Healthspan: The robustness, resilience, vitality, and functionality to be stronger, for longer (Sat, 04 Oct 2025)
In endurance sport, we often talk about performance — running faster, riding longer, swimming stronger. But performance is only one side of the story. As an endurance coach, my true mission is
broader: helping athletes extend their healthspan — the years of life lived in good health, energy, and vitality. Because it’s not just about … Continue reading Healthspan: The robustness, resilience, vitality, and functionality to be stronger, for longer >> Read more
Endurance and Longevity: Why Training for the Long Run Matters in Life (Sun, 28 Sep 2025)
When I first started coaching and training for endurance events, my focus was simple: get faster, go longer, hit new personal bests. Like most athletes, I was chasing performance — split times,
finish lines, and the buzz of seeing progress stack up over months and years. But over time, and through working with athletes of … Continue reading Endurance and
Longevity: Why Training for the Long Run Matters in Life >> Read more
Aloha Kona (Mon, 27 Sep 2021)
Hello again! I’m back, though don’t know for how long or how consistently I’ll post. To get going again, I thought I’d share an opinion piece, after all, everyone has one! So, Ironman has decided to
host the postponed 2021 World Championships in St George, Utah, in May 2022, rather than Kailua Kona, Hawaii, which … Continue reading Aloha Kona >> Read more
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