The OMNIA Performance Podcast

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" mindset. The holidays last a few weeks. Your fitness journey lasts a lifetime. Learn how to balance both. Join The Wintering  Training Plans...

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 race season. This is could be the secret weapon to your best year yet.  Join The Wintering  Training Plans and Coaching Book your FREE consultation cal...

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 resume already included 3 Ironman distance events and 20+ triathlons. But this ultra was different - over half the field didn't finish. Her strategy...

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 obstacles athletes face at this time of year - cold weather, reduced daylight, illness, disrupted routines - and share practical strategies to help you stay consistent,...

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 successful ultra and an unsuccessful one — from smart training progression and patience to mastering your fueling strategy and recovery. You’ll learn: Why “robustness...

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 watch is probably lying to you) to knowing when easy work helps and when it's holding you back. Whether you're training 5 hours or 15 hours a w...

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 "interference effect" back to Robert Hickson's original study and reveal why poor programming- not the act of combining strength and endurance-is the true obstacle for mos...

Fergus and Kieran share six essential tips for heavier runners and hybrid athletes who weigh more than typical distance runners. This is real-world wisdom for heavier runners and hybrid athletes tackling endurance sports with extra muscle: battle-tested chafing solutions, load management that won't destroy your shins, gait hacks to stop overstriding, and why training less might actually make...

In this episode, Fergus sits down with Phil Price to unpack the truth behind one of fitness's most misunderstood concepts. Hybrid Training. From its origins to the social media hype that's both helped and hurt it, they're cutting through the noise to explore what hybrid training actually means-and why it might just redefine how we think about athletic performance. Is it just concurr...

Can Cycling Make You a Better Runner? Can time on the bike really improve performance on your feet? In this episode, Fergus and Kieran dive into how cycling can build and maintain running fitness - from real-world results to the science behind cross-training. They cover: How Kieran ran a 10K PB off minimal run training How Fergus kept his aerobic efficiency after three months off running Why cycli...

Stop sabotaging your hybrid training. Most hybrid athletes are making the same critical mistakes - and they're killing their progress. Head Coaches Kieran Richardson and James Blanchard expose the truth about rushed race bookings, underselling your potential, and blindly following influencer programs that weren't designed for you. Learn why patience beats panic, how to set goals that act...

The 500lb + Sub-5 Mile Challenge has become the ultimate test for hybrid athletes – proof that you can shatter the false choice between power and endurance. It's not about being good at one thing. It's about redefining what the human body can do when you train it intelligently. And very few people have achieved it.  I recently sat down with our Head Coach Kieran (former military) and my...

Tired of choosing between building serious muscle OR staying functionally fit? What if we told you that's a false choice?⁠ In this episode, Fergus teams up with seriously jacked Omnia Head Coach JB and Head of Performance Nutrition Tom McClure to break down the art and science of building serious size while crushing your endurance goals. They dive deep into the nutrition protocols that fuel b...

Constantly on the road? Military life? Zero time for weekly meal prep? This episode is your lifeline. Fergus brings together Head Coach Kieran (former military) and Head of Performance Nutrition Tom McClure to reveal the nutrition strategies that actually work when life throws curveballs. From military mess halls to service station snacks - these guys have cracked the code on staying fuelled when...

Fergus is joined by James Newbury to explore everything you would expect us to... Expect to better understand the differences between Crossfit and Hybrid Training. Expect to learn what training for the Crossfit Games demands. Expect to reflect on your definition of hybrid training. Subscribe To The Omnia Performance YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@omniaperformance/featured www.omnia-per...

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 l...

The Omnia Performance Podcast is BACK! Welcome back! In this comeback episode, Fergus explores the exciting transformation at Omnia Performance - from our fresh rebrand to the addition of our new team members. Join Fergus as he sits down with Head Coaches Kieran and JB, who share their unique journeys, extensive experience, and the passion that drives their coaching philosophy. Between them, they...