In this episode, I unpack a tension I’ve been feeling more and more as AI becomes part of my daily workflow.

AI has become incredibly useful. It helps with content, software development, problem solving, and all sorts of work that used to take much longer. In many cases, it feels almost magical. But there’s a catch.

Used carelessly, AI can make us faster while also making us lazier in the ways that matter most.

This episode is about that hidden downside. Not because AI is bad, but because it changes how we work. And if we don’t update our process along with the tools, we risk skipping the thinking that builds real competence.

I talk about this mostly from the perspective of software development and running a software business, but the same lessons apply to coaching too. Whether you’re using AI to write training plans, athlete messages, content, or admin workflows, the risk is similar: AI can produce solid output, but it can’t fully replace context, judgment, or oversight.

The real problem isn’t that AI makes mistakes. The real problem is that it can make it easier for us to approve work we haven’t properly interrogated.

That’s where bad habits creep in.

In this episode, I explore why speed can hide weak process, why review is not the enemy of speed, and why AI is starting to feel less like a tool and more like an employee or collaborator. And if that’s true, then it needs to be managed the same way we’d manage a team member: with direction, oversight, review, and feedback.

The conclusion is simple: the answer isn’t to use less AI. The answer is to build a better workflow around it.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why AI can improve productivity while quietly weakening judgment
• The danger of confusing fast output with finished work
• How AI fills in gaps when it lacks context — and why that matters
• The hidden risks of skipping review and testing
• Why competence is built through process, not just outcomes
• The idea of treating AI more like a team member than a tool
• How coaches and business owners can use AI responsibly without losing their edge

Key Takeaway:

AI is powerful, but it still needs management. The goal isn’t blind trust or fear. It’s better process, better review, and more deliberate thinking.

“Review is what makes speed sustainable.”

Why this matters for coaches:

If you’re using AI to help with programming, communication, content, or business systems, this matters just as much for you as it does for developers. AI can save time, but it can also create a false sense of confidence. The coaches who benefit most will be the ones who combine AI speed with human judgment.

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Wearable technology has changed endurance coaching.

Athletes now have access to more data than ever before — sleep scores, HRV, readiness metrics, training load, stress levels, and countless performance stats.

On the surface, that sounds like progress.

But in reality, many coaches are seeing a new problem emerge: athletes drowning in data but starving for clarity.

In this episode, we explore why more wearable data does not automatically lead to better coaching and how coaches can turn overwhelming metrics into meaningful guidance.

Because the real value of coaching is not collecting more numbers — it is helping athletes understand what actually matters.

We talk about:

- Why wearable data often creates confusion instead of clarity

• How metrics like HRV and readiness scores can cause athletes to second-guess training
• The hidden anxiety that constant feedback can create
• Why context and interpretation matter more than raw data
• How great coaches use data to support judgement, not replace it
• How helping athletes make sense of their data improves engagement and retention

Modern athletes have access to more metrics than ever before.

But the coaches who stand out are not the ones analysing the most dashboards.

They are the ones who create clarity, build confidence, and guide athletes through the noise.

If you coach endurance athletes — or run a coaching business — this episode will help you think differently about the role wearable data should play in your coaching process.

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HYROX is quickly becoming the “second sport” for runners and triathletes — and if you coach endurance athletes in 2026, you need an answer when athletes ask about it.

In this episode, I share a practical debrief after racing HYROX Auckland: what surprised me, what the event demands, and why HYROX is a genuine opportunity for endurance coaches (not just a trend).

Because here’s the coach reality: if your athletes want to do HYROX, they’ll get coached somewhere — either by you, or by a gym/HYROX coach. That’s not just a training block… it’s a relationship risk.

In this episode:

• What HYROX really is: running compromised, over and over
• The biggest performance levers: pacing, station economy, and transitions
• What the stations do to your running (and why that matters for programming)
• The common mistake endurance athletes make: trying to “add HYROX” on top of normal training
• The key training priorities for endurance athletes prepping HYROX:

- repeatable running (not peak running)

- leg strength endurance (knee-dominant durability)

- grip + trunk resilience

- station skill and standards

• How to add HYROX to your offer without blowing up your business:

- add-on blocks

- year-round hybrid memberships

- HYROX on-ramps that convert into endurance coaching

Why athletes like HYROX:

• Simple, standardized format (easy to benchmark)
• Endurance-friendly: paced, repeatable, rewards grit
• Clear goal + high event energy + strong community
• Strength component without needing advanced lifting skills

Why it’s good for your coaching business:

• Retention + LTV: keeps athletes engaged and paying year-round
• Continuity: you control the return-to-endurance transition
• Differentiation: “endurance-first hybrid coaching” stands out
• New revenue streams: add-ons, seasonal packages, hybrid memberships
• Lead gen pipeline: HYROX athletes often graduate to running/triathlon goals

📸 More from HYROX Auckland (photos)

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