ABOUT

Since 2021, I have been working with both professional and semi-pro athletes and coaches across the sports industry. I’ve done consultation work for professional soccer clubs, coaches and agents, in addition to high-performance coaching and analysis for professional players.

Currently, I coach six trail and mountain runners toward their goals — including some of the top 50K and 50-mile athletes in Quebec and Ontario.

I hold an academic background in Sport Management & Leadership, Recreation and Leisure Studies, and Psychology. I’ve taught Coaching & Leadership at Western University across four semesters, and bring over a decade of experience leading recreation programs for children and youth.

I understand how to make meaningful, lasting impacts in the lives of others — and I’d love to be a part of your development path.

Reach out at rhysdesmond.com or send me an email via rhys@themastermindsite.com.

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Trail Running – Coaching

80$ CAD per month! – The best price in 🍁

I work with runners of all abilities, helping you take your potential to the next level, while enjoying your time on the trails in the process.

I come from a decade of coaching experience, and two decades of running experience at the high-end of the sport. I’m a part-time professional trail runner for XACT Nutrition, competing in the top 1% globally.

I care about your development not only as an athlete, but as a person. I understand that running is one of only many things going on in your life and work to help you put the puzzle together.

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✅ An adaptive training plan based on what actually happens in your life and the specific needs of YOUR body.

✅ Feedback and open dialogue on every single training run and race.

✅ All-in-one strength, mobility and run coaching.

✅ Expert insights and advice into nutrition, recovery, and racing, for all levels.

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WEEKLY TRAINING PLAN, DAILY FEEDBACK

$80 CAD / MONTH

Get a weekly training plan that can change based on the demands of your busy life, while receiving actionable coaching feedback after every training run. Grow into your ultimate potential as a trail runner while enjoying the process along the way!

I WORK WITH…

✅ Professional and elite trail runners competing for podium finishes and national team places.

✅ Busy moms and dads with demanding schedules that still want to show up strong and reinforce their love of running.

✅ Post-collegiate athletes making the transition into road running or trail running careers.

✅ Athletes working toward their first 50K, marathon, or trail race.

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Why Rhys?

I come from a decade of coaching experience, and two decades of running experience at the high-end of the sport. I’m a part-time professional trail runner for XACT Nutrition, competing in the biggest races in Canada.

I have also worked with professional athletes, coaches and clubs through my sports performance consultation on TheMastermindSite.com, and love helping people improve their craft.

MENTAL SKILLS

Specializing in…

-> Positive psychology
-> Perfectionism
-> Confidence
-> Life outside of running

SPORTS PERFORMANCE

-> Speed development
-> Trail-specific development
-> Optimal training and optimal recovery strategies for your unique make-up

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-> Gain expert insights into fuelling, pacing, training and the mental side of performance?

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-> Become a SMARTER and faster runner on the trails?

-> Improve your strength and injury resilience, while prioritizing your long-term development?

-> Take your untapped potential to the next level?

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Current Location: North Vancouver, BC
Brand: XACT Nutrition
Distances: Short-Trail / 50K / Sub-Ultra

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2025

4️⃣ Javelina Jackass 31K
4️⃣ Trail Coureur des Bois de Duchesnay 34K
6️⃣ Ultra-Trail Harricana 28K
🔟 Gorge Waterfalls 30K
☑️ Quebec Mega Trail 50K – National Championships

2024

🥇 Sulphur Springs 20K
🥈 Ultra-Trail Harricana 42K Classique
7️⃣ Quebec Mega Trail 50K
9️⃣ Gorge Waterfalls 50K
⏸️ Squamish 50K – National Championships

2023

🥇 The Bad Thing 50K
🥈 Falling Water Trail Marathon 42K
🥉 Sulphur Springs 50K

UTMB: UTMB Index

2026 Racing Plan:
⏭️ Run Ridge Run 25K ✅
⏭️ Vancouver Sun Run 10K ✅
⏭️ Trail des Collines 16K ✅
⏭️ Whistler Half Marathon 21K
⏭️ Alpenglow 35K
⏭️ Elphinstone Ascent 7K
⏭️ Squamish 23K ✅
⏭️ UTHC 30K ✅
⏭️ Canadian Championships – Vertical 7K & Classic Mountain 10.5K ✅

Race-Day Mantra:

✅ Be smart.
✅ Work hard.
✅ Have fun.

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MY STORY

At the most basic level, I strive to center my life around fun and fulfillment, and endeavour to create experiences for others that meet that same criteria.

I know the power that sports or recreation programs can have in the lives of other people, and I strive to make a positive difference for those that I work with, helping them develop both as people and within the bounds of the sport/program.

I’ve witnessed both the good and the bad of coaches and leaders in all kinds of settings, and I know that the number one way to achieve success is to have the people that you work with want to continuously come back, whether that be the next day, week or year. If those that I’m working with continuously want to return, and are feeling like it’s both fun and fulfilling to them from a personal growth standpoint, I know that I’m doing my job.

As a result, I focus on the power of connections on an individual level, even within team environments, as I understand that each individual has a unique make-up centered around many different facets, and that I can attend to each individual’s needs to better their development. I find that in everything that I do, I like to keep it overarchingly positive, and always centered around growth whenever there is something that can improve. Ultimately, leadership is all about leading people toward where they want to go, not necessarily where you want them to go. 

Within my written work on this website, I create pieces centered around how to be your best and how to help others do the same. Many of my articles center around personal development, coaching and leadership or trail running.

In my professional life through the work that I previously did on my first website (TheMastermindSite.com), I have coached and consulted for professional athletes, coaches, clubs, and a variety of sports professionals in various capacities, in addition to children, youth and adults of every age. I have continued to work with athletes and coaches in high-performance settings and/or trail running through this site, while training in the sport of trail running alongside the support of XACT Nutrition, currently boasting a top 0.4% athlete ranking worldwide based on my performances.

If you are interested in hearing more about how I can be part of your story, feel free to reach out.

REACH OUT TO RHYS!