Thoughts on Training, Racing, and Building Coached
You had a bad session. Now what?
Bad sessions happen to every athlete, no matter how well you're training or how good you are. Pace is off, the heart rate is high, and nothing feels right. Here's...
You had a bad session. Now what?
Bad sessions happen to every athlete, no matter how well you're training or how good you are. Pace is off, the heart rate is high, and nothing feels right. Here's...
One percenters won't save poor fundamentals
Hack culture is everywhere in endurance sport. Athletes chasing one percenters before they've nailed the basics. There's a better place to start.
One percenters won't save poor fundamentals
Hack culture is everywhere in endurance sport. Athletes chasing one percenters before they've nailed the basics. There's a better place to start.
The reply will be worth reading
I don't give out my phone number. That's not an accident. Here's why deliberate communication makes us better coaches and gets you better answers.
The reply will be worth reading
I don't give out my phone number. That's not an accident. Here's why deliberate communication makes us better coaches and gets you better answers.
Slow isn't the same as easy
Many athletes think they're training easy. They're not. Here's why slow and easy are not the same thing, and what it's costing you.
Slow isn't the same as easy
Many athletes think they're training easy. They're not. Here's why slow and easy are not the same thing, and what it's costing you.
Stop rushing your training
Many athletes treat every session like it's being graded. No pauses, no detours, no stopping. But that urgency isn't discipline. It's anxiety. Here's why slowing down doesn't cost you anything.
Stop rushing your training
Many athletes treat every session like it's being graded. No pauses, no detours, no stopping. But that urgency isn't discipline. It's anxiety. Here's why slowing down doesn't cost you anything.
The problem with cardio
Cardio is one of the most useless words in training. It tells you nothing about what you're doing or why. Here's a simpler, smarter way to think about your training.
The problem with cardio
Cardio is one of the most useless words in training. It tells you nothing about what you're doing or why. Here's a simpler, smarter way to think about your training.
From Ironman doubt to podiums: Natalie’s traini...
In this post, we share Natalie's story. How she went from unstructured training and Ironman doubt to age group podiums and confident racing with a simple, progressive plan.
From Ironman doubt to podiums: Natalie’s traini...
In this post, we share Natalie's story. How she went from unstructured training and Ironman doubt to age group podiums and confident racing with a simple, progressive plan.
Your training doesn't need an audience
If it's not on Strava, it didn't happen. I call bullshit. The work matters, and it always counts.
Your training doesn't need an audience
If it's not on Strava, it didn't happen. I call bullshit. The work matters, and it always counts.
How Nicholas improved his race results by doing...
Nicholas was training hard, but it wasn’t showing on race day. When we pulled things back and made the work repeatable, everything started to click.
How Nicholas improved his race results by doing...
Nicholas was training hard, but it wasn’t showing on race day. When we pulled things back and made the work repeatable, everything started to click.
The better way to measure a run
Distance is simple, but it misses the point. Your body responds to effort, not kilometres. Train by time, and you get the dose right more often.
The better way to measure a run
Distance is simple, but it misses the point. Your body responds to effort, not kilometres. Train by time, and you get the dose right more often.
How Ai Vee went from random running to a Boston...
She loved running but didn’t know if her training was working. Once structure replaced guesswork, everything started to move. This is Ai Vee's story.
How Ai Vee went from random running to a Boston...
She loved running but didn’t know if her training was working. Once structure replaced guesswork, everything started to move. This is Ai Vee's story.
Your watch is a tool, not the way
Athletes have more data than ever. But more data doesn’t always mean better decisions. Your watch is a useful tool, just don’t let it do the thinking for you.
Your watch is a tool, not the way
Athletes have more data than ever. But more data doesn’t always mean better decisions. Your watch is a useful tool, just don’t let it do the thinking for you.
How Nick cut 50 minutes off his marathon withou...
Nick Burns used to run hard most days but wasn’t seeing much progress. After a year of structured training, clearer pacing, and genuinely easy runs, he dropped his 5 km...
How Nick cut 50 minutes off his marathon withou...
Nick Burns used to run hard most days but wasn’t seeing much progress. After a year of structured training, clearer pacing, and genuinely easy runs, he dropped his 5 km...
How to use parkrun as a smart training tool
Parkrun is one of the best tools runners have. It’s free. It’s regular. It’s everywhere. But most runners either ignore it, or race it hard every week. Here’s how to...
How to use parkrun as a smart training tool
Parkrun is one of the best tools runners have. It’s free. It’s regular. It’s everywhere. But most runners either ignore it, or race it hard every week. Here’s how to...
How Coached training helped a 46yo athlete buil...
How structured coaching helped a 46-year-old athlete move from confusion to confidence, setting PBs and podiuming in duathlon.
How Coached training helped a 46yo athlete buil...
How structured coaching helped a 46-year-old athlete move from confusion to confidence, setting PBs and podiuming in duathlon.
How to plan a race season that actually improve...
Most athletes race too much or not enough. Learn how A, B and C races bring structure, sharpen execution, and improve performance.
How to plan a race season that actually improve...
Most athletes race too much or not enough. Learn how A, B and C races bring structure, sharpen execution, and improve performance.
Ben stopped self-coaching and turned fitness in...
He trained hard and felt fit, but results were inconsistent because the work lacked structure. When training became controlled and deliberate, fitness consolidated, confidence grew, and the results followed.
Ben stopped self-coaching and turned fitness in...
He trained hard and felt fit, but results were inconsistent because the work lacked structure. When training became controlled and deliberate, fitness consolidated, confidence grew, and the results followed.
Goals are useful. But they are not the point.
Most athletes chase outcomes. Times and results. This is about focusing on the process instead, and why that leads to better races and more satisfaction.
Goals are useful. But they are not the point.
Most athletes chase outcomes. Times and results. This is about focusing on the process instead, and why that leads to better races and more satisfaction.
How To Enjoy Your Running (And Any Other Exercise)
If you want to enjoy your running (and any other exercise), think less about the outcome and more about the process. The joy is found in the process.
How To Enjoy Your Running (And Any Other Exercise)
If you want to enjoy your running (and any other exercise), think less about the outcome and more about the process. The joy is found in the process.
How To Fuel Your Next Marathon
You must fuel properly to run a fast marathon and achieve your best result. Learn how to do that in this article
How To Fuel Your Next Marathon
You must fuel properly to run a fast marathon and achieve your best result. Learn how to do that in this article
How To Race Your Best Marathon
Running your best marathon is simple in theory. It’s more complicated in practice. Here’s what you can do to run like Eliud Kipchoge, and nail your next marathon.
How To Race Your Best Marathon
Running your best marathon is simple in theory. It’s more complicated in practice. Here’s what you can do to run like Eliud Kipchoge, and nail your next marathon.
Tie Your Shoelaces
Before you head out for your next run, lace your shoes. Sit down and carefully tie each lace to a tension that is firm but comfortable. Here’s why!
Tie Your Shoelaces
Before you head out for your next run, lace your shoes. Sit down and carefully tie each lace to a tension that is firm but comfortable. Here’s why!