Hi Reader Tomorrow I'm taking on the kunanyi Mountain Run, a 66km event with 3700m of elevation gain. I've completed several ultra-distance adventures, including single-day runs of Mt Anne and Frenchman's Cap, this will be my first official ultra marathon race. I enjoy the challenge of both adventure and competition. Racing isn't for everyone, but optimising nutrition and hydration is, so you can enjoy more of your time outdoors (and not sick, tired or injured). Ultra-distance events require...

Hi Reader This is fairly common scenario that I come across in practice. I see it more often in vegan and vegetarian athletes. The scenario: This athlete's objectives: To maintain weight but reduce the number of sick days they've had in recent months, reduce feelings of tiredness and get back to fuelling training optimally. They haven't had a period in 4 months (this is out of the ordinary). Blood tests for Follicular-stimulating hormone, 17- Beta Oestradiol, Luteinizing hormone and...

Hi Reader If you follow me on Instagram you will have seen this picture. It is relevant as we hit the holiday season and have more time for adventures. Avoid spending time here. As the silly season approaches, this is generally a time of more social events, more food, more alcohol, more feelings of 'working off' those extra calories, more of trying to survive rather than thrive mentality. But the best benefit of all - more time for adventures. You might participate in the Rapha Festive 500,...