Tag: Marathon Running

• 5 running lessons I learned the hard way

  

  The trail running (and road running) season is soon to be over. Here are five key lessons I’ve been reminded of this year.

  Rhys Desmond

  October 16, 2026

  My Personal Journey, Inspirational, Personal Development, Professional Development, Training Theory, Races, Trail Running

  Coaching Newsletter, Marathon Running, Newsletter, Positive Mindset, Positivity, Races, Racing Theories, The comparison game, Trail Running, Training Theory, Ultra Running

• Royal Victoria Marathon 2026 – Race Recap

  

  “If something scares you, do it.” – Derek Sivers. These are words that I think I’ve adopted all year long with my racing. Shorter, faster races are not necessarily “scarier” than longer races. But they are outside of my comfort zone, and not in service toward my perceived skillsets as an athlete in this sport.…

  Rhys Desmond

  October 12, 2026

  Inspirational, My Personal Journey, Personal Development, Races, Training Theory

  Confidence, Derek Sivers, Marathon Running, Marathon Training, My Journey, Positive Psychology, Positivity, Racing, Racing Theories, Road Racing, Road Running, Royal Victoria Marathon

• The training behind Laurence Laplante’s 3-hour marathon

  

  Laurence’s consistency in training has been down to her own dedication to recovery and looking after herself; and three training tweaks within the last year. Here are the training approaches that helped Laurence to execute a 2:58 marathon PB, and a 3:02 day in Ottawa.

  Rhys Desmond

  May 28, 2026

  Inspirational, Races, Trail Running, Training Theory

  Confidence, Fuelling, Laurence Laplante, Marathon Running, Marathons, Ottawa Marathon, Road Running, Running, Trail Running, Training, Training Theory