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The Jake Dearden Podcast

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Running, Sports

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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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

  1. 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 4 min
  2. 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 47 min
  3. 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 4 min
  4. 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 7 min
  5. 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 32 min
  6. 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 54 min
  7. 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 15 min
  8. 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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    1 hr 30 min
  9. 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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    2 hr 24 min
  10. 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 26 min
  11. Jonny Brownlee on Olympic Glory, Retirement & the Cost of Elite Sport | Jonny Brownlee | Ep 66

    Episode 66

    Show notes

    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.

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    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 4 min
  12. How to Run Better, Get Stronger & Avoid Injury | Dr Chris Bramah | Ep 65

    Episode 65

    Show notes

    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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    1 hr 41 min
  13. Talking Fitness with Alfie Manthorpe, Danny Rae & Andy Butchart | Ep 64

    Episode 64

    Show notes

    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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    2 hr 2 min
  14. The Brutal Reality of Chasing an Olympic Dream | Stuart Stokes | Ep 63

    Episode 63

    Show notes

    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 23 min
  15. How Olympic Athletes Actually Train for Speed | Ben Simons | Ep 62

    Episode 62

    Show notes

    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 49 min
  16. 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.

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    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 35 min
  17. 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 3 min
  18. How Hunter McIntyre Became a World Champion | Hunter McIntyre | Ep 59

    Episode 59

    Show notes

    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 12 min
  19. 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 5 min
  20. The Truth About Running a 2:29 Marathon | Becky Briggs | Ep 57

    Episode 57

    Show notes

    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.

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    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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    1 hr 2 min

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