Does a fast start work?
We are already over halfway through January. January is the month where traditionally we set goals, think up our dreams and have aspirations for the year. Already this year I have heard and been involved…
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Feeling of openness when walking
Whilst on holiday in Wales this year we enjoyed walking in the stunning Gower and Pembrokeshire coastal areas. Both coastlines are homes to seals, porpoises, and many sea birds, including puffins. Although we work with…
A Question of Confidence
In this blog we ask a question about confidence, belief and resilience and use Geraint Thomas, British cyclist as an example of someone who displays these traits. At this time of year, we start to…
Doing the impossible
People who know Jimmy and I know that we have a special affinity to the island of Lanzarote and have made it a training and holiday destination for many years. This year, due to rolled…
Thoughts
Can changing your thoughts change your life? I recently listened to a John Maxwell podcast about how changing your thinking can change your life. John Maxwell is an American author and speaker, primarily about leadership,…
Back to Racing!
The past two years have been challenging to competitors and event organisers but this year it seems that events will be able to go ahead in a way that we are more used to without…
Spring is coming
Author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker Jim Rohn wrote a book about the seasons and how the seasons can reflect stages of life. He wrote that life is like the seasons – we cannot change the…
Staying motivated through the Winter
As I write this the view outside is dull, foggy, cold and frankly quite uninviting! Living in the Northern Hemisphere means we are subject to months when we don’t see much sunshine and the temperatures…
How to keep fit, healthy and training during winter
Staying healthy over winter can be challenging. Germs and bugs are all around us and can have a big impact on our health. From a training point of view getting ill can stop us from…
How to start your fitness journey in three steps
When new clients enquire about training with us at VO2 Maximum one of the most frequently asked questions is about working out where to start. We use our expertise to form a programme for those…