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The Signal
The Signal is where EnduroLiving thinks out loud. Each week Dale Smith and the team write about what actually moves the needle on healthspan: HRV and daily readiness, VO₂ max, sleep, heat and cold, biological age, and the training and recovery habits behind them. Everything is evidence-led and tested in the real world at The Outpost in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, and it feeds straight into EnduroIndex, EnduroAge and our coaching. Read it here, or get it in your inbox every week.
Case studies
A 32-year-old runner who has just completed his offseason break after a breakthrough marathon performance sits a Vo2 Max test at The Outpost in Saltburn. A 73.4 ml/kg/min ceiling, thresholds at 74% and 96% of max heart rate, and concrete plans for a big marathon performance in 2027.
Dale Smith · 11 November 2026
Recovery
You don't need a lab or a coach to understand what your body is telling you. These four metrics will show you an honest picture of your body over time.
Arne Dumez · 5 November 2026 · 5 min read
Case studies
A 26-year-old triathlete who trains almost entirely by feel sat a VO₂ max test at the Outpost. A 65.3 ml/kg/min ceiling, thresholds at 87% and 93% of max heart rate, and a plan for a marathon debut.
Arne Dumez · 28 October 2026
The Endurance Longevity Project
The way you feel can paint an unreliable picture of what’s happening in your body. Data can reconnect you with what's actually happening under the hood so that you can make your next decision with agency.
Arne Dumez · 17 October 2026 · 5 min read
The Endurance Longevity Project
You train hard, eat well and keep moving — but modern life is relentless, and effort isn’t resilience. Here's how to use your data to build a simple system to move from coping to performing.
Arne Dumez · 10 October 2026 · 6 min read
Discover professional VO₂ max testing in North Yorkshire at the EnduroLiving Outpost. Get accurate data, personalised training zones, and a clear plan to improve performance and longevity.
Dale Smith · 22 April 2026 · 3 min read
Contrast Therapy
Discover the Contrast Ritual — a 40-minute recovery experience at the EnduroLiving Outpost combining heat, cold, and stillness. Rooted in science and simplicity, this protocol enhances circulation, reduces inflammation, and activates the body’s natural resilience systems — helping you reset, refocus, and perform at your best.
Dale Smith · 8 November 2025 · 2 min read
Building fatigue resistance isn’t about running harder — it’s about training your muscles to last longer. By targeting the “frontier fibers” with weighted uphill sessions and specific endurance circuits, you can extend your strength deep into the later miles. This approach, used by UTMB champions, teaches your body to resist breakdown, recover faster, and run stronger — whether you’re chasing ultras or just looking to go the distance.
Dale Smith · 9 September 2025 · 3 min read
In today’s high-pressure business world, health can no longer be treated as an afterthought. Forward-thinking founders are embracing biohacking —leveraging tools like sleep tracking, wearable data, and AI-driven nutrition—to sharpen their focus, speed up recovery, and sustain peak performance.
Dale Smith · 4 September 2025 · 3 min read
Discover why slowing down can actually make you faster. The Norwegian Method uses low-intensity training to build endurance, improve recovery, and reduce burnout — and it pairs perfectly with the EnduroIndex™.
Dale Smith · 18 May 2025 · 2 min read
Cold plunge or sauna? Discover how to choose the right recovery tool based on your body’s signals. Learn when to use heat, when to go cold, and how the EnduroIndex™ guides smarter recovery every day.
Dale Smith · 5 May 2025 · 2 min read
Burnout rarely strikes without warning. Learn how tracking your HRV can reveal early signs of overload — and how to use the EnduroIndex™ to stay ahead of fatigue and perform at your best.
Dale Smith · 5 May 2025 · 3 min read