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The Jake Dearden Podcast
Welcome to The Jake Dearden Podcast - where high performance meets real conversation.
Join Jake Dearden as he sits down with some of the biggest names in the sporting world to unpack what truly separates good from great. From elite training methods and the best recovery strategies to nutrition hacks, mindset shifts and the small habits that make a big difference - nothing is off limits.
But this isn’t just about performance. Jake dives deeper, getting to know the person behind the athlete - their journey, setbacks, lessons learned, and the advice they wish they’d had earlier.
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- Fitness chart
- #64
- Episodes
- 76
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 1 hr 26 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 22 hours ago
Episodes
76 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 4 min
The Hardest Geezer: What It REALLY Takes To Run Across Africa | Russ Cook | #76
Episode 76
Show notes
This week we're joined by the one and only Ross Cook, aka The Hardest Geezer.
From running 66 days self-supported from Asia to London to becoming the first person to run the entire length of Africa, Russ has built a reputation for pushing the limits of human endurance.
We get into the reality behind these insane adventures, the mental battles, dealing with people questioning whether he actually ran across Africa, finding purpose, fatherhood and what comes next.
We also discuss why people get too comfortable, the importance of chasing something meaningful and why you don't have to settle for the life you've found yourself in.
New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
00:00 - Meeting The Hardest Geezer
02:07 - Running From Asia To London With No Support
06:47 - The Craziest Moments On The Road
11:50 - Why He Needed To Prove Himself
14:31 - Does Success Make You Comfortable?
18:24 - The Reality Of Running Across Africa
27:18 - Life Beyond Running Across Africa
36:27 - What's Next For Ross Cook?
40:13 - Why You Should Stop Playing It Safe
56:43 - Building An Adventure Company & His Next Insane Challenge
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1 hr 47 min
From Electrician to Elite HYROX Athlete | Marc Dean | #75
Episode 75
Show notes
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 Athlete
02:23 – Leaving a 15-Year Career to Chase HYROX
05:37 – How Motocross Built His Fitness and Mindset
12:56 – Training Hard, Finding Structure and Learning to Recover
18:15 – Balancing Elite Sport, Work and Family
26:18 – How to Break 60 Minutes in HYROX
35:11 – Training Volume, Mobility and the Minimum Effective Dose
43:00 – Nutrition, Fuelling and Getting Race-Ready
58:04 – Sleep, Recovery and Preparing for Race Day
01:32:22 – Toughest HYROX Stations, World Champion Predictions and Life as a Dad
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1 hr 4 min
The Truth About Fitness, Alcohol and Having a Social Life | Alex Hendy (Schooner Scorer) | Ep 74
Episode 74
Show notes
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 Schooner
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1 hr 7 min
Life As a Pro Footballer | Josh Brownhill | Ep 73
Episode 73
Show notes
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 & Friday
00:00 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 Football
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1 hr 32 min
From Elite Judo to Coaching World-Class Athletes | Bobby Rich | Ep 72
Episode 72
Show notes
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 & Friday
00:00 - Meet Bobby Rich
01:13 - Discovering Judo at Age Five
03:02 - Winning His First National Title
08:29 - The Humbling Reality of Elite Competition
24:35 - Training Camps in Japan
38:19 - Missing the 2008 Olympics
48:34 - From Elite Athlete to Performance Coach
58:08 - Coaching David Haye and High-Profile Clients
1:12:51 - Inside the World of Supplements and Im8
1:25:15 - Biohacking, Sleep and Why Less Is More
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1 hr 54 min
Electrolytes, Creatine & Caffeine: What Actually Works? | Ste Winrow | Ep 71
Episode 71
Show notes
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 Intro
05:56 Calories, Macros and Food Quality
08:06 How Much Protein and Fat Do Athletes Need?
17:07 Carbohydrate Fuelling and Recovery Calories
24:31 Metabolism, Energy Expenditure and Hunger
33:18 Calorie Tracking: Useful Tool or Stress?
38:40 Hydration, Sweat Rates and Fluid Replacement
45:17 Electrolytes: Are You Taking Too Many?
01:00:16 Creatine, Caffeine and Performance Supplements
01:22:25 RED-S, Weight Loss, Carbs and Fasting
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1 hr 15 min
WHAT IS XENOM? | Keith Barlow | Ep 70
Episode 70
Show notes
In this episode, Jake sits down with Keith Barlow, founder of XENOM, to discuss the future of functional fitness and his ambition to build a competition that combines strength, power, endurance and gymnastics across 10 events in two days.
We discuss how XENOM works, its Elite Performance Index scoring system, the influence of HYROX and CrossFit, major investors, athlete development and the vision to take XENOM global.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00 – Meet Keith Barlow, Founder of XENOM
01:25 – What Is XENOM? The 10-Event Fitness Competition
07:11 – Why Functional Fitness Needs Something New
09:32 – How Keith Came Up With the Idea
16:47 – The Investors Backing XENOM
19:11 – Is Xenon the Next Step After HYROX?
21:37 – How the Competition Works for Every Level
23:35 – Breaking Down the Workouts
35:42 – The Elite Performance Index Explained
01:13:40 – Keith’s Vision for XENOM in 10 Years
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1 hr 30 min
The Truth About Life in the HYROX Elite 15 | Lucy Procter | Ep 69
Episode 69
Show notes
Lucy Proctor opens up about life as an Elite 15 HYROX athlete, from qualifying for the world’s best field and chasing faster running times, to the mental challenges that come with training at the highest level.
We talk about her autism and ADHD diagnosis, anxiety around training, race-day tactics, recovery, fueling, losing and regaining her menstrual cycle, PMDD, and the lessons she’s learned from some incredibly difficult races.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00 Lucy Proctor: From Beginner to Elite 15
04:30 Her First HYROX Race
09:15 The Breakthrough & Winning Worlds
13:10 Qualifying for the Elite 15
17:30 Anxiety, “Freeze Days” & Training Mentality
25:40 The Pressure-Free Running Mindset
34:00 Why Running Is Becoming So Important in HYROX
48:00 Hamburg, Injury & Returning to Racing
56:20 Lucy’s Elite 15 Race Strategy
01:19:00 Female Athletes, Fueling, Cycle & PMDD
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2 hr 24 min
Ross Edgley: The Science of Suffering & How Far Can the Human Body Really Go? | Ross Edgley | Ep 68
Episode 68
Show notes
Ross Edgley joins us for an incredible conversation about extreme endurance, human performance and what it really takes to push beyond your perceived limits.
From swimming around Great Britain and Iceland to surviving hallucinations, brutal conditions and extraordinary physical challenges, Ross shares the science and psychology behind his adventures.
We discuss pain versus purpose, training smarter, building work capacity, the importance of recovery, finding meaning through struggle and why sometimes the hardest experiences shape us the most.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00 — Meet Ross Edgley: The Man Behind the Challenges
14:30 — Extreme Endurance, Adventure & The Limits of the Body
29:00 — The Psychology of Suffering & Finding Purpose
43:30 — Pain, Fatigue & What Your Brain Is Really Doing
58:00 — Blood Flow Restriction & The Science of Training
1:12:30 — Strength, Isometrics & Building a Physical Reserve
1:27:00 — Swimming Around Great Britain & Life at Sea
1:42:30 — Swimming Around Iceland & The Mental Battle
1:58:00 — Training, Recovery & Adapting to Extreme Challenges
2:14:00 — Habits, Perspective & The Lessons From Extreme Adventures
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1 hr 26 min
From Geordie Shore to Building a Barbering Business Empire | Sam Rascals | Ep 67
Episode 67
Show notes
This week, Jake sits down with Sam Rascals (Samuel Bentham) to discuss his journey from barbering and Geordie Shore to becoming a successful content creator and entrepreneur.
Sam opens up about going viral on TikTok, building multiple businesses, launching his own haircare brand, the realities of running barber shops and what it really takes to turn social media attention into a business.
They also get into reality TV, money, fitness, business partnerships, the future of barbering and why looking after your team matters.
New episodes every Tuesdays & Fridays.
00:00 - Introducing Sam Roscoe: Barber & Content Creator
07:15 - Geordie Shore: Getting Cast and Kicked Off
14:27 - Opening His First Barber Shop
16:33 - How Social Media Started Growing His Business
23:15 - Going Viral, Brand Deals & Making Money Online
31:00 - Building Businesses, Products & a Personal Brand
40:00 - Scaling the Business, Team & Barbering Education
50:00 - Future Plans, Growth & International Opportunities
01:00:02 - Hyrox, Fitness & Personal Obsessions
01:11:18 - Jake's Running Journey & The Final Conversation
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1 hr 4 min
Jonny Brownlee on Olympic Glory, Retirement & the Cost of Elite Sport | Jonny Brownlee | Ep 66
Episode 66
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Jonny Brownlee joins the podcast just days after announcing his retirement from professional triathlon.
We talk about growing up alongside Alistair, cycling to school, building an enormous training base, Olympic preparation, recovery, nutrition and what it really takes to compete at the highest level.
Jonny also opens up about Rio 2016, the race he wishes he had approached differently, the heat exhaustion that affected the later years of his career, long-term injury, and the sacrifices that came with being an elite athlete.
Now retired from professional sport, Jonny talks about family, the freedom to say yes again, his plans for the Brownlee Foundation and Brownlee Fitness, and why he isn't retiring from sport itself — just the strictness of professional sport.
New Episodes every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00 - Jonny Brownlee Has Retired
01:28 - How Jonny Started Triathlon at 6
04:36 - The Moment He Decided to Train Seriously
08:00 - Alistair Brownlee’s Influence
17:25 - Training, Strength, Nutrition & Sleep
20:50 - Altitude Training & Olympic Preparation
24:50 - The 35-Hour Training Week
35:37 - What It Takes to Prepare for the Olympics
43:30 - Rio 2016 & What Jonny Would Change
53:00 - Retirement, Family & Life After Pro Sport
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1 hr 41 min
How to Run Better, Get Stronger & Avoid Injury | Dr Chris Bramah | Ep 65
Episode 65
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Dr Chris Bramah joins Jake Dearden to break down the science behind running performance, injury prevention and becoming a more resilient runner.
From running technique and cadence to strength training, calf and Achilles injuries, warm-ups, recovery, nutrition and some of the biggest myths in running, Chris shares what he has learned from working with elite athletes across athletics and professional sport.
They also discuss biomechanics, genetics vs hard work, super shoes, barefoot running, orthotics, and why consistency may be more important than following a perfect training plan.
New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
00:00 — Meet Chris Brummer
06:20 — How to Improve Your Running Technique
12:00 — Cadence, Overstriding & Running Efficiency
16:00 — The Most Common Running Injuries
22:00 — How to Rehab Tendon Injuries
27:00 — Should Runners Train Their Calves?
32:00 — Can Strength Training Make You a Better Runner?
54:40 — The Best Gym Exercises for Runners
1:03:00 — Biggest Running Myths & Shoe Controversies
1:15:30 — Recovery, Nutrition & Injury Prevention
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2 hr 2 min
Talking Fitness with Alfie Manthorpe, Danny Rae & Andy Butchart | Ep 64
Episode 64
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Four lads, absolutely no script, and way too many subjects.
Danny Rae, Alfie Manthorpe and Andy Butchart chat running, HYROX, the Bob Graham Round, World Championships, AI, military life, jungle warfare, ultra running, biohacking, sleep, crazy endurance challenges and everything in between.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00 — The Boys Are Back
12:00 — HYROX, Running & World Records
24:00 — Racing, Training & Heat
36:00 — Backyard Ultras & Endurance
48:00 — Biohacking & Athlete Hacks
01:00:00 — Sleep, Recovery & Training
01:12:00 — Army Stories & Jungle Life
01:24:00 — Crazy Running Challenges
01:36:00 — World Championships & Racing Goals
01:48:00 — Doping Tests, Testing & Final Chat
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1 hr 23 min
The Brutal Reality of Chasing an Olympic Dream | Stuart Stokes | Ep 63
Episode 63
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Olympian Stuart Stokes joins the podcast to talk about the reality of elite athletics — from obsessive training and marginal gains to Olympic qualification, injury, failure and the sacrifices required to compete at the highest level.
Stu opens up about his journey to the Olympics, his relentless approach to training, self-belief, family life, recovery, nutrition and why sometimes giving everything still doesn't guarantee success.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday
00:00 – Meet Stuart Stocks: From Local Runner to Olympian
06:02 – The Obsession With Discipline
10:54 – Why Elite Athletes Are Never Satisfied
12:40 – Making the Leap to Senior International Level
17:24 – The Importance of Training Partners & Your Environment
19:17 – How Obsessive Was His Training?
28:17 – The Sacrifice: Family, Relationships & Athletics
38:18 – What It Really Feels Like to Make the Olympics
47:35 – Failure, London 2012 & Finding Another Goal
55:22 – Self-Belief & The Marginal Gains That Make Champions
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1 hr 49 min
How Olympic Athletes Actually Train for Speed | Ben Simons | Ep 62
Episode 62
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Former Olympic bobsleigh athlete and elite performance coach Ben Simons joins the podcast to break down what it really takes to become fast, powerful and explosive.
We talk about his journey from track & field into Olympic bobsleigh, hitting 97mph on ice, training alongside some of the world's strongest athletes, Olympic highs and lows, and his transition into coaching.
Ben also explains how to actually improve your speed, sprinting and plyometrics, including how to safely introduce sprinting, how often you should jump, why recovery matters, and why doing more isn't always better.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00 – Ben Simons: From Track to Olympic Bobsleigh
04:00 – How He Built 20kg of Muscle
09:30 – Does Getting Heavier Make You Slower?
12:40 – 3.58m Broad Jump & Elite Athleticism
15:55 – Hitting 97MPH in a Bobsleigh
18:50 – Passing Out, Crashes & The Dangers of Bobsleigh
33:20 – Russian Doping & The Olympic Gold Medal
38:25 – Retiring, Coming Back & Becoming a Coach
47:15 – Can You Actually Train Speed?
53:50 – Plyometrics: How to Jump Faster, Safer & Better
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1 hr 35 min
Money, Business, Family & Ambition | George Heaton & Michael Heaton | Ep 61
Episode 61
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George Heaton and Michael Heaton sit down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about building a brand from scratch, dealing with failure, staying hungry, money, success, creativity, training, family and what it really takes to keep pushing.
From the early days of selling jeans and Chelsea boots to the evolution of 247, nobody believing in the vision, and why they still don't see a finish line - this is a conversation about business, ambition, friendship and life.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00 — Intro
05:00 — The Art of Making the Perfect Product
08:00 — Running a Business From Across the World
14:45 — The Pressure of Building Something Together
20:30 — The Jeans That Changed Everything
23:25 — How Brands Survive Trends
26:00 — The Rise of 247 & Activewear
37:20 — Why Your Best Ideas Happen Away From Work
52:30 — What Does Success Actually Mean?
01:03:00 — Money, Failure, Belief & Staying Hungry
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1 hr 3 min
From Calorie Deficits to Marathons | Holly Brooks | Ep 60
Episode 60
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Holly Brooks joins us for a candid conversation about fitness, running, social media and making the huge decision to leave Manchester for Los Angeles.
We talk about her journey from calorie-deficit content to building Stronger Society, discovering a love for running, marathon training, the reality of moving abroad, loneliness and finding a new community - plus the lessons she's learned from building a career online.
Holly also shares why she believes women should focus on becoming stronger, not smaller, and why finding a form of fitness you genuinely enjoy can change everything.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00 — Meet Holly Brooks
01:00 — Holly’s Early Fitness Journey
03:35 — Going Viral on TikTok
05:00 — From “Smaller” to Stronger
09:10 — How Holly Fell in Love With Running
14:25 — Why She Moved From Manchester to LA
21:00 — HYROX & Marathon Training
30:50 — The Reality of Being an Influencer
31:25 — Loneliness, Identity & Starting Over in LA
40:15 — Building Stronger Society & Her Advice
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1 hr 12 min
How Hunter McIntyre Became a World Champion | Hunter McIntyre | Ep 59
Episode 59
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Hunter McIntyre is one of the most fascinating athletes in the world, a 10x world champion who went from addiction and rehab to becoming a dominant force in endurance and HYROX.
In this episode, Hunter opens up about his lowest point, his transformation into an elite athlete, the rise of HYROX, how he approaches training, his mindset around winning, his controversial views on nutrition, and what comes next as he considers moving from athlete to mentor.
00:00 — Welcome to Hunter McIntyre’s Ranch
01:29 — From Trouble to 10x World Champion
03:24 — Where Hunter’s Obsession Began
05:38 — His Lowest Point: Heroin & Rehab
09:04 — The Trident Tattoo & Turning His Life Around
17:38 — Discovering Spartan Racing
26:07 — How Hunter Helped Build HYROX
35:03 — How Elite Athletes Should Actually Train
44:16 — The HYROX World Championship Controversy
51:09 — Visualisation, “The Wave” & What Comes Next
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1 hr 5 min
Anna Archer on Burnout, ADHD & Building Her Own Brand | Ep 58
Episode 58
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Anna Archer joins us for a brutally honest conversation about building a career online, turning a run club into her own brand, taking equity in a business, leaving Gymshark, and learning how to balance ambition with actually enjoying life.
We also talk running, injury, burnout, moving to Australia, her autism and ADHD diagnosis, and what it really takes to build something of your own.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00 — How Anna Started on Social Media
04:11 — How Anna Fell in Love With Running
08:46 — Why She Took Equity Instead of Cash
18:52 — How She Negotiates Brand Deals
22:02 — The Accidental Birth of a Run Club
25:18 — Why She Left Gymshark
29:43 — Building On The Run Club
31:37 — Why Australia Changed Her Life
38:11 — Burnout, Ambition & Learning to Relax
44:43 — Her Autism & ADHD Diagnosis
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1 hr 2 min
The Truth About Running a 2:29 Marathon | Becky Briggs | Ep 57
Episode 57
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Becky Briggs joins us to talk about her journey from discovering running as a nine-year-old to becoming a 2:29 marathon runner and GB international. We get into elite marathon training, her first marathon disaster, injury and nutrition, learning to run sustainably, the pressure of chasing performance, her first 50K ultra, and why being happy might matter more than running your fastest ever time.
New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.
00:00 — Meet Becky Briggs & the 2:29 marathon
02:00 — How Becky discovered running
05:25 — From a 39:58 10K to a 74:57 half
07:30 — High mileage & running everything fast
11:00 — What Becky’s training week looks like
21:15 — Her brutal first marathon experience
26:00 — GB, injury & the lessons of a stress fracture
33:20 — New York, Valencia & the World Marathon Majors
44:00 — Becky’s first 50K ultra in Delhi
48:00 — Why running slower can make you happier
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