A Decade of Training: An Athletic Life
“A decade of progress is built one ordinary day at a time; make the deposit, keep the promise, and let time do the heavy lifting” — Iñaki
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Coach & Advisor to few | Ultraman Hawaii World Champion 🏊♂️ 🚴 🏃♂️ I write about proven concepts, systems, and habits for a sustainable & enjoyable life in family, sport & business 🫡
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Stop Copying Lactate Numbers
“The number can guide you, but it cannot build you: the work is the method, the body is the context & the only truth that matters is what you can absorb, repeat and sustain” - Iñaki de la Parra
Not All Friction Is Waste
"Use tools, but don’t let it save you from becoming who the struggle was meant to make you" - Iñaki de la Parra
Wake up, Train & Let the family win
“You can observe a lot by watching” — Yogi Berra
Justin Daerr: The Performance Equation
"Preparation + Opportunity + Execution = Performance" — Justin Daerr
Don’t Waste the Window
"Potential is not a promise, it is a window, use it while it is open" - Iñaki de la Parra
Many Roads Lead to Rome, But Not Every Training Method Is Yours
“A good plan that cannot be repeated over a long time is a bad decoration” - Iñaki de la Parra
The Day the Same Watts Cost More
"Most days are just days" - Justin Daerr
You Don’t Break Where You Think: Lessons from Norseman and Extreme Physiology
“In extreme environments, the first thing you lose is not strength: it’s judgment.” - Jørgen Melau
The Athlete’s Heart
A masterclass on endurance training, intensity and the hidden trade-offs between performance & long-term health with Sport Cardiologist Guido Claessen