Episodes
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny discuss injuries and how to deal with them. They go through the most common reasons why people get injured, the importance of seeing a professional, why you shouldn't just stop training when injured, knowing the difference between pain and discomfort, and much much more... If you are currently struggling with an injury or worried about getting back into training after an injury, then this episode is for you. www.omnia-performance.com | @omniape...
Published 07/25/24
Published 07/25/24
In this episode, for the first time ever, Fergus is joined by one of our 1-2-1 athletes, Shayne Connolly. Shayne is over from Australia on holiday, so we thought it would be great to get him in the studio and listen to his incredible journey.When Shayne first started training with OMNIA, he weighed over 145kg and set himself the goal of completing his first Ironman. Well, one month ago, having lost over 35kg, Shayne completed Ironman Cairns......an incredible achievement!We breakdown the...
Published 07/18/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny discuss the most important considerations when trying to balance strength and triathlon training. They explore the topics of minimum effective dose, managing fatigue, recovery and more...They also run through an example week from the Omnia Performance Strength and Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan to give you an idea of what a typical training week might look like. If you are thinking of training for a triathlon, but unsure on how to manage it around stre...
Published 07/11/24
In this episode, Jonny is joined by no one...He answers the questions put to us by our instagram audience. The discussion covers a variety of topics, including managing fatigue and injury, nutrition around performance, training as a parent, what is the ceiling for Hybrid Training, and much much more...Want to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals? ⬇️ www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance@jonathanpain@ferguscrawley
Published 07/04/24
In this episode, Jonny is joined by Tom McClure, the Performance Nutrition Lead here at Omnia Performance. Hyrox has become an increasingly popular sport, with many people traveling all over the world to compete. But, are these people missing a key part of their training?...Nutrition.In this episode, Tom shares what he believes are the most important nutrition considerations for a Hyrox athlete, whether you are looking to just enjoy the event and take part, or aiming to break a record.&n...
Published 06/27/24
In this episode, Jonny is joined by Tom McClure, the Performance Nutrition Lead here at Omnia Performance. They discuss the topic of body composition and the various considerations when trying to lose weight as a Hybrid Athlete. Trying to lean down for that new PB or "summer body" is great, however, there are many potential negatives to it. If it's not managed correctly, it could result in a big performance drop, poor recovery, increased injury risk, low energy in day to day l...
Published 06/20/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny explore the many benefits of Hybrid Training. Endurance athletes often say they are scared to lift. Weightlifters often say they are scared to run. But, is this justified? Fergus and Jonny discuss their thoughts on why this shouldn't be the case and why Hybrid Training could actually be highly beneficial for your progress and overall health. www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance@jonathanpain@fergus_crawley
Published 06/13/24
In this episode, Jonny is joined by Dan Wallace, former Olympian and World Champion Swimmer. Are you a Hybrid Athlete looking to do a triathlon? Do you want to try open water swimming, but not sure how to get started? Or, are you simply looking to just get better at swimming?...Well, if so, this episode is for you. Dan shares the 3 common mistakes that people make when getting started with swimming, and most importantly, how to fix them. @danwallace93 Swimmr - https://swimmr.com/about/@jonath...
Published 06/06/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny are joined by Tom McClure, the new performance nutrition lead at Omnia Performance. They discuss what it's like to bonk during a long distance endurance event, why it happens to so many people and most importantly, how you can avoid it. Are you training for a long distance event? Are you worried about hitting "The Wall"? If so, then this episode is for you.If you have any questions or want to find out more about the topics discussed in this episode...
Published 05/30/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny discuss the many benefits of Zone 2 training and why it is a must for any Hybrid Athlete. If you are unsure on the best ways to include Zone 2 training, or you need more information on its numerous benefits, then this episode is for you. Fergus and Jonny explain the physiological benefits that will help people when trying to improve their strength and endurance, but also highlight the importance of Z2 training for overall health and wellbeing, and i...
Published 05/23/24
In this episode, Jonny is joined by Tom McClure, the new Performance Nutrition Lead at Omnia Performance. Tom shares the 5 supplements that he believes are non negotiable for people looking to improve their health and performance. He explains the benefits of each supplement, the most effective methods of consumption and some of the mistakes people make when they first start taking them. If you have any questions or want to find out more about the supplements mentioned in this episode, drop To...
Published 05/16/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny share what they think are the 3 most important considerations when training for a marathon as a hybrid athlete. They discuss the topics of consolidating stressors, junk miles and session detail. They also run through an example week from the Omnia Performance Strength and Marathon Training Plan to give you an idea of what a typical training week might look like. If you are interested in finding out about how we can help you reach your goals, th...
Published 05/09/24
In this episode, Jonny is joined by Tom McClure, the new Performance Nutrition Lead at Omnia Performance. If you struggle to optimise your nutrition around your training demands, then this episode is for you. Tom shares the three most common nutrition mistakes that Hybrid Athletes make when trying to improve their performance... ... And more importantly, how you can avoid them. If you have any questions or want to find out more, drop Tom a DM on Instagram - @tmc.nutrition ...
Published 05/02/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny go through some of the lessons and guidance they would give to their 18 year old selves.  Expect to hear about the worst 10km race pacing strategy ever, why you shouldn't always get your fitness information from the internet, how Nutella pancakes can be life changing, and much much more...  www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance @ferguscrawley @jonathanpain
Published 03/21/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny discuss their top 5 sporting moments (each) and why. www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance @ferguscrawley @jonathanpain
Published 03/14/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny discuss how hard it is to plan for such a long distance event and what aspects they are finding the most intimidating.  The Omnia team recently took a trip to Glencoe to recce some of the West Highland Way and start figuring out how Fergus is going to be supported along the route... It's not going to be easy... www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance @ferguscrawley @jonathanpain
Published 02/29/24
Fergus and Jonny discuss the importance of finding your reason WHY and ensuring you are training for the right reasons. Nowadays, far too many people let ego and external validation be the driving force for their training , rather than appreciating the true value of self-development and enjoyment.  www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance @ferguscrawley @jonathanpain
Published 02/22/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny play a game of most embarrassing moment ping pong... The conversation ranges from getting knocked out by a barbell, hallucinating during ultras, not being able to go to the toilet during a triathlon and much much more... www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance @ferguscrawley @jonathanpain
Published 02/15/24
In this episode,  Jonny is joined by Dr Phil Price to discuss what it's like balancing training as a Hybrid Athlete, alongside being a father.  Jonny and Phil outline many of the challenges, but also many of the valuable lessons they have learned along the way.  Hopefully, you can take something away from this conversation and apply it to your own life.    www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance @drphilprice @jonathanpain
Published 02/08/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny are joined by Dr Phil Price to explain why they can't always give a simple yes or no answer and often have to default to saying, 'it depends'.    www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance @drphilprice @ferguscrawley @jonathanpain
Published 02/01/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny are joined by Dr Phil Price to discuss the benefits of strength training and whether it can help to prevent injury in runners.    www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance @drphilprice @ferguscrawley @jonathanpain
Published 01/25/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny are joined by Dr Phil Price to discuss what actually is the true definition of Hybrid Training, because some of the internet seems to be unaware... www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance @drphilprice @ferguscrawley @jonathanpain
Published 01/18/24
Fergus and Jonny discuss the challenge of getting back into good habits after Christmas and some of the things we can do to make the transition slightly easier. www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance GET INVOLVED: https://www.omnia-performance.com/the-wintering @ferguscrawley @jonathanpain
Published 01/11/24
In this episode, Fergus and Jonny go through some of the lessons they have learned from 2023. They discuss many things, including Fergus getting married, Jonny's recovery after Peru, Jonny's desire to return to BJJ, Fergus's experience with competing in Strongman, and much much more. www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance GET INVOLVED: https://www.omnia-performance.com/the... @ferguscrawley @jonathanpain
Published 12/28/23