#21 Fergus Crawley - How To Train Like a Hybrid Athlete

Listen to this episode from The Game Plan on Spotify. Welcome back to another episode of The Game Plan podcast!We've got an incredible episode today featuring Fergus Crawley – Hybrid Athlete and Co-Founder of Omnia PerformanceIn this episode, we explore Fergus's journey from rugby player to hybrid athlete, overcoming mental health challenges, and achieving remarkable feats in endurance and strength training. We dive deep into his transition from powerlifting to ultra-endurance events, the secrets to balancing strength and stamina, and the importance of maintaining mental clarity through physical fitness.We also discuss the impact of alcohol on performance, the vital role of sleep and caffeine management, and practical tips for anyone looking to optimize their training regimen. Fergus shares his experiences with charity work, raising significant funds for Movember, and the lessons learned from pushing his physical and mental limits.Enjoyed the conversation? Leave a like, comment, and subscribe for more!Fergus Crawley’s Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ferguscrawley95Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferguscrawley/Check out the best protein pancakes in the world at Fuel Cakes: https://fuelcakes.com/🎥 Subscribe to The Game Plan Clips: https://bit.ly/409UGfs🏋️ Game Plan: https://bit.ly/3nJeuss🥞 Fuel Cakes: https://bit.ly/3GbAwdQ(00:00) Preview and Introduction (00:46) The Marbella Life(04:51) Effects of Alcohol on Training(06:21) Caffeine Curfew and Sleep Optimization(10:34) Rob’s Rugby and Fitness Journey(14:20) Weight Loss and Orthorexia(18:17) Exploring Flexibility with Nutrition(24:27) Finding Fulfilment Through Training(27:33) Lessons Learned from Charity Challenges(31:01) Balancing High Intensity and Low Intensity Workouts(34:39) Avoiding Distractions During Training(39:20)  Transitioning from Powerlifting to Hybrid Training(46:00) Running 250K from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis(52:15) Applying Training Lessons to Business(54:44) Overcoming Personal Challenges and Growth(56:16) The Value of the Process in Training and Life(01:01:06) Hyrox and Emerging Fitness Trends(01:18:25) Fergus’ Battle with Mental Health