Kettlebells – Digital Steak

Road Tripping in the Wild West – Part 1

Charley Radcliffe — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:07:22 +0000

They don’t call this place Big Sky country for no reason – photos just can’t do it justice and we have completely lucked out with the weather and the time of year. It is quieter than just a few weeks earlier and the wide open roads are ours alone. Well, and the monster trucks cruising...

How I use supplements to complement my training

Charley Radcliffe — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 07:32:24 +0000

It’s 6.00am, my brain feels muddled. I’ve got an hour and a half until I teach my first class and so i need to get my session in before then. Training early in the mornings is hard, though. How do you balance fuelling these workouts with sleep, my schedule, and life in general? An introduction...

Preparing for the Cortina Skyrace

Charley Radcliffe — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 06:26:57 +0000

My last long run is done and the race is just around the corner. My legs feel strong and my mind is psyched to get started now. I’ve wanted to return to Cortina since discovering this beautiful alpine town last year while climbing the classic Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Now I’m heading back on Wednesday...

A basic strength, stability & mobility workout for trail running

Charley Radcliffe — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:43:39 +0000

Running is hard on your body, there is no doubt, and, your body needs to develop the strength and resistance for the miles you put it through. However, putting your body through too many miles without the relative strength, stability and mobility opens you up for injury and, potential, missing your race. As I train...

Kettlebell classes in Chamonix – The Mountain Foundry grows!

Charley Radcliffe — Thu, 12 May 2016 11:44:45 +0000

It’s only 10 minutes until my first kettlebell class in Chamonix and there are already over 10 people here – not bad for a debut! Fine, the class is free and the weather is glorious but, hey, I’m thinking this is a win! Growing The Mountain Foundry in Chamonix It was just 12 months ago...

Strength training for the mountains feels like cheating..

Charley Radcliffe — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:03:31 +0000

As I sit on a lift going back up for another ski run, tie onto the rope for another lap, or catch my breath before running up another hill I can’t help feeling like I’m cheating, that I’ve given myself an advantage over myself in previous years. Strength has given me a capacity to do...

Training in London for the mountains

Charley Radcliffe — Fri, 29 May 2015 06:49:37 +0000

I have been so excited about coming back to London to study and hopefully qualify as a personal trainer – it is the culmination of several years hard work, life changing decisions, and listening to that little voice deep inside me. As exciting as that is, I knew I was going to be missing Chamonix,...

5 interesting things I’ve learnt training to becoming a personal trainer

Charley Radcliffe — Sun, 17 May 2015 08:53:05 +0000

Last week I made it to the halfway point in my intensive personal training course at Fitness Industry Education and passed my tests as a gym instructor. The course has been really eye opening – I knew I would learn a lot but some nuggets of information have been real keepers. I wanted to share...

Taking a step into the unknown

Charley Radcliffe — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 11:07:33 +0000

Nepal was an incredible trip. Not only did I get to experience a wonderful and inspiring new country, I also had a massive amount of time to reflect on where I have been, where I am, and where I want to go. I have written about searching for my purpose, taming the swarm of ideas...

Sunrise Kettlebell Session and Swim in Lake Passy

Charley Radcliffe — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:52:15 +0000

At 11pm Sophie turns to me and, with a look that is hard to say no to, says ‘Can we get up for sunrise and go swim in Lake Passy?’. I pause for a second too long and so she presses on, ‘We can take the kettlebells and have a proper training session down there…?’. It’s...