The Missing Season
Since most of the 2020 season was wiped for everyone, opportunities to catch up and write race reports have been slim. But, even as orienteering… Read More »The Missing Season
Training
WOC 2019 Build Review
2 weeks ago I competed at my 5th World Orienteering Championship, this time in Norway, focusing on my preferred race (the long distance), and also… Read More »WOC 2019 Build Review
Learning a New Terrain
I left Uppsala with no sign of any injuries (part of the plan), but overtrained (not part of the plan) and headed to Fredrikstad in… Read More »Learning a New Terrain
Training in Uppsala
I last visited Uppsala in 2014, and have always wanted a chance to go back. I seized the opportunity to head across the water to… Read More »Training in Uppsala
WSOC Mega Post
Here’s a look at my experience with World Schools Orienteering Championships in Estonia. In this longer that usual post I’ll take a look at my… Read More »WSOC Mega Post
The Art of Tapering
My fourth ultra went off with a bang, a satisfying redemption after Kepler Challenge in December where I was unavoidably under-trained and Tarawera Ultra last year where I… Read More »The Art of Tapering
Wim Hof Breathing
Wim Hof is this dude who 30 odd years ago discovered some true biohacks. Unlike those who confuse healthy behaviours with biohacks, he has actually developed… Read More »Wim Hof Breathing
Cross Training for Running
Those who have followed me for any length of time would be familiar with my approach to cross training. Cycling has been a big part… Read More »Cross Training for Running
Fat as Fuel
My first experience with training fat burning was when I started training for ultra running last year, leading up to Kepler specifically. The plan was… Read More »Fat as Fuel
Too Sick to Train
I’d love to share all of the training I’ve done in Latvia so far, buuuuut, I’ve spent most of my time here in bed. I… Read More »Too Sick to Train
Overload
While I usually spread training load more evenly at a weekly level to build a gradual progression I do occasionally have intense period of overload.… Read More »Overload
New Challenges and Opportunities
After 4 weeks off training for a planned break I’ve started up my next training block towards WOC 2018, pending selection into the team of… Read More »New Challenges and Opportunities
Katoa Po Night Relay
A night orienteering race was a brutal and effective way to kick start this training block after a month of rest. Katoa Po night relay… Read More »Katoa Po Night Relay
More Running, More Eating
Last weekend marked a turning point in my build towards Tarawera Ultra, where I’m racing the 60km race and hoping to replicate my performance from… Read More »More Running, More Eating
Increasing the Long Run
As part of my build towards Kepler Challenge and Tarawera 62km I will need to get a handle on how to manage my body over… Read More »Increasing the Long Run
Introducing the Terrain Box
What if you could learn the skill of contour reading without leaving the house? What if you could play God and create your own terrain… Read More »Introducing the Terrain Box
Solving Problems
In a follow up to covering my interesting problems last week I’m excited to report some progress on all fronts. I’ve come clear of the cloud… Read More »Solving Problems
Is this the Off Season?
Planning for the next progression starts with reflection of the previous progression. While my European campaign started well, it didn’t end on the same note… Read More »Is this the Off Season?
Pre-WOC
2 days to race day, and I’m feeling pretty relaxed. When I was younger I would allow myself to get quite worked up before big… Read More »Pre-WOC
Impressions of Estonia
I’ve now been 1 week in Estonia, staying with 2 new friends in Tartu and finding my old friend consistency. Kaupo and Heinar, a multisporter… Read More »Impressions of Estonia
Training on the Knife Edge
A lot of exciting improvements have happened in the last 3 months but one thing has stayed the same; my body’s tendency to develop tendonitis.… Read More »Training on the Knife Edge
U23 Camp Overload Week
I spent the past week in the wonderful escape of Castle Hill as a coach on the ONZ U23 Squad Camp. This was a great… Read More »U23 Camp Overload Week
When WOC Training Goes Well
Here is now a 3rd video fresh from the forest as the NZ team prepare for WOC. The forest is always challenging here but even… Read More »When WOC Training Goes Well
WOC Build Restarted
17 weeks ago I started my big 20 week build for WOC and now 2 weeks away from race day I can make some assessments… Read More »WOC Build Restarted
Success with New Training Strategies
With the extended base phase done I am now looking at the addition of hilly tempo efforts done on trails and in terrain to my… Read More »Success with New Training Strategies
Going Hard
Today I had a race. A race against my own body and mind. A race of will power. I had 7 and a half minutes… Read More »Going Hard
Post-SOW
So Southern O-Week was totally freakin’ awesome! The new terrains, the scenery, and the people! I’m busy getting my maps up on my DOMA page… Read More »Post-SOW
Pre-SOW
After 2 days of easy training in Wanaka my attention turns to the inaugural Southern O Week, 8 races in 7 days based between Wanaka… Read More »Pre-SOW
Starting Over
Today I went for my first run, first training session, and even first physical activity, since my last run exactly 1 month ago! This break… Read More »Starting Over
Rest and Recovery
I’m writing now after 4 weeks of 100% rest, the longest period of rest I have had in many years. The reason for this rest… Read More »Rest and Recovery