I love the moment when a new mare arrives in the barn: the soft snuffle, the curious eye, and that instant urge to find a name that fits her like a glove. When a horse’s coat speaks to you, nothing feels more natural than choosing from prénoms de jument inspirés par sa couleur de robe — names...
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Training
I was mid-tempo on a weekday evening run when that familiar, sharp pain jabbed...
Training
I’ve worn a few different brands of lightweight compression calf sleeves...
Training
If you've ever watched your stride shorten or felt a nagging pinch in your hips...
Nutrition
The night before a long race has always felt a little sacred to me: a mix of...
If you've ever watched your stride shorten or felt a nagging pinch in your hips halfway through a 5K, you're not alone. I built this 6-week yoga-to-strength program because I wanted a practical, time-efficient way to loosen tight hips and convert...
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...