Episode 43: Leon Cerrone—Cycling Lessons, Overcoming Injury & Being Socially Vulnerable

On episode 43 I chat with Leon Cerrone; who I found through sharing his journey with depression through a Mr Porter x Rapha project last year. I was inspired by his vulnerability, sharing his struggle with injury, feeling alone and how cycling and the community around it helped him survive. We dive into some cycling tips for keeping up with the pros, his career in fashion and finding Inventory magazine, the adversity of being a Gunners supporter and growing up boxing and how his relationship with his father and English culture began to shape his emotional experience.

Podcast, Emotion, MovementRyan WillmsFebruary 24, 2021Podcast, Ryan Willms

Creatives In Nature: Taka Kasuga

Our series Creatives In Nature continues with another Canadian-based professional. Living in Vancouver, working at the foothills of some of the most robust nature in the world in North Van, Taka Hasuga is a creative director at Arc’teryx. Taka shares some of his favorite camping gear, places to hike and dreams of Haida Gwaii.

Movement, Editorial, Mindfulness, Creatives In NatureRyan WillmsFebruary 10, 2021Ryan Willms, Photography, Creatives In Nature

Digest 1.29.2021

The new edition of the briefing features a conversation with Dr. Dan Plews on the Whoop podcast about HRV training, a breakdown on how to set goals based on Steven Kotler’s research, Arc’teryx new Outer Peace initiative, a breakdown on why mitochondria is so important, and Nike Trained podcast with Headspace founder, Andy Puddicombe.

Tools, Digest, Mindfulness, MovementRyan WillmsJanuary 27, 2021Digest

Vasaloppet: 30 Days Out

With a month to go until his race, Johan Rundcrantz shares a glimpse into the history of Cross-Country skiing in Sweden and his approach to an upcoming endurance endeavor. Vasaloppet is a 90km race between Sälen and Mora, inspired by the footsteps of Gustav Vasa from 1521 and now Johan will face the same journey in less than 30 days.

Movement, MindfulnessRyan WillmsJanuary 22, 2021Ryan Willms, Photography

Creatives In Nature: Rob Boyd

Our series Creatives In Nature continues with Bristol-raised and London-trained sportswear designer Rob Boyd; currently working for Soar Running, Rob also has a vast archive of running and sportswear pieces that provide plenty of source material and inspiration through his Instagram.

Digest 1.18.2021

The latest edition of the briefing features a conversation with Aubrey Marcus and Peter Crone, the Landa Conservatory, Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness on sustainable habit change for endurance sport, Index magazine’s interview with Ryan Willms and Kiss the Ground’s Soil Advocate Training.

Tools, Digest, Mindfulness, MovementRyan WillmsJanuary 18, 2021Digest

Creatives In Nature: Kevin Ehman

Our new series Creatives In Nature speaks with people who often work in cities, sensory pollution and urban landscapes. The series picks up in 2021 by connecting with Vancouver Island-based service designer Kevin Ehman; where he shares how being in nature inspires his work and life, and some of his favorite gear.

Movement, Mindfulness, Creatives In NatureRyan WillmsJanuary 5, 2021Ryan Willms, Photography, Creatives In Nature

Digest 12.29.2020

The latest edition of the briefing features Wahoo’s new watch, an essay by Alex Hutchinson, finding the Conspirituality podcast, an interview with runner and activist Jordan Marie Daniel, and a short review of the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT%.

Tools, Digest, Mindfulness, MovementRyan WillmsDecember 29, 2020Digest

Creatives In Nature: Ildar Iksanov

Our new series Creatives In Nature speaks to people who often work in cities, confined by concrete, steel, constant traffic and urban landscapes. We tip off the series by connecting with Moscow-based creative producer and art director Ildar Iksanov, and he shares how being in nature helps his work, life and some of his favorite gear.

Movement, Mindfulness, Creatives In NatureRyan WillmsDecember 9, 2020Ryan Willms, Photography, Creatives In Nature

Digest 12.3.2020

The latest edition of the briefing features Satisfy’s latest collection, Inner Trip Center, Joe Dispenza demystifying meditation, a new feature on Ryan Willms by COS, pro-cyclist Simon Clarke’s home workout and a dive into the concept of Identity-Based Habits from James Clear.

Tools, Digest, Mindfulness, MovementRyan WillmsDecember 2, 2020Digest

Robyn Lynch supported by Rapha

Collaborating for the first time, cycling specialist Rapha has teamed up with Irish-born designer Robyn Lynch for an exciting capsule of hybrid ready-to-wear with a conscious core. A long term fan of Rapha, Robyn reached out to Associate Creative Director and fellow Irish native, Ger Tierney after noticing that she had shared one of her posts on Instagram. The two design innovators arranged a coffee meet to talk cycling and pattern cutting and the collaborative project was born.

Movement, EditorialRyan WillmsDecember 2, 2020Ryan Willms, Photography

Heart Rate Zone Training

Training by heart rate zone is not a new idea, but it isn’t something I’ve ever done. I think the past I’ve done it be accident at times to great effect but this will be the first time that I actually dig into the science of the process, commit to using HRV and using more metrics to asses where I’m how, how hard to train and when to do more. There is a general rule of 80/20…

Movement, MindfulnessRyan WillmsNovember 26, 2020Ryan Willms, Photography

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