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Catchup with Coach M - Edition 71 - When the Basics Become Boring
Living with an autoimmune condition means more than managing symptoms. Explore stewardship, personal responsibility, lifestyle habits and learning to listen to your body.
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14 hours ago12 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 70 - Non-Impact Training for Runners
Can cycling, the elliptical, stair climber or swimming actually help your running? Yes — but they aren't magic replacements for running. Coach M breaks down the science, training intensity, FTP, vertical metres and why non-impact training can be a powerful tool for runners and ultra athletes.
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Sep 612 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 69 - Your Why Isn’t the Problem. Stewardship is...
We often think we need more information, motivation or a better plan. But what if the real issue is what we're doing with the resources we already have? This is an honest look at stewardship, consistency, your why and the small decisions that move us forward.
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Aug 147 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 68 - Your Story Isn’t Done
A setback does not mean your story is over. Discover how uncompromising commitment, consistency, resilience and self-respect can help you start again, overcome setbacks and keep turning the page.
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Aug 911 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 67 - Change Your Story, Change Your Life
Break free from limiting beliefs and rewrite the story holding you back. Learn why mindset renewal is the foundation of lasting personal growth and success.
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Aug 25 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 65 - Lasting Results
Most people don't fail because of lack of knowledge—they fail because of inconsistency. Learn the science behind lasting fitness results and what actually works.
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Jul 74 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 64 - Art of Mastery
Most people misunderstand mastery. It’s not 10,000 hours—it’s consistent, deliberate practice over time in fitness, business, and life.
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Jun 285 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 63 - Choosing Perspective
A diagnosis changes more than your health—it changes how you see life. Living with inflammatory bowel disease and later facing cancer taught me that resilience isn't about avoiding struggle; it's about choosing how you respond. This is my story of perspective, movement, gratitude and why remission isn't the finish line, but the beginning of a lifelong commitment to caring for the body that carried me through.
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Jun 216 min read
Catch Up with Coach M - Edition 62 - Compound interest
The greatest results in health and fitness don't come from quick fixes. They come from the power of compound interest—small, consistent actions repeated over time. Inspired by the Comrades Marathon, Coach M explores why consistency, patience and smart training always outperform the latest fitness fads.
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Jun 154 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 60 - Growth Starts With the Truth
Discover how honest self-evaluation, consistent movement, quality nutrition and accountability create momentum for lasting growth and goal achievement.
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May 275 min read
Endurance 101 - From Storms to Finish Lines
Endurance running teaches more than physical strength. Discover how mindset, consistency, discipline, and long-term thinking shape success in running, recovery, health, and life.
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May 77 min read
Level up with Coach M - From Dabbling to Discipline
Struggling to lose weight or stay consistent? Discover why dabbling in fitness and nutrition is holding you back—and how real commitment creates lasting results.
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Apr 287 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 59 - Mental Battles
Struggling with consistency? Learn how to overcome self-negotiation, build discipline, and stay committed—real lessons from Two Oceans Marathon weekend.
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Apr 126 min read
The Strength Check-in - Edition 2 - Understanding Rep Ranges and Weight
Learn the difference between 5, 8, 12, and 15 rep strength training ranges and how to choose the right weight. Discover why the 8–12 rep range is ideal for endurance athletes to build strength, improve performance, and reduce injury risk.
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Mar 85 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 58 - When You’re Forced to Start Again: Protecting Momentum After Rock Bottom
Starting over after illness or setbacks is hard. Learn how building daily momentum through small habits rebuilds strength, fitness, and purposeful living.
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Mar 27 min read
Level Up with Coach M - Edition 6 - Motivation Is Cute. Habits Get Results.
Motivation is unreliable. Sustainable habits are how real results are built. Learn why habits create discipline and how daily movement, planning, and consistency change everything.
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Feb 154 min read
The Strength Check-In - Edition 1 - Basics
Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders. Learn why it matters for endurance athletes, how sets, reps, and volume work, and how to train smarter in 2026.
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Feb 13 min read
Level UP with Coach M - Edition 5 - SMART Goals Are Great — But Only If They’re Sustainable
Set sustainable SMART goals for weight loss and muscle building that fit real life. Learn how to eat better, sleep better, and build routines that last.
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Jan 114 min read
Happy New Year & Welcome to 2026
Start 2026 with consistency, not extremes. Learn why movement is medicine, how discipline is built, and simple guidelines for lasting health.
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Jan 44 min read
Year-End Reflection: A Year I Never Saw Coming (But Wouldn’t Change)
Sitting here this morning, coffee in hand, I’m reflecting on 2025 — and honestly, when I started this year, I never could have imagined what it would bring.This year came with its fair share of downs… but it also gifted me the enormous privilege of walking alongside so many people on their journeys. Some were hard. Some were lighter. Some were messy, emotional, uncomfortable, joyful — and every single one mattered.Each person showed up with their own story.
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Dec 15, 20253 min read
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