The Jake Dearden Podcast

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 - Avoiding Burnout

29:00 - Stress Fractures & Lessons Learned

35:00 - Building Confidence & Long-Term Training Mindset

41:00 - Track vs Road Racing

53:00 - Weekly Mileage

59:00 - Full Weekly Training Breakdown

1:11:00 Recovery Methods, Rest Days & Consistency

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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 approach to the Backyard Ultra

25:00 – Training Structure & Weekly Breakdown

35:00 – Simulation Training

45:00 – Mindset

55:00 – Sleep Strategy & Recovery

01:15:00 – Crew, Support Systems

01:40:00 – Quickfire questions

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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 actually takes to push your limits in marathons and ultras.

We also talk about going all-in on running, dealing with setbacks, and why enjoying the process is key to long-term success.

00:00 – Intro

01:05 – 1:03 Half Marathon

05:30 – From Boxing to Running

12:00 – Quitting His Job & Going Full-Time

17:30 – Kenya Training Camp

24:30 – Training Secrets

32:00 – Marathon Strategy, Pacing & Race Mistakes

40:00 – Recovery, Volume & Back-to-Back Racing

50:00 – Ultra Marathon Experience

01:05:00 – Mindset, Mental Toughness & Life Beyond Running

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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 Strategy, Elite Racing & Winning Mindset

26:10 – Building a Career: Content, Brand & Going Full-Time

34:30 – Coming Out Journey

43:05 – Pressure, Expectations & Performing at the Top

52:10 – Mental Health, Motivation & Elite Athlete Mindset

01:01:30 – Weekly Training Routine & Life Balance as a Pro

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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 perform at a high level in both business and sport.

00:00 – Why Austin Is Becoming a Global Fitness & Wellness Hub

04:30 – Motivation: Training Alone vs Training Around Others

08:00 – Balancing Fitness, Food & Social Life in Austin

11:20 – The Moment Eric Realised He Needed to Get in Shape

16:00 – Discovering CrossFit & Falling in Love With Hard Training

22:00 – Getting Into Triathlon & Racing His First Events

30:00 – The Ironman Lesson: Why Slowing Down Makes You Faster

47:00 – What Ironman Taught Him About Discipline & Focus

1:02:00 – How Eric Chooses Brands to Invest In

1:15:00 – Building “Muscle Mansion” & Creating Community Through Fitness

1:25:00 – Hyrox, Endurance & What He’s Training For Now

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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, and the comeback that followed. We also explore marginal gains, recovery strategies, nutrition lessons (including Lucy’s celiac diagnosis), and the mental resilience required to stay at the top of the sport.

00:00 Lucy’s Morning Training Routine

03:30 Proving People Wrong in Elite Sport

05:07 The Pressure of Finishing Second in the World

08:16 What Makes a Champion Different

11:26 Inside an Elite Ironman Training Day

20:29 How Elite Athletes Structure Training

38:00 When the Kona Race Went Wrong

50:05 Discovering Celiac Disease & Fixing Performance

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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 Marathon

06:30 – Training for a Sub-60 Half Marathon

14:30 – Why Elite Runners Increase Intensity Before Big Races

26:00 – Elite Marathon Training

41:30 – The Reality of Racing at the Olympics

58:00 – The Mental Battle of Running a Marathon

1:16:00 – How Elite Runners Push Through Pain in Races

1:34:00 – The Mindset

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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 something we can take away from this conversation and apply to our own lives.

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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.

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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!

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