Jake Williamson: Footballer Turned Hyrox Champion, 100k Ultra Runner and LGBTQ+ Advocate

In this episode of The Runna Podcast, hosts Ben and Anya sit down with Jake Williamson, a trailblazing advocate for LGBT+ inclusion in sports and a powerhouse in the Hyrox arena. From a promising football career to becoming an elite Hyrox athlete and founder of BTND (Better The Next Day), Jake's journey is a testament to the transformative power of sport and a positive mindset. Highlights include: Advocacy for LGBT+ Inclusion: Jake discusses his passion for promoting LGBT+ acceptance in sports and his efforts to create a supportive community for everyone, especially within the football culture where coming out can be particularly challenging. BTND: Insights into his initiative, BTND, which focuses on daily mindset improvement and fostering a community of encouragement and growth. Hyrox Achievements: How Jake transitioned from football to Hyrox, winning his first-ever Hyrox competition and leading the relay team to victory for England in Nice Endurance challenges: Amazing stories including how Jake ridiculously recently ran a 100k race with just a water bottle and his trainers Mental Health Advocacy: The importance of mental health in sports and how Jake uses his platform and community to provide a safe space for discussing sexuality and mental well-being. Jake has brought so much to the fitness world through ensuring so many people feel comfortable being exclusively themselves in spaces where this can sometimes feel difficult. Join us as we have important conversations and learn more about the amazing things Jake has achieved. Don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe to be notified of all future episodes. As always, send in your embarrassing running stories to PODCAST@RUNNA.COM or share them with us on Instagram. Use the code ‘RUNNAPODCAST’ for 2 weeks free! See you next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.