Jake Wightman - #40

The Jake Dearden Podcast vor 4 Monaten

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Jake Wightman joins the podcast to share the journey from growing
up in a family of elite runners to becoming the 2022 World
Champion over 1500m.

We dive into his upbringing, being coached by his dad, signing
his first Nike contract, Olympic experiences, brutal training
sessions, sponsorships, injuries, the business side of athletics,
and his mission to bring runners together through his coffee
brand.

00:00 Intro

01:00 Growing Up in a Family of Elite Runners

03:05 First GB Vest & Signing With Nike

07:00 Being Coached by His Dad

15:10 Why the 1500m Chose Him

18:58 Inside Jake's Brutal Training Week

30:50 Athletics Clubs, Run Culture & Growing the Sport

38:40 Launching His Coffee Brand

42:35 Tokyo Olympics & Winning World Championship Gold

45:50 How Professional Runners Actually Make Money

01:57:00 Would Jake Ever Take on HYROX?

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