The World According to Gar
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The World According to Gar is a completely personal podcast based on the unique life experiences of Gar Leyshon. Gar is currently a track and field coach, and more specifically the personal coach of The World's Greatest Athlete: Damian Warner, the Olympic Gold Medalist in decathlon from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. But this podcast is not just about sports and coaching the decathlon; Gar also talks, rants and swears about politics, pandemics and pinheads who piss him off. And he does so from the perspective of a man who has lived and worked in Taiwan, Australia, England, Scotland, the USA and on an oil rig in the arctic. On top of that Gar, who retired from teaching in 2021, has taught and coached for 25 years, has a wife and 2 teenaged sons, and STILL doesn’t drink! He does however, have a bad attitude and an ugly ass beard to match. So, if you are looking for a sports themed podcast about coaching world class athletics, with plenty of bizarre stories, strong opinions and foul language, then you are in the right place!
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Episode 168: Interview with Estonian Decathlete Janek Oiglane
The World According to Gar
10/25/23 • 36 min
I talk decathlon with one of Estonia's incredible number of elite decathletes.
Episode 84: Mental and Emotional Health for athletes
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01/09/22 • 39 min
I talk about the "web" of support Damian has to help him retain his emotional balance and be the best decathlete in the world.
Episode 49: Decathlon scoring explained!
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05/09/21 • 45 min
I compare Olympians to 17 Year Cicadas, and then try to explain the history and complexity of decathlon scoring, and then rant about Covid-19 being an airborne disease.
Episode 50: Dealing with Stress
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05/16/21 • 41 min
We went to Toronto to compete for the first time this year and it was VERY stressful. Dealing with stress is the key to success and I talk about how our mental coach J.F. Menard has helped and some of the strategies we employ.
Episode 177: Coaching and Adaptation, and a History Lesson.
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02/01/24 • 51 min
I talk about coaching and how getting it right doesn't always mean you win! Then a lesson about the history of Israel.
Episode 114: Damian's Rehab, and the World Ranking System Explained
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08/14/22 • 33 min
This week I talk about Damian's rehab, golf, the World Rankings and homelessness!
Episode 137: The IOC and World Athletics get it wrong, again!
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01/30/23 • 35 min
The ridiculous announcements this week by the IOC and World Athletics reveal that nothing has changed at the top.
Episode 113: Moving Forward
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08/07/22 • 34 min
The Commonwealths vs The Worlds, doing hard things, and a dose of politics!
Episode 175: The British Invasion: Lewis Church, Harry Kendall and the Decathlon Maven Gabby Pieraccini
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01/09/24 • 83 min
A wide ranging talk about decathlon, the muddled UK situation for multi eventers, and ideas to promote and improve the sport.
Episode 134: Damian's Full Training Schedule, Week of Jan 9th-14th
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01/09/23 • 53 min
How we plan and execute Damian and Nate's training schedule and the specific workouts they do each day of the week.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The World According to Gar have?
The World According to Gar currently has 197 episodes available.
What topics does The World According to Gar cover?
The podcast is about Olympics, Teaching, Canada, Podcasts, Education, Sports and Coaching.
What is the most popular episode on The World According to Gar?
The episode title 'Episode 8: Strategy and Tactics' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The World According to Gar?
The average episode length on The World According to Gar is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of The World According to Gar released?
Episodes of The World According to Gar are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of The World According to Gar?
The first episode of The World According to Gar was released on Jun 8, 2020.
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