The minimalist shoes allow the feet to feel the ground and we simply aren’t used to that. We don’t really[…]
Read moreMonth: August 2013
Evolving Cycling and Running Technique
It’s odd how personal perception gradually shifts over time with regards to the mechanics of any physical activity. Whether this[…]
Read moreAlpine Life
Until today I thought that only skiers created “moguls”. Now I know that cows do too! This flower might seem[…]
Read moreTarantaise “Wild Water”
Tarantaise means “wild water”. The name applies to the mountain catchment area for the Isère river. Perhaps this also explains[…]
Read moreMinimalist Running–Heel Strike Controversy
There is currently a small backlash in the media against minimalist running and the success of the market in minimalist[…]
Read moreEndurance Nutrition
If there is one thing that is remarkable about nutrition and sports science it’s how incredibly little is known. Considering[…]
Read moreSupplements
Two days since the monster St Carlos ride and I unexpectedly felt like a blast up to La Plagne – […]
Read moreBlood Sugar, Fatigue
Colle St Carlos Yesterday was the first really big “climbing” ride of the year with 3100m accumulated climbing including the[…]
Read moreLa Bourgui 2013
Motivation Cold bugs, lack of training and excess weight made the thought of participating in the brutal Bourgui less than[…]
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