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 comfortably and hitting the dreaded “bonk.” Below I...
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Nutrition
I get asked all the time what I eat on long runs and ultramarathons —...
Lifestyle
I’ve spent countless mornings preparing for a day on the water in Quiberon...
Training
I wanted to answer a question I hear constantly from runners: Can a targeted...
Nutrition
Late-night sugar cravings used to derail my training cycles more than any...
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...
I’ll be honest: the first time I tried a pair of elevator shoes I felt like I had discovered a tiny performance enhancement for everyday life. As someone who writes about health, fitness and lifestyle, I’m always curious about small changes that...
Traveling for a week doesn’t mean I have to surrender my training goals or my nutrition plan. Over the years I’ve learned how to build a seven-day travel nutrition kit that keeps my energy steady, my workouts intense, and my digestion friendly...
I've spent years experimenting with training strategies, nutrition tweaks, and recovery hacks — always chasing smarter ways to get stronger without burning out. One approach that's been gaining traction lately is periodized protein timing. The...