It’s time for a (belated) review of how my year went in 2024 and what my plans for 2025 are. I am currently travelling overland in West Africa; it’s some pretty hardcore travel that requires a lot of mental bandwidth. So, instead of rushing this review and doing a shoddy job, I have written in […]
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Picture this: You’re hitting your stride on a long run, feeling strong, focused, and ready to crush those miles ahead. Then suddenly, the dreaded cramps kick in, your energy levels plummet, and you’re left wondering if you’ve made some rookie mistake in your preparation. As someone who has battled through countless runs in the unforgiving
Should Runners Take Electrolytes? Here’s When It Matters Most Read More »
Most stories that start with “It was a dark and stormy night” promise to deliver a lot from the start. They can also have the potential for an anticlimax and even cause a bit of an ‘ick’ response to those privy to the storyteller’s love for the dramatic hook. Still, this was the poetic and
How I Became a Sub-40 Minute 10K Runner in 6 Months (After 10 Efforts) Read More »
Running 5K every day for 30 days was the perfect challenge for me to celebrate the end of the burning season in my adopted city Chiang Mai. With the fresh air and gorgeous views back to enjoy in all of their glory, I had also recently finished a 100-day no-alcohol challenge. Determined not to fall
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What’s up everyone, I plan to run a sub-19 minute 5K; that is 5 kilometres on foot in under 19 minutes. This message will self-destruct on August 1st, 2024. Actually, no – it will still be up and I will have either publicly failed or succeeded in my goal. It’s been a while since I’ve
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Learning how to train for high-altitude hiking is one of the smartest choices that you can make if you truly are committed to undertaking this often physically and emotionally demanding challenge. On this blog over the years, I have documented a nice handful of successful high-altitude hikes/climbs in all corners of the world, however, there
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What exactly is a wellness retreat? It seems like a loaded term and it’s often misunderstood and misrepresented by the media and people who snicker at the idea of one. So let’s get this straight, I will bring to you all of the different types of retreats around the world and I’ll also try my
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Can you bring protein powder on a plane with you, when you jet off to your next destination, to flex those glorious pecs on the nearest beach? Will you, for the love of God; maintain all of those precious gains on your trip? Or are all of your worst fears about to be confirmed; with
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How long does it take to run 100 miles? How would you fare in a 100 miles ultra? What are the world records for running 100 miles? The third question is a lot easier to answer, the first and second requires a bit more nuance such as lifestyle factors, age, experience, training and terrain of
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An ultramarathon packing list for running 100 miles comes down to the weather, personality, and personal goals amongst other factors. When I ran The Marathon des Sables I just wanted to survive and get through the race. Although I did just that I learned that I took way too much gear and therefore I was
100 Miles Ultramarathon Packing List (Detailed Gear Guide!) Read More »
Are you a keen runner who wants to know how to run 100 miles and still live to tell the story? After completing this challenge for the first time in the brutal Thai sun I decided to put together the ultimate guide on how to run 100 miles for those wanting this massive running milestone
How To Run 100 Miles: Training Plan For The Mind & Body! Read More »
