The OMNIA Performance Podcast
What does it mean to be hybrid athlete? How do we balance strength and endurance goals concurrently? We explore everything that matters to Omnia Performance, with new episodes every week.
Episodes
33 episodes
The REAL Reason You're Not Making Progress - With Dr Phil
Most people struggling to fit training in aren't short on time. They're short on focus.In this episode I sit down with Dr. Phil from The Progress Theory to talk about how distractible we've all become - and what it's actually costing you...
Energy Systems in Hybrid Training
In this week’s episode, Fergus sits down with Dr Phil to unpack the real challenge of hybrid training: balancing strength and endurance without compromising both. From energy systems and lactate thresholds to the reality of fatigue,...
Marathon Training for Hybrid Athletes: Nutrition, Mindset & Common Pitfalls
Most marathon plans treat strength training like an afterthought.Most nutrition guides ignore the fact you're also trying to keep weight on a bar.This one's different.JB sits down with Tom McClure, OMNIA's Head of Perfor...
The Science Behind Double Training Days
In this episode, Fergus sits down with Dr. Phil Price to tackle one of the most common questions we get from OMNIA Athletes.Do I actually need to be doing double training days?And more importantly, if I do, how do I stop them from...
The ULTIMATE Hybrid Training Q&A
In this episode, OMNIA Head Coaches JB and Kieran do something we don't do enough of.They turn the tables on each other.No athletes. No programming breakdowns. Just two coaches who've been in the trenches for a combined 20+ year...
The TRUTH About Triathlon: From Turbo Trainers to Aero Helmets
In this week's episode, Craig and Fergus get into turbos, TT bikes, aero helmets, shaved legs, and why spending 20 grand on a Canyon means nothing if you can't hold the position for an hour. Plus: crocodiles in the swim, the Ironman brand...
Reflecting On 10 Years Of Training - With Coach Craig
In this episode, Fergus catches up with Craig - triathlete, OMNIA Coach, and fellow Scot now based on the Gold Coast. One of them is training in 32-degree heat. The other is on a turbo in Spain. They cover Craig's rowing background ...
The Complete Guide to Loaded Carriage Training
Most athletes never train with weight on their back.Then they show up to a military selection, a mountain ultra, or a multi-day expedition - and wonder why their legs give out at mile 8.In this episode, Omnia Head Coach Kieran bre...
How Does Hypertrophy REALLY Work?
Someone complimented Francois on his biceps mid-Ironman.While he was running.That's what happens when you stop chasing the pump and start training with actual mechanical tension.In this episode, JB breaks down how hypertrop...
Unlocking Mental Toughness: A Guide for Athletes
What separates the athletes who push through from the ones who fold when it gets hard? It's not talent. It's not genetics. It's mental toughness - and the good news is, you can train it.In this episode, Head Coach Kieran Richardson break...
Cut or Bulk? Or Is There A BETTER Way to Approach Body Composition?
In this episode of the Omnia Performance Podcast, JB and nutritionist Tom McClure tear into the myths around bulking, cutting, and “doing it all at once.” Tom explains why most athletes are under-fuelled, under-recovered, and chasin...
The 5 Pillars of Ultra Marathon Readiness
Ultramarathons demand more than just fitness.In this episode, Head Coaches JB and Kieran break down the five key pillars of ultramarathon readiness - from aerobic base and durability to pacing, fueling, mindset, and kit. If you’re...
Do It For The Love Of The Game... Process > Outcome
In this episode, Fergus reflects on why the process matters more than the outcome - and why truly loving the game is what creates freedom through training. From snapped chains and missed sessions to ultras, triathlons and everyday life - ...
How to Build Muscle AND PB Your Next Marathon
Ever wanted to run a marathon and build muscle? Most programs make you choose - but it doesn’t have to be that way. JB breaks down how to train smart, balance running and lifting, and keep making gains even on high-mileage ...
Omnia Q&A: Your Hybrid Training Questions ANSWERED
In this episode, Head Coach JB discusses various training-related questions from the community, focusing on how to transition after major events, structure conditioning based on available training time, and the importance of understanding relat...
Understanding The INTERFERENCE EFFECT - With Dr Phil Price
In this episode of the Omnia Performance Podcast, Fergus Crawley and Dr. Phil Price cut through the noise on concurrent training's interference effect. They unpack the science - from AMPK vs. mTOR signaling to why your training history matters ...
Holiday Training + Nutrition: ENJOY the Season Without Losing Progress
The holidays are almost here - cookies, parties, and family dinners included. But staying on track doesn't mean skipping the fun. JB and Tom break down how to navigate the holiday season without guilt or the dreaded "I'll start in January" mind...
Base Building: Your Winter SUPERPOWER
Omnia's Head Coach JB explains why base building is the real training - not just easy miles. Learn how to periodise strength and endurance, avoid the 200% problem, and use winter to build an aerobic foundation that makes everything easier come ...
Everything You NEED to Know Before Running 100 MILES
In this episode, Fergus sits down with Omnia's Social Media Manager, Kelly Egan, who just won her division at UTMB Puglia - a 145km ultra with 3800m elevation. Through thunderstorms. Through mud. Tackling two nights of darkness.Kelly's r...
How to Train & Fuel Smart Through Winter
In this episode of the Omnia Performance Podcast, Head Coach Kieran Richardson and Head of Performance Nutrition Tom McClure break down how to train, fuel, and recover smarter throughout the winter months.They explore the biggest obstacl...
4 Key Training & Nutrition Lessons For Ultra Running
In this episode of the Omnia Performance Podcast, Head Coach, Kieran Richardson and Head of Performance Nutrition, Tom McClure break down the fundamentals of preparing for ultra-distance running.They unpack the differences between a succ...
How To Build Your Aerobic Base
Think you need expensive lab tests and endless zone 2 miles to build your aerobic base? Think again. In this episode, we're breaking down exactly how to build your engine the right way - from setting your actual training zones (spoiler: your wa...
The RESEARCH behind Hybrid Training
The truth about the "Interference Effect" is out!Join us as we talk to Dr. Phil Price, author of The Science of Hybrid Training, to debunk the myth that cardio kills your gains. We trace the infamous "interf...