Mental Performance

7 min read

23 Feb 2026

Why My Training Looks “Wrong” (And Why I Don’t Care)

If you are following a standard triathlon playbook to achieve an extreme, unconventional goal, you are going to fail. Training for the raw, untamed conditions of an extreme triathlon requires unique preparation that often invites unsolicited scrutiny from the peanut gallery. Read on to discover why my training looks "wrong" to the outside observer, and...

Gear and Tech

7 min read

22 Feb 2026

How My Core Temp Sensor Kept Me Out of a Malaysian Hospital

While heat training offers massive physiological benefits for endurance athletes, extreme fitness can dangerously mask the warning signs of heat illness until it is too late. During the brutally hot and humid Ironman 70.3 Malaysia, relying on data from my CORE temperature sensor instead of my perceived effort literally kept me out of a local...

XTRI

7 min read

1 Jan 2026

The Raw Reality of Norseman Training: Why This Race is Not For You

While many dream of tropical finish lines in Kona, the Norseman XTRI is a raw and untamed pilgrimage through the brutal Norwegian mountains. Learn about why this race is so special to me and what makes it one of the toughest endurance races on the planet. It is a journey that demands more than just...