Measurement Over Myth
Modern performance culture is drowning in metrics and starving for interpretation. In this flagship manifesto, I examine wearable-estimated VO₂max versus lab testing (50 ml/kg/mi
The Special Operator Training System
For executive athletes who travel: a simple field manual to maintain endurance, strength, and recovery—without perfect schedules or hero workouts.
Performance Under Fuel Constraint
Does Zone 2 really burn more fat? Does fasted training improve endurance performance? This flagship pillar integrates substrate oxidation research, lactate curve modeling (mmol/L p
WbMT Weekly Journal — 2026-W08
A travel-heavy week with low training and fragmented sleep pushed my willpower to the edge—until a muddy walk to Neefapark, a small community bridge project, and a simple decisio
Executive Performance Physiology
Executive performance is physiology under constraint. This deep-dive integrates autonomic nervous system balance, allostatic load theory, sleep-stage disruption, substrate oxidatio
Metabolic Flexibility
Metabolic flexibility is not a diet trend — it is a physiological capacity. In this deep-dive, I examine substrate utilization curves, mitochondrial adaptation, RER interpretatio
Ireland Week Field Notes (Feb 9–15): Rain Logistics, Deep History, and the Art of the Pivot
A rain-soaked Dublin week that became a lesson in “logistics as leadership”—high steps, deep history at Newgrange, smart pivots in Howth, and a cozy Japan throwback recipe ba
The 0.5 Rule I Use
A tape measure in a hotel bathroom can’t diagnose visceral fat—but it can flag risk. Here’s how to use the 0.5 rule wisely, plus a travel-proof stack that actually moves the
Protein Isn’t the Whole Story: The “Packaging” Rule for Travel Meals
Most travel meals end up as protein + fat with “optional” vegetables. This post explains the protein “packaging” rule and shares my repeatable routine: fasted training, ele
Marathon Training
Base training isn’t “slow season.” It’s injury insurance and performance compound interest—especially when travel breaks your routine.
