Hot-weather long runs change everything. Heat increases sweat rates and electrolyte losses, and many runners I coach (and I, too) have learned the hard way that cramps and stomach upset often come down to what we’re drinking and eating on the move. Over the years I’ve tested drinks, gels, rice...
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Training
I used to push through every niggle, convincing myself that pain was just part...
Nutrition
I started using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) during marathon training...
Training
I remember the first time I tried on a pair of carbon-plated running shoes —...
Fitness
I remember the first time I tried on a pair of carbon-plated running shoes — the feeling was almost magic. The midsole felt springy, the forefoot propelled me forward, and I suddenly imagined myself slicing seconds off every mile. If you're a...
I started experimenting with nightly 30-minute yoga sequences on a foam roller because my hips felt like rusty hinges and my 5k times had plateaued. What began as curiosity quickly turned into a ritual that I look forward to every evening. Over...
I used to dread that sinking feeling halfway through a long ride — the foggy brain, heavy legs, and the desperate search for sugar at the next aid station. Over time, I learned to treat bonking like a problem to be solved, not an inevitability....
When I first laced up a pair of lightweight carbon-plated shoes—think Nike Vaporfly or similar models—I felt like I was stepping into a new era of running. The sensation of propulsion, the springy forefoot, and the reduced fatigue on long runs...
I get asked a lot: "Can I really rely on supermarket ready meals as an athlete?" I know the skepticism—many of us imagine tiny, salty trays with no real nutritional value. But the truth is more nuanced. Over the last few years I’ve tested dozens...
I still remember the first time I climbed the long stone ramparts toward the ramp of the Amber Fort, feeling the Rajasthan heat on my neck and the promise of discovery at my feet. If you’re planning a visite du palais dAmber à Jaipur, I’ll walk...
I’ve spent years chasing early-morning sunrises and humid, late-afternoon runs, and like many of you I learned the hard way that nothing ruins a great training day faster than hot-weather cramps. Over time I developed a practical,...
I decided to see if a targeted eight-week plyometric program, performed in my trusty Nike Metcon shoes, could shave seconds off my 5K time without adding any unwanted bulk. I love running, but I'm also cautious about strength work that makes me feel...
I first tried a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on a whim before an eventful 200km ultracycling ride. I wanted to understand why, despite meticulous planning, I often “bonked” hard mid-ride: that sudden, dizzy, powerless feeling that turns...