Blog Posts

  • No shortcuts to greatness

    No shortcuts to greatness

    Last week I visited one of our training groups in Asturias, northern Spain. I really enjoy seeing what they’re doing at different times of the season. In the Autumn/Winter periods the volume is higher both on and off water. It’s great to see how they’re working on the technique, aerobic capacity, strength and other important…

  • La Rhune and Guéthary – mountain and beach on the same day (Part 3/3)

    La Rhune and Guéthary – mountain and beach on the same day (Part 3/3)

    After a tough hike and a nourishing lunch, it was time for relaxing by the sea. I drove to a beach called Cenitz in Guéthary. A beach very dear to my wife, the kids, and I. We love coming here in every season. There is a promontory overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a nature reserve…

  • La Rhune and Guéthary – mountain and beach on the same day (Part ⅔)

    La Rhune and Guéthary – mountain and beach on the same day (Part ⅔)

    Azkaine is a lovely village on the banks of the Nivelle river and at the foot of La Rhune mountain. As I mentioned in the previous post, I was very hungry after the hike and my concerns about the restaurants´ kitchens being closed were right. I tried to get a table at a nice restaurant…

  • La Rhune and Guéthary – mountain and beach on the same day (Part ⅓)

    La Rhune and Guéthary – mountain and beach on the same day (Part ⅓)

    One thing that has always fascinated me about the Basque Country is that you can climb a stunning high mountain and surf some beautiful waves within the same day. On Sunday morning, after a long week of meetings and traveling for work, I could enjoy Sunday off. I knew that the weather would change soon.…

  • Discipline and consistency

    Discipline and consistency

    On the path to your dreams you will need discipline and consistency. This is how dreams are built. The team is getting ready for a very important season.