Vegan recipes and workout inspiration
For the last two weeks, I have solely focused on trail running and completely removed the road running from my training routine. The feeling it gives to be out in the forest/jungle and just be running for because you like running is something else. I hav
Going for 55K: Week 19 & 20
Last week was a way better running week than previous weeks. At the moment I am shifting focus from running fast to running for an extended period of time. All the trails here in Hong Kong really helps when it comes to doing long sessions with heavy climb
Going for 55K: Week 18
Hi, and sorry for the (very) delayed update. It's been two busy weeks with lots to do and we also had a visit by my mother-in-law that made the training schedule go kaputt. On the flip-side, though I've been out on a lot of hikes with the dog
Going for 55K: Week 16 & 17
With the new family member, our dog Cola, there have been some changes to the training schedule and routines here at the house. First of all, the morning training has been moved to the evening and during the day, long walks and hikes have been added. All
Going for 55K: Week 15
This week the government decided to prematurely close all schools and prolong the Chinese New Year Holiday due to a rather serious outbreak of the flu. This kind of threw my planned training off track and I had to do some ad-hoc changes. Now I have a 7-ye
Going for 55K: Week 13
Sometimes it's hard to really go all gung-ho at the gym. Maybe you meet a friend, maybe you read a text message on your phone, or maybe (as in my case) you're having difficulties knowing how long a minute is without looking at a clock. This is all good, w
How to make your workouts more intense
I am finally rid of the cold that has been bothering me for some time now and back in order to resume the training schedule. I am also happy to announce that I will accompany my wife in the Laugavegur Ultramarathon on Iceland this summer. It is a 55-kilom
Going for 55K: Week 9
If you go into any gym or workout locale you will most definitely see both machines and a section of free weights that you can use for your training. Some people only use the free weights and some people only use the machines. Some people use a combinatio
Free Weights vs Machines: My thoughts
It’s time for leg day. Some of you dread it and some of you love it. I think I’m leaning towards loving it. Not only can you move a lot of weight, there are other good reasons not to skip leg day. So unless you have a medical restriction, go and smash
Leg Crusher Workout Program
You probably found this article because you want to pack on some meat and build muscle. That’s good for so many reasons, not only that you found my blog, you also want to lead a healthy lifestyle and getting strong in the process. Working up your streng
How to build muscle and work out on a vegan diet
First thing that comes to mind is of course Shredder, the villain from the mutated turtle’s franchise, how cool is he? I remember when I was young trying to beat him on my 8-bit Nintendo. Anyways, that’s not why you’re here. You’re here to shred s
Shredder Workout Routine
Sometimes you don’t have time to get to the gym, and you probably don’t have the equipment at home to do your regular workout routine. For those occasions I have created this full body bodyweight program. You can do it at home, in the park, at work or
Full Body Bodyweight Program
Weather you have decided to lose weight, gain muscle mass or get stronger this is a great workout routine for you as a beginner. You easily get overwhelmed by all the information that is out there, which in a way is great, but when you’re a beginner you
Beginner workout program