Episode

Holly Archer - #34

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The Jake Dearden Podcast
Published
Jun 9, 2026
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7036
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Summary

Holly Archer joins Jake Dearden to share her incredible journey from getting detention after a school cross-country race to becoming a European silver medallist and one of the most respected endurance athletes in the UK. We dive into her experience in America, missing out on the Olympics by the smallest of margins, life as a professional runner, altitude training, sponsorships, Hyrox, and what it really takes to perform at an elite level. 00:00 Intro 00:07 Chasing A Scholarship To America 00:12 NCAA Life, Culture Shock & Learning To Compete 00:20 Full-Time Work & Winning A European Silver Medal 00:28 Altitude Training: What Actually Works? 00:35 Turning Professional & The Reality Of Sponsorships 00:41 Leaving Pro Running & Finding A New Direction 00:49 Hyrox, Performance & Endurance Training Insights 01:20 Women In Sport, Mindset & The Future Ahead 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.