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.
Synthesis — 2026-W06
A week that started with a family birthday and ended in Dublin nightlife. Between Istanbul airports, delays, and security checks, I leaned on a simple system: fasted training windo
Mitochondria Don’t Need a Reboot — They Need Better Inputs
Most “stuck metabolism” content is a mash-up of real biology and wishful storytelling. This post separates signal from noise: why plateaus happen, what metabolic flexibility ac
Istanbul Travel Week: Fasted Runs, Client Meetings, Jet Lag — and Keeping the System in Motion
Istanbul was chaos: long travel days, client meetings, jet lag, and catch-up work after hours. I didn’t aim for perfection. I aimed for a tiny system that still works when life g
The 10-Minute Economy Stack
Business travel steals mechanics before it steals fitness. If your “easy run” feels weirdly expensive—tight hips, sleepy ankles, clunky rhythm—don’t add more miles. Chang
DB Roulette, Backup Plans, and Aerobic Proof
A real week of work travel and family life: DB Roulette buffers, a hotel-gym pivot, an errand run, and a 13.42 km Nordic ski in Z1–Z2.
The 3 Types of Hunger (and My 15:30 Trap)
Winter snacking in the home office hits hardest at 15:30. Here are the 3 types of hunger and simple resets that break the loop.
