The off-season: it’s the time when you’re supposed to relax, recover, and enjoy the change from rigorous structure to relaxed, laid-back rest and recovery both physically and mentally. But for many athletes, this time can stir up more anxiety than excitement. The structure of race season is gone, your body feels different, and you might …
“How do I avoid weight gain in the off-season? And other struggles… Read More »
I’ve just got back from one of the most EPIC experiences of my whole entire life – the Paris Paralympics. It was such a special event and there is nothing that comes close to being able to watch friends, acquaintances and even strangers achieve the dreams you know they’ve worked so hard to achieve. While …
It’s okay to want to change shape or body composition. Wanting either of these things does NOT make you a salve to diet culture, provided you’re doing it for the right reasons and following the right process. You can also still alter your body composition without sacrificing your intrinsic eating cues and by following principles …
Unless you’ve been hanging out with your head dug firmly into the sand for the last decade, you’re probably aware of the movement towards strength training – hallelujah! – and specifically its importance for cardio bunny endurance athletes. It’s now commonplace to be having the conversation about what strength training you’re doing to support your …
Fuel to Support Your Endurance Sport Strength Programme. Read More »
Bonjor les jeux olympiques! Okay, so we can all agree the opening ceremony was a bit of a bad whoopsie, BUT, the ultimate summer of sport has returned once more and I don’t think I’m the only one who’s been excitedly flicking through the inventory of programmes on offer on Discovery+ ! There’s a couple …
Our holidays are usually filled with hiking, biking, and exploring new terrains and vistas. This year, we planned an adventurous get away with the intent of hiking and exploring the volcanic scenery of the archipelago Madeira, and while our holiday ended up taking a little more of a leisurely pace than we had planned (we …
For many active humans – particularly those with ambitious competitive goals – the thought of taking a holiday can often trigger feelings of guilt and anxiety. Concerns about missing training sessions, potential changes in body composition, and deviating from strict dietary plans can overshadow the excitement of a well-deserved break. However, holidays offer a unique …
“Help me! I’m worried my holiday is going to ruin my progress!” Read More »
Athletes spend HOURS training, planning, training, planning, reflecting, training, planning….But there’s one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked in this effort to train for the big day: the nutrition. Just like your physical preparation, your nutrition strategy needs to be trained, tested, and fine-tuned to ensure you perform at your best when it matters most. …
Mastering Race Day Nutrition: Training Your Race Day Fueling Strategy Read More »
Taper week. It’s the real itchy moment where you KNOW that toning things down a little and reining in the beast is the right thing to do, BUT it feels horrible. The energy and the frustration and the anxiety builds and all those last minute silly, irrational worries creep in. The urge to do one …
As per usual, this is a topic that social media will totally overwhelm your brain with. It will fill you with the anxiety you’re not eating enough or that you’re eating too much or that WHAT you’re eating isn’t right and that you will be a consistently abysmal athlete until you get that right, at …
