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that the suck-in habit is not just aesthetic theatre. It compromises the way you breathe, the way you brace, and the way you transfer force through your trunk. The very thing people are doing to look strong is the thing that is stopping them training, riding, and performing well.

This horse was offering movements from me that I had no idea I was asking for - responses to pressure and weight distribution I was applying without any awareness that I was applying them. It was mortifying. It was also the most useful thing that had happened to my riding in years.

The collapsed hip chain - foot pronating, knee dropping inward, hip in excess internal rotation - is a very consistent pattern. But it can be driven from either end, and distinguishing which end matters when it comes to fixing it.

You cannot have feel without a stable kinetic chain. It’s like trying to do calligraphy while bouncing on a trampoline. Good luck.

blood is diverted away from your limbs to protect your breathing muscles. Your legs turn heavy and useless, and you start questioning your training, life choices, and possibly the race director’s competence.

You outperform your FTP not because the number is wrong, but because it’s incomplete. Because on race day, you are not operating in the fresh, controlled conditions of a threshold test. You are operating in the real world: heat, wind, hunger, anxiety, fatigue, unpredictability.

Because the truth — the part nobody bothers to tell you — is that Zone 2 is not merely cardiovascular; it is neuromuscular, mechanical, endocrine, and behavioural, and unless you understand how all these systems interact under load, you will keep blaming yourself for a physiological situation you did not create, do not control, and absolutely can change.

something shifts. It’s small, subtle, and easy to miss. But that is the moment the dopamine loop rewires. The anticipation begins to return. So the work of coming back is not about proving anything to anyone, including yourself. It is about creating conditions in which the body can remember the precise, unmistakable sensation of belonging to the moment you are in.

I did not breathe to chase oxygen. I tolerated the subtle rise in CO₂ without panic. Underwater, urgency speaks loudly. The instinct is to gasp, to pull air in quickly. But the ocean rewards slowness. When I breathed with patience, my lungs increased in volume, my buoyancy shifted, and I rose just enough to float above the precious coral so as not to touch it.

This is part 1 of an article exploring the nervous system, identity and motivation. I didn’t always believe in things I couldn’t measure. When my daughter was six weeks old, I took her to a cranial osteopath. She was colicky, inconsolable, arching her tiny back as if trying to escape her own skin. I remember sitting there, watching this stranger hover her hands near my baby’s head as though adjusting invisible threads. I thought it was utter voodoo nonsense. I wanted monito

The lungs are not merely passive air pumps; they are critical, dynamic players in endurance, helping athletes harness oxygen 🌬️ and maintai

Beyond rest, purposeful recovery facilitates physiological and psychological adaptations that amplify athletic potential.

Sam Long at T100 in London 2024 Speaking candidly, I know I am definitely guilty of this. It may be backing off training, swapping to alternatives, avoiding competitions, setting the bar low for my own expectations, or just general avoidance. It is not always through fear of the actual race though, but often the logistics of getting to them and being ready for the start line creates anxiety that can trigger sandbagging for me. I will even convice myself I no longer even h

Shifting the Emphasis to Hips When You Have Short Femurs Having shorter femurs generally makes it easier to maintain an upright torso in the squat, naturally placing more emphasis on the quads. However, if your goal is to involve your hips, glutes, and hamstrings more (making the squat more “hip-focused”), there are several technique tweaks and exercise variations you can try. Here are some tips to help you shift that emphasis: Experiment with a Low-Bar Back Squat High-Bar vs

When people talk about “intervals” (e.g., HIIT, sprint intervals, threshold intervals), it often sounds counterintuitive that short bouts of extremely intense exercise can significantly improve your ability to go faster for longer in endurance sports. After all, we know “zone 2” training builds a solid aerobic base and increases mitochondria for energy production. So how do relatively brief (but intense) intervals also boost VO₂ max, lactate threshold, and mitochondrial funct

A skeletal muscle can be visualised as a series of nested tubes. At the outermost level, you have the whole muscle; as you move inwards, you reach bundles of muscle fibres (fascicles), then individual muscle fibres (muscle cells), and finally the myofibrils and sarcomeres inside each fibre. Epimysium is the tough outer layer of connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle. It helps protect muscles from friction with other tissues and maintains their structural integri

Mitochondria are often called the “powerhouses” of the cell because they generate the majority of the cell’s energy (ATP) through oxidative metabolism. In skeletal muscle, mitochondria play a crucial role in determining your endurance capacity and how efficiently your body produces and utilises energy. Muscle fibres can be broadly split into three main types: Type I (slow-twitch) Type IIa (fast oxidative-glycolytic) Type IIb (fast glycolytic) Each fibre type is distinct in

Femur Length and Squat Mechanics: Have you ever wondered why some people sink into a squat with ease and maintain a near-perfect upright torso, while others tend to tilt forward no matter how hard they try? A key player behind this difference could be your femur length! In this article, we’ll explore how to calculate femur length as a percentage of your overall height, why it matters for squatting, and provide some top tips for improving mobility and technique—especially for

The Science Behind Myofascial Trains and Mobility The phrase “tissue lays down along the lines of force” succinctly describes how our bodies adapt to the stresses and strains placed upon them. Whether you’re an athlete, a desk-bound professional, or someone simply curious about the mechanics of the human body, understanding this principle can help you optimise your movement, prevent injuries, and enhance overall mobility. In this blog, we’ll delve into the science behind thi

Compression wear - is it truly a performance game-changer or just a fashionable trend? Weymouth 70.3 Ironman 2024 In essence, compression garments apply a snug fit around muscles in the legs, arms, or torso, aiming to improve blood circulation and reduce muscle vibration. Advocates believe they can help with everything from faster recovery to enhanced endurance, though the science is still a bit mixed. Nonetheless, many athletes find that using compression wear feels support