What happened when I got curious for 30 days and what you might notice too...
You don’t need to give up sugar forever. But you might want to get curious about what it’s doing to your energy, mood and recovery.
As a physio, I see a lot of people who feel tired, bloated or sore even when they’re doing everything “right.” They’re stretching, exercising, trying to eat well, but something still feels off.
I started wondering if sugar could be part of the picture. Not just the obvious stuff like cakes, biscuits and fizzy drinks, but the sugar that sneaks into sauces, cereals and even so-called healthy snacks. So I gave it up. Refined sugar. Completely. For 30 days.
This post isn’t about what I did. It’s about what you might notice if you try something similar. If you’re curious about how sugar might be affecting your body, this is for you.
We ask a lot of our feet. Every step, every run, every hop, skip and jump depends on them. They carry our weight, absorb impact, stabilise our movement, and keep us upright in a wobbly world. And yet, for most of us, they only really get noticed when something goes wrong.
A 12-Week Beginner’s Guide to Your First Half Ironman
So you’re thinking about taking on a 70.3. Also known as a Half Ironman, it’s no small thing: 1.2 miles of swimming, 56 miles on the bike, and a 13.1 mile run to finish. And yet, for a lot of people, it’s just right — big enough to challenge you, but achievable with consistency.
This blog is for the person who’s not starting from zero, but isn’t exactly racing every weekend either. You might know how to swim, own a bike, and have run a few 5Ks or half marathons. Maybe you’ve never done a triathlon before. Or maybe you’ve tried a sprint or Olympic and you’re ready to go further.
Wherever you’re coming from, this is your guide to training for a 70.3 in 12 weeks.