The Jake Dearden Podcast

Imogen Boddy - #45

July 17, 2026·1h 14m
Episode Description from the Publisher

British ultra runner Imogen Boddy joins the podcast to share her incredible journey from team sports in Yorkshire to breaking records in some of the world's toughest endurance events.We dive into her 77-hour Speed Project record from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, running John O'Groats to Land's End, completing the National Three Peaks the hard way, and the mindset required to keep moving when your body wants to stop. We also discuss nutrition, recovery, sponsorship pressure, mental resilience, and why learning to enjoy the process transformed her running career.00:00 Introduction 01:15 The School Challenge That Started Everything05:30 Skipping University & Becoming a PT09:40 Seven Marathons in Seven Days13:10 Running John O'Groats to Land's End14:30 The National Three Peaks Record Attempt19:45 The Speed Project: LA to Las Vegas32:20 Training for 300-Mile Races35:45 Nutrition, Recovery & Staying Injury-Free39:45 Mindset, Pressure & Learning to Enjoy Running52:50 Racing 100 Miles & Future Goals15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio...BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.comWhoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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