For the previous two months I interrupted my normal program of physical training and racing to put into practice the[…]
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Alex No Slalom Day 5
High winds closed down the glacier today. Everyone had to hang around for 2 hours though before the final decision[…]
Read moreErsin – Seyhan
Seyhan Seyhan decided to join us this morning for a few hours of technical input. First of all I watched[…]
Read moreTechnical Skiing and Running
Not quite Heliskiing here – the helicopter just happened to pass when the filming started. The snow was layered and[…]
Read moreTraining and Fasting
La Plagne 2000 Training Today’s workouts involved running 12.6km with a mostly anaerobic heart rate (above 150 bpm in my[…]
Read moreBarefoot Pain Elimination
The minimalist shoes allow the feet to feel the ground and we simply aren’t used to that. We don’t really[…]
Read moreEvolving 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 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 moreRunning Technique–Avoiding Calf/Achilles Pain
I’m not sure now how long ago I started to change running technique – perhaps three years. Despite having made[…]
Read moreThe Nike God
It has been a real battle changing running technique to a more natural form. The problem is that the Nike[…]
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