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When most choose to hang up their wheels after a career on the World Tour, Ted King choose something else. Ted choose to spear head a new movement in cycling.  A counter cultural off-road cycling movement - Gravel.  Ted has defined this new genre and continues to push boundaries and shape the sport we love.  Show Links:  www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Ted's Nutrition Company https://untapped.cc/ Ted's tips on what tyres to use https://www.renehersecycles.com/ted-kings-tips-for-choosing-gravel-tires/

A fascinating insight into one of the most well known riders in our sports colourful history.  Tyler is open, honest & transparent about every aspect of his past. He makes no excuses for the "dark days" but instead gives us a rare insight into the Armstrong years.  Talented, troubled and now reborn Tyler is one of the true characters of our sport.  Please support this podcast on www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh

Ian Boswell was one of the most exciting prospects in world cycling when he signed for Team Sky after a dominant underage career. He was carving out a successful professional career when his world was turned on its head (literally) in a crash.  He was faced with the choice to continue in the sport he loved while risking his health or forge a new path.  A fascinating story. 

I talk with Canadian Pro Cyclist Ed Veal. Ed has accomplished so much in cycling; Collecting International Caps, Winning Races and bagging some pretty insane records but what is most impressive is his outlook on life.  Some much to be learnt from this interview. 

This was a hard podcast to make. It's not easy being vulnerable but I wanted to share with you my story. I'm often asked what drives me.....you'll find out today.   I've taken some mis steps in life but I pressed pause before it was too late and tried a different direction.   Check out our amazing show sponsor Joovv http://lddy.no/406

The Olympics are 2020 have been postponed amid the global health scares.  Will I keep cycling for another year? What does Co-vid 19 mean for A1 Coaching? Those are the questions and this podcast has the answer.  Check out Joovv Red Light Thearpy, Our Show Sponsor. Use the code "A1" at checkout to get a free gift http://lddy.no/406

There is a common trait which links top performers from Athletes to Musicians and Movie Stars.  I experimented with this trait across our clients and found remarkable results.  Please support our Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/Anthony_Walsh

How to defeat ego.  In this episode I talk about how high profile athletes from Lance Armstrong to Tiger Woods have let ego undermine their true potential and what cautionary tales we can learn.     

I announce my plans for an "alternative" race calendar next season. Gravel cycling will be the big new addition for me. I'm excited to experience a new side of our beautiful sport.

A simple but powerful organisational method called "Batching" can really help to improve your productivity, reduce distraction and increase your inner calmness.

Removing what we don't need in life can free up more time & space for those things that bring us value. In this podcast I talk about how the simple act of clearing my wardrobe has been a catalyst to mental clarity and a renewed vision. 

By this time in January almost 90% of those who made a New Year Resolution have already broken it. Are you one of those? In this episode I talk to you about a powerful technique which can ensure you don't fall off the wagon - it can create powerful momentum in all areas of your life. 

Why do I love cycling? In today's podcast I talk about one of the major reasons I ride my bike and how cycling is my solution to achieving stillness in an increasingly busy life.  Show notes  https://cf.a1coaching.net/podcast-power

A Power meter is a valuable tool when you know how to use it. In this episode we talk about what all those confusing terms means (TSS, CTL, TSB ETC) and show you how you can use that data on your screen to increase the likelihood of you winning bike races.  You can find all the link I reference in the show at  https://cf.a1coaching.net/podcast-power

We talk about how a power meter works, the benefits of using them and what brand should you go with. If you haven't used a power meter before or are looking to get a little more value from your expensive toy this podcast is for you.  You can find all the link I reference in the show at  https://cf.a1coaching.net/podcast-power

Last week saw the fabled 2 hour marathon mark drop but what lessons can we learn from this record breaking attempt which can transform our cycling.    You can check out our new Nutrition course here  https://cf.a1coaching.net/sales-pagez55dsm5p

In this show Anthony talks us through how you are suppressing your Human Growth Hormone & Testosterone levels by not sleeping 8 hours a night. He also talks through how you can hack dark and light exposure to increase the quality of your sleep as well as duration.    Thanks for Show Sponsors  Strength & Conditioning https://cf.a1coaching.net/sales-page7i7bapza Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

In this episode I make a huge announcement which will shape everything I do over the course of the next 12 months.    The first piece in the training system I learnt - Strength & Conditioning https://cf.a1coaching.net/sales-page7i7bapza Thanks to our Show Sponsor https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

We are privileged to have a chat with Mitchelton Scott Physio - Scott Murphy. We cover a range of topics from funny World Tour stories, supplements to the ethical duty of a team to protect a rider from himself.  The first piece in the training system I learnt - Strength & Conditioning https://cf.a1coaching.net/sales-page7i7bapza Thanks to our Show Sponsor https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

We take a deep dive look into whether CBD oil is legal, suitable and recommended as a supplement for cycling.  We examine whether it's viable for treating pre race anxiety and look at the use of CBD creams as a muscle rub for combating inflammation.  We also examine the first building block in the "System" which pro riders are using to condition themselves - Strength training.  Check out our Strength Training Course here  https://cf.a1coaching.net/sales-page7i7bapza Show Sponsor is Click Funnels 14 day free trial  https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false