Training Journal

Field notes for repeatable progress

Three practical principles guide the NORTHFORM system — useful for road sessions, strength work and long days outside.

01. Dress for the second kilometre

Begin slightly cool. A breathable base layer and a packable shell manage the first minutes without leaving excess heat trapped for the rest of the session.

02. Put storage where movement is quiet

Phones and keys stay most stable at the centre back or close to the hips. Secure pockets reduce bounce without adding compression where breathing and stride need freedom.

03. Build a small weather system

Combine one moisture-moving layer, one warmth layer and one wind layer. Each piece should work alone, so the system adapts when pace, elevation or weather changes.