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Imogen Boddy - #45

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Phil Sesemann - #44

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.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2JxdEZDenlVTFFwMnlUdk1MLTdvLW1wMWtCQXxBQ3Jtc0trbjNPWmd3dlp4SGYwZW5fcC12cVh6YjdsdGRmeG9TbGdxUElRcDhWWWNvT3BjM2lUellULWZGVG9sOVZUM2RlQWotY3Vyb2tULUdwSjE3b1VlaGx6Tkl3VnVicDBEVFpRdV9UM2ZMZGNza1ZBdWdmcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.representclo.com%2Fcollectio..&v=dax5w94nS4s]. BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHhwUk5Id2Vuck4yLWMzLThXRE0zak1ENl82UXxBQ3Jtc0tsZVhMLW82SGUyeG9ERU1ENjNoa3dBdlUxMVVnVEw0NWhMSXlqY1ZDeU5iQ2FHcXlYX1pfYzhtcXJNOUhqVFI4SjJmcVJUd1djcXp2Y1ByNzlDZ2VCUGlPd1h1LURWcXlsallnTXhwbmd2QnIybVRGQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bareperformancenutrition.com%2F&v=dax5w94nS4s] Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnQyd084Sk9vbnB6VFdfWlJyaXcxUV9kc2xJZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsTEJzT1Q5NEwtdFpiWXp5bEVicGhGTFZyX1d4UVhtTWVuem11UHZ6UFdaZWdsYUZnVk5lbzdYUFhKTEd5cmhjUGsxMlcwTGc2ZUpTMUNvQ0ZKOXlvbHpwdWNvQlhMdk9QLTdmSWgzWjY3aVVsRXpHbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fjoin.whoop.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2FJakedearden&v=dax5w94nS4s] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Shauna Coxsey - #43

Olympian, World Champion and professional climber Shauna Coxsey joins the podcast to share her incredible journey from discovering climbing at just 3 years old to becoming one of the most successful climbers in the world. We dive into the reality of competing at the highest level, the sacrifices required to become World No.1, the impact of climbing entering the Olympics, overcoming injuries, motherhood, mindset, motivation, and her next big challenge: attempting the hardest climb of her career. 00:00 Intro 05:24 Why Climbing Is So Addictive 08:03 How Climbing Changed Over the Last 30 Years 13:09 Joining Team GB & Competing Internationally 18:56 Breaking Her Leg & The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything 23:34 Why Shauna Didn't Want to Go to the Olympics 27:25 The Reality of Competing at the Tokyo Olympics 34:58 Retiring From Competition Climbing & Becoming a Mother 50:26 Motivation vs Commitment: The Secret to Success 57:05 Attempting the Hardest Climb of Her Life 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Anya Culling - #42

In this episode, Jake Dearden sits with Anya Culling to discuss her incredible journey from running a 4:34 marathon to representing England with a 2:34 personal best. We dive into the health challenges she overcame, the mindset that fueled her transformation, lessons on nutrition and RED-S, social media, chasing big goals, Ironman training, and what it really takes to perform at your best. 00:00 – Introduction 01:30 – Taking 2 Hours Off Her Marathon Time 04:45 – Health Struggles, Tumours & Thyroid Disease 08:15 – Building a Resilient Mindset 10:10 – Why Running Changed Everything During Lockdown 16:00 – RED-S, Losing Her Period & Underfueling 23:20 – Representing England & Going Full-Time in Running 33:00 – Balancing Running, Business & Social Media 49:00 – Training for an Ironman From Scratch 55:30 – Future Goals, London to Brighton & Chasing New PBs 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

James Warnock - #41

James Warnock joins the podcast to share his journey from working at PwC to building SAP, one of the fastest-growing brands in the running space. We discuss grief, social media, entrepreneurship, endurance sport, building community, and what it really takes to create a business from scratch. 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Losing His Dad & A New Perspective on Life 04:00 Working at PwC & The Corporate Career Path 07:25 Starting on Social Media & Finding His Voice 11:55 Grief, Therapy & Mental Health 16:10 Leaving Accountancy & Taking the Leap 18:10 Building SAP: The Idea Behind the Brand 23:20 Fueling, Electrolytes & Performance Nutrition 29:10 How to Start a Business in 2025 43:50 Scaling SAP, Community Building & What's Next 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.