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#10 Sardines Before Dates, Building Business In Bali & The Science of Training, Stress & Recovery for Athletes Who Want More With Lachlann Trowell

Catch up & all things training, nutrition & mindset with @trainertrowell 🧠 We covered 👇 * Sardines before dates protocol & why they should be a staple in your nutrition * Stress management, recovery protocols, and the science most athletes overlook * How to train, fuel, and recover without burning out * Building a coaching business in Bali * Building endurance without sabotaging your physique * How to set goals that keep you consistent and avoid burnout if you’re an athlete, coach, or just someone who wants more out of their training, nutrition, and life — this one’s for you 🫡 And as always—subscribe, like & share with someone who’d enjoy it 👊 Work with me: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/liamlavertycoaching/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/liamlavertycoaching/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0]

#9 - My First Marathon: Tokyo 2025 Breakdown, The Sub-3 Attempt, Training Highs & Lows, Race Day Analysis, The Nutrition And Carb-Load Approach, Lessons Learned, & Future Plans To Compete

In this episode, I break down my first marathon experience running 42.2K through the streets of Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 I dive into: * My full race breakdown—pacing, splits, what went right, what went wrong and the key moments that defined the day * My biggest challenges in training—injuries, stress, and adapting to the marathon intensity * The nutrition and carb-load approach I used * The physical and mental battle of race day and the marathon journey as a whole * Finding the balance between setting big goals and managing expectations * Key lessons learned and what I’d do differently next time * Future races, goals and plans moving forward If you're training for a marathon or enjoy hearing raw insights from a big training block and working towards a big goal, this episode is for you. As always—subscribe, like & share with someone who’d enjoy it! https://www.instagram.com/liamlavertycoaching/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/liamlavertycoaching/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0]

#8 - Kristian Hill - Tokyo Marathon Goals, Heat Training In Bali, Hyrox & Endurance Sports, Mental Toughness, Nutrition & Recovery Hacks And Balancing Physique Development With Performance

In this episode, I’m joined by Kristian Hill, a Hyrox and endurance athlete, coach and a man with a serious amount of knowledge on all things training, mindset & performance. We chatted about: - My upcoming Tokyo marathon & half-marathon just passed, the science behind heat adaptation and its impact on endurance performance -Kristian’s journey into Hyrox, coaching and endurance sports and key lessons learned along the way - Life in Bali and why it’s the perfect place to be if you want to focus on training and business - Nutrition, hydration, and recovery strategies for athletes - Building a resilient mindset for success in sport and life This episode is packed with actionable advice and insights. Whether you’re an athlete or just looking for inspiration to level up, you will pick up a few absolute gems in this conversation, so grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!  As always - subscribe, like & share with someone who could benefit!  Liam: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/liamlavertycoaching/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/liamlavertycoaching/%E2%81%A0] Kristian: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kdh_readyforanything [https://www.instagram.com/trainertrowell/]

#7 - Darragh McGurn - Bali Camp 2.0, Life Updates, Rehab & Overcoming Tendon Injuries, Optimising Your Recovery, Comitting to the GAA Vs Travelling, And Becoming A High-Level Athlete

Round 2 with the big man @DarraghMcGurn - Intercounty Footballer, Online S&C Coach and Social Media Sensation 🫡  In this episode, we chatted about:  * Life over the past 12 months around training, business and travel 🤝 * The return to Bali in the off-season ✈️ * Darragh's journey of overcoming a tendon injury and returning to performance 🤕 * How to optimise your rest days and recovery as an athlete 📊 * Dealing with the mental side of injuries 🧠 * Becoming a high-level athlete 🏃🏻‍♂️ * Commitment to the GAA vs travelling and living abroad 🏐 * Our plans with training, coaching and life moving forward 📆 As always - subscribe, like & share with someone who could benefit! Darragh: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_mcgurnfitness/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/trainertrowell/] Liam: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/liamlavertycoaching/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/liamlavertycoaching/%E2%81%A0]

#6 - The Bali Half, My First Marathon Experience, Race Breakdown, How My Training Looked, The Nutrition And Carb-Load Approach, Injuries, Lessons Learned & Future Plans

In this solo episode, I share an insight into:  * The preparation in the lead-up to my first half-marathon 🏃🏻‍♂️ * How I ran a 2:32:15 with a very less-than-ideal prep due to injuries 🤕 * My nutrition approach on race day & carb-loading beforehand 🍎 * An analysis of my performance and a breakdown of the race 📊 * How I was close to pulling out just a few weeks before 👨‍🦽 * Lessons learned along the way 🧠 * Future plans to compete and moving forward 👀 FOLLOW 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/liamlavertycoaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/liamlavertycoaching/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LiamLavertyCoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@LiamLavertyCoaching]