The OMNIA Performance Podcast

In this week's episode, Kelly (a seasoned Ultra Runner) sits down with Tom McClure, Omnia's Head of Performance Nutrition, to talk all things ultra fuelling. From building your nutrition plan in training to nailing your race day strategy (and what to eat the second you cross the finish line) - this one's packed with practical, no-BS advice for anyone taking on an ultra. Find out mor...

In this week's episode, Head Coach JB goes solo to break down hypertrophy training - what's actually worth your time, and what you can ditch. He covers the non-negotiables (training close to failure, why progressive overload isn't what you think it is, full range of motion) and the stuff that's overhyped (rep range obsession, constantly rotating exercises, chasing the pump over...

Traveling doesn't have to mean your training falls apart. Head Coach Kieran -who spent years training across the world during his military career - shares practical strategies for staying on track when you're away from your usual gym and equipment. Whether you're on holiday, traveling for work, or just away from your usual setup - this one's for you. Find out more about OMNIA&a...

In this week's episode, Kelly and Kieran dive into everything you need to know about making the switch from road to trail running. From training your legs for brutal descents (not just the climbs) to why hiking might be your secret weapon for ultra prep, they cover the key differences that catch most people off guard. They also get into essential safety kit, why spending time on your feet mat...

In this week's episode, JB sits down with Omnia's nutritionist Tom McClure to talk about something everyone trains through but not many people actually nail - recovery. And no, they're not here to sell you a cold plunge tub. If you've ever felt like you're constantly trying to rescue yourself after training rather than actually recovering - this one's for you. Find ou...

In today's episode, Head Coach JB gets into something we all have to face eventually - training as you get older. He's 36, he's in the middle of it, and he's not here to give you watered down "just listen to your body" advice. What actually changes physiologically as you age, why most of it is driven by inactivity rather than age itself, and how to keep making real pr...

In this week's episode, Head Coach Kieran and our Social Media Manager Kelly talk about why endurance sport is exploding right now. Something shifted. And we're getting into exactly what happened - why ultras aren't what most people think, why your phone might be the real reason you need to start running, and why the 50-year-old at your local club is probably destroying you on the c...

In this week's episode we're breaking down the London Marathon — the good, the tough, and everything in between. We get into why race day didn't go to plan despite a solid prep, how to handle the mental side of a disappointing result, and why sometimes the sport just humbles you. We also dive into Sebastian Sarwe's insane sub-2 fueling strategy (115g of carbs per hour - yes, re...

Mass moves mass. We've all heard it. In a strength setting? Largely true. But that same mass you're building to move weight? You've got to carry it over distance. Every stride. Higher impact load. Higher oxygen cost. More fatigue. The interference effect isn't just conflicting training signals - it's literally the weight you're moving through space. Me and Dr Phil wen...

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 beyond just missed sessions. We also get into mass moving mass and what heavier hybrid athletes need to consider when training for endurance...

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, adaptation, and programming, this is a deep dive into what’s actually going on under the hood - and how to apply it to your training. Find out more about OMNIA's...

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 Performance Nutrition and a hybrid athlete who actually does this stuff, to go through everything that matters when you're chasing 26.2 miles without watching you...

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 quietly wrecking everything else in my week? Phil brings the research. Fergus brings the lived reality of coaching hundreds of athletes trying to balance lifting and e...

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+ years being honest about what they've learned from one another since joining forces at OMNIA. Kieran drops a line that JB wrote down on his phone the moment he...

 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 debate, and the unglamorous reality of what triathlon actually is. Spoiler: it's mostly laundry. If you want Craig in your corner for your next r...

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 and why he walked away from a potential GB squad spot at 17, the long road from perma-bulk to first Ironman, what it actually means to coach athletes who need pul...

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 breaks down loaded carriage. What it actually is, who needs to train for it, and how to do it properly. Whether you're prepping for military selection, a mountain eve...

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 hypertrophy really works - the one driver behind muscle growth that most people completely miss, why soreness and fatigue are not the signal you think they are, and how hybrid at...

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 breaks down exactly what mental toughness looks like in the real world of endurance sport - stripping away the clichés and getting into the practical to...

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 chasing the wrong goal. They break down why fat loss and muscle gain rarely play nicely together, why maintenance isn’t a cop-out, and how obsessing over the scale is holdin...

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 training for your first ultra or want to approach your next one smarter, this episode will give you a clear framework to prepare properly for the long game. Not sure wh...

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 - this episode is about learning to smile when variables don’t go your way. Because the man who loves walking will always walk further than the man who only loves...

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 weeks. Learn how to structure your workouts, fuel long runs, and avoid the common pitfalls that slow progress. Take OMNIA's Hybrid Training Quiz here Find out more about O...

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 relative energy deficiency in sports. He also covers practical advice on reintroducing training after illness, the significance of lactate threshold heart rate t...

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 - and deliver practical programming strategies for hybrid athletes. The bottom line? You can't optimize everything at once. Smart training means s...