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07/03/2026

All happy and smiley at the start, but not quite so much at the end 🫤.

It's been a while, but I've written a brand new blog on my experience in the Arctic .

If you followed the adventure with me, thank you and if you want to know more (in very sweary detail), head to the link in my bio: '463km Arctic F**k Up'.

I'd love to answer any questions.

02/03/2026

Owfff, Snowy WTF man!!!

These are TWO weeks apart. Right now my body is wondering what on earth is going on. To be fair I've just ragged it 300km across the Arctic, it's probably still jet lagged, I've been eating like a nine year old for the last two weeks, and rolling the wave of a weekend bender.

Most of this is just literally water retention, bloating and stored glycogen. When I jumped on the Inbody (body fat measurement kit) the body fat reading was still pretty low. But wow man, two weeks! I'm actually pretty impressed and strangely proud of it. 😬

Watch d'ya reckon???

24/02/2026

My body-is-absolutely fried! I feel like I've been kicked the 💩 out of...

Right now, the post-Arctic body report reads like this…

❄️ CNS = fried
Brain feels like an old Nokia on 3% battery. Reaction speed down, motivation patchy, decision making questionable (more than usual).

❄️ Heart rate = doing its own thing
Resting HR still higher than normal. Body stuck in “Oi, we’re surviving” mode even though I’m back somewhere warm holding a coffee.

❄️ DOMS = hanging around like an unwanted house guest
Every muscle remembers pulling a sled uphill into a headwind at 3am. Cheers for that.

❄️ Ankles & tendons = stiff as a board
Cold + repetitive load + fatigue = joints moving like I’m 87 years old getting out of a Ford Fiesta.

❄️ Night sweats = delightful
Went from -30°C survival mode to waking up drenched like I’ve run a marathon in my sleep, with the sheets absolutely p**sed-wet-through

So why’s all this happening?

Because a multi-day ultra is basically telling your body:

👉 Don’t sleep properly
👉 Burn everything you’ve got
👉 Keep moving in extreme cold
👉 Make thousands of decisions while exhausted
👉 Repeat for a week

Physiologically that means nervous system fatigue, hormonal chaos, inflammation, tissue damage and a sympathetic nervous system that hasn’t yet got the memo that the threat has gone.

In other words…

The body is safe, but it doesn’t believe it yet.

And this is the bit people don’t see on Instagram.

The quiet rebuild phase.

Less hero stuff.
More naps.
More calories.
More patience.

Even a week after, it's still all about recovery.

Anyway.

Still buzzing.
Still grateful.
Still slightly broken.

Ka pow 👊🏻

24/01/2026

Been training my ass off for this, and just chopping at the bit now.

Ka powwww 👊🏻

28/12/2025

You know! 👀👀👀

07/11/2025

That Friday Feeling 🍻

There used to be a time I’d take the p**s out of anyone ordering a 0% beer.
Now? I actually rate it.

Hear me out…

When you’re chasing fat loss but still want to enjoy the social side of life — this little swap can make a massive difference.

I’m not saying go teetotal (let’s be real, I’m ex-squaddie — I love a drink and always will). But for most of the blokes I coach, socialising and entertaining is part of the job.
Problem is, feeling rough the next day crushes your training, motivation, and any progress you made during the week.

A simple fix?
Go one-for-one.
A couple of “real” beers, then switch to 0%.

You’ll still get that buzz, keep your calories down, avoid the kebab stop on the way home, and wake up feeling semi-human instead of a co**se.

Honestly, it’s completely changed my mind about it.
A client gifted me these 0%’s and I’ve gotta say — impressed.
(Still need a real one to kick-off, obviously 😅)

Try it this weekend, lads.
Keep that Friday Feeling rolling into Saturday.

Ka-powww 👊🏻

03/09/2025

….especially when you’re in Singapore.

❄️ 470km. Across the Arctic Circle. ❄️

That’s what I’ve signed myself up for in five months’ time.

• Temperatures dropping to -40°
• Winds up to 50mph
• Snowshoes, ice spikes, and cross-country skis (which, by the way, I’ve never even used before—and the first time I’ll clip them on will be during the race itself)
• All while dragging my supplies, self-sufficient, across frozen wilderness.

Oh, and I’m doing this with an Achilles injury I’ve been carrying for the past year.

Why? Because sometimes the point isn’t whether the conditions are perfect. It’s about proving to yourself you can rise above them.

My training from now until the start line won’t be about fancy equipment or the perfect environment. It’ll be about:
• Building an engine that doesn’t quit.
• Conditioning my body to move forward when everything hurts.
• Learning to suffer well, not avoid suffering.
• Strengthening the mind just as much as the body.

This isn’t about comfort. It’s about showing up broken and finishing stronger.

Follow my journey as I prepare for the world’s toughest race—470km across the Arctic.

Let’s see how far grit, stubbornness, and a little madness can take me.

Ka freezing powww 👊🏻

11/07/2025

Let’s talk real fat loss mistakes most blokes make (and probably don’t realise 👀):

❌ Guessing calories
You think you’re “not eating that much” but somehow the belly’s still hanging on. Stop eyeballing – track properly for a few weeks. Awareness changes everything.

❌ Snacks don’t count, right?
You didn’t log the kids’ leftovers, a few spoonfuls of rice, or that sneaky cheese cube while cooking. Spoiler: your body counts everything. So should you.

❌ Booze
“I only drink on weekends” – yeah, but you also “only” sink 8 beers and smash a kebab. Alcohol doesn’t just add cals – it wrecks sleep and decision-making too.

❌ The missus/helper is sabotaging (accidentally)
Portions doubled, oils poured like it’s a MasterChef audition, and love served through carbs. Solution? Talk. Educate. Be part of the prep.

❌ Weekend = write-off
You’re dialled in Mon–Fri, then blow it all Sat/Sun. Fat loss isn’t about perfection, but 2 steps forward, 3 steps back doesn’t work.

✅ Fix it with: – Track for 7–14 days, even roughly
– Measure oil and portion sizes (don’t trust the eyes)
– Say no to leftovers – bin or pack them
– Cut down booze or have a booze plan
– Loop in the fam/helper – share your goals
– Plan the weekend before it kicks off

Want a no-BS plan built for real life?
Drop me a DM. 📩

Ka powwww 👊🏻

03/07/2025

🧠 Did you know “What should I eat before a workout?” is the most asked fitness question for men right now?

Here’s the simple answer: 👉 Eat 2–3 hours before your session
👉 Prioritise carbs + protein
👉 Keep it light if you're short on time

💡 Real-life pre-workout options:

Wholegrain toast + a tap of jam + banana 🍌

Greek yogurt + berries 🫐

Small smoothie if you’re rushing

Why it matters?
➡️ Too little = no energy
➡️ Too much = nausea & regret 😵‍💫

Fuel smart, train hard.
Don’t just guess—test what works for your body.

✍️ Comment your go-to pre-workout fuel

📲 DM me if you're still winging it pre-gym

20/06/2025

Not normally one to suck d!ck in public...or privately for that matter, but...

I feel I want to say a cheerio to my man .

He's been a tremendous character to have at UFIT, and it's sad we've got to say good bye.

I won't go too deep on here, but I just wanna say, all the best to you and the fam. You're gonna smash it mate, and we can't wait to see Barry's, erm-er, I mean 'Harry's' take off 🚀.

As the French say...La BOSH!! 👊🏻

(Wanted add a pic of your overhead squat, but funnily enough, I couldn't find one 🤣).

16/06/2025

Annnnd that's a wrap 💥
June’s Men's Retreat — done, dusted, and absolutely smashed.

What. A. Weekend.
The lads were pushed hard — two-a-days, heat, challenges, and not a single dropout. Proud doesn’t even cut it.

I had it in my head this would be a classic ‘train hard, play harder’ weekend. But plot twist… no one fancied a drink. Not one.

And honestly? That hit different. A lads weekend with no hangovers, no chaos — just clean eating, savage sessions, downtime by the pool, good convo, and solid graft.

If you know, you know… but you really have to experience it to get it.

It’s that rare blend of:
💪 Hard training
🍲 Proper eating
📈 Personal growth
😴 Guilt-free naps
🌞 Vitamin D
🧠 Mental clarity
= Reset, recharged and ready to level up.

September dates are dropping soon — 3 chances to join us, no excuses this time.

If this sounds like something you need right now, drop me a DM and let’s get you booked in.

Let’s go, gents.
Ka powwwww 👊🏻

12/06/2025

❄️ I’m heading back to the Arctic… but this time, I’m doubling down ❄️

Yep, I’ve done 230km across the Arctic Circle before — frozen beard, busted shins, the works. But this time?
468km. Self-sufficient. Self-navigated. Dragging my own damn sled.

And yes, I know what you’re thinking…

"Why the fudge would you do that, Snowy?"

Here’s why:

1. It sounds ridiculously hard (and I like that)

2. I’m doing this one for a cause bigger than myself (more on that soon)

3. I’ve been craving a real test — something to push my limits

4. HYROX is cool, but let’s be honest… it’s getting a bit “same-same”

5. And yeah, I’m a little unhinged — but in a lovable way 🤪

This race — Arctic — is known as 'the world’s toughest race'.
Only 5 people have ever finished it.
This year’s fastest took 8 days.

⛏ Temps drop to -40°C
🎿 I’ll need snow shoes, ice spikes and cross-country skis (which I’ve never touched)
🛷 I’ll haul my own supplies like a frosty donkey.

How do you train for this?
Daffy duck knows 🤷🏻‍♂️

But it'll get done. Stay tuned folks, this is gunna be a good'n

Ka powwww 👊🏻

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