The Jake Dearden Podcast

Red Bull Coach Jack Birch - #30 - The Jake Dearden Podcast

Jack Birch is a strength & conditioning coach at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center, working with some of the best athletes in the world - from Olympians and skaters to endurance athletes and world champions. In this episode we discuss elite performance, recovery, genetics vs hard work, burnout, confidence, injury rehab, and what really separates good athletes from great ones. Jack also shares behind-the-scenes insight into the Red Bull APC in Austria and LA. 00:00 – Intro 02:45 – Jack’s Journey From Devon to Red Bull LA 05:08 – Working at West Ham as a Young Coach 12:04 – Rowing, Skiing & Coaching Olympic Athletes 18:47 – Landing the Job at Red Bull 20:26 – What Elite Athletes Are Surprisingly Bad At 30:18 – Genetics vs Hard Work in Elite Sport 52:30 – Recovery, Sleep & Burnout in Athletes 58:47 – The Reality of Being a Professional Athlete 01:05:22 – Austria vs LA: Inside Red Bull’s Facilities 5% 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Andrew Butchart & Alfie Manthorpe - #29

Olympian Andy Butchart and elite runner Alfie Manthorpe joins the podcast to talk marathon disasters, Olympic Village stories, altitude camps, elite running culture, Hyrox potential, and building a new running community in Manchester. From sh*tting yourself mid-race to chasing Olympic dreams. 00:00 – Intro 08:00 – Olympic Village stories, Rio & Tokyo experiences 16:00 – Marathon disasters, injuries & race horror stories 24:00 – Recovering from the marathon & training struggles 32:00 – Altitude camps, Flagstaff & how elites train 40:00 – Building a Manchester running community 48:00 – Training mindset, pressure & staying relaxed 56:00 – Running shoes, gear obsession & recovery 1:04:00 – Hyrox potential & marathon plans 1:12:00 – Future plans 5% 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

James Kelly - #28

In this episode James Kelly joins the podcast to talk about his rise from Aussie Rules football to becoming one of the world’s top HYROX athletes. We dive into elite training, mindset, pressure, coaching, race strategy, Melbourne lows, World Championship goals, and what really happens behind the scenes in professional HYROX. 00:00 – Intro 05:11 – Building an elite aerobic engine as a teenager 07:14 – Aussie Rules culture & stepping away from football 10:30 – Discovering HYROX through Hunter McIntyre 16:04 – Debut race in Birmingham & going sub-60 18:18 – The insane 15-minute World Champs call-up 23:09 – Pressure, expectations & elite mindset 29:19 – Melbourne struggles & bouncing back mentally 35:13 – Why changing coaches changed everything 46:55 – Training alone, Australian culture & elite preparation 5% 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cassia Clarke - #27 - The Jake Dearden Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Cassia, an ultra runner who completely transformed her life after discovering running during lockdown. From struggling with confidence and losing over 100 pounds, to running marathons and 100km ultras. We discuss the success, the deeper story with burnout, social media pressure, and the decision to walk away from it all for an entire year. 00:00 – Intro 04:30 – Lockdown, Rock Bottom & First Steps Into Running 10:00 – Building Confidence & Running Her First 5K 16:00 – Going Viral & Entering the Social Media World 24:00 – First Marathon & The Leap Into Ultras 32:00 – Ultra Running Stories, Community & Mindset 44:00 – The Dark Side of Social Media & Mental Health Decline 54:00 – Quitting Everything & Disappearing for a Year 01:04:00 – Life Offline: Healing, Happiness & Perspective Shift 01:14:00 – Returning to Socials & What Life Looks Like Now 5% 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Charlie Botterill & Jonathan Bullough - #26

In this episode, HYROX Elite 15 athlete Charlie Botterill joins Jake Dearden and coach Jonathan Bullough for a deep dive into what it really takes to compete at the top level of hyrox racing. From Charlie’s journey from pro cycling in France to becoming one of the UK’s fastest HYROX athletes, this episode covers race tactics, movement efficiency, training philosophy, mindset, recovery, and the small details that separate elite athletes from everyone else. They break down sled tactics, burpee efficiency, Zone 1 training, balancing volume with recovery, and why humility and constant learning matter more than talent alone. There’s also insight into training with athletes like Hunter McIntyre and what it takes to prepare for World Championships. 00:00 – Intro 07:30 – Charlie’s Rapid Rise Into The Elite 15 12:40 – Booking Melbourne Before Qualifying 15:00 – Self-Coaching, Data Tracking & Race Volume 20:00 – Why Technique Matters More Than Fitness 24:15 – Burpee Efficiency & Saving Seconds Everywhere 31:00 – Zone 1 Training & Recovery Explained 38:40 – Sled Pull Technique & Intentional Training 49:30 – Confidence, Humility & Learning From Top Athletes 57:00 – Charlie’s Cycling Background & Becoming A Pro Athlete 01:07:40 – Strength Training, Specificity & World Championship Prep 01:28:50 – Singles vs Doubles Training Differences 01:50:30 – Why Charlie Could Become One Of The Best In HYROX 5% 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.