Coach JP’s Blog
The Performance Pressure Cooker
An anonymous $10,000 donation pushed the Solstice Run fundraiser beyond anything I imagined. Alongside relief at exceeding my fundraising target, I found myself facing a different challenge: the pressure to perform. A reflection on expectations, ego, Stoicism, and finding the fun when the stakes feel high.
Always Ready: When Achievement Isn’t Enough
After finishing my first ultra faster than expected, I felt oddly empty. This Always Ready essay explores post goal letdown, why struggle can feel more meaningful than success, and how purpose shifts when training becomes useful, aligned, and bigger than just testing your limits.
Hard Work Looks Different in the Winter
Winter changes how training feels, but it does not mean progress has stopped. This article explores why motivation drops in winter, how to adjust expectations without quitting, and what hard work really looks like when consistency matters more than intensity.
Unpacking Movember: What I Learned Grinding Through 510 km Last Month
A raw reflection on my 510 km Movember challenge, the emotional and physical toll it took, the small breakthroughs that kept me moving and the questions I am still sitting with as I figure out what the month truly meant.
Do As I Say, Not As I Do: Lessons I’ve Learned The Hard Way About Recovery
This article explores why so many men push too hard, ignore recovery, and break down quietly. Learn how stress, poor sleep, overtraining, and daily pressure affect performance and longevity, and get practical strategies to train smart, recover well, and stay strong for the long haul.
Ditching The Dad Bod: A Middle-Age Rebellion Against Decline
Many men quietly slide into the dad bod without realising it. This article explores how strength, energy, and capability fade when life gets busy, and how to reclaim them through purposeful training, better nutrition, and mindset shifts that last. A guide to feeling strong and capable again at any age.