Overtraining develops when the body is repeatedly asked to perform without enough time or resources to recover. It doesn’t require extreme programs or professional-level workloads. Consistent training, combined with poor recovery habits, can slowly push the body past its ability to adapt. Understanding overtraining helps protect both performance and overall health. What Overtraining Really Means…
Adapting to Local Foods While Maintaining Performance Travelling for international competitions has taught me that food becomes its own event. I’ve had weeks where I was faced with unfamiliar breakfasts, unusual carb sources, and hotel buffets that looked nothing like what I’d usually rely on at home. During my last few trips abroad, the biggest…
Competition mornings have their own kind of chaos, especially when you’re juggling travel, warm-ups, and nerves before you even step onto the field or in the arena. Packing the right food can steady you before things get hectic. Athletes who plan their competiton day nutrition usually feel calmer because they aren’t scrambling for something to…
When the temperatures drop and daylight fades early, it can be tough to keep your body performing at its best. Cold weather, busy schedules, and more time indoors mean higher chances of catching colds, losing motivation, or feeling sluggish. Staying healthy through winter isn’t just about avoiding illness — it’s about keeping your training steady,…
How Top Athletes Program Their Minds for Success Your hands are steady. The crowd has gone quiet in your ears, even though it hasn’t gone quiet at all. There’s a breath, a pause, a familiar shift in your shoulders — and then you move. That half-second before performance is where competitions are actually won or…
When it comes to archery gear, comfort and protection matter just as much as precision. That’s why we’ve created a brand-new range of custom archery arm guards—made using advanced 3D printing technology. Flexible, lightweight, and fully customisable, these armguards are designed for archers who want both performance and personal style. Unlike traditional leather or stiff…
Closing One Chapter, Writing the Next: An Athlete’s Guide to Offseason Growth. The end of a season is bittersweet—part relief, part reflection, and part anticipation for what’s ahead. Whether you’ve just finished your first season or your fifteenth, what you do in the weeks that follow can set the tone for your growth and success…
The start of the 2025 outdoor season is going well. Patrick and I made a BIG change to my technique and it has been hard going to get the consistency but it gets better every session. I made my debut with the GB Mens Team at the European Grand Prix Sping Arrows in April. A…
Whether you’ve just walked off with a trophy or felt everything fall apart in the final moments, what happens after a competition is often overlooked—but it’s when the real mental work kicks in. How you process that high or low can shape your mental mindset moving forward. Here’s how to keep your balance, no matter…
Training is only half the equation. Recovery matters just as much, especially if you’re trying to stay consistent and avoid injury. But when you’ve got a packed schedule, finding the time can feel impossible. The good news? These recovery techniques don’t need to take over your day—and they still work. Stretch Before Bed The last…
