How often can you run and still avoid injury

A common question that I get from athletes is: How often can I run and still not get injured?

This video is my opinion on the matter.

Weight training vs running and how recovery works

I've received a question from a guy that does weights in the gym trainer asking why runners are able to train on consecutive days while more recovery days are needed when you lift weights.

This video is my opinion on the matter.

How many calories per day for healthy weight loss

Whenever I get asked the question about calories for weight loss - it always comes from the perspective of calorie restriction.

Time and time again I see the ravages of metabolic damage and the effects of the yo-yo weight battle.

This video explains my philosophy of reaching and maintaining a healthy weight and toned body for the long term.

How to choose a training plan for a 100k ultra

This has to be one of my most common questions that I get from athletes.

How to choose a training program for an ultra and which program will be the best one to choose.

This video covers my opinion on the matter.

How to blend training plans from marathon to half iron tri to 50 miler ultra

One of the main reasons why athletes have come to me is that they want to train for an array of events, but have no idea how to blend the types of free training programs that they find on the internet.

Blending training for different types of events requires a scheduling strategy so that you can effectively use each workout as a preparation, recovery or cross training for another.

This video sets out the strategy I employ. 

Carboloading and avoiding the bloat of overeating

This is something that I see regularly at the start line of events around the world - athletes with distended bellies from over eating at the pre - event pasta party and look like they might puke at any moment.

That is why I sit my athletes down and explain how the system of topping up their glycogen works.

This is what I tell my athletes - and is what I have used successfully myself.

Drop Bags on trail marathons and ultras

In response to the question relating to the use of drop bags in trail races and ultras:

Here I explain the basics of what goes into my drop bag - even when I do solo, unsupported trail runs I put together a drop bag or two depending on the terrain and route.