In this week's All Things ABC Podcast, Noel, Niamh, and Seán continue their conversation from the first episode and talk about the new classes on our timetable to complement the ABC Small Group PT sessions.

03:21 Accountability, Class Benefits and Variety

06:43 Balance 2.0

11:48 Conditioning Club and MyZone Heart Rate Zones

17:52 Hyrox Classes and Whether we are a "Hyrox Gym" now

24:34 Battle Cancer Prep Classes

26:23 Build Classes

27:18 Why Personal Training will always be our Bread and Butter

32:29 Behind the Scenes Peak at our Class Planning and Future Plans

In the season two premiere of the All Things ABC Podcast, hosts Seán, Noel, and Niamh discuss their ambitious goals for 2025, including a 50,000 euro in 50 days challenge to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. They share personal stories about their experiences with cancer and outline the importance of community and teamwork. The episode touches on the impact of fitness, the significance of personal challenges, and their plans for upcoming events like the Battle Cancer competition and our huge members' social night in the Glenroyal.

We discuss how ALL our members can get involved in this 50k Goal. From doing the Battle Cancer Event, to pushing our coaches in the Coaches's Challenge as well as sponsorship opportunities for our benefit raffle that night

00:00 Welcome Back to Season Two!

00:57 Announcing the 50k in 50 Days Challenge

01:33 Reflecting on Last Year's Success

03:35 Coaches Join the Challenge

07:02 Personal Stories of Cancer

12:17 The Impact of Cancer on Our Lives

14:23 The Importance of Fitness and Community

22:23 Getting Kids into Sports at an Early Age

24:26 Noel Discovering a Passion for Fitness and Transitioning from Teaching to Coaching

28:25 Founding ABC Gym

29:51 Impact of Fitness on Health

31:38 Battle Cancer 2025

33:09 Fundraising and Community Support

41:14 How YOU can contribute to our 50k Goal

You can support our 50k in 50 Days goal by clicking the link below:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/abcgymbattlecancer2025

And be sure to follow our ABC Gym Instagram page to keep track of the Coaches's Challenge and much more:
https://www.instagram.com/abcgym.ie/

And if you would like to sponsor a prize for our raffle
email: Niamh@ABCgym.ie

In this episode of the All Things ABC podcast, host Seán welcomes Roisin and Niamh, the masterminds behind the ABC Blaze sessions and accomplished athletes in their own right!

They discuss their Blaze programming and how it complements the ABC Athlete sessions and gets you running outside the gym.

Roisin and Niamh also share their experience and tips on preparing for Hyrox fitness races, discussing everything from pacing strategies, specific station tips, nutrition, and recovery protocols.

Whether you are participating in singles or doubles, this episode provides valuable insights to help you cross the finish line successfully.

03:45 Blaze Sessions Programming

06:14 Combining Blaze and ABC Athlete Sessions

11:54 Race Day Tips and Strategies

16:29 Hyrox Race Dynamics

22:57 Counting Laps and Staying Focused

23:37 Sled Pull Tips and Penalties

25:07 Burpee Broad Jumps Strategy

27:24 Rowing Techniques and Changeovers

29:46 Farmer Carry and Sandbag Lunges

33:39 Final Kilometre and Wall Balls

37:35 Post-Race Recovery and Final Tips

With our Blaze sessions being as popular as they are, having over 20 members and half our coaching staff competing in Hyrox this weekend, along with a few members curious about fitness racing, there will be something in this episode for you!