The Jake Dearden Podcast

Marc Dean joins Jake for a conversation about going from a full-time electrician to an elite HYROX athlete and what it really takes to compete at the highest level. We cover how to break 60 minutes, build a better running engine, structure your training, fuel for performance, improve recovery and balance elite sport with being a dad.Mark also opens up about setbacks, confidence, the sacrifices behind competing professionally and why doing more isn't always the answer.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 – Introducing Mark Dean: From Electrician to Elite Athlete02:23 – Leaving a 15-Year Career to Chase HYROX05:37 – How Motocross Built His Fitness and Mindset12:56 – Training Hard, Finding Structure and Learning to Recover18:15 – Balancing Elite Sport, Work and Family26:18 – How to Break 60 Minutes in HYROX35:11 – Training Volume, Mobility and the Minimum Effective Dose43:00 – Nutrition, Fuelling and Getting Race-Ready58:04 – Sleep, Recovery and Preparing for Race Day01:32:22 – Toughest HYROX Stations, World Champion Predictions and Life as a Dad15% 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/JakedeardenGet two weeks free of pliability: https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jake sits down with Schooner Scorer to talk running, HYROX, marathon training, pub culture and building a social media brand. From running a 2:51 marathon and rebuilding his fitness after COVID to creating Schooner Social and scoring beers around the world, this conversation is all about finding the balance between ambition and enjoying life.They also get into the realities of training around a busy social life, chasing a sub-16-minute 5K, and why meeting people face-to-face still matters.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday 00:00 – Schooner’s Fastest Pint Ever 02:30 – From Childhood Running to University Life 06:10 – Building a Business and Losing Fitness 10:08 – How COVID Got Him Back Into Running 12:00 – Balancing Drinking, Fitness and Mental Health 18:00 – Schooner Social: Bringing People Back to the Pub 21:45 – Marathon Training, PBs and Staying Consistent 29:00 – The Mission to Run a Sub-16-Minute 5K 37:20 – Running Performance, Strength Training and Plyometrics 46:40 – Building a Social Media Brand and the Future of Schooner15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://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 Get two weeks free of pliability: https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Brownhill joins Jake Dearden to discuss his journey from the Manchester United academy to senior football, captaining teams, the pressure of Premier League football, dealing with fan criticism, and his move to Saudi Arabia.We also get into the reality of football training, gym routines, dressing-room culture, career highs and lows, and what life after football could look like.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday00:00 Life as a Professional Footballer in Saudi Arabia 01:22 Josh Brownhill's Manchester United Academy Journey 05:08 Getting Released by Manchester United 09:47 Breaking Into First-Team Football at 17 14:59 Dressing-Room Culture and Becoming a Captain 20:37 How Fit Are Professional Footballers? 27:01 Dealing With Fan Criticism and Pressure 33:09 The Best Players Josh Has Faced 39:33 Why Josh Moved to Saudi Arabia 58:03 Career Highs, Lows and Life After Football15% 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 Get two weeks free of pliability: https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Bobby Rich joins us to discuss his journey through elite judo, narrowly missing the Olympics, and transitioning into performance coaching for world-class athletes and high-profile clients, including David Haye.We explore the mindset behind elite performance, the realities of chasing success, sustainable training, recovery, nutrition and why biohacking might be far less important than getting the basics right.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday00:00 - Meet Bobby Rich01:13 - Discovering Judo at Age Five03:02 - Winning His First National Title08:29 - The Humbling Reality of Elite Competition24:35 - Training Camps in Japan38:19 - Missing the 2008 Olympics48:34 - From Elite Athlete to Performance Coach58:08 - Coaching David Haye and High-Profile Clients1:12:51 - Inside the World of Supplements and Im81:25:15 - Biohacking, Sleep and Why Less Is More15% 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/JakedeardenGet two weeks free of Pliability - https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake sits down with Ste to break down the science of sports nutrition, from calories and macros to hydration, electrolytes, supplements and recovery. They discuss creatine, caffeine, collagen, carbohydrate fuelling, low energy availability (RED-S), weight management and why eating more might be exactly what your training needs.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 Intro05:56 Calories, Macros and Food Quality08:06 How Much Protein and Fat Do Athletes Need?17:07 Carbohydrate Fuelling and Recovery Calories24:31 Metabolism, Energy Expenditure and Hunger33:18 Calorie Tracking: Useful Tool or Stress?38:40 Hydration, Sweat Rates and Fluid Replacement45:17 Electrolytes: Are You Taking Too Many?01:00:16 Creatine, Caffeine and Performance Supplements01:22:25 RED-S, Weight Loss, Carbs and Fasting15% 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.