We all remember the add for Castrol motor oil, where the mechanic assures the boss he has the best available oil for his car. “Oils ain’t oils, Sol!”
Well it’s the same for the oils we use in our own diets. For years I’ve been advising my athletes to add “good oils” to their diets to support my theory, “you cannot get an unhealthy body fit. To become totally fit, you first have to become totally healthy”.
Many of our neighbours and social contacts feel that if they’re not sick, then they’re …

I’ve had athletes approach me wanting to qualify for Hawaii, wanting to race pro or wanting to achieve a certain level of performance. I’m talking generally about many different athletes here. So don’t put “Dear —- at the top of it and think I’m talking to you in person. You’re probably not the only one who “wants something”, but doesn’t want it bad enough.
I’ve heard every possible reason why the best possible path cannot be followed. Why do we put obstacles in our own way? Why can we find things to …

Feedback 
After a race, I would like each athlete to write me a race analysis. Just a page, going through “what went right” and “what went wrong”, “what was learnt”, “what we’ll do better next time”.
Once this is written and sent through to me, we can follow up with a phone interview or face to face interview. This is how we learn and continue to improve.
Most of my athletes do this. Because I deal with lots of people, and you only have one coach. It’s obviousley easier for you to contact …