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 moreBeaufort–Col du Pré
Today was supposed to be an orgainsed event at Bourg St Maurice. However some were setting off at 7:30am 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 moreReality Check
I guess you don’t realise how much a bike leans over when cornering – until you look at the angle[…]
Read moreSki (Chi) Fitness
While skiing still has more than a month to go here it’s time to get back into running and cycling[…]
Read moreRunning against Entropy
Entropy is the single most defining feature of the universe so it’s utterly unavoidable. The best description I’ve heard is[…]
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[…]
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