I started using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) during marathon training because I was tired of the unpredictable “wall” that could turn a confident 20-mile training run into a crawl. Over several months I learned to read my body in a new language — numbers and trends — and to translate...
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Training
I remember the first time I tried on a pair of carbon-plated running shoes —...
Fitness
Yoga
I started experimenting with nightly 30-minute yoga sequences on a foam roller...
Nutrition
I used to dread that sinking feeling halfway through a long ride — the foggy...
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...
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...