261h 2m

  CrossFit Games legend Noah Ohlsen joins the podcast to discuss his incredible 15-year career, transitioning into HYROX, balancing elite competition with family life, and why winning isn't everything. We dive into the differences between CrossFit and HYROX, training for longevity, the mindset behind competing at the highest level, the sacrifices elite athletes make, and what's next for Noah after competition. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 Introduction 04:45 How Noah Found CrossFit & Became a Pro 11:10 Inside a CrossFit Training Week 17:50 Jake's Journey Into HYROX 24:10 Noah's Greatest CrossFit Memories 30:15 Winning vs Happiness 34:35 Recovery, Family & Avoiding Burnout 41:20 What's Next After Competitive CrossFit? 46:10 CrossFit vs HYROX: Which Sport Is Harder? 59:35 Advice Noah Would Give His 16-Year-Old Self 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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