In Contrast | Shane Copeland

When did movement become a chore?

Discomfort, stagnation and the satisfying flux of a physical life.

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Ode to Jack

What dogs and ice baths can teach us about discomfort.

17 hrs ago • Shane Copeland

The Freedom in Constraint

A case for self-imposed difficulty.

Jan 10 • Shane Copeland

Why Desk Work Feels More Exhausting Than Manual Labour

And what we can do about it.

Jan 3 • Shane Copeland

When Wellness Makes You Fragile

On optimising depth out of our lives.

Dec 13, 2025 • Shane Copeland

Essays on crafting a lean, robust, capable body - delivered when they're ready

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