# Ultra Runner & UTMB winner - Tom Evans - #24

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Podcast: [The Jake Dearden Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jake-dearden-podcast-7709539)
Published: 2026-05-05T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-jake-dearden-podcast/episodes/ultra-runner-utmb-winner-tom-evans-24
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## Resource

In this episode, Jake Dearden joins ultra runner Tom Evans to break down his insane journey from the Army to winning UTMB. We dive into his mindset, training secrets, heat prep, hybrid fitness, and why chasing perfection might be holding you back. This episode is packed with elite-level insights on endurance, mental resilience, and performing when it really counts. 00:00 – Intro 01:15 – First Race Ever 05:05 – Western States 09:20 – Mental Strength 13:59 – Hyrox vs CrossFit vs Ultra Running 20:12 – Why Problem Solving Wins Races 29:35 – Heat Training & Performance Hacks 33:17 – Skills That Make Elite Trail Runners 40:00 – Letting Go of Perfection 49:01 – Winning UTMB 5% 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.

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