Training Update and Icebug Acceleritas
I gave my Icebug Acceleritas 4 RB9X shoes there first serious test 2 weekends ago and second bash last weekend. This is my 3rd season… Read More »Training Update and Icebug Acceleritas
Training
Alpine Adventuring
My training is still free-wheeling and the moment and so I’m just running steady base training runs in locations of my choice. I didn’t expect… Read More »Alpine Adventuring
Trolltunga
My first mission after JWOC was to get into some real Norwegian mountains. The plan was to visit Trolltunga on our way to Bergen for… Read More »Trolltunga
JWOC Recap
When I first discovered the feasibility of coaching the NZ team for JWOC this year in Norway I was very excited and put my name… Read More »JWOC Recap
Beautiful Rauland
I have been training in the beautiful hills of Rualand for the past week with the main focus of preparing the NZ JWOC team for… Read More »Beautiful Rauland
Training Update
I’m pumped as usual after my first full-volume week of strength orientated training after my block of slower paced base training. This week’s menu had… Read More »Training Update
Base Training Phase
After bouncing back from NZ champs with an easier week, my training volume is now up to a new high for this year which I… Read More »Base Training Phase
Trigger Words and Mental Mistakes
Marion set a good course for AOTC this Saturday on Telephone Track which was a great opportunity to redeem myself after my messy runs at… Read More »Trigger Words and Mental Mistakes
Training in Tasmania
I have been in Tasmania for 5 days now and have done 2 quality training sessions with the other New Zealanders here in preparation for… Read More »Training in Tasmania
Solid Week of Running after Auckland Champs
With the wind in Auckland making cycling extremely undesirable this week I have ended up doing some solid runs in my build up to World… Read More »Solid Week of Running after Auckland Champs
Getting lost? Extra Miles!
So after only doing recovery runs and the odd orienteering race for 2 months amongst lots of cycling I decided it was time to take… Read More »Getting lost? Extra Miles!
WUOC Models and Being Tourists
The whole New Zealand WUOC team is now together in Olomouc and we have had a good taste of Czech forests in this area. We… Read More »WUOC Models and Being Tourists
First 2 days in Czech
I flew into Prague on Monday and took the train to Olomouc. Transport here seems to run really smoothly and I got all the way… Read More »First 2 days in Czech
Training in Borlänge and Leksand
After leaving Uppsala Rob and his Garden party left for Borlänge to meet with Lars Sjökvist and Karen Gunnerson. This was a good opportunity for… Read More »Training in Borlänge and Leksand
Dream Realised in Lunsen
It was many years ago when I discovered the Lunsen orienteering map while browsing online and I have now finally have the pleasure of training… Read More »Dream Realised in Lunsen
More Injuries but Feeling Ready for Europe
It’s been a pretty rough year all up with 6 independent injuries so far. Firstly there was my right vastus lateralis tendon which didn’t handle… Read More »More Injuries but Feeling Ready for Europe
First Full Week of Training
So stoked with a full week of training this week! One of the few this year! So what is a full week for me? This… Read More »First Full Week of Training
Injury Progress
I made some really good progress last week in dealing with my injuries and have had a hard weekend of training to get myself back… Read More »Injury Progress
Tough Training and Auckland Relay Champs
After getting sick and missing a few days of training this week I have managed pull together a pretty good weekend with a hugely beneficial… Read More »Tough Training and Auckland Relay Champs
NWOC Leading the Way with Club Training
NWOC ran its seconds training day yesterday in Woodhill Forest attracting a wide range of abilities from our great club. As NWOC coach I can… Read More »NWOC Leading the Way with Club Training
More in Alicante
By arriving on the 23rd I gave myself 10 days before my first race which is on the 3rd of June. This time is important… Read More »More in Alicante
Strength and Conditioning
It has been a major goal of mine this year to work on developing my stability and resilience to injury – obviously to little avail… Read More »Strength and Conditioning
ITB Ups and Downs
I am sad to report that I remain injured, more injured even, but wiser. Today I have solved another issue contributing to my Iliotibial Band… Read More »ITB Ups and Downs
An Injured Start to the Year
The start of 2012 has already been pushing me around more than I hoped. After a long period of quality base training, earning money and… Read More »An Injured Start to the Year