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26/05/2026

Sometimes you can’t just exercise your way out of chronic pain. My job is to help myself and others get stronger and break the cycle of re-injuring the body, however, sometimes, movement on its own isn’t enough to move past pain.

Our relationships with our bodies are mirrors of our relationships with ourselves. If you suppress emotions, or constantly try to override your body’s natural responses to situations, the result can be something that manifests in the form of pain.

That was my experience, and I’m here, telling all of you foot draggers and David Goggins types, that it’s ok to talk to someone. I wasn’t sure if I would find a good therapist, until I started to ask around and found a brilliant one.

You might just find that talking to someone helps you learn how to show up as a better version of yourself and forgive yourself for being human.

Shoutout again to my dear friend Kat.

24/05/2026

A 20 min barefoot session 🏃

Some skipping, some sidestepping, some lunging, some change of direction, some accelerating and decelerating.

Some feeling the ground beneath you.

It feels great and it might just be the bit of variety your running needs.

Happy Sunday folks!

18/05/2026

Running gets treated like “just cardio” far too often.

It’s not.

Running is a repeated plyometric activity.

Your cardiovascular system might feel ready for it long before your tissues are.

Every stride exposes the body to large ground reaction forces, often around 2–3x bodyweight depending on speed and mechanics.

And that force has to go somewhere.

Tendons. Bone. Connective tissue. Muscle.

That’s why people can feel aerobically fit enough to run… yet still break down when they ramp things up too quickly.

Their engine is ready.

Their body isn’t.

This is also why lower impact modalities can be incredibly useful alongside running.

Cycling, swimming, rowing, incline walking, ski erg work…

These can all improve cardiovascular fitness while allowing the body to gradually build tolerance to the specific impact demands of running.

The mistake is assuming fitness automatically equals preparedness.

It doesn’t.

Your tissues need time to adapt to the forces as much as your lungs need to adapt to the effort.

Good running progressions respect both.

15/05/2026

If you are experienced in your sport and in the gym, YET you still keep getting stuck in a cycle of recurring injuries, this is for you.

Over my coaching career, I’ve had the privilege of learning from some amazing coaches, physios, and educators. This week...
11/05/2026

Over my coaching career, I’ve had the privilege of learning from some amazing coaches, physios, and educators. This weekend, I had the pleasure of learning in person from one of my biggest influences on my coaching: and the DGR Team.

I think what truly is the mark of a good coach is having the ability to grow, evolve, and challenge your own ideas. It was truly refreshing to go to a workshop where the educator has done the same and was willing to talk about it.

Research, rehab, and strength training are constantly evolving, so it’s paramount to stay up to date and adjust accordingly when necessary. I’m so thankful to have spent the weekend learning alongside some genuinely world-class coaches and therapists in their respective fields.

Here are some of my key takeaways from my weekend that you can implement in your own training:

1. Less is more.
Go hard on fewer exercises. Effort and intent go up when you focus on quality.
2. Be specific.
Train the movements and the tissues that give you the biggest return and get you closer to your goals.
3. The basics can always be done (a lot) better.
Even the simplest exercises can be used to get huge gains. Some of my clients will be (re)learning this soon 😂.
4. Reverse engineer your goals.
Write out the outcome you want, and then write out the steps to get there in reverse. It’s that simple.
5. People are people (not machines).
It is both inspiring and humbling to accept that our minds and bodies are inseparable. Your beliefs, habits, relationships, and stressors all have an incalculable impact on your body. If you’re stuck trying to fix your body with a hammer, it might be time to zoom out and take inventory of yourself as a human.


A big thanks to the DGR Team and for hosting a fantastic weekend.

Training to be ready to make memories with friends and family when it counts ✅💪 (first 100+ km ride in the books, with m...
28/04/2026

Training to be ready to make memories with friends and family when it counts ✅💪 (first 100+ km ride in the books, with my Dad)

What a blast!

Birthday O’ Clock (38th edition) 🎂Although I’d prefer saying it’s a lower number, I still maintain that every year is be...
21/01/2026

Birthday O’ Clock (38th edition) 🎂

Although I’d prefer saying it’s a lower number, I still maintain that every year is better than the last. If you’re in your early thirties or late twenties, don’t listen to the doom and gloomers, getting older is awesome.😊

My three favourite things that happened this past year were:
1) Getting married to 💒 😍
2) Going up this mountain with my Viking brother 😎
3) Continuing to do what I love for my work and sharing unforgettable journeys with clients. (My business was able to grow considerably in the last two years thanks to my awesome clients and the people who support my mission. Many thanks to you all!)🙏

Feeling ready to make some big waves this year and get more people back doing the sports and activities they love! 💪

Had an absolute blast getting a lesson in badminton from Nat, my client based in Japan when we were both home 🇨🇦 for the...
29/12/2025

Had an absolute blast getting a lesson in badminton from Nat, my client based in Japan when we were both home 🇨🇦 for the holidays.

It’s one thing seeing your client get back to playing the sport they love. It’s another to witness it first hand, and have the coaching roles reversed. I definitely learned a lot about what I don’t know when it comes to badminton! And as you can see, only one person looks absolutely knackered in this photo (and it’s not Nat!) 😂

Can’t wait for the next meet up!

The big 37 today! 🎂 Each year it’s more and more about defending my ability to do things that bring joy, passion and pur...
21/01/2025

The big 37 today! 🎂 Each year it’s more and more about defending my ability to do things that bring joy, passion and purpose to my life!

I want to be able to run long distances on a whim and adventure! 🏃🏻‍♂️

Help a friend with heavy furniture.

Pull myself up onto a ledge. Jump! Sprint!

Feel strong. Feel capable. Feel amazing.

I want to be able to be there for loved ones in full health. And have fun.

It’s about internal motivation.

It’s about [earning] the right to push myself when I choose to. Planning and training for success, proving to myself over and over again that I [can] do things if I prepare for them adequately and fall in love with the process.

I realise in these 37 years thus far that purpose, meaning and appreciation the moment are the true indications of happiness and satisfaction.

Also, getting outside, getting wet, and getting cold are pretty great antidotes to screen time and long work days!

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