EKAITZ SAIES

There’s a phrase that an Olympic triple medallist once shared with me many years ago that still resonates in my mind: “If you want to enjoy competing, your training must be tougher than the competition itself.” Of course, not every training session can or should be punishing. Personally, I lean toward a polarised training model, where…

I find it interesting that even in the world of science, where objectivity is paramount, the majority of published research highlights positive results. Studies that fail to prove a hypothesis or that encounter unexpected outcomes often remain unseen, tucked away in drawers rather than shared with the wider community. This tendency reflects a broader societal…

There is a Māori saying that goes: “The first stage of learning is silence, the second is listening.” In a world that feels increasingly loud—where the pace is relentless and attention is a scarce commodity—silence has become a rare luxury. And with the absence of silence, genuine listening becomes all the more difficult. Yet, learning…

This post is a bit of a departure from my usual content on high-performance sport and leadership, but after I shared a video on Instagram of the Basque cheesecake I made to celebrate my son’s birthday, many of you messaged me asking for the recipe – so I’m happy to share it with everyone here.…

I couldn’t have asked for a better Selection Races. The day had pretty much everything I had hoped for – from beautiful weather and promising performances across many categories to the chance to connect with so many passionate people. If there’s one thing that unites us all, it’s our love for this sport. What I…