In my opinion the SMART goal setting model gets way too much attention. If you have missed it, SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time bound. There are also a number variations on this as well such as adding ER to the end of it but it is essentially the same thing. The thing I like about SMART goals is they create clarity and can help track progress. But the thing I despise about them is they are so fucking boring and rigid. Talk about taking somethi

AI is everywhere. It is becoming increasingly common for athletes to go to the likes of different Ai platforms for advice on all sorts of topics related to their training and racing. While other training apps are creating ‘personalised’ training plans solely based on AI models. This is not necessarily a bad thing as it has lowered the barrier for many people seeking information and training structure. However, it has also raises some important questions and potential pitfalls

When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin returned from the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, they were asked what it was like to walk on the moon. Their answer? “It was ok.” The world was stunned. Just ok? But their explanation is one of the most powerful lessons in performance: They had trained so specifically for every detail that the mission felt like just another training day. The Artemis II mission in full swing while writing this, this moon landing analogy becomes particularly relev

I love a good analogy. Being a simple person, analogies have helped me a lot over the years understand the complex systems of the human...

Sweden and Norway consistently produce top-level endurance athletes across various sports such as running, triathlon, orienteering, speed skating and not to mention the domination of the winter sports of cross country skiing and biathlon. I was lucky enough to spend February and March this year travelling, training, coaching (biathlon and cross country skiing), and racing in both countries. During this time, I had the chance to experience their endurance culture up close. Bef

Time to head back to school. What follows is my attempt to compile some of my thoughts from the past six months. These come from various research papers, podcasts, scribbles in notebooks and discussions with different athletes and coaches I come in contact with. It all revolves around the concept of training quality. Which I think it is an overused and mis-understood term. It is used a lot in social media and online but what does quality training look like in the real wor

Should You Start Strength Training? Strength training is crucial for endurance athletes looking to improve performance and prevent injuries. I often get asked whether it's the right time to start, so I put together a video and flowchart (see below) to guide you through the decision-making process. While I created it for paddlers in my Paddle Stronger programme, the concepts apply to all endurance athletes. No Gym? No Problem! If you’re looking to start strength training but d

Over the past 6 months, I have been working with a film company to try to find funding to create a documentary about the 1983 Coast to...

So the idea is a pretty simple one. Complete the Kathmandu Coast to Coast course, which has remained relatively unchanged for 40 years...

I thought it would be a good idea to re-run a time trial that I use to do when I was 18 and training for my first Coast to Coast. It...