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Essential Vitamins and Supplements for Athletes
A frequent question Pierre and I receive is what vitamins and supplements we recommend for athletes. I think the expected response is a simple “Oh, iron is an absolute must, and X brand is the one to go for!” Unfortunately, however, there is no short answer, no quick fix, and no one-size-fits-all response to this question.

nicolette7g
May 104 min read
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My Barefoot Journey
It’s a trust in Nature’s design combined with a longing to move in nature, naturally.

Pierre Joubert
Jun 25, 20234 min read
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Setting the Goal for Success
Working with many athletes over the years, I’ve found that proper goal setting really succeeds in driving motivation and commitment.

Pierre Jordaan
Jun 14, 20239 min read
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The Highs and Lows of Heart Rate Training
The pros and cons of heart rate training for mountain, trail and ultra runners.

Mountain Abandon
May 15, 20238 min read
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Is it too late...
Is it too late...to redeem your athletic-self in the 2nd quarter of the year? If you have similar worries - read on!

nicolette7g
May 10, 20234 min read
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RPE - Yes, it's NB!
The Role of Subjective Feedback in the Coach-Athlete Relationship and the Importance of RPE as a Measure of Intensity.

Mountain Abandon
Feb 19, 20236 min read
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We Are All Athletes
If you love to move, then you are an athlete!

Pierre Jordaan
Jan 1, 20235 min read
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The Psychology of the Injured Runner
Prescription of a rehabilitation programme for injury recovery is great. But what of the mental aspects of managing an injury?

nicolette7g
Jul 16, 20218 min read
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Mastering a Line
Experience the uncapped joy of flying down the most technical of trails with the biggest smile, exuding confidence and mastery.

Pierre Jordaan
Jul 14, 20215 min read
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Scrambling
Scrambling - the rather grey area between hiking and climbing - and a fairly extensive grey area at that!

Pierre Jordaan
Jul 9, 20214 min read
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My Lesotho Wonderland
After some time to process her UTD160 journey, Lee have decided to provide a little insight into her experience.
This is Lee's story...

Mountain Abandon
May 5, 20214 min read
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The Injured Runner
Dealing with injury is an unpleasant reality for most athletes at some point in their running careers. Here I offer some personal insights.

nicolette7g
Mar 5, 20217 min read
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