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#118 - Are you looking to “spice things up” regarding your running? Alexander Golik, Underdog Fitness Coach and DEKA & HYROX champion, shares his perspective on why Hyrox is an excellent opportunity for runners and what to expect. AJ also shares his philosophy when coaching athletes.

AJ shares his inspiring journey, from earning victories in DEKA and HYROX to completing a master's degree in nutrition dietetics. As a coach at Underdog Fitness, he talks about his strategies for developing a supportive relationship between coach and athlete, emphasizing the importance of effective communication to prevent burnout. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in the field!

Topics Covered:

• Hear about why Hyrox is an excellent opportunity for runners
• Listen to what to expect when running Hyrox and the different races
• Learn about AJ’s mindset and philosophy when coaching athletes

Today’s Guest

Alexander Golik

AJ is a hybrid/OCR athlete from Long Island, New York. He has his Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Johnson & Wales University and is a Sales Manager at Under Armour. AJ grew up involved in and played team sports, which continued through college. He played Division III lacrosse at Purchase College (2x Captain) and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

AJ was introduced into racing through a Deka Strong in June 2022 and fell in love with the sport. Since then, he has competed in Spartan, Deka, and Hyrox. AJ has run both a marathon & half marathon as well. Highlights have been becoming a 3x Deka World Champion in the 18-24 age group (Strong & Mile) & ‘23 STRONG Teams World Champion and 2x Hyrox North American Championship in the U24 division.

Follow AJ:

• Instagram - @alexandergolikk
• Website - https://alexandergolikk.univer.se/
• Email - agolik.underdogfitness@gmail.com

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