SUPERFOOD

“The chia seed is working fantastically well for me at the moment. It’s a great source of Omega-3, really high in protein, iron, magnesium, zinc and high in fibre. It’s also a gluten-free product. It’s just a little seed; perfect. I put a little bit on my breakfast cereal, or stir it into some yoghurt or into a smoothie. It’s everything you need for a nutritious, healthy kick-start to the day. At a lot of the destinations I go to, it’s hard to find good-quality and high-protein foods. Chia seeds give you that overall balance to help you recover from training sessions and be able to bounce back and feel as good as possible.”

GLOBE-TROTTER

“I just love what the sport offers, like travelling around the world to some amazing destinations. I’ve had the opportunity to race in the Philippines, in Cebu. Beautiful beaches where the people are so friendly and welcoming. I’ve raced in Guam, Saipan, Greece, England, Switzerland, Spain, the US. We have our World Championships coming up on October 27 in beautiful Maui in Hawaii. Not a bad place to finish the Xterra World Tour ... ”

− James Smith