A1 Coaching

I smashed my bike in a crash last weekend. Thankfully I avoided injury but it's left me feeling a little low. All the kit I mention in today's podcast can be found at www.roadmanresources.com Support this podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh

Alberto Contador has been taken off the top of the Everest Charts by an Irishman. Ronan McLaughlin showed what's possible when someone focuses on a target with singular focus. We deep dive into his preparation, training and bike setup. Ronan's efforts were all in aid of Community Rescue Service. You can donate here https://ie.gofundme.com/f/22imvh8w1c All the resources I recommend can be found here: www.roadmanresources.com Support this podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh

Indoor training can be a less than pleasant experience. For years I got it completely wrong because I had my eyes closed to an obvious solution. It took a podcast guest to give me a tip which changed my relationship with indoor training.  All the kit I mention in today's podcast can be found at www.roadmanresources.com Support this podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh

I used Zwift all through the lockdown period and chatting with clients, i'm seeing one mistake made over & over again. Use this podcast to avoid this mistake & improve your chances of progression in this crazy sport of ours.  Threshold Calculator Download: https://bit.ly/30b6Kl5 Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Your Resources Guide: www.roadmanresources.com

Ever wondered how to build your own training plan? We work backwards from the target event, building around family, work & social events. I break down our system in todays podcast Threshold Calculator Download: https://bit.ly/30b6Kl5 Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Your Resources Guide: www.roadmanresources.com

I've been running A1 Coaching for over 8 Years now and I see one mistake repeated over & over again.  Implement the ideas in this episode and it will open up a new world for you.  Threshold Calculator Download: https://bit.ly/30b6Kl5 Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Your Resources Guide: www.roadmanresources.com

We have a real problem with group rides. They are chaotic, dangerous and doing damage to our reputation on the roads.  The group ride has been around for almost as long as we have had bikes. There was a better way.  I propose solutions to fix the problem before we lose the group ride forever.  Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Your Resources Guide: www.roadmanresources.com

There is a reason to threshold test which no one talks about. It gives us a new vocabulary, a new way for athlete & coach to communicate. This new language is one of the building of a successful coach/ athlete relationship. Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Your Resources Guide: www.roadmanresources.com

I tested my threshold today with a new testing protocol. I chat about the type of test you should do, how you should do it and reveal how my test actually went.  Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Your Resources Guide: www.roadmanresources.com 

Bike Packing is probably the most fun you can have on the bike. The sense of exploration, freedom & adventure is hard to replicate but if you don't prepare it has the potential to be a pretty miserable few days.  In this podcast learn from my bike packing mistakes.  Support this podcast www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Our brand New Resources Section www.roadmanresources.com

I commuted across the city by bike today and I was shocked at the poor bike skills & road awareness of some riders.  Today I want to give you a few tips to keep you a little safer on the road. 

Ryan Mullen is a multiple Irish National Champion and one of the fastest men in the world in a race against the clock. We "geek-out" on time trials and talk about what it takes to win at the highest level of our sport. Join our 8 Week Challenge https://a1coaching.net/takethechallenge36772736 Support this Podcast www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh

There is one productivity trick which has literally taken years of trial & error off of my journey. You can apply this to your cycling or any aspect of your life.  One of the true short cuts to success.  Support this podcast: Join our 8 Week Challenge  https://a1coaching.net/takethechallenge36772736 Support this Podcast  www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh

A milestone episode.  I wanted to give you more tangible tips & tricks to achieve your cycling goals but I was cautious about unloading a large amount of information in a single podcast - I found a solution! This is the first of my bite sized episodes where I will hold your hand and give you a  step by step roadmap to hitting your targets in cycling.  Support this podcast: Join our 8 Week Challenge  https://a1coaching.net/takethechallenge36772736 Support this Podcast  www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh

Nicolas Roche discusses how he felt like an "outsider" in Ireland & France until he finally committed and choose to embrace his Irish identity. An honest chat about pain killers, leaders jerseys, National titles and what the future has in store.  Nicolas has been one of Ireland's favourite son's - in this interview he lets us into a side few have seen.  Join our 8 Week Challenge  https://a1coaching.net/takethechallenge36772736 Support this Podcast  www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh  

I look at what makes some people succeed and others fail. There is a common thread which links Lance Armstrong, Apple, Martin Luther King and The Wright Brothers - The Golden Circle.  I explore what is the Golden Circle & How you can use it to engineer success in your life.  Support this podcast www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Coaching Inquiries https://a1coaching.net/contact_a137533501  

I chat with one of the biggest stars in our sport, Michael Matthews. Bling opens up about his battles with Sagan, his training protocol and takes us through some of his biggest wins.  Support this Podcast www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Nutrition Course https://a1coaching.net/fuelyourself32719283 8 Week Challenge https://a1coaching.net/takethechallenge36772736

One of the most honest conversations i've ever had. Jani opens up about depression, bullying, eating disorders and doping infractions. He shares insights from riding with Contador & Armstrong but what he really does is start to remove the stigma around mental health problems within the professional peloton.  Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Merch Store https://roadman-merch-2.myshopify.com/ Insane offer on S&C Plan https://a1coaching.net/sales-page-394919921590351343944  

I chat with World Tour Rider from Burgos BH Willie Smit.  I talk with the South African Native about racism in sport, how to use ketones to improve performance and creating a mentality which meant he choose to never quit till the miracle was a reality.  Support this Podcast https://www.patreon.com/Anthony_Walsh Our Merch Store https://a1coaching.net/merch39274711 Take the 8 Week Challenge https://a1coaching.net/takethechallenge36772736 Check Willie out on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/kevin76529/videos

Mitch Docker has had a career spanning over a decade at the highest level of our sport. He also holds a degree in Nutrition which makes him uniquely placed to unpack the current dietary habits of cyclings elite.  A fascinating insight from a smart & articulate Roadman Follow Mitch on Insta https://www.instagram.com/mitchbowen Support this Podcast www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Buy yourself some merch https://roadman-merch-2.myshopify.com/