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 months of consistent practice — and a few tweaks...
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Nutrition
I used to dread that sinking feeling halfway through a long ride — the foggy...
Training
When I first laced up a pair of lightweight carbon-plated shoes—think Nike...
Nutrition
I get asked a lot: "Can I really rely on supermarket ready meals as an...
Lifestyle
I still remember the first time I climbed the long stone ramparts toward the...
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...
When I'm on the road—whether it's a week of travel for competitions, a business trip, or a long road trip—I prioritize maintaining strength and muscle mass. Packing fresh food isn't always possible, so I rely on shelf-stable proteins and smart...
I’ve spent years around stables, rallies and weekend trail rides, and one detail never fails to make me smile: the moment a rider speaks a name for the first time and the horse seems to answer back. Choosing a name is part personality, part...
When I decided I wanted to shave 30 seconds off my 5K without “bulking,” I knew the answer wasn’t simply running more miles. It was about intelligently blending strength and speed work so my muscles became more powerful and efficient without...
I’ve been training consistently for years, and one thing I’ve learned the hard way is that more isn’t always better. Overtraining creeps in quietly—fatigue that doesn’t go away, a plateau that turns into decline, niggling injuries. Today,...
I’ve been using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in my own training for over a year now, and I can honestly say they’ve changed the way I think about fueling rides. For cyclists—especially endurance riders looking to squeeze out better...