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

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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

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Ultra runner Will Goodge joins the podcast to break down what it’s really like running across America and Australia, averaging nearly 70 miles a day, surviving on minimal sleep, dealing with accusations of cheating, and pushing the limits of human endurance.

00:00 – Intro

04:00 – Running across America: 3,000+ miles

11:00 – Nutrition, recovery & surviving 16-hour days

16:00 – Team dynamics, breakdowns & mental battles

20:00 – How the body adapts to extreme endurance

24:00 – Running across Australia & breaking records

29:00 – Accusations of cheating & online hate

32:00 – The Speed Project experience

35:00 – Moab 240 & racing against elite ultra runners

42:00 – Why William keeps doing impossible challenges

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In this episode, Jake Dearden joins ultra runner Tom Evans to break down his insane journey from the Army to winning UTMB.

We dive into his mindset, training secrets, heat prep, hybrid fitness, and why chasing perfection might be holding you back. This episode is packed with elite-level insights on endurance, mental resilience, and performing when it really counts.

00:00 – Intro

01:15 – First Race Ever

05:05 – Western States

09:20 – Mental Strength

13:59 – Hyrox vs CrossFit vs Ultra Running

20:12 – Why Problem Solving Wins Races

29:35 – Heat Training & Performance Hacks

33:17 – Skills That Make Elite Trail Runners

40:00 – Letting Go of Perfection

49:01 – Winning UTMB

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In this episode, Jake Dearden sits down with Mary Mccarthy to talk about her journey from competitive swimming to elite running breaking down her first marathon success, the chaos of the Speed Project, and the mindset behind her “Beat the Boys” movement. We dive into training strategies, injuries, triathlons, and what it really takes to push limits at the highest level.

00:00 – Intro

09:00 – First marathon & unexpected 3:03 finish

18:00 – The Speed Project (LA to Vegas)

27:00 – Injuries & pushing through

36:00 – “Beat the Boys” mindset

45:00 – PBs, racing strategy & beating expectations

54:00 – Marathon training structure

1:03:00 – Mental approach

1:12:00 – Injury, recovery & cross-training

1:21:00 – Future goals

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In this episode, Jake Dearden sits down with Danny Rae to talk about his incredible journey from serving 12 years in the British Army to becoming one of the fastest-rising names in HYROX.

We dive into how the Army shaped Danny’s mindset, discipline, and mental toughness and how those traits helped him go from a 1:18 HYROX Pro debut to running sub-58 in less than a year. Danny opens up about military life, basic training, deployments to places like Kenya and Poland, the realities of Army culture, and why he ultimately made the tough decision to leave the military behind.

00:00 – Intro

03:10 – Growing Up in a Military Family

05:25 – Joining the Army

17:05 – Army Culture

24:20 – Rapid Progress: From 1:18 to Sub-60

35:20 – Chasing Elite 15

42:30 – Backyard Ultra, Injury & Setbacks

49:00 – Racing Elite Doubles & Future Goals

56:30 – Leaving the Army

1:18:00 – Life Outside of Fitness

1:25:00 – Training, Recovery & Daily Routine

1:41:00 – What’s Next for Danny

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In this Episode we discuss the London Marathon 2026 with elite runner Alfie Manthorpe and championship marathon runner Hugo Fry who are aiming to get a 2h15m and 2h09m30s in the upcoming London Marathon.

00:00 – Intro

02:15 – Championship vs Elite Start Explained

04:18 – Carb Loading & Pre-Race Nutrition Talk

08:59 – Shakeout Runs, Drills & Race Morning Routine

14:21 – Race Goals & Predicted Marathon Times

19:25 – Elite Men & Women Predictions / Shoe Tech Talk

22:04 – Heat Training, Saunas & Ice Baths

27:42 – Marathon Training Hacks & Treadmill Sessions

34:04 – Hardest Marathon Workouts of the Block

40:50 – The Bigger Goal: Olympics, Social Media & Running Careers

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Todays Podcast episode is with Jake Deardens long time coach Jonathan Bullough.

Jonathan Bullough is a movement specialist who’s spent over a decade refining how people train, move, and recover. From the art of perfect movement to the philosophy of never losing, only learning, Jon shares the principles that have shaped his coaching and his life. The pair unpack what it truly takes to stay pain-free, perform at a high level, and find purpose in both victory and failure.

00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:00 – Jon's Background

00:06:30 – Jon’s coaching philosophy

00:10:00 – How fixing movement cured Jake’s chronic pain

00:20:00 – Balancing obsession, loneliness, and purpose as an athlete

00:31:00 – Jon’s athletic past — football, CrossFit, and finding his real calling

00:45:00 – Mindset

01:02:00 – What makes a truly great coach and how to find one

01:38:00 – The three pillars of recovery: food, sleep, and rest balance

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