The Jake Dearden Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fergus Crawley joins the podcast to break down what it really takes to become a hybrid athlete. From lifting 500lbs and running a sub-5-minute mile to completing Ironmans and ultramarathons, Fergus shares the training, mindset, and sacrifices behind his incredible achievements.

We also dive into his powerful journey through depression, purpose, men's mental health, and why vulnerability became his greatest strength.

New episodes out every Tuesday & Friday.

00:00 Introduction & Fergus' incredible achievements

05:20 How hybrid training really works

15:30 The 500lb squat + sub-5-minute mile challenge

31:30 Losing rugby & the start of his mental health battle

45:00 Purpose, depression & rebuilding his life

58:00 Why hybrid athletes don't need to be elite at one thing

1:19:00 The biggest misconceptions about training

1:49:45 How to build both strength and endurance

2:07:10 Advice for anyone struggling with purpose or motivation

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.

In this episode, Jake Dearden sits down with HYROX co-founder and three-time Olympian Mo Fuerste to discuss the story behind HYROX, how it became a global fitness phenomenon, his Olympic career, the future of the sport, and much more.

Episodes out every Tuesday & Friday.

00:00 Meet HYROX Co-Founder Mo Fürste

05:15 The Origin Story of HYROX

14:30 Designing the Perfect Race Format

24:45 Why HYROX Never Changes

34:20 The Story Behind the HYROX Name

42:00 Growing HYROX Into a Global Brand

52:30 Judging, Penalties & Fair Competition

1:03:15 Drug Testing & Protecting the Sport

1:14:30 The Future of HYROX & Hybrid Racing

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.

In this episode, we sit down with podcast host, content creator, and runner Calum Goddard. Callum shares his journey transition from behind-the-scenes producer on The Fellas Podcast to stepping in front of the camera and documenting his personal fitness and running journey.

New episodes out every Tuesday & Friday.

00:00 - Intro

04:35 - From Producing The Fellas Podcast to Being On-Screen

07:15 - The Fitness Transformation: Overcoming Bad Habits & Gym Anxiety

16:38 - First Marathon Experience & How Running Brands Took Notice

18:50 - The Science of Marathon Fueling & Hitting the Wall

38:53 - Pacing Paris & Running the London Marathon

48:00 - Chasing the Sub-3 Hour Goal & Dealing with Race Pressures

52:45 - Handling Internet Hate and Online Criticism

01:00:55 - Wedding Planning, Building a Run Club & Life Updates

01:03:20 - 3 Key Lessons Learned from Podcast Guests & Quick Fire Questions

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.

Elite marathon runner Jake Smith opens up about running a 2:11 marathon to battling an eating disorder, RED-S, stress fractures, and dangerously low testosterone, Jake shares the reality behind elite endurance sport.

We discuss the obsession with being lighter, the physical and mental consequences of under-fuelling, how he rebuilt his health, and why he's now happier and running better than ever.

New episodes out every Tuesday & Friday.

00:00 Introduction & Jake Smith's incredible journey

10:15 The eating disorder that nearly ended his career

20:30 RED-S, stress fractures & asking for help

30:45 Recovering, gaining 15kg & rebuilding his relationship with food

41:00 Returning to elite racing & proving people wrong

51:15 Training, nutrition & recovery as a professional marathon runner

1:01:30 Race strategy, marathon goals & chasing personal bests

1:11:45 Mindset, pressure & dealing with criticism

1:22:00 Advice for runners, RED-S awareness & avoiding common mistakes

1:33:30 Future ambitions, life beyond running & final thoughts

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.

British ultra runner Imogen Boddy joins the podcast to share her incredible journey from team sports in Yorkshire to breaking records in some of the world's toughest endurance events.

We dive into her 77-hour Speed Project record from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, running John O'Groats to Land's End, completing the National Three Peaks the hard way, and the mindset required to keep moving when your body wants to stop.

We also discuss nutrition, recovery, sponsorship pressure, mental resilience, and why learning to enjoy the process transformed her running career.

00:00 Introduction

01:15 The School Challenge That Started Everything

05:30 Skipping University & Becoming a PT

09:40 Seven Marathons in Seven Days

13:10 Running John O'Groats to Land's End

14:30 The National Three Peaks Record Attempt

19:45 The Speed Project: LA to Las Vegas

32:20 Training for 300-Mile Races

35:45 Nutrition, Recovery & Staying Injury-Free

39:45 Mindset, Pressure & Learning to Enjoy Running

52:50 Racing 100 Miles & Future Goals

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.

Olympic marathon runner Phil Sesemann joins us on the podcast to talk about what it takes to compete at the highest level while balancing life as an elite athlete and NHS doctor.

We dive into marathon training, race preparation, mindset, recovery, the realities of professional running, and the lessons Phil has learned on his journey to the Olympics.

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.