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How A 26yr Old RedBull Athlete Is Dominating Fitness and Breaking Records | Jake Dearden (4k)

Dec 23, 2024
Jake Dearden, a 26-year-old Red Bull athlete, shares his journey of breaking records in the fitness world while maintaining a humble outlook. He recalls running his first marathon at just 17 and recently completing a 2.28 marathon in Berlin. The discussion covers his tailored training, nutrition, and recovery strategies, crucial for competing at a world-class level. Jake emphasizes the mental toughness required in ultra marathons and the balance between rigorous training and recovery to optimize performance.
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ANECDOTE

First 100k

  • Jake Dearden hit a deer and got a speeding ticket on the way to his first 100k race.
  • Despite this, he finished the hilly 100k in 17 hours after receiving the advice to treat it as "just a day out".
INSIGHT

Unintentional Base Building

  • Jake Dearden's diverse race history, from marathons to 100-milers, wasn't a structured plan.
  • It served as unintentional base building, contributing to his current Hyrox success.
ADVICE

Structured Hyrox Training

  • Structure Hyrox training by isolating strength, running, and erg work during the week.
  • Dedicate only one day to combining all elements to simulate a Hyrox workout.
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