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 fancy gels to plain old bananas. What follows is...
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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...
Training
Outdoor training has always been my favorite way to clear my head and push my...
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...
If you've been battling recurring plantar fasciitis while trying to maintain high-mileage training, I feel you. I've been there—waking up to that sharp heel pain after what felt like a productive week of runs, then having to dial back miles and...