🔥 Welcome to The Champ & Contender Podcast! 🔥 In this must-watch episode, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with former Great Britain sprinter turned elite coach, Mark Findlay. From competing at the highest level to training top athletes, boxers, and even musicians, Mark shares exclusive insights on what it takes to succeed in elite sports and coaching. 🏆 Topics Covered: ✅ Athletics & Sprinting Mastery – Training with Linford Christie and the evolution of sprint techniques ✅ Coaching Elite Athletes – From footballers to boxers and performers, the secrets behind winning mindsets ✅ The Transition to Boxing – How sprinting skills transfer to boxing training and performance ✅ Football Preseason Training – The conditioning & strength routines top footballers use ✅ The Shot Stopper Game – Mark takes on a fun but tough challenge, revealing his favorite athletes 💪 Whether you're an aspiring athlete, a fitness coach, or a sports fan, this episode is packed with training techniques, motivational stories, and insider tips from one of the best in the industry. 🎧

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to The Champ & Contender Podcast

00:19 Meet Mark Findlay: From Athlete to Coach

02:43 Training with Heroes: Linford Christie’s Influence

05:55 Challenges & Triumphs in Athletics

10:20 The Lighter Side of Sprinting: Funny Training Stories

14:12 The Evolution of Sprinting & Competitive Training

27:10 From Sprinting to Boxing: A New Passion

37:21 Athletic Training & Elite Coaching Techniques

39:25 Football Preseason Conditioning

45:33 Training Musicians for High Performance

48:31 Client Success Stories & Biggest Surprises

01:05:03 Football Academy Pathways: The Road to Pro

01:10:50 Advice for Future Coaches & Trainers

01:13:46 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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