Ask The Coach | A1 Physique

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Ask The Coach | A1 Physique

Welcome to A1 PHYSIQUE asks the coach, where we rub shoulders with Worcester's favourite endurance coach to extract all the top tips and answer questions that all athletes want to know!Have a question? Make sure you comment on an episode to get featured in an up-coming episode and receive a shout out.

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    2 Men Go SUB 2 HOURS!! London Marathon 2026 - How Important Were Their Shoes?! | Ask The Coach

    In episode 43 of Ask The Coach we discuss the record breaking weekend at London Marathon 2026! How important were the new Adidas Pro Evo 3's? What exactly did Sebastian Sawe use to fuel such an incredible race? Is this the start of a special new era?Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast

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    NEW Hyrox World Record!! 51:59 Sub 52min Hyrox! How Important is Vo2 Max? | Ask The Coach

    In episode 42 of Ask The Coach we break down just how impressive the new Hyrox world record is, how it was broken so quickly and whats next for Hyrox. Can Hyrox really make it to the Olympics 2028?Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast

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    PRO Coach's View On Runfluencer Training Advice - Is It HARMFUL?! | Ask The Coach

    In episode 41 of Ask The Coach I probe Coach Dan about his beef with runfluencers and some of the advice they give out. Does he think its harmful? Do they have a duty of care?Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast

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    The London Marathon Turns 45 in 2026! The Home of SO MANY World Record Breaks! | Ask The Coach

    In episode 40 of Ask The Coach we celebrate the 45 years of the TCS London Marathon by taking a look at where it all started, some of its record breaking history, and of course, the controversy!Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast

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    How To Balance Work With Going PRO In Triathlon With Dan Lightfoot | Ask The Coach

    In episode 39 of Ask The Coach we talk to a local triathlete looking to go PRO in 2026 on how he handles training load with a job as a maths teacher. Bonus feature - Could Luke Littler beat Sir Mo Farah in the darts half marathon?Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast@danlightfoot_

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    Injury Prevention, PRO Hyrox Racing & Pt'ing with Emily Moffatt | Ask The Coach

    In episode 38 of Ask The Coach we welcomed MyProtein & Gymshark Ambassador Emily Moffat into the studio. We talk about her CrossFit ambitions, upcoming PRO Hyrox race, her injuries and the nutritional shifts she has made to prevent them, along with a teaser into what the future might hold including an Ironman?!Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast@emily_moff

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    We FLIPPED THE SCRIPT Coach Becomes The Host! | Ask The Coach

    In episode 37 of Ask The Coach we completely flip the script and the side salad becomes the steak. This week Coach Dan quizzes Brad on the mentality shift that has driven his recent success, along with some feel good running content.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast

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    What Happens At The Club Coaction Lanzarote Training Camp?! | Ask The Coach

    In episode 36 of Ask The Coach we get a behind the curtain look at what Coach Dan takes his athletes through on their annual Lanzarote camp. We also discuss some of the islands stand out history and why you may wish to station your next training camp there.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast

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    We Met Celebrity Physio Jonny Heath - Spencer Matthews World Record Support | Ask The Coach

    In episode 35 of Ask The Coach we finally got to meet HANDSOME JONNY! The right-hand man for Spencer Matthews multiple world record attempts we get a behind the curtain peak and discovery how Jonny got to become The Adventure Physio.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast@the_adventurephysio

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    Do You NEED Electrolytes To Run Fast? Pro Coach Answers All | Ask The Coach

    In episode 34 of Ask The Coach we compare opinions to facts when it comes to hydration. Do you actually need electrolytes to run faster or is there a chance you're overdosing on sodium?! Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast

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    The Rise of Hugo Fry & Runfluencers | Ask The Coach

    In episode 33 of Ask The Coach we discussed the meteoric social media and running PB rise of Hugo Fry. Boating a 29:37 10km PB and a charismatic charm on social media - what's not to love? We look at his training, world records and compare to other running influencers and their spectacular challenges.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast

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    Ask The Coach - We Interviewed PRO TRIATHLETE Malachi Cashmore | A1 Physique

    In episode 32 of Ask The Coach we caught up with local Pro Triathlete Malachi Cashmore to learn what makes him so brilliant, how he originally got started in Tri, and some insightful tips of how to fuel and train to prepare for the big races.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast@malachi_triathlonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?si=xFCbtQXRGC9juY5N&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnlg2Ax1UsGKI51kXhMiA8h0FGpTFJfucbWc1sDA2F21T8BolqgCzwhWq34II_aem_DoJ7cx2cATMq4E4j-eaKgA&v=Z1Ypb0mjdTk&feature=youtu.be

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    Ask The Coach - Are Elite Runners The Next Breed To Dominate Hyrox? Luke Greer | A1 Physique

    Episode 31 of Ask The Coach is a scientific breakdown of why it might be elite runners that we see start to break into the Hyrox Elite 15 and dominate. What is it about their training that lends itself to the crossover so well, we saw Luke Greer come straight into the Hyrox Elite race less that 12 months after starting, incredible stuff.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast

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    Ask The Coach - We Answered your Questions At The National Running Show 2026 | A1 Physique

    Episode 30 of Ask The Coach is a special edition, we answered your questions LIVE at The National Running Show 2026, and what questions they were! We talk about orthopaedic insoles, suffering to get fast, how to prevent wild toilet breaks and how to break 20 minutes for the 5k! Not an episode you'd want to miss!Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast

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    Ask The Coach - What Is VLamax? Can It Make You Run Faster?! | A1 Physique

    In episode 29 of Ask The Coach we break down VLamax, why it's different to Vo2 Max & if it can make you run faster!Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast

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    Ask The Coach - Jake Dearden Attempts sub 2:20 at Houston Marathon 2026 | A1 Physique

    In episode 28 of Ask The Coach we discuss the incredible sub 2:20 marathon attempt at Houston Marathon 2026 from Jake Dearden & all the reaction from a professional coach. How good of an achievement is this relative?Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@askthecoachpodcast

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    Ask The Coach - The Worlds Fastest 10K Valencia 2026 With Special Guest James Vaughan | A1 Physique

    In episode 27 of Ask The Coach we have local Worcester athlete James Vaughan in the studio to help us assess Valencia 10K 2026 including his own personal performance and other career highs. Not forgetting our tradition of a quiz with Coach Dan & James going head-to-head.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction@jamesvaughan._

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    Ask The Coach - Is Cross Country The Best Kept Secret In Running? | A1 Physique

    In episode 26 of Ask The Coach I ask Dan to break down Cross Country for those that have never taken part. We discuss the dangers, thrills and the tea and cake?!Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - Are Women Better At Sports? Battle of the Sexes Kyrgios vs Sabalenka | A1 Physique

    Episode 25 of Ask The Coach tackles the controversial subject of who's better? Men or Women in sports? Kyrgios just defeated Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 in a tennis exhibition match, but does that mean Women can't ever beat men?Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - Meet Dr Sam Impey Hexis App Founder & AI Carb Coding Pioneer | A1 Physique

    Episode 24 of Ask The Coach welcomes a very special guest Dr Sam Impey, PhD in Human Nutrition and and passionate chef? We talk through the heritage of Hexis https://www.hexis.live/ , who benefits from such data and why more and more athletes are seeing results from his services.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - How Did Alex Yee Just Drop a 2:06 Marathon? | A1 Physique

    Episode 23 of Ask The Coach celebrates the crossover success British athlete Alex Yee has brought to the marathon following Olympic Gold in the triathlon in 2024. Tune in as we discuss what makes him successful along with our predictions of whats next to come for Alex.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - What Caused The Wall Queues At Hyrox London Excel? | A1 Physique

    Episode 22 of Ask The Coach talks all things Hyrox London Excel 2025, what went well, was there a rox zone? We also discuss why just being an elite runner, or an Ironman doesn't mean you'll automatically be great at Hyrox.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - How Difficult Is Project Se7en Compared To Other Endurance Records? | A1 Physique

    Episode 21 of Ask The Coach compares pre-existing endurance world records to the current Project Se7en world record attempt of 7 irons mans across 7 continents.. I know crazy right?!Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Socials:@A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - How Did Aimee Cringle Become A Fitness Powerhouse? | A1 Physique

    Episode 20 of Ask The Coach comeswith an extra special Guest, the UK's fittest woman 2024 Aimee Cringle joins us in the studio to talk us through how she become such a force in the fitness world, shares insights into her routine and we get to know her just a little bit better.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' atcheckout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Special Mentions to:Aimee Cringle:https://www.instagram.com/aimee_cringle/?hl=enGymshark: Code AIMEE10Grenade: Code AIMEE25RAD Shoes:https://uk.rad-global.com/Calo Meal Prep:https://calo.app/en-gbSocials: @A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - Do Drug Tests Actually Work in Sports? | A1 Physique

    Episode 19 of Ask The Coach gets controversial when talking drug testing in sports. Does it work? Do people get caught? Are loads getting away with it?Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions. @A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - Why your Hybrid Training Could Be Killing Your Endurance | A1 Physique

    Episode 18 of Ask The Coach exposes all the mistakes hybrid athlete make with their intensity - and why this might be killing their overall endurance?!Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions. @A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - How Does Kenya Keep Dominating The Marathon? | A1 Physique

    Episode 17 of Ask The Coach talks all things Kenya - why do they dominate the endurance world? Do they have a secret sauce, genetic advantage, or just THE best running style?Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions. @A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - Why Are The Norwegians So Fast?! (Part 2) | A1 Physique

    Episode 16 of Ask The Coach continues the conversation on Norwegian endurance success with some added fun facts about Norway with hypothesis into what the Ingebrigstens might be eating for breakfast to maintain the consistent winning ways.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions. @A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - Why Are The Norwegians So Fast?! | A1 Physique

    Episode 15 of Ask The Coach dives deep into the Norwegian Training Method of running and endurance. Famously the 3 Ingebrigsten brothers have shone a light on just how successful this method can be with Jakob in particular winning gold medals in the middle distance events.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions. @A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - The Winter Lab, How A Pro Coach Stays Ahead Of The Competition Part 2 | A1 Physique

    This week on Ask The Coach, we continue discussing dialling in your winter training regime, specifically how to make the more informed adaptations to ensure the maximal output from your training this winter.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions. @A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - The Winter Lab, How A Pro Coach Stays Ahead Of The Competition | A1 Physique

    This week on Ask The Coach, we discuss dialling in your winter training regime, specifically how to make the more informed adaptations to ensure the maximal output from your training this winter. This is a 2-parter so make sure you're following so you don't miss out.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions. @A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - Which Athletes Have The Best 'Crossover Potential'? | A1 Physique

    In Episode 11 of Ask The Coach, I probe Coach Dan on which type of athlete comes with the best set of tools in the toolbox to make a successful crossover into another sport, and why?You could say I basically ask him, who is the ultimate athlete?Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions. @A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - How Endurance Training Is Creating Better Hyrox Athletes | A1 Physique

    In Episode 10 of Ask The Coach we dive deep on how endurance coaching has massively improved the performance output of Hyrox & Hybrid athletes through creating more efficient cardio output and lactate flushing. Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off. Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions. @A1Physique_ @club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - The Wearable You Should Trust | A1 Physique

    In Episode 9 of Ask The Coach, Coach Dan recaps his stunning Iron Man performance at the world championships before we deep dive all of the wearable tech we both use and recommend. We have some quiz style questions which we'd like you to have a go at guessing before Dan makes his final recommendations for which tech to invest in, which data to trust and that coach hack to get the best from your watch.Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off.Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions.@A1Physique_@club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - The Best Nutrition Hacks To Maximise Your Potential | A1 Physique

    In Episode 8 of Ask The Coach, we explore the best advice for managing the pillars of your diet when training to become a better athlete. We discuss how to dial in for race day and what to do immediately before your race. Tune in to hear how Coach Dan, who has literally tried everything to educate himself to give you his first hand opinion on what actually works!Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off.Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions.@A1Physique_@club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - Heart Rate Training & Zone 2 Secrets With PRO Coach | A1 Physique (PART 2)

    In Episode 7 Part 2 of Ask The Coach, we expose the secrets of Zone 2 & get the inside scoop on how not to obsess over your heart rate, but use it as valuable intel for your own personal development.Make sure you're following the podcast to ensure you don't miss out on next weeks episode as soon as it's released!Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee HUGE 20% off.Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions.@A1Physique_@club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - Heart Rate Training & Myth Busting By PRO Coach | A1 Physique (PART 1)

    In Episode 7 Part 1 of Ask The Coach, we dispel heart rate training myths & get the inside scoop on how to calculate your max heart rate, resting heart rate, discuss heart rate variability and answer some of your viewer submitted questions.Make sure you're subscribed to the channel to ensure you don't miss out on Part 2 as soon as it's released!Protein Recovery Coffee discount code 'Ask The Coach' at checkout: https://a1physique.com/products/protein-coffee Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included in future episodes and you don't miss out on our competitions.@A1Physique_@club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - How To Improve Your Triathlon PB | A1 Physique

    In Episode 6 of Ask The Coach, we run through all of your viewer submitted questions to extract the golden coach nuggets from Coach Dan in an extra-long special show.Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included next week.@A1Physique_@club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - How To Improve Your 10K Race Time | A1 Physique

    In this episode we discuss all the best ways to train for a 10K PB and Coach Dan's top tips for race day itself. We discuss the best shoes, the importance of Vo2 Max, the difference between training for this middle distance race and a 5K and answer all of your viewer submitted questions.Please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included next week.@A1Physique_@club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - How To Improve Your 5K Time | A1 Physique

    This week we tackle the Strava-topping sexy 5K distance with Coach Dan's top tips on how to go and improve your 5K time and impress your Strava mates.We have user-contributed Q&A once again so please get involved on our socials to ensure the questions you want answers to are included next week.@A1Physique_@club_coaction

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    Ask The Coach - How To Train for a Marathon | A1 Physique

    #marathontraining #marathonpreparation #marathonrunning In Episode 3 of Ask The Coach, we explore all the things you need to do to firstly prepare yourself for your first marathon, structure your training, fuel & top tips for race day.Watch until the end to see our full viewer Q&A!Follow us on Instagram to get involved in the upcoming polls.@club_coaction @a1physique_

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    Ask The Coach - Should You Care About Your VO2 Max? | A1 Physique

    In episode 2 of Ask The Coach, we find out just how important Coach Dan thinks VO2 is when coaching athletes, his techniques for improving your VO2 max and a look at some elite athletes and their own performance in this area.Follow us on Instagram to get involved in the upcoming polls.@club_coaction @a1physique_

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    Ask The Coach - Questions all runners want to know | A1 PHYSIQUE

    #endurancetraining #athleterecovery #performancecoaching This brand new podcast brings you closer than ever to Worcester's favourite endurance coach, Dan Geisler.We ask the questions all runners want to know, and hear first hand from a professional coach, just what he thinks.Dan has been a professional coach for over 10 years, boasting a PHD among other achievements that you'll learn about in the episode.You can check out his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/club_coacti... Check out our Protein Coffee, endorsed by Dan for athlete recovery: https://a1physique.com/Please like, subscribe and comment the questions you'd like me to put to Dan in our very next episode.

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Welcome to A1 PHYSIQUE asks the coach, where we rub shoulders with Worcester's favourite endurance coach to extract all the top tips and answer questions that all athletes want to know!Have a question? Make sure you comment on an episode to get featured in an up-coming episode and receive a shout out.

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