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  • 2026 goals smashed! World Champs in two weeks

      8 May 2026
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    In late December/early January I wrote a list of hybrid fitness goals for 2026. These goals were designed to move the dial in every single quality I cared about. Max strength. Running speed and endurance. And overall strength-endurance/ hybrid engine.

    Honestly, I thought these were achievable but still fairly ambitious. Especially when the progress at a weekly level felt so small and incremental.

    Well..... As of this week (4th May 2026) I am stoked to announce I have hit or exceeded every single goal!

    I credit my NASM CPT studies and learning from greats like Alex Viada, Alec Blenis, Fergus Crawley and Dr Phil Price for being able to program my training in such a way as to minimise interference effect between the various modalities/qualities I was trying to improve (that is, being intelligent about programming to prevent unnecessary FATIGUE and INJURY).

    What's next?!

    Well, World OCR champs are two weeks away, so I am 100% focused on just polishing the edges of the qualities I've already enhanced. That means some long runs, hill sprints, general strength work, and (where I can) practice on actual obstacles. I'll post another update shortly before we depart for Worlds in two weeks :D

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  • Hybrid training for the win!

      21 April 2026
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    Training continues to progress.

    Any good hybrid training program needs to take into account the interference effect between different training modalities.. or in simpler terms, decide the physical qualities that are most important to develop, ensure you train those FRESH, and fit the other stuff in around that. It becomes a fatigue management game.

    For me, running is the priority for this training block, and I am enjoying seeing the progress... new PBs in 10k and 15km almost weekly at moment!

    However, that doesn't mean I can't keep the other 'pots' on 'simmer'. I'm still climbing twice a week with the objective of maintaining upper body strength and strength endurance. And I find time at least once a week to hit the big 3 lifts as well.. bench, deadlift, and squat. I accidentally hit a deadlift PB last week, but was sore for three days afterwards, so I won't be trying any more strength PBs until after world champs are over :D

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  • Training has begun in earnest!

      13 April 2026
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    Training update 💪

    Training is ticking along nicely as I build toward racing overseas with the NZ Obstacle Team next year.

    On the running side, I’ve been keeping things varied:

    steady distance runs to build the engine

    regular hill sessions for strength and resilience

    tempo work to get comfortable running hard while staying controlled

    Alongside that, I’m spending a lot of time on GPP (general physical preparation) — strength and conditioning focused on being durable, balanced, and ready for whatever a course throws my way. That means plenty of lower‑body strength, trunk work, carries, and movement that supports both climbing and running under fatigue.

    Nothing fancy, just consistent work, week after week. It’s great to feel the pieces coming together and to be reminded that progress is built quietly over time.

    Very grateful for the support so far — it genuinely helps keep the momentum going 🙏

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