Jake Dearden Hyrox Elite 15 and 2.22 Marathon

I gave my life to Triathlon.... Was it worth it?

summary In this episode, Joe Skipper shares his journey through professional triathlon, including key races, training insights, and lessons learned from his career. Discover how he achieved the first British sub-8 hour Ironman and his thoughts on race preparation and recovery. In this episode, the speaker shares an incredible journey through triathlon, including overcoming injuries, optimizing bike setups, and racing strategies that led to top finishes at Kona and other major races. Discover insights into training, equipment modifications, and the mental resilience required for elite performance. In this episode, the athlete reflects on his triathlon career, key races, training insights, and future plans. He shares candid thoughts on performance highs and lows, the sport's challenges, and his new direction post-retirement. keywords Triathlon, Ironman, Sub-8, Training, Race Strategy, Kona, Challenge Roth, Altitude Training, Race Recovery Triathlon, Ironman, Kona, cycling, training, race strategy, equipment, injury recovery, Kona record, professional triathlete triathlon, Ironman, training, racing, sub-7, Kona, athlete retirement, sports sponsorship, race strategy, future plans key topics * Joe Skipper's breakthrough races in Texas and Roth * Training strategies for peak performance * The importance of race recovery and tapering * Altitude training and race preparation * Insights into Kona race experience Injury management and recovery during training * Bike setup and aerodynamic testing for performance * Race strategy and pacing in Ironman races * Mental resilience and motivation in competitive sports * Equipment modifications and technical innovations Race performance and training insights * Key races including Kona and Sub-7 attempt * Challenges in professional triathlon and sponsorship issues * Transition from competitive racing to new ventures * Future plans including social media, coaching, and new sports ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jake Dearden Hyrox Elite 15 and 2.22 Marathon

On this episode i speak to Hyrox elite 15 athlete Jake dearden. Jake has managed to become one of the best hyrox athletes in the world and as well as being an elite 15 athlete he ran 2.28 at the Berlin marathon in 2024 and then went on to run 2.22 at the Houston marathon. This episode was just days before Jake attempted a sub 2.20 marathon at Houston. It’s great to see what jakes attitude and mindset is like and what makes him tick. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Talking sport end of year wrap up

Me and Josh have a chat about our best sporting moments from the year and talk about our predictions for next year and what we would like to see happen. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

JYD - Phil Sesemann - "How I ran a 2:07 Marathon"

Joe sits down with British marathon star Phil Sesemann fresh off an unreal autumn double, running 2:07 in Amsterdam and backing it up with another 2:07 in Valencia just weeks later. Phil breaks down why Amsterdam felt like a dream day while Valencia became a grind, how small differences in weather and pacing can turn a marathon into a completely different race, and what it is really like in those final 10 kilometres when the legs start negotiating. The conversation goes right back to Phil’s origins, from swimming and early cross country success, to a year inside the Leeds triathlon setup, before committing fully to running after clocking 14:27 for 5K during that period. Phil explains why he was a 1500m runner for years, how COVID-era long runs helped unlock his marathon potential, and how his debut at London (2:12:58) set him on the path that eventually led to Olympic qualification. Phil also opens up about the obsession behind the progress: a “perfect week” of marathon training featuring double thresholds, marathon-specific sessions, big steady runs, and mileage that can hit around 150 miles per week. He talks honestly about mistakes he has made with session frequency, why the best sessions can fool you into getting greedy, and how he tries to stay on the right side of the line between fitness and breakdown. There is plenty of gold on recovery and fueling too, including Phil’s simple non-negotiables: sleep, eating enough, and his famously consistent post-run routine of a pint of whole milk Nesquik after every run. He shares how he thinks about staying healthy, why he believes fueling enables training rather than simply supporting it, and how consistency over years is the real superpower. The chat finishes with Phil reflecting on the Paris Olympics experience, what he would do differently next time, the pride of hitting the Olympic standard by seconds, and the mindset traits he believes separate athletes who make it from those who fade out. Plus, a fun closer on his toughest rival battles and the satisfaction of finally getting one back when it mattered most. Join the JYD for exclusive members perks: patreon.com/TheJYD [http://patreon.com/TheJYD] Find out more about Valere: tinyurl.com/valerebigdog [http://tinyurl.com/valerebigdog]  Get 20% off your nutrition with Styrkr: https://styrkr.com/SKIPPER [https://styrkr.com/SKIPPER]   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQ] Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz [https://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz]    You can follow Joe at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe [https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe] You can follow Phil at https://www.instagram.com/philsesemann/ [https://www.instagram.com/philsesemann/ ] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

JYD - Jimmy Whelan

Joe is joined by former WorldTour pro and freshly minted 61-minute half marathoner Jimmy Whelan for a cracking deep dive into life on the limit. Jimmy talks through how he went from a talented young runner to winning the under-23 Tour of Flanders and racing Grand Tours with EF, what it is really like bombing down wet descents at 70 kilometres an hour, and why getting repeatedly taken out by crashes finally pushed him away from pro cycling. He breaks down the “devil block” weeks that built his monster engine, the difference between pure watts and fatigue resistance, and what it feels like when riders like Mathieu van der Poel and Julian Alaphilippe simply ride away from you. Then Jimmy explains how a sciatica flare-up on the TT bike nudged him back into running, the four-month build to his debut 70.3 in Geelong, and the big block that ended with a 61.30 half in Valencia where he went through 10K in 28.39 and ran with Alex Yee and the British marathon crew. Jimmy finishes by opening up on his next chapter as a full-time runner, his three-year plan toward the LA Olympics, and whether triathlon is completely off the table or still quietly in the mix. Join the JYD for exclusive members perks: patreon.com/TheJYD [http://patreon.com/TheJYD] Find out more about Valere: tinyurl.com/valerebigdog [http://tinyurl.com/valerebigdog]  Get 20% off your nutrition with Styrkr: https://styrkr.com/SKIPPER [https://styrkr.com/SKIPPER]   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQ] Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz [https://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz]    You can follow Joe at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe [https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe] You can follow Jimmy at https://www.instagram.com/jimmywhelann [https://www.instagram.com/jimmywhelann] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.