Today something interesting happened at work.I walked into the office and two of the GPs were chatting about running.They were discussing whether strength training could improve their running performance.So naturally, I joined the conversation.I expl...
Over the weekend, my partner and I decided to take our first hike of the year out in Surrey.One thing we really enjoy doing on Sundays is getting out of London for some fresh air and a bit of nature.With the weather starting to dry up recently, it fe...
Hey Zone 2 vs High-Intensity Intervals for Fat LossThere’s a big debate happening in the cycling world right now.Should you ride long, steady Zone 2 rides to burn fat… or should you include short, high-intensity intervals to accelerate weight loss?Bo...
A few years ago, I kept getting dropped on rides.Not because I wasn’t training.Not because I didn’t care.Not because I wasn’t strong enough.But because I kept bonking.I’d roll out feeling good… hang on for an hour or two… then suddenly it was like so...
Last week I was forced to slow down.Not by choice.By shingles.So for the first time in a long time, I stopped cycling to work and started taking the Tube instead.If you’ve ever lived in London, you’ll know that’s not exactly something to look forward...
Hey Over 40 and Still Want to Improve? Start Tracking This.Most cyclists over 40 don’t have a training problem.They have a recovery problem.You can still push hard. You can still increase FTP. You can still climb better than you did five years ago.Bu...
Yesterday in clinic, I was chatting with a patient during a routine health assessment.Nothing dramatic.He just needed to lose a couple of kilos.Reduce some saturated fat.Tidy up a few habits up.But as we talked, I could see the resistance the moment...
Last Friday, I noticed a few bites on my left arm.At least… I thought they were bites.Naturally, my partner and I went into full “deep clean mode.”We stripped the bed.Washed all the sheets.Cleaned clothes.Hoovered everything.Problem solved, right?Exc...
Hey It’s not your age.It’s your approach.I hear it all the time:“I’m just getting older.” “These younger lads are too quick.” “I don’t recover like I used to.”But here’s the truth: most cyclists over 40 aren’t being held back by age.They’re being hel...
This weekend, my partner and I had one of those small but incredibly frustrating problems…Our water pressure dropped.Not slightly.We’re talking “is this a shower or light rain?” level pressure.So naturally, we called Thames Water.And that’s where the...