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...
The night before a long race has always felt a little sacred to me: a mix of nervous energy, ritual, and careful planning. Over the years I’ve learned that what you eat in the 24 hours around a race can mean the difference between cruising...
I get asked all the time what I eat on long runs and ultramarathons — especially when someone wants something cheap, light to carry, and actually effective at preventing the dreaded “bonk”. Over the years I've experimented with everything from...
I’ve spent countless mornings preparing for a day on the water in Quiberon Bay, and nothing has saved me more times than reliable prévisions météo pour naviguer en baie. When I plan a session—whether it’s sailing, wingfoiling, kitesurfing...
I wanted to answer a question I hear constantly from runners: Can a targeted 8-week strength-to-power program boost your 5K time without adding bulk? Having tested a few protocols myself and coached recreational athletes through short mesocycles, I...
Late-night sugar cravings used to derail my training cycles more than any missed workout. I’d be solid all day—well-balanced meals, morning runs, disciplined strength sessions—then by 10:30 p.m. I’d find myself standing in the kitchen with a...
Outdoor training has always been my favorite way to clear my head and push my limits. But after more than a few sessions squinting into the sun or wiping sweat off my brow, I realized that eye discomfort was quietly sabotaging my focus and...
I spent months battling a nagging pain on the outside of my knee that would flare up halfway through a run and ruin the rest of the week. Like many runners, I tried rest, ice, foam rolling, and ignoring it until it got worse. What finally stopped my...
Tempo runs are a staple in my training toolbox when I'm chasing faster 5K times. Lately, I've been asked more and more about adding a weighted vest to tempo workouts to boost strength and speed. It's an intriguing idea—load your body slightly,...
As a runner and nutrition enthusiast, I've often been asked whether targeted carb cycling can actually boost marathon performance without sabotaging recovery. I experimented with carb manipulation during training blocks and talked with sports...
I used to wait until my legs felt like jelly, or my head felt foggy, before admitting I had pushed too hard. These days I rely on a combo of inexpensive smartwatch metrics that often warn me about overtraining *before* my body shouts. If you want a...