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Race reports and coaching notes
What I’ve learned racing, coaching and getting it wrong. Running, cycling, triathlon and the science behind them.
Anchors
Environments & Anchors I’ve been away from the UAE—and more specifically, InnerFight—for just over four weeks now. I’ve spoken to quite a...
Too Much Stress
Or is it?
A Good Race
Rewind the clock to April and you’ll see me hitting enter to the Valencia Marathon. On clicking enter I am 3 down to the marathon. Having...
Beirut marathon 2022, Not what I wanted but what I deserved.
A brief run down of my marathon in Beirut.
Coaching the Coach
I have received intermittent coaching throughout my athletic life, mainly as a kid at harriers. I coached myself into cycling and used...
A Tale of Two Races
Moving into March marks the third month that my wife and I have been in Dubai. It also marks the best results in my running performance...
Reflecting on the Rift Valley
Three months later... I didn't release an article immediately after returning from Iten, the reason, Iten is a place that is close to my heart. We have his
Riding Fast
We are assigned article titles that leverage our best knowledge and skill set and I was given the title ‘Riding Fast’ from the powerhouse that is Marcus Sm
Cycling in the Heat
When reflecting on my first ever bike race, I can honestly look back at what a novice I was. It was just outside of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia...
Fit Genes?
The important role of genes in athletic prowess is beyond argument, to be at the top of the game, especially in sport where physiology has a greater bearin
Running Economy and Why It Matters
What is it and why is it so important for endurance performance? When running as a teen, I would be told that I 'look really graceful'...
New to Cycling? 5 Key Points
During lockdown, the world became cycle crazy! Manufacturers haven’t been able to make bikes quick enough, the UK reported an increase of...
When Science Wins, Does Sport Lose?
Now before you get started, let it be known that this is quite a big step away from what we, as coaches, tend to say. I am a sports...
Reverse Periodisation, Is It the Way Forward During Covid-19?
As coaches, the timing of Covid-19 has been far from ideal. The racing season was starting to get into full swing for pros and amateurs...
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