TrainingPeaks CoachCast Season 7 Ep 2 — Fergus Crawley on Training Hybrid Athletes and the Benefits for Endurance Athletes
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Feb 19, 2025 Fergus Crawley, co-founder and head coach of Omnia Performance, brings his expertise in hybrid athlete training to the forefront. He reveals the merging of strength and endurance disciplines, sharing tips on balancing training goals. Fergus recounts his impressive feat of squatting 500 pounds and running a mile in under five minutes, emphasizing the mental approach needed for hybrid training. He discusses auto-regulation, personalized coaching strategies, and the importance of adapting to individual athlete needs for optimal performance.
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Avoid Overtraining
- Avoid combining 100% of a running and lifting program.
- This 200% output will lead to burnout and injury.
Biomechanical Awareness
- Strength training, especially compound movements, improves biomechanical awareness.
- This awareness translates better to other disciplines than vice-versa.
Fergus Crawley's Journey to Hybrid Training
- Fergus Crawley's background in rugby led him to concurrent training after concussions ended his rugby aspirations.
- He transitioned into powerlifting, then hybrid training, culminating in squatting 500lbs and running a sub-five-minute mile.