{"id":1293,"date":"2023-12-01T08:04:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T08:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/completeathlete.uk\/?p=1293"},"modified":"2023-12-01T08:20:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T08:20:53","slug":"how-to-create-a-hybrid-training-program-that-fits-your-busy-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/completeathlete.uk\/how-to-create-a-hybrid-training-program-that-fits-your-busy-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Hybrid Training Program That Fits Your Busy Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you\u2019re reading this, there\u2019s a good chance that Fergus Crawley and Nick Bare inspire you as much as they inspire me. But there\u2019s a point where inspo meets reality and you realise that you don\u2019t have the time to cram it all in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m a firm believer that training the hybrid way is the ultimate aspiration for most who are into their fitness. But I\u2019m under no illusion that building strength and running it\u2019s hard and time consuming. Otherwise, everyone would be doing it, instead of aspiring to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I recently came to that realisation when starting a new job, while training for my first marathon (and I managed to get injured right at the end of the training block lollll). There aren\u2019t enough hours for me to fit all my runs in and gym as much as my inner bodybuilder would like. Oh and on top of the meal prep, commuting, social time, etc. I could go on. But that would be making excuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The answer is NOT to go full on hustle mode and optimise every second of the day. I\u2019m a human, not a robot. And you\u2019re a human too, unless you failed the \u2018I\u2019m not a robot\u2019 reCAPTCHA test. (failing to see that a pixel of a bicycle handlebar was in the square you didn\u2019t check, is that strange dividing line\u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slight tangent there but the answer is to do less, not cram in more. It\u2019s to work out, in Silicon Valley startup-speak, the \u2018minimum viable product\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What does that mean? Well I always say this to my clients\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe best program in the world isn\u2019t written by the best coach. It\u2019s the one you can stick to.\u201d 99% of the time, that\u2019s going to be a simpler one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m going to share a process with you that you can use to create and streamline a hybrid program that works for you. Not one that gets on top of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s at the core of how I program my hybrid athletes to smash their goals and still enjoy life. So I\u2019m pretty much giving away something other coaches would CHARGE YOU for ffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyway, here goes\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n At its core, we\u2019re getting clear on our goal and working back to fill our weeks with stuff that achieves that goal. Nothing more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1: Get CLEAR on the goal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lawrence example:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m training for Amsterdam Marathon on 15 October, 4 weeks out (at time of writing). I also want to keep as much muscle mass as I can. On the start line, I know that I can run 26 miles at a decent pace. I\u2019ve prepared enough in training so this should be difficult but I know what to expect. I know what sits well in my stomach when I run. I know it\u2019s going to get hard with 10 miles to go. I know what distances to refuel and rehydrate.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2: How much TIME do you have to workout?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lawrence example:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m willing to train 6 days a week, with 1-2 days being double training days. I can\u2019t train during the day on Tuesday and Wednesday because I\u2019m in the office. I like a drink with my Wednesday run club, so no session on Thursday morning. I want to keep Saturday day and evening free for social stuff. I want one full day of rest too. This means I can block out Monday morning and evening, Tuesday evening, Wednesday evening, Thursday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning as non-negotiable for training.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 3: What do you need a good base of for your event?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the mind dump you did in step 1 to help identify this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lawrence example:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve never run a marathon before so I need to up my aerobic volume. This is so that my lungs and heart can at least last marathon distance. I can do 1-2 gym sessions a week, focussing on compound moves like squatting and deadlifting. I need to eat more calories to fuel marathon training, so each meal will be larger and carb-heavy. I need to sleep more to help my body recover too.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 4: What do you need to BUILD UP for your event?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You may not be a marathoner yet but you can build up your capability between now and your event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lawrence example:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m not great at sitting in discomfort for a long time while running. So I need to add in lengthy marathon pace practice sessions. My run form is quite lazy, so one day a week on the track will help sharpen up my stride. I want my upper body to remain strong, so I\u2019ll chuck in an upper body focussed session. I always get stitches when I consume gels on runs. So I\u2019ll practise taking them on every long run so that my stomach is bulletproof\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you follow these four steps, you\u2019ll end up with a program that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, outlining your program and implementing it are two very different stories. The way I see it is you have two choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go it alone with your new program, where you\u2019ll guess your way through the ups and downs. You\u2019ll rely on finite motivation and be in danger of falling off your program long before you get to the start line. I hope I\u2019m wrong but this is what usually happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or you can work with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only I can offer you the knowledge and convenience of a run, strength and nutrition coach in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I take the stress and guesswork out of this meticulous programming stuff. Most of all, I make sure it\u2019s always working FOR YOU. Especially, when life\u2019s inevitable ups and downs happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, I\u2019ll be your biggest supporter. In what can often feel like a lonely endeavour, it\u2019s good to know that someone will always be there, training or life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re serious about getting into peak all-round fitness, while having enough time to enjoy life…<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out my signature Complete Athlete Project<\/strong> coaching program in the link below \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This is how I program my hybrid athletes\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Putting it altogether\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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