Performance Newsletters
Training isn’t just about intervals and gear. It’s also about clarity. Knowing what matters, what to let go of, and how to keep moving when life throws curveballs.
These newsletters are my way of sharing that thinking. They’re short, honest reflections drawn from coaching, training, racing, and recovery. Nothing polished. Nothing performative. Just the kind of advice I wish I’d had when I was racing, and what I now use to help the people I work with.
If something in here helps you take a breath, shift your mindset, or approach your training with more purpose, it’s done its job.
Why I Write These
There’s no shortage of performance advice online. But most of it is either too generic, too extreme, or too focused on what looks good from the outside.
I write these to offer something different:
✓ Quiet, useful thinking for people who want to keep showing up
✓ Reflections that help athletes avoid burnout, confusion, and overwhelm
✓ Ideas that respect your time, your body, and your goals
Whether you’re a cyclist, a runner, or someone just trying to move better, you’re welcome here.
Latest Editions
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✓ The Road Ahead – Podcast Launch
✓ Managing Running Load: Every Runner’s Main Priority
✓ 6 Ways to Create the Consistency You Need
✓ Strength and Conditioning: Think Outside the Box
✓ 5 Things to Help You Move, Feel, and Perform Better in the New Year
✓ How to Recover from Your Big Event
✓ How Is Your Strength, Length, and Control?
What You’ll Find Over Time
Read one. Read ten. Come back later. These newsletters aren’t tied to trends or training plans, they’re here to offer perspective.
Sometimes it’s about getting the basics right. Other times, it’s a reminder to slow down.
What matters is that each one invites a moment of thought in a world that often pushes for more, faster, now.
You’ll find:
✓ Honest stories from coaching, training, and recovery
✓ Tools that help real athletes build consistency and confidence
✓ Gentle challenges to the way we think about performance
✓ A calm voice in the noise of online advice
There’s no wrong place to begin. Just pick one and see where it takes you.
Want the Next One?
New editions land about once a month. They’re short, grounded, and built to be read in five minutes or less.
There’s no pressure to sign up, but if you’d like to stay in the loop:
Contact me and mention “Newsletter”, and I’ll add you to the list.
Or, if you’re new to what we do, start with the About page to get a feel for the story behind it all.
Looking for More?
The newsletter is one part of the bigger picture here. If you’re curious about how we help athletes in and around Berkhamsted move, feel, and perform better, take a look at:
From bike fitting to coaching, massage to movement, the support we offer is shaped by the same thinking you’ll find in the newsletter.
Thanks for Being Here
Thanks for reading. If something resonates, feel free to share it or reach out.
And if not now, that’s fine too. These will still be here when you’re ready to read, reflect, or reset.
Email: doug@venture-performance.co.uk
Phone: 07734154181