High Performance Isn’t an Accident - it’s a Practice High performance in sport, health, and life isn’t luck. It’s not personality, talent, genetics or perfect timing. It’s a collection of habits, standards, and beliefs applied consistently, especially on the days when motivation is low and life feels full. At the Athlete Sanctuary, we see this […]
Training fasted involves exercising without food and/or energy drinks for a period of time. The most common fast lasts for 8/12 hours or extended to 16 hours as an overnight fast. During this period, we tap into fat stores in the form of ketone bodies and stored glycogen. Runners often train fasted unconsciously as a […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression or seasonal mood disorder, can have many impacts to your way of life, including your athletic performance. While SAD’s prevalence in Australia may differ from other regions, it is still important to explore the experiences of female athletes living with SAD. In this blog post, we […]
